65:8
Once again we get what seems to us a sudden switch in tone. The unavoidable judgement of the previous verse is followed by a declaration of mercy. God promises not to destroy all His people, for there is still some hope. We need to appreciate how the judgement and mercy go together. To plump for just one or the other is a grave mistake.
65:9,10
God will bring forth descendants from Jacob. It is God who brings about salvation. The view of salvation presented in Isaiah is a very monogystic one. But note again that this does not do away with human responsibility. These descendants will possess God’s mountains. His servants will dwell in His land. The place will become a peaceful and fruitful place, for those who seek God. There is human responsibility.
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