Say ye not, A confederacy, to all them to whom this people shall say, A confederacy; neither fear ye their fear, nor be afraid.
Don't call everything a conspiracy that these people call a conspiracy. Don't be afraid of what they fear, and don't let their terror frighten you.
God is telling His people not to get caught up in the panic and fear that everyone else is spreading about political threats.
📚 Historical Context
During the time of Isaiah, around 740-700 BC, the kingdom of Judah faced threats from the Assyrian Empire, with neighboring nations like Israel and Syria forming alliances against it. God instructed the prophet Isaiah not to echo the people's fears by labeling these alliances as conspiracies, urging instead a reliance on divine protection amid political instability. This verse is part of a broader message in Isaiah's prophecies, emphasizing trust in God over human schemes during times of national crisis.
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