Therefore shall all hands be faint, and every man’s heart shall melt:
Because of this, everyone's hands will tremble with weakness, and every person's heart will melt with fear.
This verse describes how people will be overcome with terror and weakness when God's judgment comes.
📚 Historical Context
Isaiah was a prophet in ancient Judah during the 8th century BC, delivering messages from God about judgment on nations that opposed His people, including Babylon, which was rising as a formidable empire. This verse is part of a prophecy describing the terror and collapse that would come upon Babylon during its downfall, symbolizing God's sovereign power over human arrogance and military might. It fits into the broader biblical narrative of God's use of historical events to fulfill His purposes.
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