Isaiah 30:12
Wherefore thus saith the Holy One of Israel, Because ye despise this word, and trust in oppression and perverseness, and stay thereon:
ISAIAH 30:12
This verse responds to the people’s scorn: “Wherefore thus saith the Holy One of Israel, Because ye despise this word, and trust in oppression and perverseness, and stay thereon.” It links contempt for God’s word with clinging to oppression and sin. The cultural context includes social injustice and political scheming opposing God’s justice.
Theologically, it presents a hinge: despising God’s word invites a life built on oppression and perverseness. It reveals the moral logic of Scripture: trust either in God’s truth or in destructive patterns that harm others.
Practical steps:
- Reflect on what you trust daily. If oppressive or sinful patterns govern decisions, repent and turn toward justice and truth.
- Seek integrity in leadership and personal life.
- Challenge structures that thrive on oppression, favoring transparency and ethical practice.
Cross-References: Isaiah 1:23; Micah 6:12; Jeremiah 9:3; Psalm 12:8