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Isaiah 20:6

Christian Standard Bible Anglicised

And the inhabitants of this coastland will say on that day, “Look, this is what has happened to those we relied on and fled to for help to rescue us from the king of Assyria! Now, how will we escape? ” ’

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how will we escape if we neglect such a great salvation?  This salvation had its beginning when it was spoken of by the Lord, and it was confirmed to us by those who heard him.


When they say, ‘Peace and security’, then sudden destruction  will come upon them, like labour pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape.


‘Snakes! Brood of vipers! How can you escape being condemned to hell?   ,


on account of the day that is coming to destroy all the Philistines, to cut off from Tyre and Sidon every remaining ally. Indeed, the Lord is about to destroy the Philistines, the remnant of the coastland of Caphtor.  ,


And I will make justice the measuring line and righteousness the mason’s level.’ Hail will sweep away the false refuge, and water will flood your hiding place.


What will you do on the day of punishment when devastation comes from far away? Who will you run to for help? Where will you leave your wealth?


He will even rescue the guilty one, who will be rescued by the purity of your hands.


They are ashamed because they had been confident of finding water. When they arrive there, they are disappointed.


And you, devastated one, what are you doing that you dress yourself in scarlet, that you adorn yourself with gold jewellery, that you enhance your eyes with makeup? You beautify yourself for nothing. Your lovers reject you; they intend to take your life.


This is the word that came to Jeremiah from the Lord.


How awful that day will be! There will be no other like it! It will be a time of trouble for Jacob, but he will be saved out of it.


‘At that time’ #– #this is the Lord’s declaration #– #‘I will be the God of all the families of Israel,  and they will be my people.’





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