Isaiah 13:12

"I will punish the world for their evil, and the wicked for their iniquity. I will cause the arrogance of the proud to cease, and will humble the arrogance of the terrible."

Key Reflection

This verse highlights God's judgment on wickedness and pride, emphasizing that He will not tolerate evil or arrogant behavior. Instead, He will punish those who engage in iniquity and humble the proud, ensuring justice and righteousness prevail.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

I will make a man ... -I will so cut off and destroy the men of Babylon, that a single man to defend the city will be more rare and valuable than fine gold. The expression indicates that there would be a great slaughter of the people of Babylon. Than fine gold -Pure, unalloyed gold. The word used here (פזpâz) is often distinguished from common goldPsalms 19:11;Psalms 119:127;Proverbs 8:19. Than the golden wedge of Ophir -The word (כתםkethem) rendered ‘wedge’ means properly “gold;” yellow gold; what is hidden, precious, or hoarded; and is used only in poetry. It indicates nothing about the shape of the gold, as the word, wedge would seem to suppose.

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