Isa 20:2-6 | TNotes | STEP | 20:2 Prophets characteristically wore burlap or other rough clothing as a sign of mourning over the sins of the people (see 2 Kgs 1:8 ; Mark 1:6 ). • naked: That is, exposed in some way, possibly even completely nude.

b2 Kgs 1:8►

cMark 1:6►

d20:3-4►

g20:5-6►

‏ Isaiah 20:2-6

20:2 ^a Prophets characteristically wore burlap or other rough clothing as a sign of mourning over the sins of the people (see 2 Kgs 1:8 ^b; Mark 1:6 ^c).

• naked: That is, exposed in some way, possibly even completely nude.
Summary for Isa 20:3-4: 20:3-4 ^d This symbolic event took place some three years before the fall of Ashdod (see 20:2 ^e). Through it, Isaiah became an object lesson for the people (see 8:18 ^f).
Summary for Isa 20:5-6: 20:5-6 ^g Philistia’s downfall was a warning to the people of Judah, who also relied on Egypt and other alliances rather than on God.