Woe to the rebellious children, saith the LORD, that take counsel, but not of me; and that cover with a covering, but not of my spirit, that they may add sin to sin:
How terrible it will be for my rebellious children, says the LORD, who make plans without asking me for advice, and who make alliances that don't come from my Spirit, piling one sin on top of another.
God is expressing deep disappointment with His people who are making important decisions without seeking His guidance, leading them further away from Him.
📚 Historical Context
This verse was spoken during a time when the kingdom of Judah was considering forming a military alliance with Egypt to protect themselves from the growing Assyrian threat. Instead of trusting in God's protection and seeking His counsel, the leaders were pursuing political solutions that went against God's will. Isaiah warned that relying on Egypt rather than God would only lead to more trouble and spiritual compromise.
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