Isaiah 25:10

For in this mountain shall the hand of the LORD rest, and Moab shall be trodden down under him, even as straw is trodden down for the dunghill.

For in this mountain {H2022} shall the hand {H3027} of the LORD {H3068} rest {H5117}, and Moab {H4124} shall be trodden down {H1758} under him, even as straw {H4963} is trodden down {H1758} for the dunghill {H1119}{H4087}{H4325}.

For on this mountain the hand of ADONAI will rest. But Mo'av will be trampled down where they are, like straw trampled into a pile of manure.

For the hand of the LORD will rest on this mountain. But Moab will be trampled in his place as straw is trodden into the dung pile.

For in this mountain will the hand of Jehovah rest; and Moab shall be trodden down in his place, even as straw is trodden down in the water of the dunghill.

Isaiah 25:10 powerfully contrasts God's protective presence over His dwelling place with the utter humiliation of His enemies, symbolized by Moab.

Context

This verse is part of a larger prophetic song in Isaiah 25 celebrating God's ultimate triumph and the establishment of His glorious kingdom. Following promises of a magnificent feast for all peoples on Mount Zion, described in Isaiah 25:6-8, this verse pivots to describe the fate of those who oppose God. "This mountain" refers to Mount Zion, representing Jerusalem and the place of God's presence and rule. Moab, a neighboring nation to Israel, frequently displayed pride and hostility towards God's people, serving here as a representative of all earthly powers and arrogance that stand against the Lord.

Key Themes

  • Divine Sovereignty and Protection: The phrase "the hand of the LORD rest" signifies God's active presence, favor, and protective power over His people and His chosen dwelling. It assures His unwavering support for His kingdom.
  • Complete Judgment of Opponents: Moab's fate illustrates God's decisive and complete judgment on those who oppose Him and His purposes. Their downfall is depicted as utterly degrading and irreversible.
  • Humiliation of Pride: Moab was known for its pride, as seen in Isaiah 16:6. This verse serves as a stark warning that all human arrogance and rebellion against God will ultimately lead to abject humiliation and destruction.

Linguistic Insights

The imagery used for Moab's defeat is particularly vivid and harsh. "Trodden down" (Hebrew: ramas) implies crushing and trampling underfoot, signifying complete subjugation. The comparison to "straw... trodden down for the dunghill" paints a picture of utter worthlessness and disposal. Straw, after being threshed, is often mixed with dung for fertilizer, indicating it has no intrinsic value left and is destined for decay, representing total humiliation and insignificance.

Practical Application

Isaiah 25:10 offers both comfort and warning. For believers, it provides reassurance that God's "hand" is indeed upon His people and His kingdom, protecting them from all adversaries. His ultimate victory is certain. For those who stand in opposition to God, whether through overt rebellion, pride, or indifference, the verse serves as a powerful reminder of divine judgment. It underscores the biblical principle that pride goes before destruction and that true security lies not in human strength or arrogance, but in humble submission to the Lord. Ultimately, God's kingdom will prevail, and all opposition will be utterly subdued.

Note: Commentary was generated by an advanced AI, utilizing a prompt that emphasized Biblical fidelity over bias. We've found these insights to be consistently reliable, yet we always encourage prayerful discernment through the Holy Spirit. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.

  • Zephaniah 2:9

    Therefore [as] I live, saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel, Surely Moab shall be as Sodom, and the children of Ammon as Gomorrah, [even] the breeding of nettles, and saltpits, and a perpetual desolation: the residue of my people shall spoil them, and the remnant of my people shall possess them.

  • Amos 2:1

    ¶ Thus saith the LORD; For three transgressions of Moab, and for four, I will not turn away [the punishment] thereof; because he burned the bones of the king of Edom into lime:

  • Amos 2:3

    And I will cut off the judge from the midst thereof, and will slay all the princes thereof with him, saith the LORD.

  • Isaiah 25:6

    ¶ And in this mountain shall the LORD of hosts make unto all people a feast of fat things, a feast of wines on the lees, of fat things full of marrow, of wines on the lees well refined.

  • Jeremiah 48:2

    [There shall be] no more praise of Moab: in Heshbon they have devised evil against it; come, and let us cut it off from [being] a nation. Also thou shalt be cut down, O Madmen; the sword shall pursue thee.

  • Zephaniah 3:15

    The LORD hath taken away thy judgments, he hath cast out thine enemy: the king of Israel, [even] the LORD, [is] in the midst of thee: thou shalt not see evil any more.

  • Zephaniah 3:17

    The LORD thy God in the midst of thee [is] mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing.

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