Whom hast thou reproached and blasphemed? and against whom hast thou exalted thy voice, and lifted up thine eyes on high? even against the Holy One of Israel.
Who do you think you're insulting and speaking against? Who are you raising your voice against and looking down on with pride? You're doing this against the Holy One of Israel.
God is confronting the Assyrian king for his arrogance, reminding him that his insults and pride are actually directed against God Himself.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is set during the Assyrian invasion of Judah, when King Sennacherib was threatening Jerusalem and mocking the God of Israel in his boasts of conquest. King Hezekiah responded by praying for deliverance, and through the prophet Isaiah, God delivered a rebuke to Sennacherib for his arrogance. It reflects the ancient Near Eastern context where rulers often challenged the gods of conquered nations, but here it emphasizes the unique holiness and sovereignty of Israel's God.
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