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Book of Isaiah - Chapter 5 - Verse 24

5:24
Therefore as the fire devoureth the stubble, and the flame consumeth the chaff, so their root shall be as rottenness, and their blossom shall go up as dust: because they have cast away the law of the LORD of hosts, and despised the word of the Holy One of Israel.

Meaning

This verse from the book of Isaiah illustrates the consequences of disregarding the laws and teachings of God. It uses the imagery of fire devouring stubble and flame consuming chaff to depict the fate of those who reject the word of the Lord. Just as the fire destroys the worthless and disposable parts of plants, so too will the roots and blossoms of the disobedient wither away and be consumed. The comparison emphasizes the inevitable destruction that follows when individuals turn away from God's guidance. The analogy serves as a warning to those who stray from the path of righteousness, reminding them of the ultimate consequences of their actions. It emphasizes the importance of staying faithful to the teachings of the Holy One of Israel and upholding the laws of the Lord of hosts in order to avoid suffering the same fate as the stubble and chaff.

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