The shew of their countenance doth witness against them; and they declare their sin as Sodom, they hide it not. Woe unto their soul! for they have rewarded evil unto themselves.
The look on their faces shows their guilt; they openly display their sin like the people of Sodom did, not even trying to hide it. How terrible it will be for them! They have brought this punishment on themselves.
This verse is saying that people's sinful attitudes are written all over their faces, and like the ancient city of Sodom, they're not even ashamed of their wrongdoing anymore.
📚 Historical Context
In the 8th century BC, the prophet Isaiah was delivering warnings to the people of Judah about God's judgment for their moral corruption and social injustices, as the nation faced threats from invading empires. This verse highlights how their open and unashamed sins resembled those of Sodom, the ancient city destroyed in Genesis for its extreme wickedness and lack of hospitality, serving as a stark example of divine retribution. Isaiah's message was aimed at urging repentance amid a time of national decline and spiritual apathy.
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