Isaiah 13:1 — Meaning and Application

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“The burden of Babylon, which Isaiah the son of Amoz did see.”

Isaiah 13:1

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The burden of Babylon, which Isaiah the son of Amoz did see.

Lift ye up a banner upon the high mountain, exalt the voice unto them, shake the hand, that they may go into the gates of the nobles.

I have commanded my sanctified ones, I have also called my mighty ones for mine anger, {even} them that rejoice in my highness.

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Isaiah 13:2

"Lift ye up a banner upon the high mountain, exalt the voice unto them, shake the hand, that they may go into the gates of the nobles."

Isaiah 13:3

"I have commanded my sanctified ones, I have also called my mighty ones for mine anger, {even} them that rejoice in my highness."

Isaiah 13:4

"The noise of a multitude in the mountains, like as of a great people; a tumultuous noise of the kingdoms of nations gathered together: the LORD of hosts mustereth the host of the battle. {like...: Heb. the likeness of}"

Isaiah 13:5

"They come from a far country, from the end of heaven, {even} the LORD, and the weapons of his indignation, to destroy the whole land."

Isaiah 13:6

"Howl ye; for the day of the LORD {is} at hand; it shall come as a destruction from the Almighty."

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