Isaiah 4:3-6
4:3 a To be holy was the requirement for citizenship in Zion, where God dwells in his glorious majesty (see 6:3 b; Heb 12:14 c).• The remnant would have their names recorded among the living in the Book of Life (Exod 32:32 d; Dan 12:1 e; Mal 3:16 f; Rev 3:5 g; 20:12 h).
4:4 i God’s judgment has a purifying effect on his covenant people (see Mal 3:3 j). Justice must be satisfied before restoration can be offered.
4:5 k The references to a canopy of cloud ... and smoke and flaming fire recall God’s continuous presence and protection during the exodus from Egypt (Exod 13:21-22 l; 14:21-22 m).
4:6 n shelter (literally shadow; see 32:2 o): See 32:2 p; God’s protection would keep the remnant safe from enemies and from the destruction he would bring on the wicked (33:14-16 q).
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