Isaiah 10:30 Meaning and Explanation
“Lift up thy voice, O daughter of Gallim: cause it to be heard unto Laish, O poor Anathoth.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Inhabitants are warned to cry out in alarm as the Assyrian threat advances.
The Context of Isaiah 10:30
Isaiah urges the towns to sound alarms as invasion approaches.
What Does Isaiah 10:30 Mean?
Isaiah addresses the daughter of Gallim (the city itself, personified), calling her to raise her voice in warning. The message is to be heard in Laish and reaches the poor inhabitants of Anathoth. The image is of urgent communication spreading across towns as the danger approaches.
The phrase 'O poor Anathoth' carries an undertone of compassion or pity—these are humble people who will soon face the Assyrian onslaught. The warning comes too late to organize defense; it serves mainly to mark the inevitability of invasion.
Frequently Asked Questions About Isaiah 10:30
What does Isaiah 10:30 mean?
Inhabitants are warned to cry out in alarm as the Assyrian threat advances.
What is the context of Isaiah 10:30?
Isaiah urges the towns to sound alarms as invasion approaches.