Isaiah 61:8

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For I, Yahweh, love justice, I hate robbery with iniquity; and I will give them their recompense in truth, and I will make an everlasting covenant with them.

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Zion, often referring to Jerusalem and especially its temple-centered identity, represents God’s covenant people and dwelling place. In Isaiah’s restoration vision, Zion is the community to be vindicated after oppression, because the Lord loves justice and promises an everlasting covenant.

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Isaiah 61:8 mentions Zion.

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