Reference

Isaiah 26:11

Lord, when thy hand is lifted up, they will not see: but they shall see, and be ashamed for their envy at the people; yea, the fire of thine enemies shall devour them.
9

With my soul have I desired thee in the night; yea, with my spirit within me will I seek thee early: for when thy judgments are in the earth, the inhabitants of the world will learn righteousness.

10

Let favour be shewed to the wicked, yet will he not learn righteousness: in the land of uprightness will he deal unjustly, and will not behold the majesty of the Lord.

11

Lord, when thy hand is lifted up, they will not see: but they shall see, and be ashamed for their envy at the people; yea, the fire of thine enemies shall devour them.

12

Lord, thou wilt ordain peace for us: for thou also hast wrought all our works in us.

13

O Lord our God, other lords beside thee have had dominion over us: but by thee only will we make mention of thy name.

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Destruction / Perishing Language
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This verse contains specific terms directly associated with this theme.

Fire Imagery
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This verse contains specific terms directly associated with this theme.

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Destruction / Perishing Language

This verse explicitly uses the word "devour" in relation to the fate of enemies, which directly aligns with the theme's definition of "devour" or "similar language about the fate of the wicked."

Fire Imagery

The verse explicitly mentions "the fire of thine enemies shall devour them," which directly uses "fire" in a context of judgment and punishment, making it impossible to argue it does not support the theme.