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it will be as if harvesters gather standing grain,
    reaping the ears by hand,[a]
or it will be as if grain is harvested
    in the valley of Rephaim.[b]
Nevertheless, gleanings will remain in Israel,[c]
    as when an olive tree is beaten—[d]
two or three ripe olives left in the topmost branches,
    four or five left among the branches of a fruit-filled tree,”[e]
        declares the Lord God of Israel.

Revival to Come to Israel

At that time, men will look upon[f] their Maker, and their eyes will honor the Holy One of Israel.

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Footnotes

  1. Isaiah 17:5 Lit. ears with his arm
  2. Isaiah 17:5 Lit. Giants
  3. Isaiah 17:6 Lit. it
  4. Isaiah 17:6 Or harvested
  5. Isaiah 17:6 So 1QIsaa; MT reads among its branches
  6. Isaiah 17:7 So 1QIsaa; cf. LXX; MT reads to