The New Jerusalem Bible. (1985). (Is 49:6). New York: Doubleday.
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I shall make you a light to the nations so that my salvation may reach the remotest parts of earth.
— Isaiah
What It Means
This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "I shall make you a light to the nations so that my salvation may reach the remotest parts of earth." in the context of "The New Jerusalem Bible. (1985). (Is 49:6). New York: Doubleday." to mean that wisdom is timeless.
Source: Wikiquote: "Isaiah" (Quotes, The Book of Isaiah (c. 800–500 B.C.): Quotes of Isaiah from the Book of Isaiah)
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About Isaiah
Isaiah יְשַׁעְיָהוּ Yəšạʻyā́hû ("Yahweh is salvation") lived approximately 2700 years ago and was a prophet in the 8th-century BC Kingdom of Judah. Isaiah warns the people of Israel to turn back to Yahweh, he is sensitive to the common people's problems and is outspoken regarding their treatment.
About Isaiah
Isaiah יְשַׁעְיָהוּ Yəšạʻyā́hû ("Yahweh is salvation") lived approximately 2700 years ago and was a prophet in the 8th-century BC Kingdom of Judah. Isaiah warns the people of Israel to turn back to Yahweh, he is sensitive to the common people's problems and is outspoken regarding their treatment.
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