Isaiah 1:27
Zion will be redeemed with justice,
What it says
Zion will be redeemed by justice and her repentant ones by righteousness.
What it is doing
This verse summarizes the hope that emerges through judgment.
In context
21See how the faithful city has become a harlot! 22Your silver has become dross; 23Your rulers are rebels, 24Therefore the Lord GOD of Hosts, 25I will turn My hand against you; 26I will restore your judges as at first, 27Zion will be redeemed with justice, 28But rebels and sinners will together be shattered, 29Surely you will be ashamed of the sacred oaks 30For you will become like an oak whose leaves are withered, 31The strong man will become tinder