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Babylon's Role in Prophecy
- Second Isaiah's prophecies introduce Babylon as the rising instrument of God's judgment.
- This positions Babylon as both an agent of destruction and a future target of God's wrath.
King of Babylon, Not Lucifer
- The taunt against the king of Babylon reveals his arrogance and downfall.
- This passage has been traditionally linked to Lucifer but originally refers to Babylon's king.
Context Matters in Interpretation
- Be cautious when interpreting biblical passages to avoid misapplication.
- Understand context fully before using texts to create theological backstories, especially regarding figures like Lucifer.