For the waters of Dimon shall be full of blood: for I will bring more upon Dimon, lions upon him that escapeth of Moab, and upon the remnant of the land.
The waters of Dimon will be filled with blood, but I will bring even more disaster upon Dimon. I will send lions to attack those who try to escape from Moab and those who remain in the land.
God is declaring that severe judgment will come upon Moab, with disaster so complete that even those who try to flee will face further destruction.
📚 Historical Context
Isaiah was a prophet in Judah during the 8th century BC, delivering messages from God about judgment on surrounding nations like Moab, which was an ancient kingdom east of the Dead Sea known for its idolatry and conflicts with Israel. This specific verse is part of an oracle in Isaiah 15, predicting devastation for Moab, possibly as a consequence of Assyrian invasions, with Dimon likely referring to the city of Dibon. The imagery of blood-filled waters and lions attacking symbolizes total destruction as a warning of God's sovereign justice over rebellious peoples.
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