Isaiah
Isaiah 46:12-13
God brings near the salvation His people cannot produce.
Isaiah 46:12-13 (WEB)
12 Listen to me, you stubborn-hearted, who are far from righteousness!
13 I bring my righteousness near. It is not far off, and my salvation will not wait. I will grant salvation to Zion, my glory to Israel.
Central Idea
God brings near the salvation his people cannot produce.
Authorial Intent
To confront stubborn unbelief and reaffirm the nearness of the LORD’s saving righteousness.
Historical Context
Addressed to a resistant people in exile or under judgment, the passage reassures them of imminent deliverance.
Chapter: Isaiah 46
The LORD Carries His People While Idols Must Be Carried
The living God does not need to be carried by his people; he carries them, rules history, and brings his salvation to Zion.