But there the glorious LORD will be unto us a place of broad rivers and streams; wherein shall go no galley with oars, neither shall gallant ship pass thereby.
But there the glorious LORD will be like a place of wide rivers and flowing streams for us; no warships with oars will sail there, and no mighty battle ships will pass through.
God is promising to be like a protective waterway for His people - a place of blessing where enemies cannot reach them.
📚 Historical Context
Isaiah 33:21 is part of a prophetic oracle in the book of Isaiah, written during the 8th century BC when the Assyrian Empire posed a significant threat to Judah and Jerusalem. In this verse, the prophet uses vivid imagery of broad rivers and streams to symbolize God's protective presence and abundant provision for His people, contrasting it with the inability of enemy vessels to intrude. This reflects the broader biblical narrative of God's deliverance and the promise of a secure, peaceful kingdom amidst surrounding dangers.
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