Isaiah 20:2 · KJV
"At the same time spake the LORD by Isaiah the son of Amoz, saying, Go and loose the sackcloth from off thy loins, and put off thy shoe from thy foot. And he did so, walking naked and barefoot."
King James Version
What does Isaiah 20:2 mean? →Passage Context
1In the year that Tartan came unto Ashdod, (when Sargon the king of Assyria sent him,) and fought against Ashdod, and took it;
2At the same time spake the LORD by Isaiah the son of Amoz, saying, Go and loose the sackcloth from off thy loins, and put off thy shoe from thy foot. And he did so, walking naked and barefoot.
3And the LORD said, Like as my servant Isaiah hath walked naked and barefoot three years for a sign and wonder upon Egypt and upon Ethiopia;
4So shall the king of Assyria lead away the Egyptians prisoners, and the Ethiopians captives, young and old, naked and barefoot, even with their buttocks uncovered, to the shame of Egypt.
Reflection Questions
1
How do you respond to God's call for humility?
2
What does obedience look like for you in difficult situations?
3
When have you felt exposed or vulnerable in your faith?
Life Application
faith
Consider how you can demonstrate your faith through actions that may seem foolish to others.
humility
Practice humility in your daily interactions, acknowledging your dependence on God.
People in This Verse
Isaiah the son of AmozOT
A major prophet in the Old Testament, Isaiah delivered messages from God during a tumultuous period in Israel's history. He is known for his prophecies concerning the coming Messiah and the judgment of nations.
First appearance: Isaiah 1:1
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