Isaiah 62:8-9

8, 9. Sworn by… hand… arm Possibly in answer to the foregoing provided-for intercessions, Jehovah swears by “hand” and “arm” symbols of strength pledging infinite power to fulfil his promise.

Possibly this wrought an effect which may be paraphrased as follows: “As I am the eternal Jehovah, I never more will suffer Zion’s enemies, near or far, home or foreign, within or without, to plunder or cut off her supplies of corn and wine, both of which herself alone shall forever enjoy in the spirit of praise… in the courts of my holiness.” Enemies, abroad or near at hand, may here represent Zion’s moral foes or hinderances, within or without; and “corn” and “wine” are symbols of abounding spiritual sustenance and joy.