Isaiah 1:20

20 But if you refuse and you rebel, you shall be devoured [by the] sword. For the mouth of Yahweh has spoken."

Isaiah 1:20 Meaning and Commentary

Isaiah 1:20

But if ye refuse and rebel
The Targum is, "and do not receive my Word"; the Messiah, when come, neither his person, nor his doctrines and ordinances: ye shall be devoured with the sword;
of the Roman armies, as they were under Titus Vespasian; see ( Matthew 22:7 ) ( Luke 19:44 ) for the mouth of the Lord hath spoken [it];
now, by Isaiah, as well as in former times, ( Leviticus 26:25 Leviticus 26:33 ) .

Isaiah 1:20 In-Context

18 "Come now, and let us argue," says Yahweh. "Even though your sins are like scarlet, they will be white like snow; even though they are red like crimson, they shall become like wool.

19 If you are willing and you are obedient, you shall eat the good of the land.

20 But if you refuse and you rebel, you shall be devoured [by the] sword. For the mouth of Yahweh has spoken."

21 How has a faithful city become like a whore? Full of justice, righteousness lodged in her, but now murderers.

22 Your silver has become [as] dross; Your wine [is] diluted with waters.