And they shall go forth, and look upon the carcases of the men that have transgressed against me: for their worm shall not die, neither shall their fire be quenched; and they shall be an abhorring unto all flesh.
And they will go out and look at the dead bodies of those who rebelled against me. The worms that eat them will never die, and the fire that burns them will never go out. Everyone who sees this will be filled with horror and disgust.
God is describing the eternal punishment that awaits those who completely reject Him - a fate so terrible that it will horrify everyone who witnesses it.
📚 Historical Context
The book of Isaiah was written by the prophet Isaiah in the 8th century BC, speaking to the people of Judah during a period of spiritual unfaithfulness and threats from foreign empires like Assyria. This verse concludes a vision of God's ultimate restoration and judgment, where the wicked are shown as facing endless consequences for their rebellion, serving as a warning to Israel about the seriousness of turning away from God. It highlights the contrast between the fate of the disobedient and the blessings for the faithful in God's new creation.
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