What is the meaning of Isaiah 3:10? Tell the righteous it will be well with them Isaiah singles out “the righteous” for a specific announcement of blessing in the midst of Judah’s coming judgment. • “Tell” signals God’s intentional communication of hope; this mirrors His practice in Genesis 18:17–19 when He revealed His plans to Abraham so the patriarch could walk in righteousness. • “The righteous” are those who, like Noah in Genesis 6:9 and the blessed man of Psalm 1:1–3, trust God and align their conduct with His word. • “It will be well” reassures believers that no matter the surrounding upheaval, their ultimate welfare is secure. Romans 8:28 echoes the thought: “And we know that God works all things together for the good of those who love Him.” • The promise does not deny trials (John 16:33), but it guarantees God’s sustaining favor for those who walk uprightly, just as Psalm 34:19 affirms that the Lord delivers the righteous from all their troubles. for they will enjoy the fruit of their labor The Lord attaches a concrete outcome to the promise of well-being. • “Fruit” reflects the agricultural imagery of Psalm 128:2: “You will eat the fruit of your labor; blessings and prosperity will be yours.” Obedience produces tangible blessings that can be tasted and seen. • This principle of reaping what one sows (Galatians 6:7–9) underscores personal responsibility; choices made in faithfulness today become the harvest of tomorrow. • The enjoyment (“they will enjoy”) points to lasting satisfaction—not fleeting gain—much like Proverbs 10:22: “The blessing of the LORD enriches, and He adds no sorrow to it.” • Even in seasons of national decline, God preserves a remnant (Malachi 3:16–18) and honors their faith-driven work, ensuring that righteous labor is never wasted. summary Isaiah 3:10 stands as a personal message from God to every believer: regardless of external judgment or cultural decay, those who remain upright can be confident that life will ultimately go well for them, and the efforts they invest in godliness will yield real, satisfying reward. |
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