Isaiah 32 looks ahead to the messianic age, a time when "a king will reign in righteousness, and princes will rule in justice" (verse 1). During this reign the spiritual blindness and deafness that characterized the Judah of Isaiah's time will be reversed (compare verse 3 with 6:9-10). The hearts of people will be transformed; they will desire to follow God and to teach others the right way (verse 4). Other prophets---e.g., Jeremiah (31:33) and Ezekiel (36:26)---also spoke of this time.
Too often in this age the foolish (Hebrew nabal), especially wealthy fools, are confused with the noble (Hebrew nadib). But in the messianic age, the two will be clearly distinguished (verses 5-8).
Another word that describes the Judah of Isaiah's time is insecurity. A good harvest could bring temporary security, but the land was just one failed harvest away from hardship.
The transformation and peace of the messianic age would result from an outpouring of the Spirit of God (verses 15-18). The Spirit produces inner peace that can withstand trials and difficult circumstances (verses 19-20).
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