“That confirmeth the word of his servant, and performeth the counsel of his messengers; that saith to Jerusalem, Thou shalt be inhabited; and to the cities of Judah, Ye shall be built, and I will raise up the decayed places thereof:”
The vindication of God's servants—'I confirm the word of my servant, and fulfill the prediction of my messengers'—asserts that true prophecy differs fundamentally from false divination. The use of 'confirm' and 'fulfill' emphasizes that God stands behind the prophet's word, making it reality. The designation of prophets as God's 'messengers' suggests that their authority is delegated from God. This verse validates the entire prophetic enterprise, asserting that genuine prophecy carries divine backing.
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