Isaiah 47:2

Grind meal. Babylon looked upon herself as a lady (Isa. 47:7; cf. Rev. 18:7), but she was to become a slave (cf. Ex. 11:5; Job 31:10). The ornaments and finery with which she bedecked herself would be stripped away, and the unshapely features of a female slave, deformed from years of exacting toil, would be revealed for all to see.

Uncover thy locks. Rather, “uncover the veil,” that is, remove it.

Make bare the leg. Literally, “strip the skirt.” Assyrian pictures thus depict captive women.

Pass over. The picture is of a group of forlorn slaves, stripped of their garments, going barefoot and naked over a stream on the way to the land of their captivity.