Isaiah 21
Isaiah 21 is a prophetic chapter about judgment, watchfulness, and the fall of human empires . It carries urgency and spiritual intensity. It is not casual prophecy — it is a warning to nations that trust in power instead of God. Let’s break it down clearly and deeply. đź“– Structure of Isaiah 21 The chapter contains three prophetic burdens (oracles) : 1. Babylon (vv. 1–10) 2. Edom/Dumah (vv. 11–12) 3. Arabia (vv. 13–17) Each one reveals something about false security and coming shaking . 1️⃣ The Burden Against Babylon (vv. 1–10) Isaiah sees a vision of destruction coming like a whirlwind through the desert. Babylon — a symbol of power, wealth, arrogance, and false confidence — will fall. Verse 5 is dramatic: “Prepare the table, set a watchman, eat and drink; arise, you princes, and anoint the shield.” What is happening? The leaders are feasting and celebrating while destruction approaches. They are distracted, comfortable, unaware. This is prop...
