Isaiah 28:6

Translations

Modern

…a spirit of justice to him who sits in judgment, and a strength to those who repel the onslaught at the gate.

Traditional

And for a spirit of judgment to him that sitteth in judgment, and for strength to them that turn the battle to the gate.

Literal

…and as a spirit of justice for the one sitting in judgment, and as strength for those turning back the battle at the gate.

Latin

…et spiritus judicii sedenti super judicium, et fortitudo revertentibus de bello ad portam.

Original

Hebrew

English

…a spirit of justice to him who sits in judgment, and a strength to those who repel the onslaught at the gate.

Notes

Isaiah 28:5–6

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.

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 God’s Justice Salvation in Isaiah

Events

Prophecies of Isaiahc. 759 BC

Related verses

Psalm 18:32–34
It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way clear.
John 5:30
I can do nothing by Myself; I judge only as I hear. And My judgment is just, because I do not seek My own will, but the will of Him who sent Me.
Joshua 1:9
Have I not commanded you to be strong and courageous? Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”
Numbers 11:16–17
Then the LORD said to Moses, “Bring Me seventy of the elders of Israel known to you as leaders and officers of the people. Bring them to the Tent of Meeting and have them stand there with you.
Isaiah 11:2–4
The Spirit of the LORD will rest on Him—the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and strength, the Spirit of knowledge and fear of the LORD.
John 3:34
For the One whom God has sent speaks the words of God, for God gives the Spirit without limit.
Isaiah 32:15–16
…until the Spirit is poured out upon us from on high. Then the desert will be an orchard, and the orchard will seem like a forest.
Genesis 41:38–39
So Pharaoh asked them, “Can we find anyone like this man, in whom the Spirit of God abides?”
1 Corinthians 12:8
To one there is given through the Spirit the message of wisdom, to another the message of knowledge by the same Spirit,
2 Chronicles 32:8
With him is only the arm of flesh, but with us is the LORD our God to help us and to fight our battles.” So the people were strengthened by the words of Hezekiah king of Judah.
Psalm 46:1
For the choirmaster. Of the sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. A song. God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble.
Psalm 46:11
The LORD of Hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah

Glossary

Isaiah, Book of

Topics

Blessing: Spiritual, from God Courts of Justice: Judges of Sat on the Judgment-Seat While Hearing Causes Holy Spirit: General Scriptures Concerning Judge: Character of, and Precepts Relating To Prophecies Concerning Israel: Prophecies Concerning of Captivity, Famine, and Judgments Rulers: Character and Qualifications of Titles and Names of the Holy Spirit: Spirit of Judgment

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