This verse does not identify the enemy. But it is probably the *Babylonians, because there is a relationship between this chapter and Isaiah chapter 21. The original language uses some words that appear together only in 21:2 and here, in 33:1. • The nation that is attacking God’s people is very str... [ Continue Reading ]
ISAIAH: GOD CONTROLS THE NATIONS GOD DEFENDS *JERUSALEM ISAIAH CHAPTER S 31 TO 39 _NORMAN HILLYER_ CHAPTER 33 A PRAYER FOR HELP V1 *Woe to our enemies! They ruined and cheated other people. Although nobody had ruined or cheated them. But the time will come when they themselves will suffer. Ot... [ Continue Reading ]
Society has broken down.... [ Continue Reading ]
Nature itself suffers when human society breaks down (see Genesis 3:17-18). GOD WARNS HIS ENEMIES V10 (The *Lord speaks to the nations.) Now I am going to act. Now I shall show how powerful I am. V11 Your plans are like dry grass that is ready to burn. Your own breath will be like the fire. You w... [ Continue Reading ]
To do ‘evil deeds’ probably refers to God’s people who have turned to *worship *Assyrian gods. And those who are ‘not holy’ no longer *worship the *Lord. All such people have good reason to be afraid of God, because he is so holy. So they do not dare to go to the place where he is present. They comp... [ Continue Reading ]
Those who truly *worship the *Lord will follow God’s principles (moral rules) in their lives.... [ Continue Reading ]
For people who live rightly, ‘bread and water’ will always be available. That is, God will provide their necessary food for each day. A HAPPY FUTURE FOR *JERUSALEM V17 You will see God the King in all his great *glory. You will see a lovely land that reaches far and wide. V18 You will remember pa... [ Continue Reading ]
Perhaps Isaiah is not describing any particular occasion. These verses are to encourage God’s people in any times of trouble. Whatever happens, God does not change. Live rightly. And he will provide all that you need (see Philippians 4:19). JERUSALEM ~ at the time of David and Solomon, capital of t... [ Continue Reading ]