But with righteousness shall he judge the poor, and reprove with equity for the meek of the earth: and he shall smite the earth with the rod of his mouth, and with the breath of his lips shall he slay the wicked.
But he will judge the poor with righteousness, and make fair decisions for the humble people of the earth. He will strike the earth with the words from his mouth, and with his breath he will destroy the wicked.
This verse describes how the promised Messiah will bring perfect justice—defending the poor and humble while defeating evil through his powerful word.
📚 Historical Context
Isaiah wrote this prophecy around 700 BC during a time when Israel was surrounded by powerful enemies and facing internal corruption. The people longed for a righteous king who would establish true justice, unlike the often corrupt earthly rulers they had experienced. This passage is part of Isaiah's famous prophecy about the coming Messiah who would reign with perfect wisdom and justice.
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