Isa 25:10-12 | KingComments | STEP | The hand of the LORD rests protecting on “this mountain”, which is Mount Zion ( ). This is not the case with Moab, which here represents the whole proud and God-hostile world ( ). Moab has always been like a thorn in Israel’s flesh. But Moab is now perishing in God’s judgment and will no longer pose any threat to God’s people ( ). The LORD Himself will remove everything that could spoil the joy of that day of blessing. Any attempt to evade that judgment will result in a deeper humiliation, until finally there is nothing left of Moab but dust. For us, this judgment on pride is a warning not to become arrogant.

‏ Isaiah 25:10-12

Moab Cast to the Dust

The hand of the LORD rests protecting on “this mountain”, which is Mount Zion (Isa 25:10a). This is not the case with Moab, which here represents the whole proud and God-hostile world (Isa 16:6). Moab has always been like a thorn in Israel’s flesh. But Moab is now perishing in God’s judgment and will no longer pose any threat to God’s people (Isa 25:10b-12). The LORD Himself will remove everything that could spoil the joy of that day of blessing.

Any attempt to evade that judgment will result in a deeper humiliation, until finally there is nothing left of Moab but dust. For us, this judgment on pride is a warning not to become arrogant.