Thy nakedness shall be uncovered, yea, thy shame shall be seen: I will take vengeance, and I will not meet thee as a man.
Your nakedness will be exposed, and your shame will be seen by everyone. I will take revenge, and I will not show you any mercy or negotiate with you.
God is declaring that Babylon will face complete humiliation and judgment without any possibility of mercy or bargaining.
📚 Historical Context
Isaiah 47 is part of a prophecy directed at the Babylonian Empire during the time of Judah's exile, when Babylon had conquered and oppressed God's people. In this verse, God uses the imagery of exposure and shame to symbolize Babylon's impending humiliation and defeat, reflecting ancient Near Eastern cultural values where public nakedness was seen as a profound disgrace. This prophecy offered hope to the exiled Israelites, assuring them of God's justice and ultimate deliverance.
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