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Isaiah 33

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 33 of 66

1 Woe to one destroying, and you not being destroyed, betraying and they did not betray you! When you finish destroying, you will be destroyed; when you stop betraying, they will betray you.

2 O Jehovah, favor us. We have hoped in You; be their arm in the mornings, our salvation also in time of distress.

3 At the sound of the tumult, peoples fled; at Your exaltation, nations scattered.

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Chapter Summary

Jehovah's judgments against the enemies of the godly ones. The privileges of the godly.

Key Hebrew Words

שָׁדַד destroy, spoil H7703 · TWOT 2331
יְשׁוּעָה salvation H3444 · TWOT 929b
מִשְׁפָּט judgment H4941 · TWOT 2443c
צְדָקָה righteousness H6666 · TWOT 1879b
יִרְאָה fear (of Jehovah) H3374 · TWOT 907b
בְּרִית covenant H1285 · TWOT 282a

Timeline

Woe to the Destroyer

A woe is pronounced against an unprovoked destroyer and betrayer, declaring that when he finishes destroying, he himself will be destroyed.

Isaiah 33:1
Prayer for Favor and Salvation

The prophet prays for Jehovah's favor and strength, acknowledging that Jehovah fills Zion with justice and is the secure wealth of salvation for their times.

Isaiah 33:2-6
Mourning of the Envoys and the Land

The envoys of peace weep bitterly as covenants are broken and cities rejected. The land mourns, and regions like Lebanon, Sharon, and Bashan wither.

Isaiah 33:7-9

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