Isaiah 47:15

Arabic 2016 (الكِتاب المُقَدَّس: التَّرْجَمَةُ العَرَبِيَّةُ المُبَسَّطَةُ)

هَؤلَاءِ هُمُ الَّذِينَ تَعِبتِ عَلَيْهِمْ، شُرَكَاؤُكِ فِي التِّجَارَةِ مُنْذُ صِبَاكِ. كُلُّ وَاحِدٍ مِنْهُمْ ضَلَّ طَرِيقَهُ، وَلَا يُوجَدُ مَنْ يُخَلِّصُكِ.»

What Does This Mean?

This verse is from God, speaking through the prophet Isaiah, to the people of Babylon. It says that the people and the things they have relied on their whole lives will not save them when trouble comes. Instead, these people will scatter and leave them alone.

Explained for Children

Imagine you have a group of friends who you play with every day. One day, when you really need them to help you, they all run away and leave you alone. That's what this verse is talking about, but for a whole city of people.

Historical Background

The Book of Isaiah was written by the prophet Isaiah around 700 BC. This verse is part of a section where God is predicting the fall of Babylon, a powerful and wealthy city that was a rival to Israel. The audience would have understood this as a warning and a promise of God's judgment on their enemies.

Living It Out Today

In today's context, this verse reminds us not to put our trust in things that cannot save us, like money or popularity. For example, if a business owner relies solely on a single customer for all their profits, when that customer leaves, they are left without any support.

Topics

• trust
• judgment
• warning
• reliance
• Babylon
• prophets

Related Verses

• Jeremiah 50:1-3
• Daniel 5:1-30
• Amos 3:2
• Matthew 7:24-27
• Luke 12:15

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is speaking in Isaiah 47:15?

God is speaking through the prophet Isaiah, addressing the people of Babylon about their false reliance on things that cannot save them.

What was Babylon known for during the time of Isaiah?

Babylon was known as a powerful and wealthy city-state, which often oppressed and threatened the people of Israel, making them a significant enemy of God's people.

How can we avoid putting our trust in things that cannot save us?

We can avoid this by seeking God's guidance and placing our trust in Him, rather than in material possessions, popularity, or human relationships that can fail us.

What does this verse teach us about God's judgment?

This verse teaches us that God's judgment is just and that He warns people of their coming downfall to encourage them to repent and turn to Him for true salvation.