Woe to thee that spoilest, and thou wast not spoiled; and dealest treacherously, and they dealt not treacherously with thee! when thou shalt cease to spoil, thou shalt be spoiled; and when thou shalt make an end to deal treacherously, they shall deal treacherously with thee.
Trouble is coming to you who destroy others, even though no one has destroyed you! Trouble to you who betray others, even though no one has betrayed you! When you stop destroying, you will be destroyed; and when you stop betraying others, they will betray you.
God is warning that those who harm others without being harmed themselves will eventually face the same treatment they've given out.
📚 Historical Context
Isaiah was prophesying during a time when Assyria was conquering and destroying many nations, including threatening Judah. The Assyrians had been successful aggressors who devastated other countries without facing similar consequences themselves. This prophecy likely refers to Assyria's coming downfall, when they would experience the same destruction they had inflicted on others.
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