In that day the LORD of hosts will become a crown of glory and a diadem of beauty to the remnant of His people, establishing a contrast between the fading crown of Ephraim and the enduring crown that God Himself will become for the faithful remnant. The crowning of the remnant by God Himself represents their exaltation and honor in God's sight, a glory that transcends and replaces the fading glory of the nations. The emphasis on the remnant suggests that salvation is not for all Israel but for those who maintain faith. The becoming of God as crown and diadem establishes that true glory and beauty flow from relationship with God rather than from human achievement or power. This verse introduces the positive note of salvation for the faithful even as judgment falls on the unfaithful.

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