All of creation is invited to a great feast, mixed in with terminology of a sacrifice. Note that when animals were sacrificed, the people ate the animals, so there is nothing unusual about them eating here. There is also the idea of the supposed mighty men being defeated.
On that day the nations will see that Israel went into exile because of her sin. The nations thought they were getting the better of Israel, as some may think today. But they are blind, because we cannot understand events unless the Lord's righteousness is our guiding light.All the politics and military developments were serving God's purpose.
The final paragraph speaks more of Israel's restoration. They will forget their shame and unfaithfulness. The Lord will be zealous for His glory. This is a key feature of God's work of salvation. If we just have a man-centred view then we will miss things. The Lord will also pour our His Spiirt on the nation.
On that day the nations will see that Israel went into exile because of her sin. The nations thought they were getting the better of Israel, as some may think today. But they are blind, because we cannot understand events unless the Lord's righteousness is our guiding light.All the politics and military developments were serving God's purpose.
The final paragraph speaks more of Israel's restoration. They will forget their shame and unfaithfulness. The Lord will be zealous for His glory. This is a key feature of God's work of salvation. If we just have a man-centred view then we will miss things. The Lord will also pour our His Spiirt on the nation.
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