The Assyrians and athesists see God as imaginery
Map of Assyria (Photo credit: Wikipedia ) Behold, the name of the LORD comes from afar, burning with His anger, and His burden is heavy; His lips are full of indignation, and His tongue like a devouring fire (Isa. 30:27). The judgment of Assyria is emphasized by Isaiah because it was one of the most ruthless nations in the treatment of God ’s people. The Assyrians and the Babylonians received harsh judgments from the Lord because they had dared to abuse those whom He loved. Those who attacked the Jews were, in essence, attacking God Himself. The result of such a brash and willful defiance of God would be desolation. This judgment would come by the name of the Lord. By emphasizing God’s name, Isaiah contrasts divine power with the physical defenses of men. He does this several times, beginning with the “name of the LORD” in verse 27. Then he writes, “His breath is like an overflowing stream, which reaches up to the neck, to sift the nations with the sieve of futility.” The po