Texts · 20 · Jonah

Assyria, the rod of God's anger

Isaiah calls Assyria the rod of God's anger, sent against a 'godless' nation. Yet Assyria's king doesn't realize he's God's instrument.

Imperial propaganda turned on its head.

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In Hebrew, 'godless' plays on the word 'Hebrew.'

Bible reference: Isaiah 10:5–7

Source: Why the Bible Began, pp. 326

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