Isaiah 25:2 Meaning and Explanation
“For thou hast made of a city an heap; of a defenced city a ruin: a palace of strangers to be no city; it shall never be built.”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →God has destroyed the fortified city of the enemy, rendering it permanently desolate.
The Context of Isaiah 25:2
Specific judgment against enemies of God's people as part of His ultimate plan.
What Does Isaiah 25:2 Mean?
This verse describes God's judgment against a city that resisted Him—reducing its defensive walls to rubble and its grand structures to ruins. The 'palace of strangers' refers to enemies who occupied and controlled what should have belonged to God's people. This destruction is absolute and final.
The permanence expressed in 'it shall never be built' emphasizes God's total victory. What human pride built to demonstrate strength becomes a monument to God's authority. The contrast between human fortification and divine demolition underscores God's supreme power.
Frequently Asked Questions About Isaiah 25:2
What does Isaiah 25:2 mean?
God has destroyed the fortified city of the enemy, rendering it permanently desolate.
What is the context of Isaiah 25:2?
Specific judgment against enemies of God's people as part of His ultimate plan.