Isaiah 66:18-23
Summary for Isa 66:18-23: 66:18-23 a When God reveals his glory to all people, the nations join in God’s plan of redemption; they can even serve as priests and Levites before him. The godly from all nations last from generation to generation as they serve the living God.66:19 b The sign is the proclamation of God’s glory among the nations (66:20 c). God will establish a righteous and faithful new people consisting of godly Gentiles together with faithful Israelites (Rev 15:3-4 d; see also Acts 2 e).
66:21 f That some of the Gentiles would serve as priests and Levites signifies the removal of God’s distinction between Hebrews and Gentiles (see 56:7 g; see also Gal 6:15 h; Eph 4:11-13 i).
66:22 j always be my people: God’s promise to Abraham was secure (Gen 17:7 k; see also Gal 3:8 l, 14 m).
• a name that will never disappear: The identity of this new people will last forever (see Isa 59:21 n).
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