יחדו, “together,” may have the sense of “at the same time,” or it may mean “in one gathering.” Jerusalem’s significance for the world at large is recognized, a significance that resides only in the fact that God is there (2:1–4; 65:17–66:24). It is confirmed as YHWH’s own word, spoken by his own פי, “mouth.” This anthropomorphism stresses the reality of YHWH’s decision and his word. It also refers to the scroll mentioned in 34:16, which recorded the promise of 37:35. 6 A skeptical voice speaks for