Holy Scripture

Isaiah 54:16

A church father on this verse
“"Behold, I have created the blacksmith, who made the vases in his work," that is, I elected the apostles and the disciples of the apostles, who perfectly instruct the peoples through the doctrine of truth. "I have also created the destroyer." I did not prevent the liars and the persecutors from rising against the chur…”
Ephrem the Syrian, 4th c. — COMMENTARY ON ISAIAH 54:16

Source: Septuagint

Original

16Behold, I have created thee, not as the coppersmith blowing coals, and bringing out a vessel fit for work; but I have created thee, not for ruin, that I should destroy thee.

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In context

14And thou shalt be built in righteousness: abstain from injustice, and thou shalt not fear; and trembling shall not come nigh thee.

15Behold, strangers shall come to thee by me, and shall sojourn with thee, and shall run to thee for refuge.

— Isaiah 54:16 —

17I will not suffer any weapon formed against thee to prosper; and every voice that shall rise up against thee for judgment, thou shalt vanquish them all; and thine adversaries shall be condemned thereby. There is an inheritance to them that serve the Lord, and ye shall be righteous before me, saith the Lord.

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