Translations
Modern
Your holy cities have become a wilderness. Zion has become a wasteland and Jerusalem a desolation.
Traditional
Thy holy cities are a wilderness, Zion is a wilderness, Jerusalem a desolation.
Literal
Your holy Cities have become a wilderness; Zion has become a wilderness, Jerusalem a desolation.
Latin
Civitas Sancti tui facta est deserta, Sion deserta facta est, Jerusalem desolata est.
Original
Hebrew
English
Your holy cities have become a wilderness. Zion has become a wasteland and Jerusalem a desolation.
Notes
holy cities: All the cities of Judah were considered holy to God. However, the temple in the host city of Jerusalem was the most holy place.
The prophet’s reflections on the past (Isaiah 63:7–14) inspire him to pray that God would now rescue his people as he has done before.
Theme notes and profiles
Events
- Prophecies of Isaiahc. 759 BC
Places
Jerusalem: The capital of Israel, a holy city for three religions
Glossary
Topics
Intercession: Exemplified Jerusalem: Prophecies Respecting: To be a Wilderness Prayer Under Affliction for Deliverance