That say, Let him make speed, and hasten his work, that we may see it: and let the counsel of the Holy One of Israel draw nigh and come, that we may know it!
These are people who say, 'Let God hurry up and do his work so we can see it! Let the Holy One of Israel's plan come quickly so we can know what it is!'
The writer is describing people who mockingly challenge God to act quickly and prove himself, showing their disbelief and impatience with God's timing.
📚 Historical Context
In the 8th century BC, the prophet Isaiah was delivering warnings to the people of Judah during a time of moral decline and false security, as the nation faced threats from Assyria. This verse is part of a broader oracle in Isaiah 5, where God pronounces woes against those who mock His divine plans, sarcastically demanding that He hurry His judgment so they can see it firsthand. It highlights the arrogance of the Israelites, who doubted God's timing despite His clear prophecies.
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