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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

פִּנָּה cornerstone H6438 · TWOT 1783a
יָסַד found, establish H3245 · TWOT 875
שִׁכֹּר drunkard H7910 · TWOT 2388b
בְּרִית covenant H1285 · TWOT 282a
מְנוּחָה rest, resting-place H4496 · TWOT 1323f
אֶ֫בֶן stone (tried) H68 · TWOT 9

People & Context

Ephraim

The northern kingdom of Israel, rebuked as proud drunkards whose fading crown will be trampled.

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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