Isaiah 5:25 Meaning and Explanation
“Therefore is the anger of the LORD kindled against his people, and he hath stretched forth his hand against them, and hath smitten them: and the hills did tremble, and their carcases were torn in the midst of the streets. For all this his anger is not turned away, but his hand is stretched out still.”
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Read Full Chapter →The Lord's anger against His people has ignited; He has struck them with devastation, yet He remains in judgment.
The Context of Isaiah 5:25
Judgment actively underway; the Lord's anger remains undissipated.
What Does Isaiah 5:25 Mean?
This verse moves beyond prophecy to depiction: the anger is kindled (present tense), the hand is stretched out (ongoing action). The physical destruction is severe: hills tremble, corpses litter streets. This describes the judgment as already underway or imminent, not distant.
The refrain 'His anger is not turned away, but his hand is stretched out still' introduces a pattern that recurs through Isaiah 9 and 10. Judgment is not a momentary blow but sustained pressure. Even as these particular judgments fall, the Lord's hand remains raised, ready to strike further.
Frequently Asked Questions About Isaiah 5:25
What does Isaiah 5:25 mean?
The Lord's anger against His people has ignited; He has struck them with devastation, yet He remains in judgment.
What is the context of Isaiah 5:25?
Judgment actively underway; the Lord's anger remains undissipated.