Misinterpretations often reduce 'poor and of a contrite spirit' to mere financial poverty or emotional brokenness without emphasizing humble dependence on God, misconstrue 'trembleth at my word' as paralyzing fear instead of reverent awe and obedience, or use the verse to reject all forms of worship structures, ignoring the context's critique of hypocritical ritualism while affirming God's creative sovereignty.
Isaiah 66:2
King James Version (1769)
2 For all those things hath mine hand made, and all those things have been, saith the Lord: but to this man will I look, even to him that is poor and of a contrite spirit, and trembleth at my word.
God declares that although He made all things, His gaze favors the humble person with a contrite spirit who trembles at His word, highlighting that authentic devotion stems from inner humility, repentance, and reverence for divine truth rather than outward displays or achievements.