And of whom hast thou been afraid or feared, that thou hast lied, and hast not remembered me, nor laid it to thy heart? have not I held my peace even of old, and thou fearest me not?
Who are you so afraid of that you have lied and forgotten about me, not even thinking about me in your heart? Haven't I been silent for a long time, and that's why you don't fear me anymore?
God is asking His people why they fear others more than Him, pointing out that His patience and silence shouldn't be mistaken for weakness or absence.
📚 Historical Context
Isaiah was prophesying to the people of Judah during a period of spiritual decline and external threats from empires like Assyria and Babylon, where the nation had turned to idolatry and false alliances out of fear. In this verse, God confronts Judah's hypocrisy and lies, questioning why they feared human powers more than Him despite His long history of patience. This reflects the broader biblical theme of covenant unfaithfulness, urging the people to return to true worship.
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