Isaiah 66:23

And it shall come to pass, [that] from one new moon to another, and from one sabbath to another, shall all flesh come to worship before me, saith the LORD.

And it shall come to pass, that from {H1767} one new moon {H2320} to another {H2320}, and from {H1767} one sabbath {H7676} to another {H7676}, shall all flesh {H1320} come {H935} to worship {H7812} before {H6440} me, saith {H559} the LORD {H3068}.

"Every month on Rosh-Hodesh and every week on Shabbat, everyone living will come to worship in my presence," says ADONAI.

From one New Moon to another and from one Sabbath to another, all mankind will come to worship before Me,” says the LORD.

And it shall come to pass, that from one new moon to another, and from one sabbath to another, shall all flesh come to worship before me, saith Jehovah.

Context of Isaiah 66:23

Isaiah 66 is the climactic conclusion to the book of Isaiah, a prophetic masterpiece spanning centuries of Israel's history and peering into the distant future. This final chapter contrasts God's judgment on the rebellious with His glorious restoration and blessing for the faithful. It speaks of the creation of new heavens and a new earth, a theme echoed in the New Testament. Verse 23, in particular, paints a vivid picture of the ultimate outcome of God's redemptive plan, following descriptions of God gathering all nations (Isaiah 66:18) and sending His glory to the Gentiles (Isaiah 66:19).

Key Themes and Messages

  • Universal Worship: The phrase "all flesh" signifies that this worship will not be limited to a specific nation or people group, but will encompass all of humanity. It speaks to a future time when every knee will bow and every tongue confess the Lordship of God, a concept often linked to Philippians 2:10-11 concerning Christ.
  • Perpetual and Rhythmic Worship: "From one new moon to another, and from one sabbath to another" indicates a continuous, regular, and unending rhythm of worship. The new moon and Sabbath were established times for communal worship and rest under the Old Covenant, and their mention here suggests a continuation of structured devotion, but now on a global scale.
  • God's Sovereignty and Glory: The ultimate object of this universal worship is the LORD Himself, underscoring His supreme authority and the eventual recognition of His glory by all creation. This aligns with prophecies like Habakkuk 2:14, which states that "the earth shall be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the LORD, as the waters cover the sea."
  • Eschatological Hope: This verse offers a powerful vision of the future, often interpreted as referring to the millennial kingdom or the eternal state in the new heaven and new earth, where peace and perfect worship will prevail.

Linguistic Insights

The Hebrew terms for "new moon" (chodesh) and "sabbath" (shabbat) refer to specific times of religious observance in ancient Israel. The new moon marked the beginning of each month and was often celebrated with sacrifices and assemblies. The Sabbath was the weekly day of rest and holy convocation. Their inclusion here implies that while the specific rituals might evolve, the principle of dedicated, regular time set aside for God's worship will continue and expand universally in the future.

Practical Application and Reflection

Isaiah 66:23 offers immense hope and a profound vision for believers today. It reminds us that despite current challenges and widespread unbelief, God's ultimate plan is for all of humanity to come to worship Him. This future reality should:

  • Inspire Present Worship: Knowing that perpetual worship is the ultimate destiny of "all flesh" encourages us to participate wholeheartedly in worship now, aligning our lives with this glorious future.
  • Fuel Evangelism and Missions: The vision of universal worship provides a powerful motivation for spreading the Gospel, as it is through Christ that people come to know and worship the true God. We are called to be part of God's work in bringing all nations to Him.
  • Provide Comfort and Assurance: For those who long for peace and righteousness, this verse assures us of a future where God's will is perfectly done and His glory universally acknowledged, providing a glimpse of the eternal home described in Revelation 21 and Revelation 22.
Note: Commentary was generated by an advanced AI, utilizing a prompt that emphasized Biblical fidelity over bias. We've found these insights to be consistently reliable, yet we always encourage prayerful discernment through the Holy Spirit. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.

  • Ezekiel 46:1

    ¶ Thus saith the Lord GOD; The gate of the inner court that looketh toward the east shall be shut the six working days; but on the sabbath it shall be opened, and in the day of the new moon it shall be opened.

  • Ezekiel 46:6

    And in the day of the new moon [it shall be] a young bullock without blemish, and six lambs, and a ram: they shall be without blemish.

  • Psalms 86:9

    All nations whom thou hast made shall come and worship before thee, O Lord; and shall glorify thy name.

  • Colossians 2:16

    ¶ Let no man therefore judge you in meat, or in drink, or in respect of an holyday, or of the new moon, or of the sabbath [days]:

  • Colossians 2:17

    Which are a shadow of things to come; but the body [is] of Christ.

  • Zechariah 14:16

    ¶ And it shall come to pass, [that] every one that is left of all the nations which came against Jerusalem shall even go up from year to year to worship the King, the LORD of hosts, and to keep the feast of tabernacles.

  • Isaiah 1:13

    Bring no more vain oblations; incense is an abomination unto me; the new moons and sabbaths, the calling of assemblies, I cannot away with; [it is] iniquity, even the solemn meeting.

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