Isaiah 13:1

The burden of Babylon, which Isaiah the son of Amoz did see.

What does Isaiah 13:1 mean?

The threatenings of God's word press heavily upon the wicked, and are a sore burden, too heavy for them to bear.

Key themes

Justice and mercyTruthHolinessJudgment

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Keep this verse inside Isaiah 13:1-5 and alongside a few nearby related passages.

Amoz Person: Strong, the father of the prophet Isaiah ( 2 Kings 19:2 , 20; 20:1; Isa. 1:1 ; 2:1 ). As to his personal history little is positively known. He is supposed by some to have been the “man of God” spoken of in 2 Chr. 25:7 , 8.
Babylon Place: Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Babylon.
Isaiah Person: (Heb. Yesh’yahu, i. e., “the salvation of Jehovah”). (1. ) The son of Amoz ( Isa. 1:1 ; 2:1 ), who was apparently a man of humble rank.