Isaiah 55:3
“Incline your ear, and come unto me: hear, and your soul shall live; and I will make an everlasting covenant with you, even the sure mercies of David.”
King James Version
More of Isaiah 55 on this siteIsaiah 55:1-13
The sure mercies of David in an everlasting covenant — cited by Paul at Antioch as fulfilled in the resurrection (Acts 13:34).
Fulfillment References
Acts 13:34 Romans 1:4 2 Corinthians 6:2
How Traditions Read This Prophecy
JewishGod's enduring covenant mercies toward Israel through David's line.
CatholicFulfilled in Christ — Paul cites this (Acts 13:34) to proclaim the resurrection.
ProtestantPaul connects the 'holy and sure mercies of David' to the resurrection of Christ.
AcademicDeutero-Isaiah democratizing the Davidic covenant to all the exiles.
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