Isa 29:1 | MHM | STEP | The Punishment of Ariel In this passage, the city of Jerusalem is called Ariel , which may mean "the lion of God" or "the altar of God." Jerusalem was the city of King David and held a special place as the center of worship and the dwelling place of God’s people. However, Isaiah warns that even this strong and holy city will face God’s judgment because of its sins. Yet, alongside the warning of punishment, there is also a promise that God will protect His people and destroy their enemies. v. 1-2 : God warns Jerusalem that their religious rituals alone will not save them. Add ye year to year; let them kill sacrifices (Isaiah 29:1 ). Even if they continue the annual feasts and sacrifices, their hypocrisy and unrepentant hearts will bring God’s judgment. The city will experience heaviness and sorrow (Isaiah 29:2 ), and many will die as victims of divine justice, like sacrifices on the altar.

‏ Isaiah 29:1

The Punishment of Ariel

In this passage, the city of Jerusalem is called Ariel, which may mean "the lion of God" or "the altar of God." Jerusalem was the city of King David and held a special place as the center of worship and the dwelling place of God’s people. However, Isaiah warns that even this strong and holy city will face God’s judgment because of its sins. Yet, alongside the warning of punishment, there is also a promise that God will protect His people and destroy their enemies.

v. 1-2: God warns Jerusalem that their religious rituals alone will not save them. Add ye year to year; let them kill sacrifices (Isaiah 29:1 ^a). Even if they continue the annual feasts and sacrifices, their hypocrisy and unrepentant hearts will bring God’s judgment. The city will experience heaviness and sorrow (Isaiah 29:2 ^b), and many will die as victims of divine justice, like sacrifices on the altar.