Isaiah 25:4
Isaiah 25:4 in Multiple Translations
For You have been a refuge for the poor, a stronghold for the needy in distress, a refuge from the storm, a shade from the heat. For the breath of the ruthless is like rain against a wall,
For thou hast been a strength to the poor, a strength to the needy in his distress, a refuge from the storm, a shadow from the heat, when the blast of the terrible ones is as a storm against the wall.
For thou hast been a stronghold to the poor, a stronghold to the needy in his distress, a refuge from the storm, a shade from the heat, when the blast of the terrible ones is as a storm against the wall.
For you have been a strong place for the poor and the crushed in their trouble, a safe place from the storm, a shade from the heat, when the wrath of the cruel ones is like a winter storm.
But you have protected the poor and needy when they were in trouble, you shielded them from storms and shaded them from the heat. For the actions of brutal people are like rain beating against a wall,
For thou hast bene a strength vnto the poore, euen a strength to the needie in his trouble, a refuge against the tempest, a shadow against the heate: for the blaste of the mightie is like a storme against the wall.
For Thou hast been a stronghold for the poor, A stronghold for the needy in his distress, A refuge from storm, a shadow from heat, When the spirit of the terrible [is] as a storm — a wall.
For you have been a stronghold to the poor, a stronghold to the needy in his distress, a refuge from the storm, a shade from the heat, when the blast of the dreaded ones is like a storm against the wall.
For thou hast been a defense to the poor, a defense to the needy in his distress, a refuge from the storm, a shade from the heat, when the blast of the terrible ones is as a storm against the wall.
Because thou hast been a strength to the poor, a strength to the needy in his distress: a refuge from the whirlwind, a shadow from the heat. For the blast of the mighty is like a whirlwind beating against a wall.
Yahweh, you are like [SIM] a strong tower where poor people can ◄find refuge/be safe►, a place where needy people can go when they are distressed. You are like [MET] a place where people can find refuge in a storm and where they can be shaded from the hot sun. Ruthless/Cruel people oppress us; they are like [SIM] a storm beating against a wall,
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Hebrew Word Reference — Isaiah 25:4
Study Notes — Isaiah 25:4
- Context
- Cross References
- Isaiah 25:4 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 25:4
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 25:4
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 25:4
- Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 25:4
- Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 25:4
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Isaiah 25:4
- Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 25:4
- Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 25:4
- Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 25:4
- Sermons on Isaiah 25:4
Context — Praise to the Victorious God
4For You have been a refuge for the poor, a stronghold for the needy in distress, a refuge from the storm, a shade from the heat. For the breath of the ruthless is like rain against a wall,
5like heat in a dry land. You subdue the uproar of foreigners. As the shade of a cloud cools the heat, so the song of the ruthless is silenced. 6On this mountain the LORD of Hosts will prepare a lavish banquet for all the peoples, a feast of aged wine, of choice meat, of finely aged wine.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Zephaniah 3:12 | But I will leave within you a meek and humble people, and they will trust in the name of the LORD. |
| 2 | Isaiah 32:2 | Each will be like a shelter from the wind, a refuge from the storm, like streams of water in a dry land, like the shadow of a great rock in an arid land. |
| 3 | James 2:5 | Listen, my beloved brothers: Has not God chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom He promised those who love Him? |
| 4 | Matthew 7:25–27 | The rain fell, the torrents raged, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because its foundation was on the rock. But everyone who hears these words of Mine and does not act on them is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. The rain fell, the torrents raged, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell—and great was its collapse!” |
| 5 | Psalms 107:41 | But He lifts the needy from affliction and increases their families like flocks. |
| 6 | Job 5:15–16 | He saves the needy from the sword in their mouth and from the clutches of the powerful. So the poor have hope, and injustice shuts its mouth. |
| 7 | Psalms 12:5 | “For the cause of the oppressed and for the groaning of the needy, I will now arise,” says the LORD. “I will bring safety to him who yearns.” |
| 8 | Isaiah 33:16 | he will dwell on the heights; the mountain fortress will be his refuge; his food will be provided and his water assured. |
| 9 | Isaiah 49:25 | Indeed, this is what the LORD says: “Even the captives of the mighty will be taken away, and the plunder of the tyrant will be retrieved; I will contend with those who contend with you, and I will save your children. |
| 10 | Isaiah 66:2 | Has not My hand made all these things? And so they came into being,” declares the LORD. “This is the one I will esteem: he who is humble and contrite in spirit, who trembles at My word. |
Isaiah 25:4 Summary
This verse, Isaiah 25:4, tells us that God is a safe place for those who are struggling and in need. He protects them from harm and provides comfort, much like a shade from the heat (as also seen in Psalms 121:5). Just as a wall stands strong against the rain, God stands strong against the attacks of those who would seek to harm His people. We can trust in God's love and care for us, just as the poor and needy have throughout history, and find refuge in Him (as promised in Deuteronomy 33:27).
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for God to be a refuge for the poor?
This means that God provides protection, comfort, and safety for those who are vulnerable and in need, as seen in Isaiah 25:4 and also in Psalms 34:18 where it says God is near to the brokenhearted.
How does God subdue the ruthless?
According to Isaiah 25:4-5, God subdues the ruthless by being a refuge for the poor and needy, and by silencing their song, much like He will ultimately destroy all evil as promised in Revelation 20:10.
What is the significance of the breath of the ruthless being like rain against a wall?
This phrase, found in Isaiah 25:4, illustrates the futility and weakness of the ruthless when they oppose God and His people, much like the futility described in Jeremiah 23:28 where chaff is driven away by the wind.
How does this verse relate to the broader theme of God's care for the needy?
This verse highlights God's character as a loving and caring Father, who provides for and protects those in need, as seen throughout the Bible in passages like Matthew 25:31-46 and Luke 12:22-31.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I have experienced God as a refuge in times of distress, and how can I share this with others?
- How can I be a reflection of God's love and care for the poor and needy in my community, as seen in Isaiah 58:6-12?
- What are some 'storms' in my life right now where I need to seek God as my refuge, and how can I trust in His goodness?
- In what ways can I silence the 'song of the ruthless' in my own life, and instead listen to the voice of God's love and truth?
Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 25:4
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 25:4
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 25:4
Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 25:4
Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 25:4
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Isaiah 25:4
Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 25:4
Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 25:4
Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 25:4
Sermons on Isaiah 25:4
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God's Miracle Mountain by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the fulfillment of biblical prophecies in the present day. He highlights the spread of the Gospel in schools and colleges, including in China |
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Resting in Jesus by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher begins by referencing Isaiah 24 and the prophecy of a watchman. He acknowledges the warning he has given in his book, "America's Last Call," about the |
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A Man Called Lenin (Reading) by Richard Wurmbrand | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of knowing Jesus as the ultimate refuge and savior. He highlights the historical significance of Jesus' birth and his role as |
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A Tree Planted by the Water by Tom Macartney | Tom Macartney preaches on the contrast between trusting in the Lord and trusting in mortal man, illustrating the blessings of those who trust in the Lord as being like a tree plant |
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God the Refuge for His People by Thomas Reade | Thomas Reade preaches about God being the refuge for His people, emphasizing how God, in His infinite love, becomes the sinner's shelter from sin's guilt and punishment through Chr |
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The Eternal God the Refuge of His Saints by J.C. Philpot | J.C. Philpot preaches on the eternal God being our refuge and the everlasting arms underneath us, promising to thrust out the enemy before us and charging us to destroy them. He ex |
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Ezekiel 37 by Art Katz | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on a conversation he had with a former Marxist who showed him kindness and patience. The speaker was intrigued by the person's constant mention |






