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    Isaiah 25 (KJV)

    Read Isaiah chapter 25 in the King James Version of the Holy Bible.

    Isaiah 25

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    Isaiah 25:8

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    Isaiah 25 Summary

    Isaiah 25 is one of the most hopeful chapters in the Old Testament — a prophetic vision of God's ultimate victory feast. God will prepare 'a feast of fat things' for all peoples, destroy the veil of death that covers all nations, 'swallow up death in victory,' and wipe away tears from all faces.

    Paul quotes this chapter in 1 Corinthians 15:54, connecting it directly to Christ's resurrection. The vision moves from judgment of the proud (the fortress brought low) to celebration for the humble (the banquet for all nations). Isaiah 25 is essentially the gospel proclaimed seven centuries before Christ.

    Key Themes

    God's victory banquetDeath swallowed upTears wiped awayHope for all nationsJudgment of the proud

    Key Verses in Isaiah 25

    "He will swallow up death in victory; and the Lord GOD will wipe away tears from off all faces."

    — Isaiah 25:8

    Quoted by Paul (1 Cor 15:54) and echoed in Revelation 21:4 — the ultimate promise of Scripture.

    "And in this mountain shall the LORD of hosts make unto all people a feast of fat things."

    — Isaiah 25:6

    God's salvation is pictured as a lavish banquet open to all peoples — not just Israel.

    "Lo, this is our God; we have waited for him, and he will save us: this is the LORD; we have waited for him, we will be glad and rejoice in his salvation."

    — Isaiah 25:9

    The cry of the redeemed — patient waiting rewarded with joyful recognition.

    Life Application

    Isaiah 25 gives you permission to grieve and hope simultaneously. The tears God will wipe away are real tears — the chapter doesn't deny suffering. But it insists that death and sorrow do not have the final word. When grief feels permanent, this vision of the ultimate feast reminds you that the last chapter hasn't been written yet.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    What is the feast in Isaiah 25?

    The feast of fat things is a prophetic vision of God's ultimate salvation celebration — a lavish banquet for all nations on His holy mountain. It symbolizes the fullness of joy, provision, and fellowship that God will provide when death and sorrow are finally defeated.

    How does Isaiah 25 relate to the New Testament?

    Paul quotes Isaiah 25:8 in 1 Corinthians 15:54 regarding the resurrection: 'Death is swallowed up in victory.' Revelation 21:4 echoes the promise that God will wipe away all tears. Isaiah 25 is the Old Testament seed that flowers into the New Testament hope of resurrection and eternal life.

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