Isaiah 28:1

"Isaiah."

Key Reflection

In Isaiah 28:1-2, the term "Isaiah" refers to the prophet who delivers a message of judgment against those who are proud and drunk with power. The spiritual meaning underscores the contrast between divine wisdom and human foolishness, highlighting how true understanding comes through the prophet's prophetic word rather than worldly arrogance.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Wo -(see the note atIsaiah 18:1). The word here is used to denounce impending judgment. To the crown of pride -This is a Hebrew mode of expression, denoting the proud or haughty crown. There can be no doubt that it refers to the capital of the kingdom of Ephraim; that is, to Samaria. This city was built by Omri, who purchased ‘the hill Samaria’ of Shemer, for two talents of silver, equal in value to 792 British pounds, 11 shillings, 8d., and built the city on the hill, and called it, after the name of Shemer, Samaria1 Kings 16:24. Omri was king of Israel (925 b.c.), and he made this city the capital of his kingdom.

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