Translations
Modern
Listen, O heavens, and give ear, O earth, for the LORD has spoken: “I have raised children and brought them up, but they have rebelled against Me.
Traditional
Hear, O heavens, and give ear, O earth: for the Lord hath spoken, I have nourished and brought up children, and they have rebelled against me.
Literal
Hear, O heavens, and give ear, O earth, for YHWH has spoken: “Sons I have brought up and raised up, and they have rebelled against Me.
Latin
Audite, cæli, et auribus percipe, terra, quoniam Dominus locutus est. Filios enutrivi, et exaltavi; ipsi autem spreverunt me.
Original
Hebrew
English
Listen, O heavens, and give ear, O earth, for the LORD has spoken: “I have raised children and brought them up, but they have rebelled against Me.
Notes
heavens … earth: All of creation is called to witness the trial that God has convened against Judah (compare Deuteronomy 31:28; 32:1).
Theme notes and profiles
Events
- Prophecies of Isaiahc. 759 BC
Parallels
Glossary
Topics
Character of the Wicked: Rebellious Church: Backslidden God: Fatherhood of Ingratitude of Man to God Ingratitude to God: Inexcusable Jerusalem: Wickedness of National Sins: Kingdom of Judah Prophecies Concerning Israel: Prophecies Concerning of War and Other Judgments Rebellion Against God: Guilt of Aggravated by God's Fatherly Care Rebellion Against God: Ingratitude of-Illustrated The Jews: National Character of Prone to Rebellion The Jews: National Character of Ungrateful to God