Take counsel together, and it shall come to nought; speak the word, and it shall not stand: for God is with us.
Make your plans together, and they will fail; give your orders, and they won't succeed: because God is with us.
This verse declares that any plans made against God's people will ultimately fail because God is on their side.
📚 Historical Context
In the 8th century BC, during the reign of King Ahaz of Judah, the prophet Isaiah was warning the people amid threats from powerful nations like Assyria and the alliance between Syria and Israel. He declared that any human plots or schemes against God's people would ultimately fail because God is with them, emphasizing divine protection over reliance on political alliances. This verse fits into a broader message of trusting in God's sovereignty during times of crisis.
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