Isaiah 28

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 28 of 66

1 Woe to the crown of pride of the drunkards of Ephraim, and the fading flower, the glory of his beauty, which is on the head of the fat valley of those smitten with wine!

2 Behold, a strong and mighty one is to the Lord, like a hailstorm, a destroying storm; like a storm of mighty waters overflowing; He sets down to the earth with His hand.

3 The crown of pride of the drunkards of Ephraim shall be trampled down by feet.

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Chapter Summary

The prophet threatens Ephraim for their pride and drunkenness. Christ the sure foundation is promised. They are incited to the consideration of Jehovah's discreet providence.

Key Hebrew Words

צָ֖רָה shew hostility toward H6887 · TWOT 1974
אַחֶ֑רֶת another H312 · TWOT 68a
כֹּהֵ֣ן priest H3548 · TWOT 959a
יִבְלָעֶֽ swallow down H1104 · TWOT 251
מַחְסֵ֖ refuge H4268 · TWOT 700b

People & Context

Woe to the Drunkards of Ephraim

A woe is pronounced against the crown of pride of the drunkards of Ephraim, prophesying that their glorious beauty will fade and be trampled by a stro…

Jehovah as a Crown of Glory

Jehovah of Hosts is prophesied to become a crown of glory, a diadem of beauty, and a spirit of justice to the remnant of His people.

Priests and Prophets Err Through Wine

The priests and prophets stagger from strong drink, stumbling in their judgments and visions, leaving their tables full of vomit.

Timeline

Woe to the Drunkards of Ephraim

A woe is pronounced against the crown of pride of the drunkards of Ephraim, prophesying that their glorious beauty will fade and be trampled by a strong and mighty one from the Lord.

Isaiah 28:1-4
Jehovah as a Crown of Glory

Jehovah of Hosts is prophesied to become a crown of glory, a diadem of beauty, and a spirit of justice to the remnant of His people.

Isaiah 28:5-6
Priests and Prophets Err Through Wine

The priests and prophets stagger from strong drink, stumbling in their judgments and visions, leaving their tables full of vomit.

Isaiah 28:7-8

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