Isaiah 47:13 meaning and explanation

You are wearied by your many counselors; let them come forward now and save you— your astrologers who observe the stars, who monthly predict your fate.

Isaiah 47:13, Berean Standard Bible

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In this taunt song, the LORD speaks to Babylon, the empire that conquered Judah and exiled its people. Babylon has trusted in sorceries and astrologers rather than acknowledging the God of Israel, who is named in verse 4 as the Redeemer and Holy One of Israel.

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