And they shall go into the holes of the rocks, and into the caves of the earth, for fear of the LORD, and for the glory of his majesty, when he ariseth to shake terribly the earth.
People will hide in rocky caves and holes in the ground because they are terrified of the LORD and overwhelmed by His awesome majesty, when He rises up to shake the earth with tremendous power.
This verse describes people being so overwhelmed by God's awesome power and presence that they desperately seek hiding places when He acts in judgment.
📚 Historical Context
Isaiah wrote this prophecy around 740-680 BC during a time when Israel and Judah were facing threats from powerful empires like Assyria. This passage is part of Isaiah's vision of the 'Day of the Lord' - a future time when God would judge all nations and establish His kingdom. The imagery of people hiding in caves was meant to show that no human power or pride could stand before God's ultimate authority.
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