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Stop and be amazed; cry out in shock: they are drunk, but not from wine; they stumble around, but not from alcohol.
The writer is describing people who are spiritually confused and stumbling through life, acting as if they're intoxicated even though they haven't been drinking.
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King James Version · EnglishStay yourselves, and wonder; cry ye out, and cry: they are drunken, but not with wine; they stagger, but not with strong drink.Ask the AI Assistant
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📚 Historical Context
In the 8th century BC, the prophet Isaiah was delivering a message to the people of Judah, who were facing threats from the Assyrian empire and had turned to unreliable human alliances instead of trusting in God. This led to a state of spiritual blindness and confusion, where they behaved irrationally as if drunk, though not from alcohol, symbolizing their moral and ethical disorientation. The verse is part of a broader prophecy warning of judgment for their hypocrisy and failure to heed God's word.