Flight will perish from the swift; And the strong won't strengthen his force; Neither shall the mighty deliver himself;
"In that day ..." The day of the Lord refers to that day when, "God's judgment would fail upon Israel."[45]  Although the immediate application of these words is thus accurately indicated, there is a more extended and ultimate sense in which they refer to the Great and Final Day of Judgment, when the entire human race shall confront the judgment of God upon human rebellion and wickedness.