For with stammering lips and another tongue will he speak to this people.
For with stuttering lips and a foreign language he will speak to this people.
God is saying that since his people won't listen to his clear message, he will speak to them through foreigners who speak a different language.
📚 Historical Context
In the 8th century BC, the prophet Isaiah was addressing the northern kingdom of Israel, particularly the leaders in Ephraim, who were indulging in drunkenness and relying on political alliances rather than trusting God for protection. This verse warns of God's judgment, indicating that He would communicate through "stammering lips and another tongue," likely referring to the foreign languages of the Assyrian invaders as a sign of their conquest and confusion. It highlights how Israel's rejection of God's clear messages would lead to this form of divine discipline.
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