Isaiah 1:24

The Corruption of Zion · Isaiah 1:21–31
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Translations

Modern
Therefore the Lord GOD of Hosts, the Mighty One of Israel, declares: “Ah, I will be relieved of My foes and avenge Myself on My enemies.
Traditional
Therefore saith the Lord, the Lord of hosts, the mighty One of Israel, Ah, I will ease me of mine adversaries, and avenge me of mine enemies:
Literal
Thus is the declaration of the Lord YHWH of hosts, the Mighty One of Israel: “Ah, I will be relieved of My adversaries, and avenge Myself on My enemies.
Latin
Propter hoc ait Dominus, Deus exercituum, Fortis Israël: Heu! consolabor super hostibus meis, et vindicabor de inimicis meis.

Original

Hebrew
English
Therefore the Lord GOD of Hosts, the Mighty One of Israel, declares: “Ah, I will be relieved of My foes and avenge Myself on My enemies.

Notes

The Lord GOD of Hosts, the Mighty One of Israel, was usually Israel’s protector (Isaiah 31:5). However, in this context, God was coming to take revenge against his own people. Their wickedness had turned them into his enemies and foes.

Events

People

Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes LORD: Names or title used to refer to God

Glossary

Courts and Trials Isaiah, Book of Remnant

Topics

Church: Backslidden God: Glory of National Sins: Denunciations Against Prophecies Concerning Israel: Prophecies Concerning of War and Other Judgments