Biblical Reading and Reflections: October 25th (Isaiah 7 & Mark 7:1-23)
Alastair's Adversaria
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Isaiah's Son's Name Is Related to the Promises of the Lord
The import of Isaiah's son's name here is mostly negative, it foretells the fact that Judah will be almost extinguished and only the smallest remnant would remain. The Davidic dynasty seems to be on the brink of annihilation. It doesn't merely human rule that is under threat, but the promises of the Lord. As we have already seen in the preceding chapters, it would be through a purified remnant that the Lord would make his people glorious once more.
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