Isaiah 28:14

Translations

Modern

Therefore hear the word of the LORD, O scoffers who rule this people in Jerusalem.

Traditional

Wherefore hear the word of the Lord, ye scornful men, that rule this people which is in Jerusalem.

Literal

Therefore hear the word of YHWH, O men of scorning, rulers of this people who are in Jerusalem.

Latin

Propter hoc audite verbum Domini, viri illusores, qui dominamini super populum meum, qui est in Jerusalem.

Original

Hebrew

English

Therefore hear the word of the LORD, O scoffers who rule this people in Jerusalem.

Notes

Isaiah 28:14–22

After giving judgment on Samaria (Isaiah 28:1–13), Isaiah now judges Jerusalem. He accuses Judah's leaders of being as blind as those in Israel's northern kingdom.

Isaiah 28:1–29

The glory of Samaria, capital of the northern kingdom of Israel, is here contrasted with the glory of the Lord. This section represents the first of the six woes (Woe to...).

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Isaiah Salvation in Isaiah

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Isaiah 28:22
So now, do not mock, or your shackles will become heavier. Indeed, I have heard from the Lord GOD of Hosts a decree of destruction against the whole land.
Isaiah 29:20
For the ruthless will vanish, the mockers will disappear, and all who look for evil will be cut down—
Isaiah 1:10
Hear the word of the LORD, you rulers of Sodom; listen to the instruction of our God, you people of Gomorrah!
Acts 13:41
‘Look, you scoffers, wonder and perish! For I am doing a work in your days that you would never believe, even if someone told you.’”
Proverbs 3:34
He mocks the mockers, but gives grace to the humble.
Proverbs 1:22
“How long, O simple ones, will you love your simple ways? How long will scoffers delight in their scorn and fools hate knowledge?
Proverbs 29:8
Mockers inflame a city, but the wise turn away anger.
Hosea 7:5
The princes are inflamed with wine on the day of our king; so he joins hands with those who mock him.
Isaiah 5:9
I heard the LORD of Hosts declare: “Surely many houses will become desolate, great mansions left unoccupied.

Parallels

1 Corinthians 3:10–15 Ephesians 2:19–22 1 Peter 2:1–8

Places

Jerusalem: The capital of Israel, a holy city for three religions

Glossary

Isaiah, Book of

Topics

Infidelity: General Scriptures Concerning Presumption: General Scriptures Concerning Prophecies Concerning Israel: Prophecies Concerning of War and Other Judgments Rulers: Wicked Scoffing: Rulers of Israel Scorning and Mocking: Rulers of Israel Word of God: Unbelief In

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