Isaiah 21:15
“For they fled from the swords, from the drawn sword, and from the bent bow, and from the grievousness of war.”

What does Isaiah 21:15 mean?
Isaiah 21:15 in the King James Bible reads, "For they fled from the swords, from the drawn sword, and from the bent bow, and from the grievousness of war." This verse is part of a larger passage in the Book of Isaiah that describes the fall of Babylon. In this specific verse…
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In Isaiah 21:15, we hear a desperate cry of those who flee from the terrors of war: "For they fled from the swords, from the drawn sword, and from the bent bow, and from the grievousness of war." This verse encapsulates the raw fear and chaos that accompany human conflict. It…
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O Sovereign Lord, our Protector and Redeemer, We come before You today with hearts heavy and burdens laden, reflecting on the words of the prophet Isaiah, specifically Isaiah 21:15, "For they fled from the swords, from the drawn sword, and from the bent bow, and from the…
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