“They shall not build, and another inhabit; they shall not plant, and another eat: for as the days of a tree are the days of my people, and mine elect shall long enjoy the work of their hands.”
The promise that the elect's days will be like the days of a tree—living long and enjoying their work—and that offspring will continue, removing the curse of childlessness and barrenness, articulates extended life, generational continuity, and fertility blessing. The comparison to a tree's longevity suggests quasi-eternal duration. The emphasis on offspring addresses the existential fear of lineage-extinction. The removal of curse indicates reversal of reproductive trauma. The enjoyment of work's fruit addresses the fear of labor's uselessness. This verse articulates comprehensive restoration: lifespan, family, and meaningful work are all restored.
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