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Isaiah Chapter 56 (BSB)

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Isaiah Chapter 56 (BSB)

1 This is what the LORD says: “Maintain justice and do what is right, for My salvation is coming soon, and My righteousness will be revealed.

2 Blessed is the man who does this, and the son of man who holds it fast, who keeps the Sabbath without profaning it and keeps his hand from doing any evil.”

3 Let no foreigner who has joined himself to the LORD say, “The LORD will utterly exclude me from His people.” And let the eunuch not say, “I am but a dry tree.”

4 For this is what the LORD says: “To the eunuchs who keep My Sabbaths, who choose what pleases Me and hold fast to My covenant—

5 I will give them, in My house and within My walls, a memorial and a name better than that of sons and daughters. I will give them an everlasting name that will not be cut off.

6 And the foreigners who join themselves to the LORD to minister to Him, to love the name of the LORD, and to be His servants— all who keep the Sabbath without profaning it and who hold fast to My covenant—

7 I will bring them to My holy mountain and make them joyful in My house of prayer. Their burnt offerings and sacrifices will be accepted on My altar, for My house will be called a house of prayer for all the nations.”

8 Thus declares the Lord GOD, who gathers the dispersed of Israel: “I will gather to them still others besides those already gathered.”

9 Come, all you beasts of the field; eat greedily, all you beasts of the forest.

10 Israel’s watchmen are blind, they are all oblivious; they are all mute dogs, they cannot bark; they are dreamers lying around, loving to slumber.

11 Like ravenous dogs, they are never satisfied. They are shepherds with no discernment; they all turn to their own way, each one seeking his own gain:

12 “Come, let me get the wine, let us imbibe the strong drink, and tomorrow will be like today, only far better!”

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Isaiah 56 about?
It promises eunuchs and foreigners who keep the sabbath and hold to God's covenant 'an everlasting name' and a place in his house (vv.4-7), declaring 'mine house shall be called an house of prayer for all people' (v.7) - a verse later quoted by Jesus in Mark 11:17.
What does Isaiah 56 promise to eunuchs?
Verses 4-5 promise eunuchs who keep the sabbath and hold fast God's covenant 'a place and a name better than of sons and of daughters...an everlasting name, that shall not be cut off' - a notable inclusion given ancient restrictions on eunuchs' standing.
What does Isaiah 56 say about Israel's watchmen?
Verses 10-11 harshly criticize the nation's leaders as blind watchmen and 'dumb dogs' that cannot bark, greedy and self-seeking shepherds who 'look to their own way, every one for his gain.'

Today's Verse

but there is a God in heaven that revealeth secrets, and he hath made known to the king Nebuchadnezzar what shall be in the latter days. Thy dream, and the visions of thy head upon thy bed, are these:

Daniel 2:28 | ASV

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