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
Isaiah spoke these words during a time when the kingdoms of Israel and Syria had formed an alliance (confederacy) against Judah, causing great fear among the people. King Ahaz of Judah was considering making his own political alliances for protection rather than trusting in God. Isaiah was warning against both the panic over enemy conspiracies and the temptation to form ungodly political alliances for security.
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