Reference

Isaiah 56:1

Destruction at Coming Literal Fulfillment Prophetic Methods of Communication

“Thus saith the Lord, Keep ye judgment, and do justice: for my salvation is near to come, and my righteousness to be revealed.”

Thus saith the Lord, Keep ye judgment, and do justice: for my salvation is near to come, and my righteousness to be revealed.

Blessed is the man that doeth this, and the son of man that layeth hold on it; that keepeth the sabbath from polluting it, and keepeth his hand from doing any evil.

Neither let the son of the stranger, that hath joined himself to the Lord, speak, saying, The Lord hath utterly separated me from his people: neither let the eunuch say, Behold, I am a dry tree.

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Destruction at Coming

The verse speaks of "salvation" and "righteousness" being revealed, which are generally positive concepts. While "judgment" is mentioned, it is presented as something to "keep" and "do," implying righteous action rather than a description of destruction.

Literal Fulfillment

The verse speaks of "salvation" and "righteousness" being "near to come" and "revealed," which are concepts that can be interpreted spiritually or metaphorically rather than strictly as concrete, physical events.

Prophetic Methods of Communication

The verse is a direct command from "the Lord" to "keep judgment and do justice," and a statement about the proximity of salvation and righteousness, without any mention or implication of the *method* by which this command or information was communicated to Isaiah or any other prophet.

Destruction at Coming

Cross-References

Romans 13:11Thematic

“And that, knowing the time, that now it is high time to awake out of sleep: for now is our salvation nearer than when we believed.”

Psalms 85:9Thematic

“Surely his salvation is nigh them that fear him; that glory may dwell in our land.”

Matthew 3:2Thematic

“And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”

Isaiah 1:16Thematic

“Wash you, make you clean; put away the evil of your doings from before mine eyes; cease to do evil;”

Romans 10:6Thematic

“But the righteousness which is of faith speaketh on this wise, Say not in thine heart, Who shall ascend into heaven? (that is, to bring Christ down from above:)”

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