Isaiah 49:6

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Summary

And he said, It is a light thing that thou shouldest be my servant to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to restore the preserved of Israel: I will also give thee for a light to the Gentiles, that thou mayest be my salvation unto the end of the earth.

It is a light thing that

2 Kings 3:18

2 Kings 20:10

I will also

That thou mayest

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Bible References

It is a light thing that

This is an easy task for the Lord; he will also hand Moab over to you.

Hezekiah answered, "It is easy for the shadow to lengthen ten steps, but not for it to go back ten steps."

I will also

"I, the Lord, officially commission you; I take hold of your hand. I protect you and make you a covenant mediator for people, and a light to the nations,

Nations come to your light, kings to your bright light.

a light, for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to your people Israel."

In him was life, and the life was the light of mankind.

For this is what the Lord has commanded us: 'I have appointed you to be a light for the Gentiles, to bring salvation to the ends of the earth.'"

to open their eyes so that they turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan to God, so that they may receive forgiveness of sins and a share among those who are sanctified by faith in me.'

That thou mayest

At that time a root from Jesse will stand like a signal flag for the nations. Nations will look to him for guidance, and his residence will be majestic.

They lift their voices and shout joyfully; they praise the majesty of the Lord in the west.

I am bringing my deliverance near, it is not far away; I am bringing my salvation near, it does not wait. I will save Zion; I will adorn Israel with my splendor."

The Lord reveals his royal power in the sight of all the nations; the entire earth sees our God deliver.

The Lord demonstrates his power to deliver; in the sight of the nations he reveals his justice.

and said to them, "Thus it stands written that the Christ would suffer and would rise from the dead on the third day,

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Hezekiah answered, "It is easy for the shadow to lengthen ten steps, but not for it to go back ten steps."

Tell the nations about his splendor! Tell all the nations about his amazing deeds!

Does not wisdom call out? Does not understanding raise her voice?

They will rebuild the perpetual ruins and restore the places that were desolate; they will reestablish the ruined cities, the places that have been desolate since ancient times.

He will turn many of the people of Israel to the Lord their God.

For my eyes have seen your salvation

and all humanity will see the salvation of God.'"

Then people will come from east and west, and from north and south, and take their places at the banquet table in the kingdom of God.