Isaiah 18:2

“That sendeth ambassadors by the sea, even in vessels of bulrushes upon the waters, saying, Go, ye swift messengers, to a nation scattered and peeled, to a people terrible from their beginning hitherto; a nation meted out and trodden down, whose land the rivers have spoiled!”

"That sendeth ambassadors by the sea, even in vessels of bulrushes upon the waters, saying, Go, ye swift messengers, to a nation scattered and peeled, to a people terrible from their beginning hitherto; a nation meted out and trodden down, whose land the rivers have spoiled!" - Isaiah 18:2
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What does Isaiah 18:2 mean?

Isaiah 18:2 (KJV) says: "That sendeth ambassadors by the sea, even in vessels of bulrushes upon the waters, saying, Go, ye swift messengers, to a nation scattered and peeled, to a people terrible from their beginning hitherto; a nation meted out and trodden down, whose land the…

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Messengers of Hope: A Call to Reach the Scattered

As we delve into the depths of Isaiah 18:2, we encounter a vivid and compelling image that resonates throughout scripture, reminding us of our role as messengers of hope and grace in a world that often feels scattered and desolate. The verse reads: "That sendeth ambassadors by…

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A Prayer for the Lost and Scattered Nations

O Sovereign Lord, Maker of heaven and earth, we come before Your throne of grace, guided by Your Word and inspired by the cry of the prophet Isaiah. In Isaiah 18:2, we read of a heart-wrenching message that takes flight across the waters: "That sendeth ambassadors by the sea…

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Isaiah 18:2 - "That sendeth ambassadors by the sea, even in vessels of bulrushes upon the waters, saying, Go, ye swift messengers, to a nation scattered and peeled, to a people terrible from their beginning hitherto; a nation meted out and trodden down, whose land the rivers have spoiled!"
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Isaiah 44:18 - "They have not known nor understood: for he hath shut their eyes, that they cannot see; and their hearts, that they cannot understand."
Isaiah 3:18 - "In that day the Lord will take away the bravery of their tinkling ornaments about their feet, and their cauls, and their round tires like the moon,"
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