Isaiah 10:16

Arabic Bible Life (Targamet El Hayah) (LA)

لذلك فإن الرب القدير سيفشي وبأ مهلكا بين محاربيه الشجعان، ويوقد تحت مجده وقيدا كاشتعال النار،

What Does This Mean?

God, who rules everything, says he will make powerful people weak and destroy their glory like a fire. God is speaking here, warning about the consequences of arrogance and pride.

Explained for Children

Imagine you have a big cookie, but then you eat too much and feel sick. God is saying that the powerful people who think they are the best will lose their strength and their shiny stuff will be burned up like fire.

Historical Background

Isaiah wrote this around 700 BC to the people of Israel and Judah. God was warning them about the Assyrian empire, which was very powerful at the time. The context is one of a powerful nation that thinks it's invincible, but God promises to humble them.

Living It Out Today

In a modern scenario, a CEO at a successful company might think they are invincible and start making bad decisions. This verse reminds us that even those at the top can fall if they are not humble and reliant on God.

Topics

• humility
• judgment
• power
• pride
• God's sovereignty
• consequences

Related Verses

• Psalms 76:12
• Proverbs 16:18
• Jeremiah 48:11
• Luke 1:51
• James 4:6

Frequently Asked Questions

Why does God make powerful people weak?

God does this to humble them and show that true strength and glory come from Him, not from human power or pride.

What does 'under his glory he shall kindle a burning like the burning of a fire' mean?

This means that God will destroy the glory and pride of the powerful, just as a fire consumes everything in its path.

How can we avoid the consequences mentioned in Isaiah 10:16?

By being humble and relying on God, we can avoid the consequences of pride and arrogance that this verse warns about.

What does 'fat ones' refer to in this verse?

'Fat ones' refers to the wealthy or powerful people who are overly confident and complacent in their wealth and power.