Isa 10:1-2 | MHM | STEP | The Condemnation of Oppressors This section is a warning to leaders who use their power to hurt others. The prophet speaks to rulers and judges in Israel and Judah. God is angry with those who make unfair laws, abuse the weak, and do not care for the poor. Even those who help carry out these evil plans share the guilt. God sees all injustice and will judge everyone who mistreats others. v. 1-2 : God accuses the leaders of making evil laws. They create rules that are not fair and go against His commands. They use their power to cheat poor people and take away their rights. They even steal from widows and orphans, taking the little they have. God cares about justice and will punish those who hurt people who cannot defend themselves ( they decree unrighteous decrees , Isaiah 10:1-2 , see also Ecclesiastes 4:1 ).

‏ Isaiah 10:1-2

The Condemnation of Oppressors

This section is a warning to leaders who use their power to hurt others. The prophet speaks to rulers and judges in Israel and Judah. God is angry with those who make unfair laws, abuse the weak, and do not care for the poor. Even those who help carry out these evil plans share the guilt. God sees all injustice and will judge everyone who mistreats others.

v. 1-2: God accuses the leaders of making evil laws. They create rules that are not fair and go against His commands. They use their power to cheat poor people and take away their rights. They even steal from widows and orphans, taking the little they have. God cares about justice and will punish those who hurt people who cannot defend themselves (they decree unrighteous decrees, Isaiah 10:1-2 ^a, see also Ecclesiastes 4:1 ^b).

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