And in that day it shall come to pass, that the glory of Jacob shall be made thin, and the fatness of his flesh shall wax lean.
And when that day comes, the glory of Jacob will become weak and thin, and his strong, healthy body will become skinny and frail.
God is warning that Israel (Jacob) will lose its strength and prosperity, becoming weak and diminished.
📚 Historical Context
Isaiah was prophesying during the 8th century BC amid rising threats from the Assyrian Empire, warning the northern kingdom of Israel (referred to as Jacob) about divine judgment for their idolatry and alliances with foreign nations like Syria. This verse uses imagery of physical wasting to symbolize the decline of Israel's prosperity and power, reflecting the historical reality of invasions that eventually led to the fall of Samaria in 722 BC. The broader context of Isaiah 17 is a oracle against Damascus and its allies, emphasizing God's sovereignty over nations that oppose His people.
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