Isaiah 28:15 Meaning and Explanation
“Because ye have said, We have made a covenant with death, and with hell are we at agreement; when the overflowing scourge shall pass through, it shall not come unto us: for we have made lies our refuge, and under falsehood have we hid ourselves:”
King James Version (KJV)
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Read Full Chapter →The leaders have made a false alliance, trusting in deception and lies rather than in God for protection.
The Context of Isaiah 28:15
Isaiah exposes the false confidence of Jerusalem's leaders, who believe their strategies will protect them from judgment.
What Does Isaiah 28:15 Mean?
'A covenant with death' and 'agreement with hell' are metaphors for alliances and strategies that amount to embracing death itself. Whether this refers to a literal political treaty or more broadly to their reliance on false security, the point is the same: they trust in something fundamentally unreliable and self-destructive.
By making 'lies their refuge' and hiding 'under falsehood,' they have chosen deception as their foundation. When judgment comes like an 'overflowing scourge,' they falsely believe they will be spared. This confidence is built entirely on illusion, not on any real power or protection.
Frequently Asked Questions About Isaiah 28:15
What does Isaiah 28:15 mean?
The leaders have made a false alliance, trusting in deception and lies rather than in God for protection.
What is the context of Isaiah 28:15?
Isaiah exposes the false confidence of Jerusalem's leaders, who believe their strategies will protect them from judgment.