I also will choose their delusions, and will bring their fears upon them; because when I called, none did answer; when I spake, they did not hear: but they did evil before mine eyes, and chose that in which I delighted not.
I will also choose to let them be deceived, and I will bring their worst fears on them. This is because when I called out to them, no one answered; when I spoke, they wouldn't listen. Instead, they did evil right in front of me and chose things that I hate.
God is saying that because people ignored His calls and chose to do evil, He will allow them to be deceived and face the consequences they fear most.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from the final chapter of Isaiah, likely written during or after the Babylonian exile (6th century BC). The prophet is addressing those who had turned away from God despite His repeated warnings and calls to repentance. In ancient Israel, God had sent many prophets to warn the people, but they consistently chose idol worship and injustice over obedience to God.
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