ISAIAH 47

GOD WARNS OF BABYLON’S DESTRUCTION 

Isaiah speaks a prophetic warning of the downfall of Babylon. Years later, Babylon would be defeated by Persia, fulfilling this prophecy as well as God’s promise to Persia in Isaiah 45.

God speaks against the pride and selfishness of the Babylonians. They have been living in a state of self-indulgence, but would soon experience suffering. The things that Babylon has been placing their trust in, magic and sorcery, will be proven useless when they need rescue.