Translations
Modern
On the day that the LORD gives you rest from your pain and torment, and from the hard labor into which you were forced,
Traditional
And it shall come to pass in the day that the Lord shall give thee rest from thy sorrow, and from thy fear, and from the hard bondage wherein thou wast made to serve,
Literal
And it will come to pass in the day of YHWH giving rest to you from your pain and from your trouble and the hard servitude that has been served upon you,
Latin
Et erit in die illa: cum requiem dederit tibi Deus a labore tuo, et a concussione tua, et a servitute dura qua ante servisti,
Original
Hebrew
English
On the day that the LORD gives you rest from your pain and torment, and from the hard labor into which you were forced,
Notes
The LORD gives … rest (repose; Isaiah 28:12; see Deuteronomy 25:19; 2 Samuel 7:11) from the sorrow, fear, slavery, and chains that Israel experienced under foreign oppressors (see Isaiah 9:4).
This taunting song about the king of Babylon is written like a funeral song. It speaks as if the king has already died.
The song mocks him and announces his downfall (compare Revelation 18).
Theme notes and profiles
Events
- Prophecies of Isaiahc. 759 BC
Glossary
Topics
Babylon: Predictions Respecting: Restoration of the Jews From God: Preserver Isaiah: Prophecies, Reproofs, and Exhortations of The Burden of Babylon The Jews: Promises Respecting: Restoration to Their own Land Unholy Fear: Saints Delivered From