Translations
Modern
Come, all you beasts of the field; eat greedily, all you beasts of the forest.
Traditional
All ye beasts of the field, come to devour, yea, all ye beasts in the forest.
Literal
Every beast of the field, come to devour—every beast in the forest!
Latin
Omnes bestiæ agri, venite ad devorandum, universæ bestiæ saltus.
Original
Hebrew
English
Come, all you beasts of the field; eat greedily, all you beasts of the forest.
Notes
Wild animals are here a metaphor for the hostile nations surrounding Judah.
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
Events
- Prophecies of Isaiahc. 759 BC