Isaiah 28:22

"For the LORD will rise up as on Mount Perazim. He will be angry as in the valley of Gibeon; that he may do his work, his unusual work, and bring to pass his act, his extraordinary act."

Key Reflection

This verse symbolizes divine judgment and intervention. The LORD’s actions, likened to the victories at Mount Perazim and the valley of Gibeon, signify His unexpected yet powerful interventions in history, marking both judicial acts and the establishment of his sovereignty over nations.

From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes

Now therefore -In view of the certain judgment which God will bring upon you. Be ye not mockers -This was the prevailing sinIsaiah 28:9-14, and on account of this sin in part the judgment of God was about to come upon the guilty nation. Lest your bands be made strong -Lest your confinement should be more severe and protracted. God would punish them according to their sins, and if they now ceased to mock and deride him it would greatly mitigate the severity of their punishment (compareIsaiah 24:22). For I have heard ... -I, the prophet, have heard Yahweh of hosts threaten a consumption. A consumption ...

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