For the indignation of the LORD is upon all nations, and his fury upon all their armies: he hath utterly destroyed them, he hath delivered them to the slaughter.
The LORD is angry with all the nations, and His fierce anger is against all their armies. He has completely destroyed them and handed them over to be killed.
This verse declares that God's intense anger is directed against all nations and their military forces, resulting in their complete destruction.
📚 Historical Context
In the book of Isaiah, the prophet is delivering a message of God's judgment against the nations that have opposed Israel, written during a time of political turmoil in the 8th century BC when Assyria and other empires threatened the region. This verse is part of a broader oracle predicting divine wrath on armies and nations for their wickedness, reflecting the historical reality of invasions and conflicts in the ancient Near East. It serves as a warning of God's justice in the face of human rebellion.
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