Isaiah 29:5-8

Isaiah 29:5-8

[5] Moreover the multitude  of thy strangers  shall be like small  dust,  and the multitude  of the terrible ones  shall be as chaff  that passeth away:  yea, it shall be at an instant  suddenly.  [6] Thou shalt be visited  of the LORD  of hosts  with thunder,  and with earthquake,  and great  noise,  with storm  and tempest,  and the flame  of devouring  fire.  [7] And the multitude  of all the nations  that fight  against Ariel,  against her and her munition,  and that distress  her, shall be as a dream  of a night  vision.  [8] It shall even be as when an hungry  man dreameth,  and, behold, he eateth;  but he awaketh,  and his soul  is empty:  or as when  a thirsty man  dreameth,  and, behold, he drinketh;  but he awaketh,  and, behold, he is faint,  and his soul  hath appetite:  so shall the multitude  of all the nations  be, that fight  against mount  Zion. 

What does Isaiah 29:5-8 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

The prophecy now changes from judgment to restoration following judgment.