Isaiah 28:5

The Captivity of Ephraim · Isaiah 28:1–13
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Translations

Modern
On that day the LORD of Hosts will be a crown of glory, a diadem of splendor to the remnant of His people,
Traditional
In that day shall the Lord of hosts be for a crown of glory, and for a diadem of beauty, unto the residue of his people,
Literal
In that day YHWH of Hosts will be a crown of glory and a diadem of beauty for the remnant of His people,
Latin
In die illa erit Dominus exercituum corona gloriæ, et sertum exsultationis residuo populi sui;

Original

Hebrew
English
On that day the LORD of Hosts will be a crown of glory, a diadem of splendor to the remnant of His people,

Notes

In the future, after God’s judgment has purged his people, he will restore a righteous remnant, transforming the desires and character of his people. Samaria will no longer be the source of Israel’s pride. Instead, they will glory in the Lord, their true crown.

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 The Remnant

Events

People

LORD: Names or title used to refer to God

Glossary

Beauty Branch Isaiah, Book of

Topics

Church: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Crown: Figurative Crowns God: Glory of God: Grace of Judge: Character of, and Precepts Relating To Prophecies Concerning Israel: Prophecies Concerning of Captivity, Famine, and Judgments The Excellency and Glory of the Church: Derived from God