Isaiah 11:16

Arabic 2018 (الترجمة الكاثوليكيّة (اليسوعيّة))

ويَكونُ طَريقٌ لِبَقِيَّةِ شَعبِه، مَن بَقِيَ مِنهم مِن أَشُّور كما كانَ لإسْرائيل، يَومَ صَعِدَ مِن أَرضِ مِصْر.

What Does This Mean?

This verse talks about a path that will be made for God's people who are left in Assyria, similar to how God led the Israelites out of Egypt. The speaker is Isaiah, a prophet, and the key message is about God's promise to guide and protect his people.

Explained for Children

Imagine if your family got lost in a big maze. God is like a friendly guide who will show you the way out, just like he did for the Israelites when they left Egypt. This verse is saying that God will do the same for people in Assyria.

Historical Background

Isaiah, a prophet from the 8th century BCE, wrote this verse during a time when the Israelites were facing threats from powerful empires like Assyria. He spoke to the Israelites, reassuring them that God would guide them out of difficult situations, much like their ancestors were led out of Egypt.

Living It Out Today

In modern times, this verse can be applied to situations where a community or individual feels trapped or oppressed. Just as God promised a path for his people from Assyria, we can trust that God will guide us out of our difficult situations.

Topics

• guidance
• deliverance
• hope
• salvation
• faith
• protection

Related Verses

• Exodus 14:16
• Isaiah 43:2
• Ephesians 2:18
• Psalms 18:35
• Jeremiah 31:9

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the 'highway' in Isaiah 11:16 represent?

The 'highway' represents a clear path or way that God will provide for his people to leave Assyria, much like the path God provided for the Israelites when they left Egypt.

Who are the 'remnant of his people' mentioned in Isaiah 11:16?

The 'remnant of his people' refers to the portion of God's people who have remained faithful and are left in Assyria after suffering and displacement.

How does Isaiah 11:16 relate to other passages about deliverance?

Isaiah 11:16 echoes themes found in passages like Exodus 14:16 and Psalms 18:35, where God provides a way of deliverance for his people in times of distress.

What can this verse teach us about trusting God's guidance?

This verse teaches us to trust that God will guide us through difficult times, just as he guided the Israelites out of Egypt and promised to guide the remnant from Assyria.