Isa 62:8 | MHM | STEP | v. 8 : God promises to reverse the hardships His people suffered. He swears by His right hand and His strong arm that foreigners will never again eat the grain or drink the wine that God’s people have worked for . This oath shows that God’s power is firmly committed to blessing His people. Just as He sometimes swears by His own life or holiness (Ezekiel 33:11; Psalm 89:35 ), here He swears by His strength, making it certain that He will keep His promise (Hebrews 6:17

‏ Isaiah 62:8

v. 8: God promises to reverse the hardships His people suffered. He swears by His right hand and His strong arm that foreigners will never again eat the grain or drink the wine that God’s people have worked for . This oath shows that God’s power is firmly committed to blessing His people. Just as He sometimes swears by His own life or holiness (Ezekiel 33:11; Psalm 89:35 ^a), here He swears by His strength, making it certain that He will keep His promise (Hebrews 6:17–18 ^b).