What is the meaning of Isaiah 29:23? When he sees his children around him Isaiah pictures Jacob—representing the nation of Israel—looking around and finding himself surrounded by a thriving, restored family. Centuries of discipline and exile melt away when the patriarch beholds the evidence of God’s covenant faithfulness. • Isaiah 60:4 echoes the scene: “Lift up your eyes and look around: They all gather and come to you; your sons will come from afar, and your daughters will be carried on the hip”. • Psalm 128:3 celebrates a similar domestic blessing, with children “like olive shoots around your table.” • The promise also looks forward to the ultimate regathering foretold in Ezekiel 37:21–22, when scattered Israelites come home under one Shepherd. The work of My hands God reminds His people that these children are not merely the fruit of human effort; they are “the work of My hands.” • Isaiah 64:8 affirms, “We are the clay, and You are our potter; we are all the work of Your hand”. • Ephesians 2:10 applies the same truth to every believer: “For we are God’s workmanship, created in Christ Jesus for good works.” • This phrase directs praise away from human strength and fixes it on the Creator who fashions both physical life and spiritual renewal. They will honor My name Restored children respond to grace with reverence: “they will honor My name.” • Malachi 1:11 anticipates global worship: “My name will be great among the nations.” • Jesus teaches disciples to pray, “Hallowed be Your name” (Matthew 6:9), picking up the same heartbeat. • Genuine honor flows from recognizing God’s character and submitting to His lordship, turning restored families into worshiping communities. They will sanctify the Holy One of Jacob To sanctify is to set apart as holy. Israel will finally treat their covenant God as utterly unique. • Isaiah 8:13 calls the people to “regard the LORD of Hosts as holy and honor Him as holy.” • Leviticus 22:32 insists, “You must not profane My holy name, so that I may be sanctified among the Israelites.” • 1 Peter 3:15 carries the mandate into the church age: “Sanctify Christ as Lord in your hearts.” The restored nation, and all who join them by faith, will publicly acknowledge God’s holiness and live differently because of it. They will stand in awe of the God of Israel Reverence culminates in awe—an attitude that combines wonder, fear, and delight. • Psalm 33:8 commands, “Let all the earth fear the LORD; let all the people of the world revere Him.” • Deuteronomy 10:12 ties awe to obedience: “What does the LORD your God ask of you but to fear the LORD your God…?” • Revelation 15:4 shows the nations echoing this future chorus: “Who will not fear You, O Lord, and glorify Your name?” Awe moves worshipers beyond duty into joyful fascination with God’s majesty. summary Isaiah 29:23 envisions the day when Jacob surveys a restored, Spirit-revived family—the handiwork of God Himself. Those children respond by honoring God’s name, treating Him as holy, and standing in reverent awe. The verse points to both Israel’s future restoration and the ongoing work God performs in every generation: gathering His people, shaping them by His own hands, and filling them with worship that magnifies the Holy One of Jacob, the God of Israel. |
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