Isaiah - Chapter 21

Isaiah 21.1 The burden of the desert of the sea. As whirlwinds in the south pass through; so it cometh from the desert, from a terrible land. Isaiah 21.2 A grievous vision is declared unto me; the treacherous dealer dealeth treacherously, and the spoiler spoileth. Go up, O Elam: besiege, O Media; all the sighing thereof have I made to cease. Isaiah 21.3 Therefore are my loins filled with pain: pangs have taken hold upon me, as the pangs of a woman that travaileth: I was bowed down at the hearing of it; I was dismayed at the seeing of it. Isaiah 21.4 My heart panted, fearfulness affrighted me: the night of my pleasure hath he turned into fear unto me. Isaiah 21.5 Prepare the table, watch in the watchtower, eat, drink: arise, ye princes, and anoint the shield. Isaiah 21.6 For thus hath the LORD said unto me, Go, set a watchman, let him declare what he seeth. Isaiah 21.7 And he saw a chariot with a couple of horsemen, a chariot of asses, and a chariot of camels; and he hearkened diligently with much heed: Isaiah 21.8 And he cried, A lion: My lord, I stand continually upon the watchtower in the daytime, and I am set in my ward whole nights: Isaiah 21.9 And, behold, here cometh a chariot of men, with a couple of horsemen. And he answered and said, Babylon is fallen, is fallen; and all the graven images of her gods he hath broken unto the ground. Isaiah 21.10 O my threshing, and the corn of my floor: that which I have heard of the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel, have I declared unto you. Isaiah 21.11 The burden of Dumah. He calleth to me out of Seir, Watchman, what of the night? Watchman, what of the night? Isaiah 21.12 The watchman said, The morning cometh, and also the night: if ye will enquire, enquire ye: return, come. Isaiah 21.13 The burden upon Arabia. In the forest in Arabia shall ye lodge, O ye travelling companies of Dedanim. Isaiah 21.14 The inhabitants of the land of Tema brought water to him that was thirsty, they prevented with their bread him that fled. Isaiah 21.15 For they fled from the swords, from the drawn sword, and from the bent bow, and from the grievousness of war. Isaiah 21.16 For thus hath the LORD said unto me, Within a year, according to the years of an hireling, and all the glory of Kedar shall fail: Isaiah 21.17 And the residue of the number of archers, the mighty men of the children of Kedar, shall be diminished: for the LORD God of Israel hath spoken it.

Isaiah : Chapter 21

The Prophecies of Isaiah 21: A Call to Reflection

Chapter 21 of the book of Isaiah offers us a poignant insight into the prophecies concerning the fall of empires. Which nations are mentioned in the prophet's oracles? This powerful passage presents divine judgments against Babylon, Edom, and Arabia, using language that is both symbolic and poetic.

Divine Judgment on the Nations

This chapter highlights the prophet's anguish in the face of these revelations and underscores God's sovereignty over human history. The themes of divine justice and the inevitable fulfillment of his words resonate throughout the verses. As we explore this text, we are invited to reflect on our own relationship with God and how we perceive the events of our time.

Five Enlightening Bible Passages

To deepen our understanding of the prophecies of Isaiah 21, let's examine five additional Bible passages:

Through these reflections and passages, we are called to remain vigilant and to meditate on the deeper meaning of these prophecies, both for our personal lives and for our understanding of divine history. May these words encourage us to seek wisdom and light in our walk with God.