Thy tacklings are loosed; they could not well strengthen their mast, they could not spread the sail: then is the prey of a great spoil divided; the lame take the prey.
Your ship's ropes are loose and slack; they couldn't make their mast strong or spread their sail properly. But then the treasure from a great victory is divided up, and even those who are disabled get to take part in claiming the spoils.
God is saying that even when His people seem weak and broken down (like a damaged ship), He will still give them victory and blessings that even the weakest among them can enjoy.
📚 Historical Context
Isaiah was prophesying during a time when Assyria was threatening Jerusalem and God's people felt helpless and weak. The imagery of a broken-down ship represents how vulnerable and defenseless they felt against their powerful enemies. Yet Isaiah promises that God will turn their weakness into triumph.
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