Isaiah 13:15-19 The Future of Babylon

15 Whoever is captured will be thrust through;
all who are caught will fall by the sword.

16 Their infants will be dashed to pieces before their eyes;
their houses will be looted and their wives ravished.

17 See, I will stir up against them the Medes,
who do not care for silver
and have no delight in gold.

18 Their bows will strike down the young men;
they will have no mercy on infants
nor will they look with compassion on children.

19 Babylon, the jewel of kingdoms,
the glory of the Babylonians’ pride,
will be overthrown by God
like Sodom and Gomorrah.

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Meaning of Isaiah 13:15-19

Isaiah 13:15 speaks of the dire consequences facing those who oppose God during His judgment on Babylon. It underscores the seriousness of divine justice and the inevitable fate of rebellion against God. Through this, we are reminded of the necessity to align with God's will and seek His grace.

Cross References for Isaiah 13:15-19

James 4:8 - Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your he... Click to read the verse James 4:8 Click to read the verse James 4:8

Jeremiah 37:10 - Even if you were to defeat the entire Babylonian army that is attacking you and only wounded me... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 37:10 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 37:10

Acts 2:20 - The sun will be turned to darkness and the moon to blood before the coming of the great and glo... Click to read the verse Acts 2:20 Click to read the verse Acts 2:20

Jeremiah 50:27 - Kill all her young bulls; let them go down to the slaughter! Woe to them! For their day has com... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 50:27 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 50:27

Isaiah 14:19-22 - But you are cast out of your tomb like a rejected branch; you are covered with the slain, with ... Click to read the verse Isaiah 14:19-22 Click to read the verse Isaiah 14:19-22

Jeremiah 51:3-4 - Let not the archer string his bow, nor let him put on his armor. Do not spare her young men; co... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 51:3-4 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 51:3-4

Jeremiah 50:35-42 - “A sword against the Babylonians!” declares the Lord— “against those who live in Babylon and ag... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 50:35-42 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 50:35-42

Jeremiah 50:25 - The Lord has opened his arsenal and brought out the weapons of his wrath, for the Sovereign Lor... Click to read the verse Jeremiah 50:25 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 50:25

Isaiah 47:9-14 - Both of these will overtake you in a moment, on a single day: loss of children and widowhood. T... Click to read the verse Isaiah 47:9-14 Click to read the verse Isaiah 47:9-14

Jeremiah 51:4 - They will fall down slain in Babylon, fatally wounded in her streets. Click to read the verse Jeremiah 51:4 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 51:4