Introduction

Isaiah chapter 66, thus says the lord, heaven is my throne and the earth is my footstool. But this is the one to whom i will look, he who is humble and contrite in spirit and trembles at my word. These have chosen their own ways, and their soul delights in their abominations. I also will choose harsh treatment for them and bring their fears upon them. The sound of an proar from the city, a sound from the temple, the sound of the lord rendering recompense to his enemies. Before she was in labour, she gave birth; before her pain came upon her, she delivered a son. Who has heard such a thing