From the time that it goeth forth it shall take you: for morning by morning shall it pass over, by day and by night: and it shall be a vexation only to understand the report.
From the moment it begins, it will overwhelm you. It will sweep through morning after morning, during the day and through the night. Even hearing about it will cause nothing but terror and distress.
God is warning that His coming judgment will be relentless and overwhelming, bringing fear even at the mention of it.
📚 Historical Context
In the 8th century BC, the prophet Isaiah was addressing the northern kingdom of Israel, warning them about the consequences of their pride, drunkenness, and reliance on alliances with nations like Egypt instead of trusting in God. This verse is part of a broader prophecy of judgment, likely referring to an Assyrian invasion that would bring relentless daily terror as punishment for their sins. The "report" symbolizes the divine message or warning that the people found confusing and distressing.
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