“But there the glorious Lord will be unto us a place of broad rivers and streams; wherein shall go no galley with oars, neither shall gallant ship pass thereby.”
The reference to God as a judge, lawgiver, and king who will save the people indicates that divine protection manifests through the establishment of proper leadership and governance. This verse establishes that the restoration involves the institution of God's direct rule and the elimination of human leadership that had failed the people. The characterization of God's role suggests that divine governance will provide both the justice (judge) and the beneficial regulations (lawgiver) necessary for true community flourishing. The verse indicates that salvation comes through the establishment of God's direct authority and governance over the restored community.
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