King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
LORD, [when] thy hand is lifted up, they will not see: [but] they shall see, and be ashamed for [their] envy at the people; yea, the fire of thine enemies shall devour them.
Complete Jewish Bible:
ADONAI, you raised your hand, but they still didn't see. Yet with shame they will see your zeal for the people. Yes, fire will destroy your enemies.
Berean Standard Bible:
O LORD, Your hand is upraised, but they do not see it. They will see Your zeal for Your people and be put to shame. The fire set for Your enemies will consume them!
American Standard Version:
Jehovah, thy hand is lifted up, yet they see not: but they shall seethyzeal for the people, and be put to shame; yea, fire shall devour thine adversaries.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
LORD{H3068}, when thy hand{H3027} is lifted up{H7311}, they will not see{H2372}: but they shall see{H2372}, and be ashamed{H954} for their envy{H7068} at the people{H5971}; yea, the fire{H784} of thine enemies{H6862} shall devour{H398} them.
Cross-References (KJV):
Hebrews 10:27
- But a certain fearful looking for of judgment and fiery indignation, which shall devour the adversaries.
Isaiah 5:24
- Therefore as the fire devoureth the stubble, and the flame consumeth the chaff, [so] their root shall be as rottenness, and their blossom shall go up as dust: because they have cast away the law of the LORD of hosts, and despised the word of the Holy One of Israel.
Micah 5:9
- Thine hand shall be lifted up upon thine adversaries, and all thine enemies shall be cut off.
Acts 28:27
- For the heart of this people is waxed gross, and their ears are dull of hearing, and their eyes have they closed; lest they should see with [their] eyes, and hear with [their] ears, and understand with [their] heart, and should be converted, and I should heal them.
Revelation 3:9
- Behold, I will make them of the synagogue of Satan, which say they are Jews, and are not, but do lie; behold, I will make them to come and worship before thy feet, and to know that I have loved thee.
Jeremiah 44:28
- Yet a small number that escape the sword shall return out of the land of Egypt into the land of Judah, and all the remnant of Judah, that are gone into the land of Egypt to sojourn there, shall know whose words shall stand, mine, or theirs.
2 Thessalonians 1:8
- In flaming fire taking vengeance on them that know not God, and that obey not the gospel of our Lord Jesus Christ:
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Commentary for Isaiah 26:11
Isaiah 26:11 is part of a larger section in the book of Isaiah known as the "Isaianic Apocalypse" (Isaiah 24-27), which is characterized by apocalyptic language and themes. This particular verse reflects a time of divine judgment and the subsequent vindication of God's people.
In the historical context, the verse likely refers to the period when the people of Judah were under threat from foreign nations, a common occurrence in the region's history. During Isaiah's time, the Assyrian Empire posed a significant threat, and later, the Babylonian Empire would conquer Judah and destroy Jerusalem.
The themes of Isaiah 26:11 include God's sovereignty over nations, the idea of divine retribution, and the eventual shame and downfall of those who oppose Him and His people. The verse suggests that when God's hand is raised in judgment ("they will not see"), the enemies of Judah will be unaware of their impending doom. However, when the judgment comes to pass ("they shall see"), they will be put to shame, recognizing that their envy and hostility towards God's people were misplaced. The "fire of thine enemies" that shall devour them symbolizes the complete and utter destruction that awaits those who stand against God and His chosen nation.
In summary, Isaiah 26:11 conveys a message of hope for the faithful, assuring them that their enemies will face divine justice, and a warning to the nations that God's power will ultimately prevail, bringing shame and ruin to those who oppose His will and His people.
*This commentary is produced by Microsoft/WizardLM-2-8x22B AI model
Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H3068
There are 5521 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יְהֹוָה
Transliteration: Yᵉhôvâh
Pronunciation: yeh-ho-vaw'
Description: from הָיָה; (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God; Jehovah, the Lord. Compare יָהּ, יְהֹוִה. - Strong's Number: H3027
There are 1447 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יָד
Transliteration: yâd
Pronunciation: yawd
Description: a primitive word; in distinction from כַּף, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of applications, both literally and figuratively, both proximate and remote (as follows); a hand (the open one (indicating power, means, direction, etc.),; ([phrase] be) able, [idiom] about, [phrase] armholes, at, axletree, because of, beside, border, [idiom] bounty, [phrase] broad, (broken-) handed, [idiom] by, charge, coast, [phrase] consecrate, [phrase] creditor, custody, debt, dominion, [idiom] enough, [phrase] fellowship, force, [idiom] from, hand(-staves, -y work), [idiom] he, himself, [idiom] in, labour, [phrase] large, ledge, (left-) handed, means, [idiom] mine, ministry, near, [idiom] of, [idiom] order, ordinance, [idiom] our, parts, pain, power, [idiom] presumptuously, service, side, sore, state, stay, draw with strength, stroke, [phrase] swear, terror, [idiom] thee, [idiom] by them, [idiom] themselves, [idiom] thine own, [idiom] thou, through, [idiom] throwing, [phrase] thumb, times, [idiom] to, [idiom] under, [idiom] us, [idiom] wait on, (way-) side, where, [phrase] wide, [idiom] with (him, me, you), work, [phrase] yield, [idiom] yourselves. - Strong's Number: H7311
There are 185 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: רוּם
Transliteration: rûwm
Pronunciation: room
Description: a primitive root; to be high actively, to rise or raise (in various applications, literally or figuratively); bring up, exalt (self), extol, give, go up, haughty, heave (up), (be, lift up on, make on, set up on, too) high(-er, one), hold up, levy, lift(-er) up, (be) lofty, ([idiom] a-) loud, mount up, offer (up), [phrase] presumptuously, (be) promote(-ion), proud, set up, tall(-er), take (away, off, up), breed worms. - Strong's Number: H2372
There are 47 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חָזָה
Transliteration: châzâh
Pronunciation: khaw-zaw'
Description: a primitive root; to gaze at; mentally to perceive, contemplate (with pleasure); specifically, to have avision of; behold, look, prophesy, provide, see. - Strong's Number: H954
There are 100 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בּוּשׁ
Transliteration: bûwsh
Pronunciation: boosh
Description: a primitive root; properly, to pale, i.e. by implication to be ashamed; also (by implication) to be disappointed or delayed; (be, make, bring to, cause, put to, with, a-) shamed(-d), be (put to) confounded(-fusion), become dry, delay, be long. - Strong's Number: H7068
There are 41 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: קִנְאָה
Transliteration: qinʼâh
Pronunciation: kin-aw'
Description: from קָנָא; jealousy or envy; envy(-ied), jealousy, [idiom] sake, zeal. - Strong's Number: H5971
There are 1654 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עַם
Transliteration: ʻam
Pronunciation: am
Description: from עָמַם; a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock; folk, men, nation, people. - Strong's Number: H784
There are 549 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֵשׁ
Transliteration: ʼêsh
Pronunciation: aysh
Description: a primitive word; fire (literally or figuratively); burning, fiery, fire, flaming, hot. - Strong's Number: H6862
There are 102 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: צַר
Transliteration: tsar
Pronunciation: tsar
Description: or צָר; from צָרַר; compare as in צֹר; narrow; (as a noun) a tight place (usually figuratively, i.e. trouble); also a pebble ; (transitive) an opponent (as crowding); adversary, afflicted(-tion), anguish, close, distress, enemy, flint, foe, narrow, small, sorrow, strait, tribulation, trouble. - Strong's Number: H398
There are 825 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אָכַל
Transliteration: ʼâkal
Pronunciation: aw-kal'
Description: a primitive root; to eat (literally or figuratively); [idiom] at all, burn up, consume, devour(-er, up), dine, eat(-er, up), feed (with), food, [idiom] freely, [idiom] in...wise(-deed, plenty), (lay) meat, [idiom] quite.