Isaiah 56:11

Translations

Modern

Like ravenous dogs, they are never satisfied. They are shepherds with no discernment; they all turn to their own way, each one seeking his own gain:

Traditional

Yea, they are greedy dogs which can never have enough, and they are shepherds that cannot understand: they all look to their own way, every one for his gain, from his quarter.

Literal

And these dogs are strong of appetite; they do not know satisfaction; and they are shepherds not knowing discernment; they all turn to their own way, each man for his own gain from his quarter.

Latin

Et canes imprudentissimi nescierunt saturitatem; ipsi pastores ignoraverunt intelligentiam: omnes in viam suam declinaverunt; unusquisque ad avaritiam suam, a summo usque ad novissimum.

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English

Like ravenous dogs, they are never satisfied. They are shepherds with no discernment; they all turn to their own way, each one seeking his own gain:

Notes

Isaiah 56:11

shepherds with no discernment: Israel's leaders did not know how to rule in a godly way (see also Ezekiel 34:1–6). In contrast, the Lord is the faithful shepherd of his people (Isaiah 40:11).
they all turn to their own way: They did not care about God or his standards for leadership (see also Isaiah 53:6).
his own gain: Compare Isaiah 33:15.

Isaiah 56:9–57:13

This passage reflects on how common evil had become among God’s people. Many of them were greedy and wanted more and more for themselves (Isaiah 56:9–12). They treated righteous people with hatred and violence (Isaiah 57:1–2). They also worshiped idols instead of the true God (Isaiah 57:3–13).

Theme notes and profiles

Isaiah God’s Servant Misunderstanding in the Gospel of John Salvation in Isaiah The Shepherd

Events

Prophecies of Isaiahc. 759 BC

Related verses

Ezekiel 34:2–3
“Son of man, prophesy against the shepherds of Israel. Prophesy and tell them that this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Woe to the shepherds of Israel, who only feed themselves! Should not the shepherds feed their flock?
Ezekiel 13:19
You have profaned Me among My people for handfuls of barley and scraps of bread. By lying to My people who would listen, you have killed those who should not have died and spared those who should not have lived.
John 8:43
Why do you not understand what I am saying? It is because you are unable to accept My message.
Micah 3:11
Her leaders judge for a bribe, her priests teach for a price, and her prophets practice divination for money. Yet they lean upon the LORD, saying, “Is not the LORD among us? No disaster can come upon us.”
Isaiah 1:3
The ox knows its owner, and the donkey its master’s manger, but Israel does not know; My people do not understand.”
Zechariah 11:15–17
And the LORD said to me: “Take up once more the equipment of a foolish shepherd.
Isaiah 57:17
I was enraged by his sinful greed, so I struck him and hid My face in anger; yet he kept turning back to the desires of his heart.
Micah 3:5–6
This is what the LORD says: “As for the prophets who lead My people astray, who proclaim peace while they chew with their teeth, but declare war against one who puts nothing in their mouths:
Titus 1:7
As God’s steward, an overseer must be above reproach—not self-willed, not quick-tempered, not given to drunkenness, not violent, not greedy for money.
Revelation 22:15
But outside are the dogs, the sorcerers, the sexually immoral, the murderers, the idolaters, and everyone who loves and practices falsehood.
1 Timothy 3:8
Deacons likewise must be dignified, not double-tongued or given to much wine or greedy for money.
Jude 1:11
Woe to them! They have traveled the path of Cain; they have rushed for profit into the error of Balaam; they have perished in Korah’s rebellion.

Glossary

Dog Isaiah, Book of New Creation, New Creature

Topics

Christian Minister: False and Corrupt Covetousness: General Scriptures Concerning Covetousness: Jewish People Dog: Dumb and Sleeping Dog: Epithet of Contempt Ignorance of God: False Prophets Indulgence Ministers: when Unfaithful: Described Selfishness: Exhibited in Seeking After Gain Selfishness: Priests Shepherds: (Ignorant and Foolish) of Bad Ministers The Dog of Covetous Ministers

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