Isaiah 57:15

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Isaiah 57:15

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Summary

For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy; I dwell in the high and holy place, with him also that is of a contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to revive the heart of the contrite ones.

The high

Daniel 4:17

That inhabiteth

With

To revive the spirit

General references

Bible References

The high

In the year of King Uzziah's death, I saw the sovereign master seated on a high, elevated throne. The hem of his robe filled the temple.

Then they will know that you alone are the Lord, the sovereign king over all the earth.

For you, O Lord, are the sovereign king over the whole earth; you are elevated high above all gods.

Though the Lord is exalted, he takes note of the lowly, and recognizes the proud from far away.

This announcement is by the decree of the sentinels; this decision is by the pronouncement of the holy ones, so that those who are alive may understand that the Most High has authority over human kingdoms, and he bestows them on whomever he wishes. He establishes over them even the lowliest of human beings.'

That inhabiteth

Do you not know? Have you not heard? The Lord is an eternal God, the creator of the whole earth. He does not get tired or weary; there is no limit to his wisdom.

Abraham planted a tamarisk tree in Beer Sheba. There he worshiped the Lord, the eternal God.

The everlasting God is a refuge, and underneath you are his eternal arms; he has driven out enemies before you, and has said, "Destroy!"

Even before the mountains came into existence, or you brought the world into being, you were the eternal God.

Your throne has been secure from ancient times; you have always been king.

From eternity I was appointed, from the beginning, from before the world existed.

The Lord is the only true God. He is the living God and the everlasting King. When he shows his anger the earth shakes. None of the nations can stand up to his fury.

As for you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, seemingly insignificant among the clans of Judah -- from you a king will emerge who will rule over Israel on my behalf, one whose origins are in the distant past.

For since the creation of the world his invisible attributes -- his eternal power and divine nature -- have been clearly seen, because they are understood through what has been made. So people are without excuse.

Now to the eternal king, immortal, invisible, the only God, be honor and glory forever and ever! Amen.

how much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal Spirit offered himself without blemish to God, purify our consciences from dead works to worship the living God.

With

This is what the Lord says: "The heavens are my throne and the earth is my footstool. Where then is the house you will build for me? Where is the place where I will rest?

In his pain Manasseh asked the Lord his God for mercy and truly humbled himself before the God of his ancestors.

You displayed a sensitive spirit and humbled yourself before God when you heard his words concerning this place and its residents. You humbled yourself before me, tore your clothes and wept before me, and I have heard you,' says the Lord.

The Lord is near the brokenhearted; he delivers those who are discouraged.

The sacrifices God desires are a humble spirit -- O God, a humble and repentant heart you will not reject.

Though the Lord is exalted, he takes note of the lowly, and recognizes the proud from far away.

The Lord said to him, "Go through the city of Jerusalem and put a mark on the foreheads of the people who moan and groan over all the abominations practiced in it."

Then you will remember, be ashamed, and remain silent when I make atonement for all you have done, declares the sovereign Lord.'"

"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to them.

But he gives greater grace. Therefore it says, "God opposes the proud, but he gives grace to the humble."

In the same way, you who are younger, be subject to the elders. And all of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.

To revive the spirit

The spirit of the sovereign Lord is upon me, because the Lord has chosen me. He has commissioned me to encourage the poor, to help the brokenhearted, to decree the release of captives, and the freeing of prisoners,

He heals the brokenhearted, and bandages their wounds.

"Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.

"The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim release to the captives and the regaining of sight to the blind, to set free those who are oppressed,

So he got up and went to his father. But while he was still a long way from home his father saw him, and his heart went out to him; he ran and hugged his son and kissed him.

who comforts us in all our troubles so that we may be able to comfort those experiencing any trouble with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God.

so that now instead you should rather forgive and comfort him. This will keep him from being overwhelmed by excessive grief to the point of despair.

But God, who encourages the downhearted, encouraged us by the arrival of Titus.

General references

The Lord will reign forever and ever!

From the place where he lives he looks carefully at all the earth's inhabitants.

Strengthen the hands that have gone limp, steady the knees that shake!

And whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.

Then he said to her, "Because you said this, you may go. The demon has left your daughter."

I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance."