Yet he also is wise, and will bring evil, and will not call back his words: but will arise against the house of the evildoers, and against the help of them that work iniquity.
Yet God is also wise, and He will bring judgment, and He will not take back His promises: He will rise up against the families of those who do evil, and against those who help people who do wrong.
God is wise and will surely follow through on His promise to judge evil people and those who support them.
📚 Historical Context
Isaiah was prophesying to the people of Judah during the 8th century BC, a time when they faced threats from the Assyrian empire and were tempted to form alliances with Egypt for protection. In this verse, God asserts His wisdom and warns that He will fulfill His promises of judgment against evildoers and those who rely on unrighteous help, emphasizing the futility of trusting in human powers over divine guidance. This reflects the broader prophetic theme in Isaiah of calling Israel to repent and return to faithful dependence on God.
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