Their webs shall not become garments, neither shall they cover themselves with their works: their works are works of iniquity, and the act of violence is in their hands.
Their spider webs won't make clothing, and they can't cover themselves with what they've made. Their actions are evil, and their hands are full of violence.
The writer is saying that evil people's schemes and works are as useless as spider webs for protection - they cannot hide or justify their wickedness and violence.
📚 Historical Context
Isaiah was prophesying during a time when Israel had turned away from God, with leaders and people engaged in corruption, injustice, and violence. This chapter specifically addresses the nation's sins that had separated them from God. The imagery of webs and garments reflects how people try to cover their guilt with their own efforts rather than seeking God's righteousness.
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