Isaiah 28:2
Isaiah 28:2 in Multiple Translations
Behold, the Lord has one who is strong and mighty. Like a hailstorm or destructive tempest, like a driving rain or flooding downpour, he will smash that crown to the ground.
Behold, the Lord hath a mighty and strong one, which as a tempest of hail and a destroying storm, as a flood of mighty waters overflowing, shall cast down to the earth with the hand.
Behold, the Lord hath a mighty and strong one; as a tempest of hail, a destroying storm, as a tempest of mighty waters overflowing, will he cast down to the earth with the hand.
See, the Lord has a strong and cruel one; like a rain of ice, a storm of destruction, like the overflowing of a strong river, he will violently overcome them.
Watch out, for the Lord has someone who is strong and powerful! He is going to smash it to the ground like a hailstorm and a tornado, like a torrential rain and an overwhelming flood.
Beholde, the Lord hath a mightie and strong hoste, like a tempest of haile, and a whirlewinde that ouerthroweth, like a tempest of mightie waters that ouerflowe, which throwe to the ground mightily.
Lo, a mighty and strong one [is] to the Lord, As a storm of hail — a destructive shower, As an inundation of mighty waters overflowing, He cast down to the earth with the hand.
Behold, the Lord has one who is mighty and strong. Like a storm of hail, a destroying storm, and like a storm of mighty waters overflowing, he will cast them down to the earth with his hand.
Behold, the LORD hath a mighty and strong one, which as a tempest of hail and a destroying storm, as a flood of mighty waters overflowing, shall cast down to the earth with the hand.
Behold the Lord is mighty and strong, as a storm of hail: a destroying whirlwind, as the violence of many waters overflowing, and sent forth upon a spacious land.
Listen to this: Yahweh will cause a great army to attack Samaria. Their soldiers will be like [SIM] a huge hailstorm or a very strong wind; they will be everywhere, like the water of a huge flood, and they will smash to the ground the buildings in Samaria.
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Study Notes — Isaiah 28:2
- Context
- Cross References
- Isaiah 28:2 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 28:2
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 28:2
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 28:2
- Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 28:2
- Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 28:2
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Isaiah 28:2
- Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 28:2
- Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 28:2
- Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 28:2
- Sermons on Isaiah 28:2
Context — The Captivity of Ephraim
2Behold, the Lord has one who is strong and mighty. Like a hailstorm or destructive tempest, like a driving rain or flooding downpour, he will smash that crown to the ground.
3The majestic crown of Ephraim’s drunkards will be trampled underfoot. 4The fading flower of his beautiful splendor, set on the summit above the fertile valley, will be like a ripe fig before the summer harvest: Whoever sees it will take it in his hand and swallow it.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Isaiah 30:30 | And the LORD will cause His majestic voice to be heard and His mighty arm to be revealed, striking in angry wrath with a flame of consuming fire, and with cloudburst, storm, and hailstones. |
| 2 | Nahum 1:8 | But with an overwhelming flood He will make an end of Nineveh and pursue His enemies into darkness. |
| 3 | Ezekiel 13:11 | tell those whitewashing the wall that it will fall. Rain will come in torrents, I will send hailstones plunging down, and a windstorm will burst forth. |
| 4 | Isaiah 27:1 | In that day the LORD will take His sharp, great, and mighty sword, and bring judgment on Leviathan the fleeing serpent —Leviathan the coiling serpent—and He will slay the dragon of the sea. |
| 5 | Isaiah 29:6 | you will be visited by the LORD of Hosts with thunder and earthquake and loud noise, with windstorm and tempest and consuming flame of fire. |
| 6 | Isaiah 40:10 | Behold, the Lord GOD comes with might, and His arm establishes His rule. His reward is with Him, and His recompense accompanies Him. |
| 7 | Isaiah 25:4 | 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, |
| 8 | Ezekiel 30:10–11 | This is what the Lord GOD says: I will put an end to the hordes of Egypt by the hand of Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon. He and his people with him, the most ruthless of the nations, will be brought in to destroy the land. They will draw their swords against Egypt and fill the land with the slain. |
| 9 | Revelation 18:8 | Therefore her plagues will come in one day— death and grief and famine— and she will be consumed by fire, for mighty is the Lord God who judges her.” |
| 10 | Isaiah 28:15–19 | For you said, “We have made a covenant with death; we have fashioned an agreement with Sheol. When the overwhelming scourge passes through it will not touch us, because we have made lies our refuge and falsehood our hiding place.” So this is what the Lord GOD says: “See, I lay a stone in Zion, a tested stone, a precious cornerstone, a sure foundation; the one who believes will never be shaken. I will make justice the measuring line and righteousness the level. Hail will sweep away your refuge of lies, and water will flood your hiding place. Your covenant with death will be dissolved, and your agreement with Sheol will not stand. When the overwhelming scourge passes through, you will be trampled by it. As often as it passes through, it will carry you away; it will sweep through morning after morning, by day and by night.” The understanding of this message will bring sheer terror. |
Isaiah 28:2 Summary
[Isaiah 28:2 is a warning from God that He will judge those who are proud and disobedient, using the image of a powerful storm to convey the idea of overwhelming destruction. This verse reminds us that God is strong and mighty, and that He will not tolerate sin and rebellion forever, as seen in Psalm 96:13. We are called to humility and surrender, recognizing that God is the one who will ultimately bring justice and righteousness to the earth, as seen in Revelation 19:11-16. By acknowledging God's power and majesty, we can cultivate a sense of reverence and awe, and live in a way that is pleasing to Him.]
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the strong and mighty one that the Lord has in Isaiah 28:2?
The strong and mighty one is likely a reference to the Assyrian army, which God will use to judge Ephraim, as seen in Isaiah 10:5-6, where God calls the Assyrian king the rod of His anger.
What is the crown being referred to in Isaiah 28:2?
The crown refers to the pride and glory of Ephraim, which has been corrupted by drunkenness and idolatry, as seen in Isaiah 28:1, where it is called the majestic crown of Ephraim's drunkards.
What does the image of the hailstorm and flooding downpour signify in Isaiah 28:2?
The image of the hailstorm and flooding downpour signifies the overwhelming and destructive power of God's judgment, as seen in Psalm 18:13-14, where God's voice is compared to thunder and hailstones.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the Bible's teaching on God's judgment?
This verse is consistent with the Bible's teaching on God's judgment, as seen in Romans 11:22, where Paul warns of the severity of God's judgment, and in Hebrews 10:31, where it is said that it is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.
Reflection Questions
- What are the things in my life that I have elevated to a place of pride and glory, and how might God be calling me to humility and surrender?
- How do I respond to the idea of God's judgment, and what does it mean for me to take His warnings seriously?
- What are some ways that I can cultivate a sense of reverence and awe for God's power and majesty, as seen in Isaiah 28:2?
- How can I apply the lesson of Isaiah 28:2 to my own life, and what are some areas where I need to be more mindful of God's judgment and discipline?
Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 28:2
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 28:2
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 28:2
Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 28:2
Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 28:2
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Isaiah 28:2
Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 28:2
Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 28:2
Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 28:2
Sermons on Isaiah 28:2
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The Tribulation, and Those Who Are to Pass Through It. by William Kelly | William Kelly preaches about the great tribulation, emphasizing the distinction between the tribulation that the Christian must endure in this world and the specific trouble at the |
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Darkness Pursuing the Sinner. by Horatius Bonar | Horatius Bonar delivers a powerful sermon on Nahum 1:8, emphasizing that darkness pursues those who are enemies of God, as exemplified by Nineveh and Assyria. He describes the sinn |
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Seminar 3 - Dinosaurs and the Bible by Kent Hovind | This seminar addresses the perceived conflict between dinosaur fossils and the biblical account of creation, exploring the field of cryptozoology to shed light on hidden animals li |
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(The Word for Today) Isaiah 27:1 - Part 1 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith discusses the importance of family and the breakdown of the family unit in society. He uses the metaphor of a vineyard to describe God's people a |
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The Sword in the Shadow by Allan Halton | Allan Halton emphasizes the danger of spiritual dullness caused by information overload, urging believers to carefully and prayerfully engage with God's Word to avoid becoming dese |
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The Power of Gentle Hands by Carter Conlon | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on Isaiah chapter 40 verse 10, which describes the coming of the Lord with a strong hand and His arm ruling for Him. The speaker highlights the |
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Powerful but Tender by Jim Cymbala | In this sermon, the speaker focuses on the concept of comfort and mercy from God. He begins by discussing the meaning of the Hebrew word for comfort, which implies speaking tenderl |







