Isaiah 4:5

Translations

Modern

Then the LORD will create over all of Mount Zion and over her assemblies a cloud of smoke by day and a glowing flame of fire by night. For over all the glory there will be a canopy,

Traditional

And the Lord will create upon every dwelling place of mount Zion, and upon her assemblies, a cloud and smoke by day, and the shining of a flaming fire by night: for upon all the glory shall be a defence.

Literal

And YHWH will create over all the foundation of Mount Zion, and over her assemblies, a cloud by day, and smoke, and the shining of a flaming fire by night; for over all of the glory will be a canopy.

Latin

Et creabit Dominus super omnem locum montis Sion, et ubi invocatus est, nubem per diem et fumum, et splendorem ignis flammantis in nocte: super omnem enim gloriam protectio.

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Then the LORD will create over all of Mount Zion and over her assemblies a cloud of smoke by day and a glowing flame of fire by night. For over all the glory there will be a canopy,

Notes

Isaiah 4:5

The references to a canopy of cloud and smoke and flaming fire recall God’s continuous presence and protection during the exodus from Egypt (Exodus 13:21–22; 14:21–22).

Isaiah 4:2–6

In bold contrast to the desperate picture in Isaiah 3:16–4:1, this prophecy brings salvation and hope. Instead of shame and loss, it promises cleansing, consecration (being set apart for holy use), and renewal. God would cleanse his people from their sin. He would make the remnant holy. He would restore his presence among them.

The imagery in Isaiah 4:5–6 alludes to Israel’s exodus from Egypt. At that time, the Lord guided and protected the people with a pillar of cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night. Isaiah uses this picture to describe Israel’s future restoration. Just as God once led his people out of Egypt, he would lead them out of exile. Their return would be like a second exodus.

Theme notes and profiles

Isaiah God’s Faithfulness to His People God’s Glory with His People Remove the Evil Salvation in Isaiah The Day of the Lord Zion

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Prophecies of Isaiah

Related verses

Exodus 13:21–22
And the LORD went before them in a pillar of cloud to guide their way by day, and in a pillar of fire to give them light by night, so that they could travel by day or night.
Nehemiah 9:12
You led them with a pillar of cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night, to light for them the way in which they should travel.
Exodus 40:34–38
Then the cloud covered the Tent of Meeting, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle.
Numbers 9:15–22
On the day that the tabernacle, the Tent of the Testimony, was set up, the cloud covered it and appeared like fire above the tabernacle from evening until morning.
Psalm 78:14
He led them with a cloud by day and with a light of fire all night.
Isaiah 46:13
I am bringing My righteousness near; it is not far away, and My salvation will not be delayed. I will grant salvation to Zion and adorn Israel with My splendor.
Isaiah 33:20
Look upon Zion, the city of our appointed feasts. Your eyes will see Jerusalem, a peaceful pasture, a tent that does not wander; its tent pegs will not be pulled up, nor will any of its cords be broken.
Psalm 85:9
Surely His salvation is near to those who fear Him, that His glory may dwell in our land.
Isaiah 60:1
Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you.
Exodus 14:24
At morning watch, however, the LORD looked down on the army of the Egyptians from the pillar of fire and cloud, and He threw their camp into confusion.
Psalm 89:7
In the council of the holy ones, God is greatly feared, and awesome above all who surround Him.
Matthew 28:20
…and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”

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

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Isaiah, Book of

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