Holy Scripture

Isaiah 55:4

A church father on this verse
“(Verse 4, 5.) Behold, I have given him as a witness to the peoples, a leader and instructor to the nations. Behold, you shall call a nation that you do not know, and a nation that did not know you shall run to you, because of the Lord your God, and of the Holy One of Israel, for he has glorified you. See, I have given…”
Jerome, 5th c. — Commentary on Isaiah

Source: Septuagint

Original

4Behold, I have made him a testimony among the Gentiles, a prince and commander to the Gentiles.

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In context

2Wherefore do ye value at the price of money, and give your labor for that which will not satisfy? hearken to me, and ye shall eat that which is good, and your soul shall feast itself on good things.

3Give heed with your ears, and follow my ways: hearken to me, and your soul shall live in prosperity; and I will make with you an everlasting covenant, the sure mercies of David.

— Isaiah 55:4 —

5Nations which know thee not, shall call upon thee, and peoples which are not acquainted with thee, shall flee to thee for refuge, for the sake of the Lord thy God, the Holy One of Israel; for he has glorified thee.

6Seek ye the Lord, and when ye find him, call upon him; and when he shall draw nigh to you,

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