What is the context?
The prayer asks God to look down and tend the vine and the son He has strengthened. Burning, cutting, and rebuke have brought devastation.
It then asks for His hand to be on the man at His right hand, followed by a promise not to turn away. Renewed life will enable the people to call on His name.
The last refrain again seeks restoration through God’s shining face. The desired rescue is joined to a renewed relationship, rather than merely the return of comfortable circumstances.
How is this passage commonly understood?
Wesley understands the man at God’s right hand collectively through Israel. The BSB’s root and son wording should remain visible beside older vineyard and branch language. The passage does not itself name Jesus or settle every later use of royal and son-of-man language.
What is our position?
We don't have a position on this passage yet. When our study reaches a conclusion the text supports, it will appear here.
Where can I study this further?
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