Translations
Modern
Thus says your Lord, the LORD, even your God, who defends His people: “See, I have removed from your hand the cup of staggering. From that goblet, the cup of My fury, you will never drink again.
Traditional
Thus saith thy Lord the Lord, and thy God that pleadeth the cause of his people, Behold, I have taken out of thine hand the cup of trembling, even the dregs of the cup of my fury; thou shalt no more drink it again:
Literal
Thus says your Lord YHWH, and your God contending for His people: “Behold, I have taken from your hand the cup of reeling—the goblet the cup of My fury. You will not continue to drink it anymore!
Latin
Hæc dicit dominator tuus Dominus, et Deus tuus, qui pugnabit pro populo suo: Ecce tuli de manu tua calicem soporis, fundum calicis indignationis meæ: non adjicies ut bibas illum ultra.
Original
Hebrew
English
Thus says your Lord, the LORD, even your God, who defends His people: “See, I have removed from your hand the cup of staggering. From that goblet, the cup of My fury, you will never drink again.
Notes
God will defend Israel, just as he did when Assyria attacked Jerusalem (Isaiah 38:6).
The prophet called the people of Israel to be done with their past and to anticipate God’s future for them.
Theme notes and profiles
Events
- Prophecies of Isaiahc. 759 BC
Glossary
Topics
Cup of Sorrow Drunkenness: Figurative The Jews: Denunciations Against Those Who: Oppressed