But these moral
considerations rouse the indignation of the Spirit at the
condition of Israel in the days of the
prophecy—their sin and their hypocrisy in pretending
to serve Jehovah; and in chapters 58, 59 He denounces
their trust in outward forms, and places blessing on
condition of obedience. It was not that the arm of
Jehovah was shortened, or His ear grown heavy; but the
iniquity of the people hindered blessing and would bring
judgment upon them. Yet, when all had failed and there
was no one to maintain righteousness, Jehovah Himself
would intervene in His sovereignty and might. He would
crush His enemies and judge the isles; so that His name
should be feared throughout the whole earth. The Redeemer
should come to Zion and to those that turn from
transgression in Jacob. Blessing should then be
permanent, and the presence of the Holy Spirit abide with
the seed of Jacob for ever.
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