Isaiah 47:1
Down - From thy throne. Virgin - So, called, because she was tender and delicate. No throne - For thee. The empire is taken from thee, and translated to the Persians. Called - Be so.
The Humiliation of Babylon
1 “Come adown and bsit in the dust,
O virgin daughter of cBabylon;
Sit on the ground without a throne,
O daughter of the Chaldeans!
For you shall no more be called
Tender and1 delicate.
O virgin daughter of cBabylon;
Sit on the ground without a throne,
O daughter of the Chaldeans!
For you shall no more be called
Tender and1 delicate.
2 aTake the millstones and grind meal.
Remove your veil,
Take off the skirt,
Uncover the thigh,
Pass through the rivers.
Remove your veil,
Take off the skirt,
Uncover the thigh,
Pass through the rivers.
3 aYour nakedness shall be uncovered,
Yes, your shame will be seen;
bI will take vengeance,
And I will not arbitrate with a man.”
Yes, your shame will be seen;
bI will take vengeance,
And I will not arbitrate with a man.”
5 “Sit in asilence, and go into darkness,
O daughter of the Chaldeans;
bFor you shall no longer be called
The Lady of Kingdoms.
O daughter of the Chaldeans;
bFor you shall no longer be called
The Lady of Kingdoms.
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