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Isaiah 66:9
Shall I bring a baby to the point of birth and not deliver it?”
from Rejoice with Jerusalem, Isaiah 66:7-14
What it says

The LORD asks whether He would bring to birth and not also cause delivery.

What it is doing

This verse grounds Zion's future in God's faithfulness to finish what He begins.

In context

7“Before she was in labor, she gave birth; 8Who has heard of such as this? 9Shall I bring a baby to the point of birth and not deliver it?” 10Be glad for Jerusalem and rejoice over her, 11so that you may nurse and be satisfied 12For this is what the LORD says: 13As a mother comforts her son, 14When you see, you will rejoice,