Isaiah 27:13

And it shall come to pass in that day, [that] the great trumpet shall be blown, and they shall come which were ready to perish in the land of Assyria, and the outcasts in the land of Egypt, and shall worship the LORD in the holy mount at Jerusalem.

And it shall come to pass in that day {H3117}, that the great {H1419} trumpet {H7782} shall be blown {H8628}, and they shall come {H935} which were ready to perish {H6} in the land {H776} of Assyria {H804}, and the outcasts {H5080} in the land {H776} of Egypt {H4714}, and shall worship {H7812} the LORD {H3068} in the holy {H6944} mount {H2022} at Jerusalem {H3389}.

On that day a great shofar will sound. Those lost in the land of Ashur will come, also those scattered through the land of Egypt; and they will worship ADONAI on the holy mountain in Yerushalayim.

And in that day a great ram’s horn will sound, and those who were perishing in Assyria will come forth with those who were exiles in Egypt. And they will worship the LORD on the holy mountain in Jerusalem.

And it shall come to pass in that day, that a great trumpet shall be blown; and they shall come that were ready to perish in the land of Assyria, and they that were outcasts in the land of Egypt; and they shall worship Jehovah in the holy mountain at Jerusalem.

Isaiah 27:13 is a powerful prophetic declaration, concluding a section of Isaiah often referred to as "Isaiah's Apocalypse" (chapters 24-27). This verse paints a vivid picture of future divine intervention and the dramatic restoration of God's scattered people.

Context

This verse is set in "that day," a common prophetic phrase in Isaiah referring to a future time of the Lord's decisive action, encompassing both judgment for the wicked and salvation for the righteous. Chapters 24-27 describe a period of global judgment and subsequent restoration. Following prophecies of God's wrath against the nations and the earth, Chapter 27 specifically focuses on Israel's ultimate deliverance and purification. Verse 13 marks the culmination of this purification and the glorious gathering of the remnant of Israel from their places of exile, particularly from the lands of their historical oppressors and dispersers: Assyria and Egypt. This prophecy offers a profound message of hope after a period of divine discipline.

Key Themes

  • Divine Restoration and Gathering: The central theme is God's unwavering commitment to regather His people, Israel, from all corners of the earth where they were scattered. This is a promise of complete and compassionate repatriation.
  • The Great Trumpet Call: The blowing of the "great trumpet" (Hebrew: shofar gadol) signifies a momentous, divinely initiated event. Historically, the shofar was used to announce festivals, call for assembly, declare war, or signal the arrival of a king. In prophecy, it often heralds a significant divine intervention, such as the gathering of the elect at the end of the age or the Lord's presence at Mount Sinai (Exodus 19:16). Here, it's a powerful symbol of liberation and assembly.
  • Hope for the Perishing and Outcasts: The verse highlights God's special care for those who were most vulnerable and marginalized—"ready to perish" and "outcasts." This demonstrates God's compassion and power to save even the most desperate.
  • Worship in Jerusalem: The ultimate purpose of this great return is not merely physical relocation but spiritual renewal and worship. The exiles are brought back to "worship the LORD in the holy mount at Jerusalem," signifying the re-establishment of true worship in God's chosen city and the fulfillment of His covenantal promises.

Linguistic Insights

The phrase "great trumpet" translates from the Hebrew shofar gadol (שׁוֹפָר גָּדוֹל). The shofar, typically a ram's horn, held immense spiritual and symbolic significance in ancient Israel. Its sound was associated with divine revelation, the coronation of kings, and calls to repentance or assembly. The adjective "great" emphasizes the unprecedented and powerful nature of this particular trumpet blast, signaling a truly momentous event in God's redemptive plan. The terms "ready to perish" (אֹבְדִים, 'ovedim, lit. "the lost" or "the perishing ones") and "outcasts" (נִדָּחִים, niddachim, lit. "the driven away" or "the banished ones") powerfully describe the dire state of the exiles, magnifying the grace and power of God's rescue.

Practical Application

Isaiah 27:13 offers profound encouragement for believers today. It reminds us of God's unwavering faithfulness to His promises, even when circumstances seem hopeless or when His people are scattered and oppressed.

  • God's Faithfulness: Just as God promised to restore Israel, He is faithful to His promises to His people today. We can trust in His ultimate plan for restoration and redemption.
  • Hope for the Marginalized: This verse brings comfort to those who feel like "outcasts" or "ready to perish" in their own lives, whether physically, emotionally, or spiritually. God sees them, cares for them, and has a plan to gather them to Himself.
  • The Call to Worship: The ultimate goal of God's redemptive work is always worship. As believers, our lives should be oriented towards worshipping the Lord, whether in our personal devotion or in corporate gathering. This verse points to a future where all obstacles to pure worship are removed.
  • Future Hope: For Christians, this prophecy can also be seen as a foreshadowing of the final gathering of God's elect from all nations at the sound of a heavenly trumpet, leading to eternal worship in the New Jerusalem, as described in the New Testament (e.g., Revelation 21:24).

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.

  • Matthew 24:31

    And he shall send his angels with a great sound of a trumpet, and they shall gather together his elect from the four winds, from one end of heaven to the other.

  • Leviticus 25:9

    Then shalt thou cause the trumpet of the jubile to sound on the tenth [day] of the seventh month, in the day of atonement shall ye make the trumpet sound throughout all your land.

  • Isaiah 19:23

    In that day shall there be a highway out of Egypt to Assyria, and the Assyrian shall come into Egypt, and the Egyptian into Assyria, and the Egyptians shall serve with the Assyrians.

  • Isaiah 19:25

    Whom the LORD of hosts shall bless, saying, Blessed [be] Egypt my people, and Assyria the work of my hands, and Israel mine inheritance.

  • Hebrews 12:22

    But ye are come unto mount Sion, and unto the city of the living God, the heavenly Jerusalem, and to an innumerable company of angels,

  • Luke 4:18

    The Spirit of the Lord [is] upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised,

  • Zechariah 14:16

    ¶ And it shall come to pass, [that] every one that is left of all the nations which came against Jerusalem shall even go up from year to year to worship the King, the LORD of hosts, and to keep the feast of tabernacles.

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