To go into the clefts of the rocks, and into the tops of the ragged rocks, for fear of the LORD, and for the glory of his majesty, when he ariseth to shake terribly the earth.
They will run to hide in the cracks of rocks and on top of jagged cliffs because they are terrified of the LORD and overwhelmed by His awesome power, when He rises up to shake the earth violently.
This verse describes people desperately seeking shelter in rocky places because they are terrified when God displays His awesome power and judges the earth.
📚 Historical Context
In the time of the prophet Isaiah, around the 8th century BC, the people of Judah were warned about God's impending judgment due to their pride, idolatry, and reliance on false securities rather than Him. Isaiah described a day of the Lord's wrath where He would shake the earth, forcing people to flee in terror to the rocks as a symbol of their helplessness. This imagery highlighted God's supreme authority and served as a call for repentance amid the political and spiritual turmoil of Judah.
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