And all thy children [shall be] taught of the LORD; and great [shall be] the peace of thy children.
And all thy children {H1121} shall be taught {H3928} of the LORD {H3068}; and great {H7227} shall be the peace {H7965} of thy children {H1121}.
All your children will be taught by ADONAI; your children will have great peace.
Then all your sons will be taught by the LORD, and great will be their prosperity.
And all thy children shall be taught of Jehovah; and great shall be the peace of thy children.
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John 6:45
It is written in the prophets, And they shall be all taught of God. Every man therefore that hath heard, and hath learned of the Father, cometh unto me. -
Philippians 4:7
And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. -
Psalms 119:165
¶ Great peace have they which love thy law: and nothing shall offend them. -
Jeremiah 31:34
And they shall teach no more every man his neighbour, and every man his brother, saying, Know the LORD: for they shall all know me, from the least of them unto the greatest of them, saith the LORD: for I will forgive their iniquity, and I will remember their sin no more. -
Hebrews 8:10
For this [is] the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, saith the Lord; I will put my laws into their mind, and write them in their hearts: and I will be to them a God, and they shall be to me a people: -
Romans 15:13
¶ Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost. -
Galatians 5:22
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,
Isaiah 54:13 offers a beautiful promise of divine instruction and profound peace for God's people, often referred to as Zion's "children." This verse is a cornerstone of hope and assurance in a chapter dedicated to the restoration and comfort of Jerusalem.
Context
Isaiah Chapter 54 is a prophetic song of joy and restoration, following the profound suffering servant passage of Isaiah 53. It depicts Jerusalem, previously desolate and barren, as a woman who will be blessed with many children and expanded boundaries. The promises in this chapter are directed towards God's covenant people, assuring them of future glory, security, and prosperity after a period of affliction. Verse 13 specifically highlights the spiritual blessings that accompany this restoration, emphasizing God's direct involvement in the education and well-being of His redeemed.
Key Themes
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Spiritual Significance and Application
Isaiah 54:13 carries profound spiritual significance, especially in the light of the New Testament. Jesus Himself references this prophecy in John 6:45, stating, "It is written in the prophets, And they shall be all taught of God." This indicates that the promise of divine teaching finds its ultimate fulfillment in the New Covenant, where God's Spirit indwells believers, guiding them into truth.
This promise also echoes the vision of the New Covenant in Jeremiah 31:33-34, where God declares, "I will put my law in their inward parts, and write it in their hearts... and they shall all know me, from the least of them unto the greatest of them."
For believers today, this verse offers immense comfort and direction:
Ultimately, Isaiah 54:13 reminds us that our deepest education comes from God, leading to a profound and lasting peace that is a hallmark of His covenant faithfulness.