Translations
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Notes
God sent famine, war, disease, and death as punishment. However, God often wanted to change stubborn behavior rather than just punish.
Because of their ongoing rebellion, the people’s “head” is described as injured and their “heart” as sick. This language shows how serious their condition had become.
The nation suffered physical harm from Assyrian attacks. At the same time, they were spiritually defiled and overcome by sin (Isaiah 64:6).
Events
- Prophecies of Isaiahc. 759 BC
Parallels
Glossary
Topics
Backsliders: Backsliding of Israel Church: Backslidden Depravity of Man: General Scriptures Concerning Diseases: Illustrative of Sin God: Mercy of Head: Liable to Internal Disease National Sins: Kingdom of Judah National Sins: Pervade all Ranks Prophecies Concerning Israel: Prophecies Concerning of War and Other Judgments Rebellion Against God: Exhibited in Revolting from Him Rebellion Against God: They Who are Guilty of Increase In, Though Chastised Sickness: Illustrative of Sin The Sick: Figurative Wicked (People): Described