And I will punish the world for their evil, and the wicked for their iniquity; and I will cause the arrogancy of the proud to cease, and will lay low the haughtiness of the terrible.
I will punish the world for its evil, and the wicked for their wrongdoing. I will put an end to the arrogance of the proud, and I will humble those who are cruel and mighty.
God is declaring that He will judge and punish evil people, especially bringing down those who are proud and cruel.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is from the Book of Isaiah, where the prophet Isaiah delivered an oracle against the Babylonian empire, warning of its impending destruction as divine punishment for its sins. In the historical context of the 8th century BC, Babylon was a rising power known for its arrogance and oppression, and Isaiah's prophecy later aligned with its fall to the Medes in 539 BC under Cyrus the Great. This reflects the biblical theme of God using nations to execute justice against human wickedness.
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