But ye are they that forsake the LORD, that forget my holy mountain, that prepare a table for that troop, and that furnish the drink offering unto that number.
But you are the ones who have abandoned the LORD, who have forgotten my holy mountain, who set up feasts for the god of Fortune, and who pour out wine offerings to the god of Destiny.
God is confronting people who have turned away from Him to worship false gods of luck and fate instead.
📚 Historical Context
Isaiah prophesied to the people of Judah in the 8th century BC during a period of spiritual decline, as the nation faced threats from Assyria and was tempted by surrounding pagan cultures. The "holy mountain" refers to Jerusalem or Mount Zion, symbolizing God's presence and covenant with Israel, which the people were neglecting in favor of idolatrous practices. In this verse, God condemns the preparation of offerings to false gods, likely referring to deities like Fortune and Destiny, as a sign of unfaithfulness amid His calls for repentance.
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