Behold, they shall be as stubble; the fire shall burn them; they shall not deliver themselves from the power of the flame: there shall not be a coal to warm at, nor fire to sit before it.
Look, they will be like dry stubble; the fire will burn them up completely. They won't be able to save themselves from the flames. There won't even be a coal left to warm yourself by, or a fire to sit in front of.
God is saying that Babylon's so-called wise men and fortune-tellers will be completely destroyed by His judgment, leaving nothing useful behind.
📚 Historical Context
Isaiah 47 is part of a prophetic oracle against Babylon, written during the time when the Babylonian Empire had conquered Judah and exiled its people, highlighting God's judgment on their oppressors. In this verse, the imagery of stubble being consumed by fire symbolizes the complete futility of Babylon's idolatry, sorcery, and self-reliance, showing that their practices would provide no escape or benefit in the face of divine wrath. This reflects the broader biblical narrative of God's faithfulness to His covenant people by promising their deliverance through the downfall of pagan nations.
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