1 This is what Yahweh says: Maintain what is right and do what is just, for my salvation is close at hand, my justice is soon to come.
2 Blessed is the mortal who does these things, and perseveres in them, who does not defile the sabbath and who refrains from evil.
3 Let no foreigner say, "Surely Yahweh will exclude me from his people." Neither let the castrated man say, "I have become a mere dry tree."
4 For this is what Yahweh says: To the castrated men who keep my sabbaths, who choose to do what pleases me and remain faithful to my covenant:
5 I will give them in my house and within its walls, a memorial and a name that are worth more than sons and daughters; I will give them a name that will never die away or be forgotten.
6 Yahweh says to the foreigners who join him, serving him and loving his name, keeping his sabbath unprofaned and remaining faithful to his covenant:
7 I will bring them to my holy mountain and give them joy in my house of prayer. I will accept on my altar their burnt offerings and sacrifices, for my house will be called a house of prayer for all the nations.
8 Thus says the Lord God, Yahweh, who gathers the exiles of Israel: There are others I will gather besides those already gathered.
9 All you wild beasts, come and devour, all you beasts of the forests!
10 Blind are Israel's watchmen: they all see nothing. They are dumb watchdogs they are unable to bark. Lying down and dreaming, they love to slumber.
11 Greedy dogs that are never satisfied; shepherds of no discretion, they all turn their own way, everyone of them to his own gain.
12 "Come, bring wine," they say, "and let us all get drunk, and tomorrow will be as today, or perhaps even a happier day."
Versículos relacionados com Isaiah, 56:
Isaiah chapter 56 deals with salvation to all, regardless of their social condition, race or ethnicity. God invites everyone to join Him and promises to bless everyone who follows Him. In addition, the chapter also emphasizes the need for justice and righteousness. Below are five verses related to the topics addressed in Isaiah 56:
Genesis 12:3: "I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you; through you will be blessed all the peoples of the earth." This verse shows that God's promise to Abraham extends to all nations, and that through him all the peoples of the earth would be blessed.
Matthew 25:35-36: "For I was hungry, and I had to eat; I thirsty, and gave me a drinking; I was outstanding, and you welcomed me; I was naked, and you dressed in; You were seeing me ". In these verses, Jesus talks about the importance of taking care of the needy and marginalized, emphasizing that when we do, we are taking care of himself.
Romans 10:12-13: "For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek, since the same Lord is Lord of all and richly blesses all who invoke him, for all who invoke the name of the Lord will be saved." Paul emphasizes that salvation is available to all people, regardless of their race, ethnicity or social status.
James 2:14-17: "What good is my brothers, does anyone say that he has faith if he has no works? Can faith save him? Suppose a brother or sister has no clothes or daily food. You tell you, 'Go in peace, warm yourself and feed yourself,' but give it nothing, what's the point of this? It's dead ". James emphasizes the importance of our actions and behaviors, and how we should live our faith in practice.
Revelation 7:9: "After that I looked, and before me was a great crowd that no one could count, all nations, tribes, peoples and tongues, standing before the throne and lamb, dressed in white robes, palms in the hands". This verse describes John's vision in heaven, showing the diversity of peoples and ethnic groups that come together in worship of the Lord, fulfilling the promise made in Isaiah 56.
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