Isaiah 13:19

"Their bows will dash the young men in pieces; and they shall have no pity on the fruit of the womb. Their eyes will not spare children."

Key Reflection

This passage portrays a devastating judgment where enemies will mercilessly attack and kill both the strong and weak, including young men and innocent children. Such cruelty underscores the severity of God's wrath against those who reject His ways, highlighting the contrast between divine mercy and human wickedness.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

And Babylon, the glory of kingdoms -That is, the capital or chief ornament of many nations. Appellations of this kind, applied to Babylon, abound in the Scriptures. InDaniel 4:30, it is called ‘great Babylon;’ inIsaiah 14:4, it is called ‘the golden city;’ inIsaiah 47:5, ‘the lady of kingdoms;’ inJeremiah 51:13, it is, spoken of as ‘abundant in treasures;’ and, inJeremiah 51:41, as ‘the praise of the whole earth.’ All these expressions are designed to indicate its immense wealth and magnificence. It was the capital of a mighty empire, and was the chief city of the pagan world.

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