Thou art wearied in the multitude of thy counsels. Let now the astrologers, the stargazers, the monthly prognosticators, stand up, and save thee from these things that shall come upon thee.
You have worn yourself out with all your advisors and consultations. Let your astrologers, fortune-tellers, and those who make monthly predictions step forward now and rescue you from the disasters that are coming your way.
God is challenging Babylon to let their fortune-tellers and astrologers save them from coming judgment, knowing they cannot.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Isaiah, the prophet is delivering a message from God against the Babylonian Empire, which was a powerful nation that conquered Judah and took many Israelites into exile. Babylon relied heavily on astrologers and diviners to predict the future and make decisions, seeing them as wise guides. However, Isaiah warns that these practices are futile and that Babylon's downfall is inevitable despite their counsels.
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