“And it shall come to pass, that as ye were a curse among the heathen, O house of Judah, and house of Israel; so will I save you, and ye shall be a blessing: fear not, but let your hands be strong.”
Just as you were a curse among the nations, O house of Judah and house of Israel, so I will save you, and you will be a blessing. This reversal of status transforms Israel from a byword of judgment into a paradigm of God's saving power and covenant faithfulness. The promise that Israel will become a blessing echoes the Abrahamic covenant, linking redemption to the original election promises. This verse suggests Israel's restoration has universal salvific significance, embodying God's redemptive purposes for all humanity.
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