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Isaiah 23:11 ยท KJV

"He stretched out his hand over the sea, he shook the kingdoms: the LORD hath given a commandment against the merchant city, to destroy the strong holds thereof."

King James Version

What does Isaiah 23:11 mean? โ†’

Passage Context

9The LORD of hosts hath purposed it, to stain the pride of all glory, and to bring into contempt all the honourable of the earth.
10Pass through thy land as a river, O daughter of Tarshish: there is no more strength.
11He stretched out his hand over the sea, he shook the kingdoms: the LORD hath given a commandment against the merchant city, to destroy the strong holds thereof.
12And he said, Thou shalt no more rejoice, O thou oppressed virgin, daughter of Zidon: arise, pass over to Chittim; there also shalt thou have no rest.
13Behold the land of the Chaldeans; this people was not, till the Assyrian founded it for them that dwell in the wilderness: they set up the towers thereof, they raised up the palaces thereof; and he brought it to ruin.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you perceive God's authority in your life?

2

What does it mean for you to surrender control?

3

When have you experienced God's intervention in your circumstances?

Life Application

control

Reflect on areas where you struggle to surrender control to God. Make a conscious effort to pray about these areas daily.

faith

Trust in God's plans for your life, especially when circumstances seem chaotic or uncertain.

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