Isaiah 27:12 Meaning and Explanation
“And it shall come to pass in that day, that the LORD shall beat off from the channel of the river unto the stream of Egypt, and ye shall be gathered one by one, O ye children of Israel.”
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The Context of Isaiah 27:12
God will gather His scattered people from exile.
What Does Isaiah 27:12 Mean?
The shift returns to the redemptive promise. In that future day, God will 'beat off'—harvest—His people scattered from the Euphrates to the Nile, the boundaries of Israel's greatest expansion. Though dispersed across vast distances, none are beyond God's reach or outside His gathering.
The personal attention is striking: 'one by one.' Each individual is known, sought, and brought home. This is not a mass migration but a careful, deliberate restoration where each person matters. The phrase conveys both divine omniscience and intimate care—no one is overlooked or forgotten.
Frequently Asked Questions About Isaiah 27:12
What does Isaiah 27:12 mean?
God will gather His scattered people, gathering them from exile across the lands.
What is the context of Isaiah 27:12?
God will gather His scattered people from exile.