Isaiah 28:22

Translations

Modern

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.

Traditional

Now therefore be ye not mockers, lest your bands be made strong: for I have heard from the Lord God of hosts a consumption, even determined upon the whole earth.

Literal

And now, do not mock, lest your bonds be made strong; for destruction is decreed—I have heard from the Lord YHWH of Hosts—upon the whole land.

Latin

Et nunc nolite illudere, ne forte constringantur vincula vestra; consummationem enim et abbreviationem audivi a Domino Deo exercituum, super universam terram.

Original

Hebrew

English

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.

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...).

Theme notes and profiles

Isaiah Salvation in Isaiah

Events

Prophecies of Isaiahc. 759 BC

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Isaiah 24:1–23
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Matthew 27:44
In the same way, even the robbers who were crucified with Him berated Him.
Jeremiah 20:7
You have deceived me, O LORD, and I was deceived. You have overcome me and prevailed. I am a laughingstock all day long; everyone mocks me.
2 Chronicles 30:10
And the couriers traveled from city to city through the land of Ephraim and Manasseh as far as Zebulun, but the people scorned and mocked them.
2 Chronicles 36:16
But they mocked the messengers of God, despising His words and scoffing at His prophets, until the wrath of the LORD against His people was stirred up beyond remedy.
Jeremiah 39:7
Then he put out Zedekiah’s eyes and bound him with bronze chains to take him to Babylon.
Isaiah 32:12–14
Beat your breasts for the pleasant fields, for the fruitful vines,
Jeremiah 25:11
And this whole land will become a desolate wasteland, and these nations will serve the king of Babylon for seventy years.
Jeremiah 15:17
I never sat with the band of revelers, nor did I celebrate with them. Because Your hand was on me, I sat alone, for You have filled me with indignation.
Daniel 9:26–27
Then after the sixty-two weeks the Messiah will be cut off and will have nothing. Then the people of the prince who is to come will destroy the city and the sanctuary. The end will come like a flood, and until the end there will be war; desolations have been decreed.
Isaiah 28:14–15
Therefore hear the word of the LORD, O scoffers who rule this people in Jerusalem.

Parallels

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

People

LORD: Names or title used to refer to God

Glossary

Isaiah, Book of

Topics

Infidelity: General Scriptures Concerning Mocking: The Hardened Wicked People Mock Presumption: General Scriptures Concerning Prophecies Concerning Israel: Prophecies Concerning of War and Other Judgments Prophecy: (Respecting Individuals, See Under Their Names): Inspired Sin: No Escape from the Consequences of Wicked (People): Punishment of

Isaiah 28:22

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