The ancient and honourable, he is the head; and the prophet that teacheth lies, he is the tail.
El anciano respetado es la cabeza, y el profeta que enseña mentiras es la cola.
Los líderes respetados son la cabeza del pueblo, mientras que los falsos profetas son la cola.
📚 Contexto Histórico
In the 8th century BC, the prophet Isaiah was warning the people of Judah about the dangers of corrupt leadership and false prophets during a time of threats from the Assyrian empire, as the nation faced moral and spiritual decline. This verse is part of a broader prophecy condemning the reversal of societal order, where those in authority, like elders and prophets, were leading people astray with lies instead of truth. Isaiah used this metaphor of the head and tail to illustrate how what should be honorable has become deceptive, signaling impending judgment from God.
Explorar Versículos Similares
Pregúntale al Asistente de IA
¿Tienes alguna pregunta sobre este capítulo o versículo? Pregunta a continuación para una explicación clara.