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Isaiah 11:11,12
And it shall come to pass in that day,that the Lord shall set his hand again the second time to recover the remnant of his people, which shall be left, from Assyria, and from Egypt, and from Pathros, and from Cush, and from Elam, and from Shinar, and from Hamath, and from the islands of the sea…

Isaiah 27:12,13
And it shall come to pass in that day,that the LORD shall beat off from the channel of the river unto the stream of Egypt, and ye shall be gathered one by one, O ye children of Israel…

Isaiah 54:7
For a small moment have I forsaken thee; but with great mercies will I gather thee.

yet

Isaiah 43:6
I will say to the north, Give up; and to the south, Keep not back: bring my sons from far, and my daughters from the ends of the earth;

Isaiah 49:12,22
Behold, these shall come from far: and, lo, these from the north and from the west; and these from the land of Sinim…

Isaiah 60:3-11
And the Gentiles shall come to thy light, and kings to the brightness of thy rising…

beside those that are gathered.

who gathers the dispersed of Israel
This refers to God's promise to regather the Israelites who have been scattered due to exile and disobedience. Historically, the Israelites experienced dispersion during the Assyrian and Babylonian captivities. The gathering signifies restoration and fulfillment of God's covenant promises, as seen inDeuteronomy 30:3-5 andEzekiel 11:17. It also foreshadows the ultimate gathering in the eschatological future.

I will gather to them still others
This phrase indicates an expansion of God's promise beyond the ethnic boundaries of Israel. It suggests the inclusion of Gentiles into the covenant community, a theme that is further developed in the New Testament, particularly inEphesians 2:11-22. This gathering of "others" aligns with the prophetic vision of a universal worship community, as seen inIsaiah 2:2-4.

besides those already gathered
This highlights the inclusivity of God's plan, extending His grace and salvation beyond the initial remnant of Israel. It points to the future ingathering of all nations, as prophesied inIsaiah 49:6 and fulfilled in the Great Commission (Matthew 28:19-20). This phrase underscores the theme of God's redemptive plan for all humanity, culminating in the unity of believers in Christ.

“Thus declares the Lord GOD” (Isaiah 56:8) opens with a ringing proclamation.

• The phrase reminds us that every statement which follows carries divine authority, much like “Thus says the LORD” inIsaiah 45:18 orJeremiah 31:31.

• Because God’s Word is perfectly reliable (Psalm 119:160) we can read this promise with complete confidence.

• His self-designation as “Lord GOD” (Adonai YHWH) emphasizes both His sovereign rule (Psalm 103:19) and His covenant faithfulness (Exodus 3:15).

God identifies Himself as the One “who gathers the dispersed of Israel.”

• He has already proven this in history: the return from Babylon inEzra 1; His protection of the remnant inNehemiah 1; and modern regatherings that echo prophetic assurances.

• Passages such asDeuteronomy 30:3-4,Isaiah 11:12, andEzekiel 36:24 speak of literal, geographical restoration.

• Jesus affirms a future gathering “from the four winds” inMatthew 24:31, showing the promise is not exhausted by ancient fulfillments.

The Lord adds, “I will gather to them still others.”

• “Others” points to Gentile inclusion, previewed inIsaiah 42:6 and 49:6 where God’s Servant becomes “a light for the nations.”

• Jesus echoes this inJohn 10:16—“I have other sheep that are not of this fold; I must bring them also.”

•Acts 13:47-48 andEphesians 2:11-13 record the early church witnessing this promise as Gentiles are brought into covenant blessings.

• The wording underscores God’s missionary heart: He is not merely restoring Israel but enlarging His family worldwide (Genesis 12:3).

Finally, the Lord says He will do this “besides those already gathered.”

• The promise is progressive—God has gathered some, yet more remain.Romans 11:25-26 looks ahead to a future fullness for Israel and the nations.

•Ezekiel 37 depicts the two sticks (Judah and Ephraim) united, then inhabited by a vast multitude.

•Revelation 7:9 sees the climax: “a great multitude that no one could count, from every nation, tribe, people and language,” all brought under the Shepherd-King.

• The phrase assures believers that God’s saving work is ongoing until He completes His redemptive plan (Philippians 1:6).

Isaiah 56:8 unveils God’s heart and strategy: the sovereign LORD, fully trustworthy, promises to regather Israel physically and spiritually while simultaneously opening the door wide for Gentiles. The ingathering unfolds in stages—past, present, and future—until the family of faith includes every person He has purposed to redeem. God will not stop at partial fulfillment; He will keep adding “others” until His house is filled with a redeemed multitude, showcasing His unchanging faithfulness and boundless grace.