Translations
Modern
…the mighty man and the warrior, the judge and the prophet, the soothsayer and the elder,
Traditional
The mighty man, and the man of war, the judge, and the prophet, and the prudent, and the ancient,
Literal
…the mighty one and the man of war, the judge and the prophet, and the diviner and the elder,
Latin
…fortem, et virum bellatorem, judicem, et prophetam, et ariolum, et senem;
Original
Hebrew
English
…the mighty man and the warrior, the judge and the prophet, the soothsayer and the elder,
Notes
On the day of judgment, all military, civil, judicial, and religious leaders will be removed (Isaiah 39:7; 2 Kings 24:14–16). God will eventually provide good leaders again (Isaiah 1:26), but not those who use pagan methods of revelation (47:9, 12–13; see Deuteronomy 18:10–12).
These verses continue discussing judgment against Israel's leaders (see Isaiah 1:23–25). Removing leaders at all levels would let the mob take over. Chaos and famine would turn Judah and Jerusalem into a social wasteland.
Isaiah condemned Israel and Judah for their pride and self-importance. He warned them that only God should be honored. All attempts by humans to lift themselves up will actually result in humiliation.
Theme notes and profiles
Events
- Prophecies of Isaiahc. 759 BC