Isaiah 1:29

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

Modern
Surely you will be ashamed of the sacred oaks in which you have delighted; you will be embarrassed by the gardens that you have chosen.
Traditional
For they shall be ashamed of the oaks which ye have desired, and ye shall be confounded for the gardens that ye have chosen.
Literal
For they will be ashamed of the Oaks that you have desired, and you will be embarrassed by the gardens that you have chosen.
Latin
Confundentur enim ab idolis quibus sacrificaverunt, et erubescetis super hortis quos elegeratis,

Original

Hebrew
English
Surely you will be ashamed of the sacred oaks in which you have delighted; you will be embarrassed by the gardens that you have chosen.

Notes

The rebels (Isaiah 1:28), who worshipped idols in sacred oak groves and gardens, would become like oaks and gardens suffering from drought. They would miss the life-giving presence of the true God. Those who followed the Canaanite fertility religion of Baal considered gardens and trees sacred, thinking they brought blessings. Instead, they led to spiritual death.

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Gardens: Often Used for Idolatrous Worship Groves: Forbidden to be Established Groves: Punishment for Making and Serving Idolatry: Warnings Against, and Punishments of The Oak-Tree: The Ancients often: Performed Idolatrous Rites Under