Translations
Modern
Listen and hear my voice. Pay attention and hear what I say.
Traditional
Give ye ear, and hear my voice; hearken, and hear my speech.
Literal
Give ear and hear my voice; pay attention and hear my speech.
Latin
Auribus percipite, et audite vocem meam: attendite, et audite eloquium meum.
Original
Hebrew
English
Listen and hear my voice. Pay attention and hear what I say.
Notes
Listen: he analogy that follows was written as a wisdom poem, with Isaiah calling on his audience to pay careful attention and to discern what is right.
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