Isaiah 20

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1 In the same yeare that Tharthan came to Asdod, where Sargon the kynge of the Assirians sent him, what tyme as he also beseged Asdod, and wanne it the same season. 2 Then spake the Lorde vnto Esai the sonne of Amos, sayinge: go and louse of that sacke clothe from thy loynes: and put of thy shoes from thy fete. And so he did, going naked and barefote. 3 Then sayde the Lorde: where as my seruaunt Esai goeth naked and barefote, it is a token and signifyenge of the thinge, that after thre yeare shall come vpon Egipt and Ethiopia. 4 For euen thus shall the kinge of the Assirians dryue bothe younge & olde, as presonners naked and barefote, oute of Egipte and Ethiopia. And shall discouer the shame of Egipt. 5 They shalbe also at their wittes ende, and ashamed one of another: the Egipcians of the Morians, and the Morians of the Egipcians, at the syght of their glorye. 6 Moreouer they that dwell in the Iles shall se euen the same daye: behold, this is our hope to whom we fled to seke helpe, that we might be delyuered from the kynge of the Assirians. How wil we escape?

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Theme: God's Judgment on Assyria and Egypt

Isaiah chapter 20 is a prophetic message of judgment against Assyria and Egypt, emphasizing God's sovereignty over the nations. This chapter highlights the futility of trusting in human strength and the importance of trusting in God alone. Through the actions of the prophet Isaiah, God communicates His message of warning and judgment to the nations.

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Isaiah 20:6 "And the inhabitant of this coastland will say in that day, 'Behold, this is what has happened to those in whom we trusted and to whom we fled for help to be delivered from the king of Assyria; and we, how are we to escape?'"

This verse is central to the chapter as it captures the essence of the prophetic message: the failure of human alliances and the inevitability of God's judgment on those who do not trust in Him. The key verse highlights the consequences of trusting in human strength rather than in God, emphasizing the theme of the chapter.

Key Words in Isaiah 20

"judgment"

Refers to God's act of punishing nations for their sins, emphasizing His sovereignty and justice.

"trust"

Highlights the importance of placing faith in God rather than in human strength or alliances, as seen in the failure of Egypt and Ethiopia.

"sovereignty"

Emphasizes God's control over all nations and events, as demonstrated through the prophetic actions of Isaiah and the fate of Assyria, Egypt, and Ethiopia.

"nakedness"

Serves as a symbol of shame, defeat, and vulnerability, illustrating the consequences of trusting in human strength rather than in God, as seen in Isaiah's prophetic action.

Christ in This Chapter

While Isaiah 20 does not directly mention Christ, it points to the broader theme of God's sovereignty and judgment, which is fulfilled in Christ. The chapter's emphasis on trusting in God rather than human strength foreshadows the gospel message of salvation through faith in Jesus Christ. As seen in Isaiah 20:5-6, the failure of human alliances and the inevitability of God's judgment underscore the need for a Savior, who is ultimately revealed in the New Testament as Jesus Christ. (John 1:1 · Isaiah 40:9-11)

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