Scriptural Confirmations #89
89. 7. From the Prophets
See also Redemption.
Thus said Jehovah, thy Maker and thy Former from the womb, For I will pour waters upon the thirsty and streams upon the dry land: I will pour out My spirit upon thy seed and My blessing upon thine offspring: and they shall spring up among the grass, and as willows by the rivers of waters (Isaiah 44:2-3, 4). I have formed thee; thus said thy Redeemer and thy Former from the womb, I am Jehovah that maketh all things; that stretcheth forth the heavens alone; and spreadeth abroad the earth by Myself. I will blot out as a cloud, thy transgressions and as a cloud thy sins: return unto Me; for I have redeemed thee (Isaiah 44:21-24).
Drop down, ye heavens, from above, and let the clouds flow down with justice: let the earth open that they may bring forth salvation, and let justice spring forth together. Thus said Jehovah, the Holy One of Israel, and His Former, I have made the earth, and I have created man upon it: My hands have stretched out the heavens, and all their hosts have I commanded (Isaiah 45:8, 11-12).
Jehovah said, my Former from the womb (Isaiah 49:5).
That regeneration, which will take place in the New Church, is described by dry bones (Ezekiel 37:1-15), and also by the two sticks of Judah and Joseph, which were to become one stick (verses 15-20). That this is done by the Lord, who is there meant by David (verses 24-28).
Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a steadfast spirit in the midst of me. And take not the spirit of holiness from me. Restore unto me the joy of Thy salvation; and let Thy free spirit uphold me (Psalms 51:10-12).
Jehovah is nigh unto all them that call upon Him, and He will hear their cry (Psalms 145:18-19).
Isaiah 44:21-24
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Remember these things, Jacob and Israel; for you are my servant. I have formed you. You are my servant. Israel, you will not be forgotten by me.
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I have blotted out, as a thick cloud, your transgressions, and, as a cloud, your sins. Return to me, for I have redeemed you.
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Sing, you heavens, for Yahweh has done it! Shout, you lower parts of the earth! Break out into singing, you mountains, O forest, all of your trees, for Yahweh has redeemed Jacob, and will glorify himself in Israel.
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Thus says Yahweh, your Redeemer, and he who formed you from the womb: "I am Yahweh, who makes all things; who alone stretches out the heavens; who spreads out the earth by myself;