Isaiah 13:6

The Burden against Babylon · Isaiah 13:1–22
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Translations

Modern
Wail, for the Day of the LORD is near; it will come as destruction from the Almighty.
Traditional
Howl ye; for the day of the Lord is at hand; it shall come as a destruction from the Almighty.
Literal
Wail, for the day of YHWH is near; it will come as destruction from Shaddai.
Latin
Ululate, quia prope est dies Domini; quasi vastitas a Domino veniet.

Original

Hebrew
English
Wail, for the Day of the LORD is near; it will come as destruction from the Almighty.

Notes

When pronouncing judgment that is still in the future, the prophets sometimes spoke as though it had already arrived. This emphasized the urgency of turning back to God (Ezekiel 30:3; Joel 1:15; 3:14; Obadiah 1:15; Zephaniah 1:7).

Events

People

LORD: Names or title used to refer to God

Glossary

Book of Jeremiah Day of the Lord God, Names of Isaiah, Book of Lucifer

Topics

Babylon: Predictions Respecting: Destruction of Day: A Time of Judgment Called a Day of The Lord Day: Times of Adversity Called Day of the Lord