I will make a man more precious than fine gold; even a man than the golden wedge of Ophir.
I will make people more valuable and rare than pure gold, even more precious than the finest gold from Ophir.
God is saying that people will become extremely rare and precious, like the most valuable gold.
📚 Historical Context
Isaiah was a prophet in ancient Judah around the 8th century BC, delivering messages from God about judgment on various nations, including Babylon, which was a rising empire known for its wealth and power. In this verse, part of a prophecy foretelling Babylon's destruction, God uses vivid imagery to describe the horrors of war, where human life becomes so scarce that a single person is valued more than the finest gold from Ophir, a distant and legendary source of riches mentioned in biblical texts. This highlights the devastating consequences of divine judgment on a proud and oppressive society.
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