Isaiah 28:22 Meaning and Explanation
“Now therefore be ye not mockers, lest your bands be made strong: for I have heard from the Lord GOD of hosts a consumption, even determined upon the whole earth.”
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Read Full Chapter →Isaiah warns the scornful leaders to cease their mockery, lest God's judgment against them be confirmed.
The Context of Isaiah 28:22
Isaiah makes a final appeal to the leaders to abandon their scorn before the determined judgment takes effect.
What Does Isaiah 28:22 Mean?
The word 'mockers' circles back to verse 14, where Isaiah addressed the 'scornful men.' He now appeals to them directly: stop your mocking, stop your contempt. Continued scorn will only strengthen the bands of judgment against them—it confirms and solidifies God's response.
The phrase 'a consumption...determined upon the whole earth' indicates that judgment is not tentative or reversible but fixed, decided, and set in motion. This is not a threat conditional on future behavior but an announcement of what is already determined. Yet the exhortation to stop mocking shows there is still an appeal being made.
Frequently Asked Questions About Isaiah 28:22
What does Isaiah 28:22 mean?
Isaiah warns the scornful leaders to cease their mockery, lest God's judgment against them be confirmed.
What is the context of Isaiah 28:22?
Isaiah makes a final appeal to the leaders to abandon their scorn before the determined judgment takes effect.