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
This verse comes from Isaiah's prophecy during the 8th century BC, when the kingdom of Judah was facing God's judgment for their sins and rebellion. The imagery likely refers to military invasions and natural disasters that God would use as instruments of his wrath. Isaiah was warning the people that their covenant unfaithfulness would result in severe consequences, including foreign conquest and exile.
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