Isaiah 33:24

And the inhabitant shall not say; I am sicke: the people that dwel therein shalbe forgiuen their iniquitie. Isaiah 33:24 (KJV)

Isaiah 33:24 belongs to the prophetic book of Isaiah in the Old Testament and is situated within a larger passage that records God’s judgment on the Assyrians and their ultimate defeat. The surrounding verses describe the removal of foreign oppression and the coming blessings for God’s people. The verse opens with the striking promise, “And the inhabitant shall not say, I am sick,” which in some modern translations is rendered as a reference to physical health, while the King James Version emphasizes the end of oppression rather than a direct health guarantee.

The second clause, “the people that dwell therein shall be forgiven their iniquity,” points to a spiritual dimension of the restoration. It declares that those who inhabit the land will experience forgiveness of sins and the removal of guilt, indicating a deeper, spiritual healing that accompanies the physical security promised earlier. This dual promise of relief from oppression and forgiveness underscores the comprehensive nature of God’s future blessing.

When the verse is read in its broader context (Isaiah 33:17‑24), it forms part of a vivid portrait of a restored Jerusalem. God’s protection, deliverance, and abundant blessings are highlighted, portraying a city where terror, foreign voices, and oppression have ceased. The passage therefore offers a hopeful glimpse into the future state of the people of God, where both external threats and internal sin are dealt with.

Many readers also see in this promise a foreshadowing of the ultimate healing and forgiveness brought through Jesus Christ. The New Testament records that Christ came to heal the sick—physically and spiritually—and to forgive sins, providing the means for humanity to receive both forgiveness and eternal life. In this way, Isaiah 33:24 can be understood as an early prophetic anticipation of the complete redemption that would be fulfilled in Christ, uniting the themes of physical well‑being, the end of oppression, and spiritual forgiveness into a single, hopeful vision for God’s people.