The chapter begins with a startling command from God to Isaiah, instructing him to walk naked and barefoot as a sign against Egypt and Cush. This evokes a sense of shock and discomfort, both for Isaiah and the people witnessing this act (Isaiah 20:1-2).
Isaiah's symbolic act represents the future humiliation and shame that Egypt and Cush will face when they are led away captive by the Assyrians. The prophecy conveys a strong sense of humiliation and shame (Isaiah 20:3-4).
The people of Judah are described as being fearful and anxious upon witnessing Isaiah’s actions and hearing the prophecy. They are concerned about their own fate and the impending threat of Assyrian invasion, evoking feelings of fear and anxiety (Isaiah 20:5-6).