Isaiah 13:14 Meaning and Explanation
“And it shall be as the chased roe, and as a sheep that no man taketh up: they shall every man turn to his own people, and flee every one into his own land.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →Survivors scatter like hunted animals, each fleeing to their own land.
The Context of Isaiah 13:14
Survivors abandon Babylon in panic and flight.
What Does Isaiah 13:14 Mean?
The imagery compares the fleeing population to a hunted deer (roe) or a lost sheep with no shepherd. The helplessness and panic of wild animals fleeing danger captures the terror of survivors in the ruins of Babylon.
'They shall every man turn to his own people' indicates that any remaining foreign soldiers or immigrants to Babylon abandon the city and return home. The cohesion that held the empire together dissolves; each person prioritizes only personal safety and return to their origins.
Frequently Asked Questions About Isaiah 13:14
What does Isaiah 13:14 mean?
Survivors scatter like hunted animals, each fleeing to their own land.
What is the context of Isaiah 13:14?
Survivors abandon Babylon in panic and flight.