Isaiah 26:15

Isaiah 26:15 Meaning and Explanation

Thou hast increased the nation, O LORD, thou hast increased the nation: thou art glorified: thou hadst removed it far unto all the ends of the earth.

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God's glory is revealed through multiplying and scattering His people across the earth.

The Context of Isaiah 26:15

Expansion and dispersion of God's people ultimately serve to magnify His glory worldwide.

What Does Isaiah 26:15 Mean?

The doubled phrase ''thou hast increased the nation'' stresses the theme. God's action of enlargement demonstrates His power and care, reversing the diminishment threatened by oppression and exile.

Removal ''unto all the ends of the earth'' speaks of dispersion, yet within a framework of increase and glorification. The people scattered become witnesses to God's name in distant lands, extending His renown globally.

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What does Isaiah 26:15 mean?

God's glory is revealed through multiplying and scattering His people across the earth.

What is the context of Isaiah 26:15?

Expansion and dispersion of God's people ultimately serve to magnify His glory worldwide.

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