Isaiah 28:5

Isaiah 28:5 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)In that day shall the Lord of hosts be for a crown of glory, and for a diadem of beauty, unto the residue of his people,
• New International Version (NIV)In that day the Lord Almighty will be a glorious crown, a beautiful wreath for the remnant of his people.
• English Standard Version (ESV)In that day the Lord of hosts will be a crown of glory, and a diadem of beauty, to the remnant of his people,
• New King James Version (NKJV)In that day the Lord of hosts will be For a crown of glory and a diadem of beauty To the remnant of His people,

Context of Isaiah 28:5

3The splendid crown of Ephraim’s drunkards will be trampled underfoot. 4The withering flower, its beautiful splendor, situated at the head of a rich valley, will be like an early fig before harvest – as soon as someone notices it, he grabs it and swallows it. At that time the Lord who commands armies will become a beautiful crown and a splendid diadem for the remnant of his people. 6He will give discernment to the one who makes judicial decisions, and strength to those who defend the city from attackers. 7Even these men stagger because of wine, they stumble around because of beer – priests and prophets stagger because of beer, they are confused because of wine, they stumble around because of beer; they stagger while seeing prophetic visions, they totter while making legal decisions.

Isaiah 28:5 word by word

בַּיּ֣וֹם הַה֗וּא יִֽהְיֶה֙ יְהוָ֣ה צְבָא֔וֹת לַעֲטֶ֣רֶת צְבִ֔י וְלִצְפִירַ֖ת תִּפְאָרָ֑ה לִשְׁאָ֖ר עַמּֽוֹ׃Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• In that dayיוֹםyôm · dayH3117
• shall the Lordיְהֹוָהyehôvâh · LORDH3068
• of hostsצָבָאtsâbâ' tsebâ'âh · HostsH6635
• be for a crownעֲטָרָה‛ăţârâh · crownH5850
• of gloryצְבִיtsebîy · beautyH6643
• and for a diademצְפִירָהtsephîyrâh · diadem/doomH6843
• of beautyתִּפְאָרָהtiph'ârâh tiph'ereth · beautyH8597
• unto the residueשְׁאָרshe'âr · remnantH7605
• of his peopleעַם‛am · peopleH5971

Cross-references for Isaiah 28:5

• Isaiah 41:16You will winnow them and the wind will blow them away; the wind will scatter them. You will rejoice in the Lord; you will boast in the Holy One of Israel.
• Isaiah 45:25All the descendants of Israel will be vindicated by the Lord and will boast in him.
• Isaiah 60:1“Arise! Shine! For your light arrives! The splendor of the Lord shines on you!
• Isaiah 62:3You will be a majestic crown in the hand of the Lord, a royal turban in the hand of your God.
• Jeremiah 9:23The Lord says, “Wise people should not boast that they are wise. Powerful people should not boast that they are powerful. Rich people should not boast that they are rich.
• Zechariah 6:13Indeed, he will build the temple of the Lord, and he will be clothed in splendor, sitting as king on his throne. Moreover, there will be a priest with him on his throne and they will see eye to eye on everything.
• Luke 2:32a light, for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to your people Israel.”
• 1 Corinthians 1:30He is the reason you have a relationship with Christ Jesus, who became for us wisdom from God, and righteousness and sanctification and redemption,
• 2 Corinthians 4:17For our momentary, light suffering is producing for us an eternal weight of glory far beyond all comparison
• 1 Peter 5:4Then when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that never fades away.
• Job 29:14I put on righteousness and it clothed me, my just dealing was like a robe and a turban;
• Psalms 90:16May your servants see your work! May their sons see your majesty!
• Isaiah 10:20At that time those left in Israel, those who remain of the family of Jacob, will no longer rely on a foreign leader that abuses them. Instead they will truly rely on the Lord, the Holy One of Israel.
• Isaiah 11:16There will be a highway leading out of Assyria for the remnant of his people, just as there was for Israel, when they went up from the land of Egypt.
• Isaiah 37:31Those who remain in Judah will take root in the ground and bear fruit.
• Romans 11:5So in the same way at the present time there is a remnant chosen by grace.

Commentaries on Isaiah 28:5

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 5In that day - Thus far the prophecy relates to the Israelites, and manifestly denounces their approaching destruction by Shalmaneser. Here it turns to the two tribes of Judah and Benjamin, the remnant of God's people who were to continue a kingdom after the final captivity of the Israelites. It begins with a favorable prognostication of their affairs under Hezekiah; but soon changes to reproofs and threatenings for their intemperance, disobedience, and…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 5In that day - This verse commences a new subject, and affirms that while the kingdom of Israel should be destroyed, the kingdom of Judah would be preserved, and restored (compare Isaiah 28:1, Isaiah 28:3 as adorning the kingdom and capital of Israel. Yahweh and his government would be to them their chief glory and ornament. Unto the residue of his people - To the kingdom of Judah, comprising the two tribes of Judah and Benjamin. This doubtless refers to…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 5-15Verses 5-15 The prophet next turns to Judah, whom he calls the residue of his people. Happy are those alone, who glory in the Lord of hosts himself. Hence his people get wisdom and strength for every service and every conflict. But it is only in Christ Jesus that the holy God communicates with sinful man. And whether those that teach are drunk with wine, or intoxicated with false doctrines and notions concerning the kingdom and salvation of the Messiah…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 5-6In the future, after God’s judgment has purged his people, he will restore a righteous remnant, transforming the desires and character of his people. Samaria will no longer be the source of Israel’s pride. Instead, they will glory in the Lord, their true crown.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 5-135-13. The prophet now turns to Judah; a gracious promise to the remnant ("residue"); a warning lest through like sins Judah should share the fate of Samaria. crown--in antithesis to the "fading crown" of Ephraim (Is 28:1, 3). the residue--primarily, Judah, in the prosperous reign of Hezekiah (2Ki 18:7), antitypically, the elect of God; as He here is called their "crown and diadem," so are they called His (Is 62:3); a beautiful reciprocity.Read the comment

Topics related to Isaiah 28:5

• Church
• Crown
• God
• Isaiah
• Israel, Prophecies Concerning
• Judge

In the dictionaries

• Lord of Hosts
• That Day
• Battle
• Diadem
• Doctrine
• Foundation
• Hasty
• Refuge
• Rod
• Short

Commentaries on Isaiah 28

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Rashi on Tanakh
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings