Thus, what is conveyed by these words is not simply a transition but rather the turning of all nations towards God, as David calls them to partake in the sacred communion of the church.
The subsequent verb is interpreted by some as a reference to the rekindling of faith, suggesting that the Gentiles, having once turned away from God, would now recall Him in their newfound faith. However, this interpretation lacks a solid foundation and deviates from the Prophet's intentions. It is accurate to say that the conversion mentioned involves the Gentiles having previously distanced themselves from God due to their transgressions. Yet the term "remembrance" implies that the unbelievers, stirred by the magnificent deeds of God, would return to authentic piety from which they had strayed. It can also be understood that the Gentiles will recollect their origins, recognizing that they were created by God through their ancestral forefather. Due to original sin, they have long forgotten this truth, exclaiming to wood and stone, "My father you are; you have made me" (Jeremiah 2:27). Consequently, all the ends of the earth will recall their initial creation and turn to the Lord—this includes all peoples throughout the world, even those at the farthest reaches of the earth. Every nation and tongue will come to worship before Him.
It is vital to note that turning to God is rooted in the knowledge of Him. Only those who have contemplated the works of God and attained true knowledge of Him will bow down in worship, as signified here. This notion is further supported by the subsequent elucidation: for the Lord is sovereign, and He possesses nations. These statements not only affirm that God created the Gentiles and governs them, but they also emphasize that He has provided them with access to His kingdom. The Lord reigns over us directly when He dispels the darkness of our ignorance, filling us with the light of true understanding of God.