Isaiah 66:2

Azerbajani (Azərbaycan Bibliyası 2008)

Çünki bütün bunları Mənim əlim yaratdı,Hər şey beləcə əmələ gəldi» Rəbb bəyan edir.«Ancaq Mən özünü aşağı tutan və ruhu əzilmiş insana,Sözümün önündə titrəyənə nəzər salaram.

What Does This Mean?

In this verse, God says He has made everything that exists. But He pays special attention to people who are humble and respectful of His word. This means God values humility and obedience over everything else.

Explained for Children

Imagine you have a big box of toys, and you made all of them. Now, you want to give your favorite toy to the friend who listens best when you talk. God is like that, but even more amazing. He made everything in the world, but He especially likes people who listen carefully to what He says.

Historical Background

The book of Isaiah was written by the prophet Isaiah around 700 BC. This passage was likely written to the Israelites in exile, reminding them of God's power and His special care for the humble and obedient.

Living It Out Today

Today, this verse encourages us to reflect on our attitude towards God's teachings. For example, if someone is going through a hard time and is humble in their faith, they can find comfort in knowing that God is particularly mindful of their situation.

Topics

• humility
• obedience
• divine attention
• God's power
• faithfulness
• spiritual poverty

Related Verses

• Psalms 34:18
• Psalms 51:17
• Matthew 5:3
• James 4:6
• 1 Peter 5:5

Frequently Asked Questions

Who wrote Isaiah 66:2 and when?

The book of Isaiah was written by the prophet Isaiah around 700 BC.

What does it mean to be 'of a contrite spirit'?

To be of a contrite spirit means to be humble and repentant, willing to acknowledge one's wrongs and seek forgiveness.

How can we apply Isaiah 66:2 in our daily lives?

We can apply this verse by being humble and obedient to God's word, recognizing our dependence on Him and our need to listen carefully to His teachings.

What other verses talk about God's preference for the humble?

Other verses that talk about God's preference for the humble include Psalms 34:18, Psalms 51:17, and Matthew 5:3.