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Isaiah 24:2 ยท KJV

"And it shall be, as with the people, so with the priest; as with the servant, so with his master; as with the maid, so with her mistress; as with the buyer, so with the seller; as with the lender, so with the borrower; as with the taker of usury, so with the giver of usury to him."

King James Version

What does Isaiah 24:2 mean? โ†’

Passage Context

1Behold, the LORD maketh the earth empty, and maketh it waste, and turneth it upside down, and scattereth abroad the inhabitants thereof.
2And it shall be, as with the people, so with the priest; as with the servant, so with his master; as with the maid, so with her mistress; as with the buyer, so with the seller; as with the lender, so with the borrower; as with the taker of usury, so with the giver of usury to him.
3The land shall be utterly emptied, and utterly spoiled: for the LORD hath spoken this word.
4The earth mourneth and fadeth away, the world languisheth and fadeth away, the haughty people of the earth do languish.

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Reflection Questions

1

How do you view equality in accountability among different people?

2

What does it mean for you that everyone faces consequences for their actions?

3

When have you seen justice applied equally in your life?

Life Application

justice

Strive to treat everyone fairly, regardless of their status.

community

Engage with your community to understand shared responsibilities.

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