In Isaiah 65:17-25, the prophet describes 'new heavens and a new earth,' a vision of radical transformation. While often interpreted eschatologically, how does the immediately preceding context of Isaiah 65:1-16, specifically the contrast between God's faithful servants and those who forsake Him, inform our understanding of the nature of this new creation, moving beyond a purely physical interpretation?

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In Isaiah 65:17-25, the prophet describes 'new heavens and a new earth,' a vision of radical transformation. While often interpreted eschatologically, how does the immediately preceding context of Isaiah 65:1-16, specifically the contrast between God's faithful servants and those who forsake Him, inform our understanding of the *nature* of this new creation, moving beyond a purely physical interpretation?

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