And he shall spread forth his hands in the midst of them, as he that swimmeth spreadeth forth his hands to swim: and he shall bring down their pride together with the spoils of their hands.
And he will stretch out his hands among them, like a swimmer stretches out his hands to swim: and he will humble their pride along with all the treasures they've stolen.
God is saying that he will defeat the proud enemies and take away both their arrogance and their ill-gotten wealth.
📚 Historical Context
In the Book of Isaiah, written during the 8th century BC, the prophet is delivering a message of God's judgment on proud nations that threatened Israel, such as Assyria or Moab. This verse uses the metaphor of a swimmer spreading his hands to depict God's powerful intervention in humbling the arrogant, symbolizing His sovereign control over human affairs. The broader context is a hymn of praise for God's deliverance, set against a backdrop of impending judgment and ultimate salvation for His people.
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