Isaiah 1:21

How is the faithful city become an harlot! it was full of judgment; righteousness lodged in it; but now murderers.

Key themes

FaithJustice and mercyPeaceHoliness

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Glossary

Jerusalem Place: Biblical settlement. Modern identification: Jerusalem.
City People: The earliest mention of city-building is that of Enoch, which was built by Cain ( Gen. 4:17 ). After the confusion of tongues, the descendants of Nimrod founded several cities (10:10-12).