What is the meaning of Isaiah 56:7? I will bring them to My holy mountain - “Them” points back to the foreigners and eunuchs who “hold fast My covenant” (Isaiah 56:4-6). The invitation is literal and personal—God Himself is the One doing the bringing. - “My holy mountain” is Zion, the place of God’s manifest presence (Isaiah 2:2-3; Psalm 24:3). It foreshadows both the Millennial Kingdom when Christ reigns from Jerusalem (Micah 4:1-2) and the heavenly Zion believers approach even now by faith (Hebrews 12:22). - The promise underscores God’s initiative: salvation is not achieved by human merit but by the LORD’s gracious call (John 6:44; Ephesians 2:8-9). and make them joyful in My house of prayer. - God does more than relocate; He fills His people with joy. Psalm 16:11 echoes this: “In Your presence is fullness of joy.” - “House of prayer” highlights relationship over ritual. Prayer is the language of dependence and communion (Philippians 4:6-7). - Joy springs from: • Access—no barriers remain (Ephesians 2:18). • Acceptance—He hears and welcomes (1 John 5:14-15). • Assurance—promises fulfilled generate delight (John 16:24). Their burnt offerings and sacrifices will be accepted on My altar, - Under the Mosaic covenant, acceptance was everything (Leviticus 1:3-4). Here, God guarantees it. - Ultimately, every acceptable sacrifice points to Christ, “the Lamb of God” (John 1:29; Hebrews 10:10-14). Through Him, even Gentile worship becomes pleasing (Romans 15:16). - New-covenant believers offer: • The sacrifice of praise (Hebrews 13:15). • Lives surrendered as “living sacrifices” (Romans 12:1). • Good works and generosity (Hebrews 13:16). for My house will be called a house of prayer for all the nations. - God’s missionary heartbeat pulses throughout Scripture (Genesis 12:3; Psalm 67:2-4). - Jesus cites this line while cleansing the temple: “Is it not written: ‘My house will be called a house of prayer for all the nations’?” (Mark 11:17). He condemns barriers that kept seekers out and reaffirms the temple’s global purpose. - The vision culminates in Revelation 7:9, where a countless multitude from “every nation, tribe, people, and tongue” worship before the throne. summary Isaiah 56:7 unveils God’s inclusive, joy-filled plan. He personally gathers outsiders to Zion, grants them intimacy in His presence, accepts their worship through the perfect sacrifice of Christ, and opens His house to every nation. The verse calls believers to celebrate that welcome and to echo it, ensuring God’s dwelling remains what He declared: a house of prayer for all peoples. |
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