Due to the devastation of war that claimed many men, and with only a few remaining, Isaiah stated that seven women would seek one man to alleviate their shame of childlessness. However, given the challenge of a single man providing for seven wives, they declared their intention to sustain themselves, indicating they required nothing from his resources, solely wishing to escape the embarrassment of barrenness.
Thus, as their nation lay in ruins, Isaiah promised an end to the afflictions that had struck it, assuring that the desolate would flourish once the devourers—those who had exploited his leadership—were removed, like wild beasts that nearly consumed it. He also foretold of a multitude who would be called, emphasizing the vastness of this gathering: "For thy sons, whom thou hast lost, shall say in your ears, Make me a place." Additionally, he conveyed to the spiritual Zion, "Enlarge the place of thy tent, and let them stretch forth the curtains of thine habitations; spare not, lengthen thy cords, and strengthen thy stakes" (Isaiah 54:2, 3).
It is recorded in the books of Moses that the tabernacle in the wilderness, made of skins, was surrounded by spacious courts, facing east and west, as well as north and south. This design symbolically illustrated the expanse of the sacred spaces or churches during that era. Yet, even now, with the grace of Christ ever-present, the places for believers are numerous, so that the Church, which embodies spiritual Zion, rejoices and proclaims, "Who has begotten these for me?" Through faith in Christ, the barren and solitary have become fruitful with many children; their nations have been nurtured through their own efforts; the forsaken have become abundantly blessed; and what was once desolate and lonely now thrives in abundance.
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