Isaiah 34:8

Translations

Modern

For the LORD has a day of vengeance, a year of recompense for the cause of Zion.

Traditional

For it is the day of the Lord’s vengeance, and the year of recompences for the controversy of Zion.

Literal

For a day of vengeance is unto YHWH, a year of recompense for the cause of Zion.

Latin

Quia dies ultionis Domini, annus retributionum judicii Sion.

Original

Hebrew

English

For the LORD has a day of vengeance, a year of recompense for the cause of Zion.

Notes

Isaiah 34:8

The Lord’s revenge means God’s just anger against his enemies and those who oppress his people on the day of the Lord.
a year of recompense: There will be payback for Edom’s wrongs against Judah (see also Psalm 137:7; Lamentations 4:21; Obadiah; Malachi 1:3–5). Edom, known for its betrayal, will meet its end.

Isaiah 34:1–17

This prophecy of judgment was against the nations at the terrifying day of the Lord (see study note on Isaiah 2:5–22; see also Isaiah 63:1–6).

Theme notes and profiles

Isaiah Salvation in Isaiah

Events

Prophecies of Isaiahc. 759 BC

Related verses

Isaiah 63:4
For the day of vengeance was in My heart, and the year of My redemption had come.
Isaiah 61:2
…to proclaim the year of the LORD’s favor and the day of our God’s vengeance, to comfort all who mourn,
Isaiah 35:4
Say to those with anxious hearts: “Be strong, do not fear! Behold, your God will come with vengeance. With divine retribution He will come to save you.”
Psalm 94:1
O LORD, God of vengeance, O God of vengeance, shine forth.
Jeremiah 46:10
For that day belongs to the Lord GOD of Hosts, a day of vengeance against His foes. The sword will devour until it is satisfied, until it is quenched with their blood. For the Lord GOD of Hosts will hold a sacrifice in the land of the north by the River Euphrates.
Revelation 19:2
For His judgments are true and just. He has judged the great prostitute who corrupted the earth with her immorality. He has avenged the blood of His servants that was poured out by her hand.”
Revelation 6:10–11
And they cried out in a loud voice, “How long, O Lord, holy and true, until You judge those who dwell upon the earth and avenge our blood?”
Deuteronomy 32:35
Vengeance is Mine; I will repay. In due time their foot will slip; for their day of disaster is near, and their doom is coming quickly.”
Isaiah 49:26
I will make your oppressors eat their own flesh; they will be drunk on their own blood, as with wine. Then all mankind will know that I, the LORD, am your Savior and your Redeemer, the Mighty One of Jacob.”
Revelation 18:20
Rejoice over her, O heaven, and you saints and apostles and prophets, because God has pronounced for you His judgment against her.
Isaiah 26:21
For behold, the LORD is coming out of His dwelling to punish the inhabitants of the earth for their iniquity. The earth will reveal her bloodshed and will no longer conceal her slain.
Romans 2:5
But because of your hard and unrepentant heart, you are storing up wrath against yourself for the day of wrath, when God’s righteous judgment will be revealed.

Parallels

Isaiah 21:11–12

Places

Jerusalem: The capital of Israel, a holy city for three religions

Glossary

Edom, Edomites Isaiah, Book of Lord

Topics

Day: Times of Adversity Called Day of the Lord Punishment: Eternal The Edomites: Predictions Respecting: Punishment for Persecuting Israel War: Evils of Years: (Of Recompences) Judgments

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