He will swallow up death forever; and the LORD God will wipe away tears from all faces; and the reproach of His people He will take away from all the earth; for the LORD has spoken, establishing that salvation means the ultimate conquest of death, the healing of grief, and the vindication of God's people before all creation. The swallowing up of death represents the most comprehensive salvation, the reversal of mortality itself. The wiping away of tears suggests healing from all sources of suffering and sorrow. The removal of reproach establishes that the vindication of God's people includes their elevation from shame to honor. The assertion that "the LORD has spoken" grounds the certainty of this salvation in God's word and promise.

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