For thus hath the LORD said unto me, Go, set a watchman, let him declare what he seeth.
This is what the LORD told me: 'Go and place a guard on watch, and let him report everything he sees.'
God is instructing Isaiah to set up a watchman who will observe and report what's happening, preparing for an important revelation or warning.
📚 Historical Context
Isaiah was a prophet in the 8th century BC during the time of the Assyrian Empire's dominance, when Judah faced threats from powerful neighboring nations like Babylon. In Isaiah 21, this verse is part of a vision about the fall of Babylon, where God instructs Isaiah to appoint a watchman to observe and report impending dangers, reflecting the ancient practice of using watchmen on city walls to warn of enemy attacks. This command underscores God's use of prophetic imagery to convey urgent messages of judgment and hope to His people.
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