It's a prophecy min. I'm not sure of the historicity of the fall of Babylon too well. It may be a completed prophecy or one yet to pass. I'm sure you can clue me in on that. With all the burning though, it seems to be an end times prophecy. I could imagine seeing people around you get tossed into a lake of fire and burning till they're destroyed might be pretty terrifying. I thought that particular verse you quoted though was about the Chaldeans or Medes conquring? Overall the chapter is odd in that it at times is in all 3 persons (first, second and third no the trinity) and on a plain read seems difficult to determin if Isaiah is relating his prophecy, speaking for God, or imposing himself into the vison he sees. Usually those things (prophecies) end up factoring in far too much of the latter. That being said, the verses you quote are not directly related to God's hand, as he isn't doing the thrusting through or dashing.
Hope I didn't make you wait too long. I like it when I get to discuss these things with you. Usually you're on about politics and it's my least favorite subject
Hope I didn't make you wait too long. I like it when I get to discuss these things with you. Usually you're on about politics and it's my least favorite subject

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always working on cleaning my windows- me regarding Johari
always working on cleaning my windows- me regarding Johari