For, behold, the Lord, the LORD of hosts, doth take away from Jerusalem and from Judah the stay and the staff, the whole stay of bread, and the whole stay of water.
Look, the Lord, the LORD of armies, is taking away from Jerusalem and Judah everything they depend on for support - all their food and all their water.
God is removing the basic necessities and support systems that Jerusalem and Judah have been relying on.
📚 Historical Context
In the 8th century BC, the prophet Isaiah delivered warnings to the people of Judah about God's impending judgment due to their widespread sin, idolatry, and social injustice. This verse specifically addresses how God would remove essential supports like food and water, symbolizing the breakdown of society as a form of divine punishment amid threats from the Assyrian empire. It fits into Isaiah's broader message calling the nation to repent and return to covenant faithfulness.
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