For I will rise up against them, saith the LORD of hosts, and cut off from Babylon the name, and remnant, and son, and nephew, saith the LORD.
For I will rise up against them, says the LORD of armies, and I will completely destroy Babylon, wiping out its name, its survivors, its children, and its descendants, says the LORD.
God is declaring that He will completely destroy Babylon, leaving no trace of the nation or its people.
📚 Historical Context
In the 8th century BC, the prophet Isaiah was delivering messages from God to the people of Judah during a time when Babylon was rising as a formidable empire that would eventually conquer and exile them. This verse is part of a broader prophecy of judgment against Babylon for its pride and oppression of God's people, assuring Israel that God would not allow their oppressors to endure. Isaiah's words emphasized God's sovereignty, predicting the complete eradication of Babylon's influence to fulfill His promises of restoration for Israel.
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