Open the gates that the righteous nation which keeps faith may enter in, establishing that entry into the saved city is mediated by righteousness and faithfulness, covenantal virtues rather than human military strength. The opening of gates invokes the imagery of entry into sanctuary, the gathering of the faithful into the presence of God. The emphasis on the righteous nation and those who keep faith suggests that the remnant that enters the city consists of those who have maintained covenant commitment despite trial and judgment. The directive to open gates emphasizes that salvation is inclusive, that the gates are open to all who conform their lives to covenant righteousness. This verse establishes the ethical condition for participation in salvation.

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