Translations
Modern
The majestic crown of Ephraim’s drunkards will be trampled underfoot.
Traditional
The crown of pride, the drunkards of Ephraim, shall be trodden under feet:
Literal
With his feet, the pride of the crown of the drunkards of Ephraim will be trampled.
Latin
Pedibus conculcabitur corona superbiæ ebriorum Ephraim.
Original
Hebrew
English
The majestic crown of Ephraim’s drunkards will be trampled underfoot.
Notes
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
People
Ephraim: Second son of Joseph, and a tribe of Israel
Glossary
Topics
Drunkard: General Scriptures Concerning Drunkenness: Denunciations Against: Those Given To Drunkenness: General Scriptures Concerning Pride is Followed by Debasement Pride: General Scriptures Concerning Pride: Woe To Prophecies Concerning Israel: Prophecies Concerning of Captivity, Famine, and Judgments Wine: Admonitions Against the Use of