Therefore is the anger of the LORD kindled against his people, and he hath stretched forth his hand against them, and hath smitten them: and the hills did tremble, and their carcases were torn in the midst of the streets. For all this his anger is not turned away, but his hand is stretched out still.
This is why the LORD's anger burns against his people, he has raised his hand against them and struck them down. The hills shook, and dead bodies lay torn apart in the middle of the streets. Even after all this, his anger has not cooled down, and his hand is still raised to strike.
God is expressing his burning anger against his people through devastating judgment, and his wrath continues even after the destruction.
📚 Historical Context
In the 8th century BC, the prophet Isaiah was delivering warnings to the people of Judah about God's judgment for their widespread sins, including social injustice, idolatry, and moral corruption, as the nation faced threats from Assyrian invasions. This verse is part of a larger passage where Isaiah uses the metaphor of a vineyard to illustrate Israel's unfaithfulness to God, leading to divine punishment like earthquakes and widespread destruction. It reflects the historical reality of Judah's vulnerability and the consequences of ignoring God's covenant.
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