Thou art wearied in the multitude of thy counsels. Let now the astrologers, the stargazers, the monthly prognosticators, stand up, and save thee from these things that shall come upon thee.
You have worn yourself out with all your advisors and consultations. Let your astrologers, fortune-tellers, and those who make monthly predictions step forward now and rescue you from the disasters that are coming your way.
God is challenging Babylon to let their fortune-tellers and astrologers save them from coming judgment, knowing they cannot.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of Isaiah's prophecy against Babylon, the powerful empire that would later conquer Judah. Babylon was famous for its sophisticated system of astrology, divination, and fortune-telling, with advisors who claimed to predict the future through star charts and monthly omens. Isaiah is prophesying that despite all their occult practices and wise counselors, Babylon will still fall to God's judgment.
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