Translations
Modern
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.”
Traditional
And I will feed them that oppress thee with their own flesh; and they shall be drunken with their own blood, as with sweet wine: and all flesh shall know that I the Lord am thy Saviour and thy Redeemer, the mighty One of Jacob.
Literal
And your oppressors I will make eat their own flesh; like the sweet wine, they will get drunk on their own blood! And all flesh will know that I am YHWH, your Savior and your Redeemer, the Mighty One of Jacob.”
Latin
Et cibabo hostes tuos carnibus suis, et quasi musto, sanguine suo inebriabuntur, et sciet omnis caro quia ego Dominus salvans te, et redemptor tuus fortis Jacob.
Original
Hebrew
English
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.”
Notes
Theme notes and profiles
Events
- Prophecies of Isaiahc. 759 BC
Parallels
People
Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes
Glossary
Baptism of Jesus Church God, Names of Isaiah, Book of New Creation, New Creature Salvation Savior
Topics
God: Glory of Jesus, the Christ: Names, Appellations, and Titles of: Mighty One of Jacob Jesus, the Christ: Prophecies Concerning the Coming of Jesus, the Christ: Prophecies Concerning Universality of the Kingdom of The Jews: Denunciations Against Those Who: Oppressed The Punishment of the Wicked: On Account of Their: Oppressing Wine: Sweet, Esteemed for Flavour and Strength