Translations
Modern
Indeed, the bed is too short to stretch out on, and the blanket too small to wrap around you.
Traditional
For the bed is shorter than that a man can stretch himself on it: and the covering narrower than that he can wrap himself in it.
Literal
For the bed is too short for stretching out, and the covering too narrow for wrapping oneself.
Latin
Coangustatum est enim stratum, ita ut alter decidat; et pallium breve utrumque operire non potest.
Original
Hebrew
English
Indeed, the bed is too short to stretch out on, and the blanket too small to wrap around you.
Notes
the bed … the blanket: The leaders were not ready for God's judgment.
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.
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...).
Theme notes and profiles
Events
- Prophecies of Isaiahc. 759 BC
Parallels
Glossary
Topics
Beds: (Too Short) Plans Which Afford No Rest or Peace Infidelity: General Scriptures Concerning Prophecies Concerning Israel: Prophecies Concerning of War and Other Judgments Self-Righteousness: General Scriptures Concerning Sin: No Escape from the Consequences of Wicked (People): Punishment of