Against whom do ye sport yourselves? against whom make ye a wide mouth, and draw out the tongue? are ye not children of transgression, a seed of falsehood,
Who are you mocking and making fun of? Who are you sneering at and sticking your tongue out at? Aren't you children who break God's laws, offspring of lies and deception?
God is confronting rebellious people who mock Him and His faithful servants, calling them out as children of disobedience and falsehood.
📚 Historical Context
Isaiah is addressing the unfaithful Israelites who were mocking God's prophets and faithful followers during a time of spiritual rebellion. This was likely during the period when many Israelites had turned to idol worship and were persecuting those who remained loyal to God. The people were not only disobedient but were actively ridiculing those who tried to follow God's ways.
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