Isaiah 59:20-21
“And the Redeemer shall come to Zion, and unto them that turn from transgression in Jacob, saith the LORD. As for me, this is my covenant with them... My spirit that is upon thee, and my words... shall not depart out of thy mouth...”
King James Version
The Redeemer coming to Zion and God's covenant of Spirit and word — which Paul cites of the salvation of Israel (Rom. 11:26-27).
Fulfillment References
Romans 11:26-27 Isaiah 27:9 Jeremiah 31:33-34 Hebrews 8:10
How Traditions Read This Prophecy
Apostolic (Oneness) PentecostalThe Redeemer who comes to Zion is Jesus (Rom. 11:26), pouring out the covenant Spirit (Acts 2) — the one God redeeming and indwelling His people.
JewishThe Redeemer (go'el) coming to Zion for the penitent of Jacob, with an everlasting covenant of Spirit and word — a hope of redemption.
CatholicFulfilled in Christ the Redeemer and the new covenant of the Spirit.
ProtestantPaul cites 'the Deliverer shall come out of Zion' (Rom. 11:26-27) of Israel's salvation in Christ.
OrthodoxChrist the Redeemer of Zion, the covenant of the Spirit.
DispensationalThe Redeemer's coming to Zion, key to Israel's future national salvation.
AcademicPaul's adapted citation (Rom. 11:26-27) is central to debates over 'all Israel shall be saved.'
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