Isaiah 28:21

A Cornerstone in Zion · Isaiah 28:14–22
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Translations

Modern
For the LORD will rise up as at Mount Perazim. He will rouse Himself as in the Valley of Gibeon, to do His work, His strange work, and to perform His task, His disturbing task.
Traditional
For the Lord shall rise up as in mount Perazim, he shall be wroth as in the valley of Gibeon, that he may do his work, his strange work; and bring to pass his act, his strange act.
Literal
For as at Mount Perazim, YHWH will rise up; as in the Valley of Gibeon, He will rouse Himself, to do His work—His strange work! And to perform His task—His unusual task!
Latin
Sicut enim in monte divisionum stabit Dominus; sicut in valle quæ est in Gabaon irascetur, ut faciat opus suum, alienum opus ejus: ut operetur opus suum, peregrinum est opus ejus ab eo.

Original

Hebrew
English
For the LORD will rise up as at Mount Perazim. He will rouse Himself as in the Valley of Gibeon, to do His work, His strange work, and to perform His task, His disturbing task.

Notes

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

Isaiah Salvation in Isaiah

Events

Parallels

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

Places

Gibeon: Hivite city that tricked Joshua into a peace treaty Mount Perazim: A place where David defeated the Philistines

Glossary

Baal-Perazim Isaiah, Book of Mount Perazim

Topics

Baal-Perazim: Called Perazim God: Judge, and his Justice Infidelity: General Scriptures Concerning Prophecies Concerning Israel: Prophecies Concerning of War and Other Judgments Rain: David Delivered By Sin: No Escape from the Consequences of Valleys: Gibeon Wicked (People): Punishment of