“Sing, O heavens; and be joyful, O earth; and break forth into singing, O mountains: for the Lord hath comforted his people, and will have mercy upon his afflicted.”
The cosmic response—'Sing, O heavens, and exult, O earth; break forth, O mountains, into singing! For Yahweh has comforted his people, and will have compassion on his suffering ones'—calls creation to celebrate divine compassion. The address to heavens, earth, and mountains suggests universal participation in joy. The phrase 'comforted his people' and 'compassion on his suffering ones' captures the heart of restoration theology. This verse makes creation's jubilation the response to God's merciful action.
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