“And in that day there shall be a root of Jesse, which shall stand for an ensign of the people; to it shall the Gentiles seek: and his rest shall be glorious.”
And in that day there shall be a root of Jesse which shall stand as an ensign to the peoples; to it shall the nations seek—the exaltation of the messianic figure (root of Jesse) as the rallying point and center of attraction for all nations. The word 'ensign' suggests both standard and banner, implying that the messiah becomes the visible focus toward which all peoples orient themselves. This verse emphasizes the universal significance of messianic deliverance; it is not merely for Israel but for all nations.
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