Isaiah 49:16

Behold, I have graven thee upon the palms of my hands; thy walls are continually before me.

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Interpretation

Let there be universal joy, for God will have mercy upon the afflicted, because of his compassion; upon his afflicted, because of his covenant. We have no more reason to question his promise and grace, than we have to question his providence and justice.

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This thought runs through Isaiah 49:13-17.

Isaiah 49:13 Isaiah 49:14 Isaiah 49:15 Isaiah 49:16 Isaiah 49:17

Glossary

Jerusalem Place: Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Jerusalem.