And it shall be, as with the people, so with the priest; as with the servant, so with his master; as with the maid, so with her mistress; as with the buyer, so with the seller; as with the lender, so with the borrower; as with the taker of usury, so with the giver of usury to him.
And it will happen the same way for everyone - for ordinary people and priests alike; for servants and their masters; for maids and their mistresses; for buyers and sellers; for those who lend money and those who borrow it; for those who charge interest and those who pay it.
This verse is saying that God's judgment will affect everyone equally, regardless of their social status, occupation, or economic position.
📚 Historical Context
Isaiah 24 describes God's judgment on the entire earth, often called the 'Isaiah Apocalypse.' This passage was written during a time when Israel had strict social hierarchies between priests and people, masters and servants, and various economic classes. The prophet is emphasizing that God's coming judgment will be universal and impartial.
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