And it was revealed in mine ears by the LORD of hosts, Surely this iniquity shall not be purged from you till ye die, saith the Lord GOD of hosts.
The LORD of hosts revealed this to me: 'This sin will never be forgiven or cleansed from you until you die,' says the Lord GOD of hosts.
God is declaring through Isaiah that a particular sin is so serious it will remain unforgiven for the rest of their lives.
📚 Historical Context
During the 8th century BC, the prophet Isaiah was delivering messages to the people of Judah amid threats from the Assyrian empire, particularly during King Hezekiah's reign when Jerusalem faced invasion. This verse specifically warns the leaders and inhabitants of Jerusalem about their complacency and unrepented sins, as seen in the broader context of Isaiah 22, which describes a "valley of vision" symbolizing the city's vulnerability. It emphasizes God's declaration of judgment, indicating that their iniquity would remain unforgiven until death as a consequence of their persistent rebellion.
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