Isaiah 31:7 Meaning
For in that day every man shall cast away his idols of silver, and his idols of gold, which your own hands have made unto you for a sin.
Context Explained
5As birds flying, so will the LORD of hosts defend Jerusalem; defending also he will deliver it; and passing over he will preserve it.
6Turn ye unto him from whom the children of Israel have deeply revolted.
7For in that day every man shall cast away his idols of silver, and his idols of gold, which your own hands have made unto you for a sin.
8Then shall the Assyrian fall with the sword, not of a mighty man; and the sword, not of a mean man, shall devour him: but he shall flee from the sword, and his young men shall be discomfited.
9And he shall pass over to his strong hold for fear, and his princes shall be afraid of the ensign, saith the LORD, whose fire is in Zion, and his furnace in Jerusalem.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Isaiah 10:33
Both verses describe the downfall of the Assyrians.
2 Kings 19:35
The destruction of the Assyrian army is fulfilled in this historical account.
Revelation 19:21
The theme of divine judgment against enemies is echoed.
Source: Isaiah 31:7