Isaiah 49:8-13

Isaiah 49:8-13

[8] Thus saith  the LORD,  In an acceptable  time  have I heard  thee, and in a day  of salvation  have I helped  thee: and I will preserve  thee, and give  thee for a covenant  of the people,  to establish  the earth,  to cause to inherit  the desolate  heritages;  [9] That thou mayest say  to the prisoners,  Go forth;  to them that are in darkness,  Shew  yourselves. They shall feed  in the ways,  and their pastures  shall be in all high places.  [10] They shall not hunger  nor thirst;  neither shall the heat  nor sun  smite  them: for he that hath mercy  on them shall lead  them, even by the springs  of water  shall he guide  [11] And I will make  all my mountains  a way,  and my highways  shall be exalted.  [12] Behold, these shall come  from far:  and, lo, these from the north  and from the west;  and these from the land  of Sinim.  [13] Sing,  O heavens;  and be joyful,  O earth;  and break forth  into singing,  O mountains:  for the LORD  hath comforted  his people,  and will have mercy  upon his afflicted. 

What does Isaiah 49:8-13 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

Isaiah now announced more about the work of the Servant (cf. Isaiah 42:5-9). He will enable people around the world to return to God, similarly to how the Israelites would return to Jerusalem after the Exile. The response to God"s saving work will be universal joy (cf. Isaiah 42:10-13).