Isaiah 28:3
Isaiah 28:3 in Multiple Translations
The majestic crown of Ephraim’s drunkards will be trampled underfoot.
The crown of pride, the drunkards of Ephraim, shall be trodden under feet:
The crown of pride of the drunkards of Ephraim shall be trodden under foot:
The crown of pride of those who are given up to wine in Ephraim will be crushed under foot;
That crowning glory of Ephraim's drunks will be trampled underfoot.
They shall be troden vnder foote, euen the crowne and the pride of the drunkards of Ephraim.
By feet trodden down is the proud crown of the drunkards of Ephraim,
The crown of pride of the drunkards of Ephraim will be trodden under foot.
The crown of pride, the drunkards of Ephraim shall be trodden under feet.
The crown of pride of the drunkards of Ephraim shall be trodden under feet.
The people of Samaria are proud, but everything that the drunks who live there think is wonderful/glorious will be trampled on by their enemies.
Berean Amplified Bible — Isaiah 28:3
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Isaiah 28:3 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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בְּ/רַגְלַ֖יִם
תֵּֽרָמַ֑סְנָה
עֲטֶ֥רֶת
גֵּא֖וּת
שִׁכּוֹרֵ֥י
אֶפְרָֽיִם
בְּ/רַגְלַ֖יִם
regel
H7272
foot
Prep | N-fd
תֵּֽרָמַ֑סְנָה
râmaç
H7429
to trample
V-Niphal-Imperf-3fp
עֲטֶ֥רֶת
ʻăṭârâh
H5850
crown
N-fs
גֵּא֖וּת
gêʼûwth
H1348
majesty
N-fs
שִׁכּוֹרֵ֥י
shikkôwr
H7910
drunken
Adj
אֶפְרָֽיִם
ʼEphrayim
H669
Ephraim
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Isaiah 28:3
בְּ/רַגְלַ֖יִם
regel
H7272
"foot"
Prep | N-fd
This word also means a foot, like when God says he will tread on the wicked in Malachi 4:3. It's used to describe human and animal feet, as well as the base of objects like tables or idols.
Definition: 1) foot 1a) foot, leg 1b) of God (anthropomorphic) 1c) of seraphim, cherubim, idols, animals, table 1d) according to the pace of (with prep) 1e) three times (feet, paces) Aramaic equivalent: re.gal (רְגַל "foot" H7271)
Usage: Occurs in 232 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] be able to endure, [idiom] according as, [idiom] after, [idiom] coming, [idiom] follow, (broken-)foot(-ed, -stool), [idiom] great toe, [idiom] haunt, [idiom] journey, leg, [phrase] piss, [phrase] possession, time. See also: Genesis 8:9; 2 Samuel 22:39; Psalms 8:7.
תֵּֽרָמַ֑סְנָה
râmaç
H7429
"to trample"
V-Niphal-Imperf-3fp
This Hebrew word means to trample or tread on something, often in a violent or abusive manner. It is used in the Bible to describe oppression or mistreatment. In KJV translations, it is rendered as 'oppressor' or 'trample'.
Definition: 1) to trample 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to trample 1a2) trampler (participle) 1b) (Niphal) to be trampled
Usage: Occurs in 19 OT verses. KJV: oppressor, stamp upon, trample (under feet), tread (down, upon). See also: 2 Kings 7:17; Isaiah 26:6; Psalms 7:6.
עֲטֶ֥רֶת
ʻăṭârâh
H5850
"crown"
N-fs
A crown is a symbol of power and honor, and this word is used in the Bible to describe a royal crown. It appears in 2 Samuel 12:30, where King David takes a crown from a defeated king.
Definition: crown, wreath
Usage: Occurs in 23 OT verses. KJV: crown. See also: 2 Samuel 12:30; Song of Solomon 3:11; Psalms 21:4.
גֵּא֖וּת
gêʼûwth
H1348
"majesty"
N-fs
This term refers to majesty, describing a rising up or swelling, like a column of smoke or the sea, and is used to describe God's power in the Bible.
Definition: 1) majesty 1a) a rising up (of column of smoke) 1b) a swelling (of sea) 1c) majesty (of God) 1d) pride
Usage: Occurs in 8 OT verses. KJV: excellent things, lifting up, majesty, pride, proudly, raging. See also: Psalms 17:10; Isaiah 12:5; Psalms 89:10.
שִׁכּוֹרֵ֥י
shikkôwr
H7910
"drunken"
Adj
This Hebrew word describes being drunk, either as a one-time event or a habitual behavior. It's used in the Bible to talk about people who are intoxicated. The KJV translates it as 'drunk' or 'drunkard'.
Definition: 1) drunken 1a) drunken 1b) drunkard, drunken one (subst)
Usage: Occurs in 13 OT verses. KJV: drunk(-ard, -en, -en man). See also: 1 Samuel 1:13; Proverbs 26:9; Psalms 107:27.
אֶפְרָֽיִם
ʼEphrayim
H669
"Ephraim"
N-proper
Ephraim means doubly fruitful, referring to Joseph's son and the tribe that descended from him. The tribe of Ephraim was a significant part of Israel's history. Ephraim is also the name of a region in the Bible.
Definition: Ephraim = "double ash-heap: I shall be doubly fruitful" the country of the tribe of Ephraim Also named: Ephraim (Ἐφραίμ "Ephraim" G2187)
Usage: Occurs in 164 OT verses. KJV: Ephraim, Ephraimites. See also: Genesis 41:52; 1 Chronicles 27:20; Psalms 60:9.
Study Notes — Isaiah 28:3
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- Context
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- Isaiah 28:3 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 28:3
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 28:3
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 28:3
- Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 28:3
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Isaiah 28:3
- Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 28:3
- Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 28:3
- Sermons on Isaiah 28:3
Context — The Captivity of Ephraim
1Woe to the majestic crown of Ephraim’s drunkards, to the fading flower of his glorious splendor, set on the summit above the fertile valley, the pride of those overcome by wine.
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. 5On that day the LORD of Hosts will be a crown of glory, a diadem of splendor to the remnant of His people,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Isaiah 26:6 | Feet trample it down— the feet of the oppressed, the steps of the poor. |
| 2 | Hebrews 10:29 | How much more severely do you think one deserves to be punished who has trampled on the Son of God, profaned the blood of the covenant that sanctified him, and insulted the Spirit of grace? |
| 3 | Revelation 11:2 | But exclude the courtyard outside the temple. Do not measure it, because it has been given over to the nations, and they will trample the holy city for 42 months. |
| 4 | 2 Kings 9:33 | “Throw her down!” yelled Jehu. So they threw her down, and her blood splattered on the wall and on the horses as they trampled her underfoot. |
| 5 | Isaiah 28:1 | Woe to the majestic crown of Ephraim’s drunkards, to the fading flower of his glorious splendor, set on the summit above the fertile valley, the pride of those overcome by wine. |
| 6 | Daniel 8:13 | Then I heard a holy one speaking, and another holy one said to him, “How long until the fulfillment of the vision of the daily sacrifice, the rebellion that causes desolation, and the surrender of the sanctuary and of the host to be trampled?” |
| 7 | Lamentations 1:15 | The Lord has rejected all the mighty men in my midst; He has summoned an army against me to crush my young warriors. Like grapes in a winepress, the Lord has trampled the Virgin Daughter of Judah. |
| 8 | Isaiah 25:10 | 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. |
Isaiah 28:3 Summary
This verse is saying that the things that people are proud of and think are great will be destroyed because of their sin. The 'majestic crown' represents the pride and glory of the northern kingdom of Israel, which had become corrupted by sin and drunkenness. Just like how a crown can be trampled underfoot, our earthly accomplishments and pride can be easily destroyed by God's judgment, as seen in (1 Peter 5:6). But, as (Isaiah 28:5) says, God will be a crown of glory to those who remain faithful to Him.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the phrase 'majestic crown of Ephraim's drunkards' mean in Isaiah 28:3?
This phrase refers to the pride and glory of the northern kingdom of Israel, which had become corrupted by sin and drunkenness, as seen in Isaiah 28:1, and is a call to repentance, similar to what is found in Ezekiel 16:49.
Why will the crown be trampled underfoot?
The crown will be trampled underfoot because of God's judgment on the sin and idolatry of Ephraim, as stated in Isaiah 28:2, and this is a fulfillment of the warning given in Deuteronomy 28:15-16, which says that disobedience will lead to destruction.
Is this verse only talking about ancient Israel, or is there a broader application?
While this verse is specifically addressing ancient Israel, the principle of God's judgment on sin and pride is still applicable today, as seen in Proverbs 16:18, which says that pride goes before destruction, and 1 Peter 5:6, which says that God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.
How does this verse relate to the rest of the chapter?
This verse is part of a larger section in Isaiah 28 that condemns the sin and idolatry of Ephraim and announces God's judgment, but also offers hope for the remnant of His people, as seen in Isaiah 28:5, which says that the Lord will be a crown of glory to the remnant of His people, similar to what is promised in Jeremiah 31:7-14.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I may be seeking glory or pride, and how can I humble myself before God?
- How does the image of a crown being trampled underfoot make me think about the fleeting nature of earthly glory and the importance of seeking eternal rewards, as encouraged in Matthew 6:19-20?
- In what ways can I identify with the 'drunkards' in this verse, and how can I seek God's forgiveness and restoration, as promised in 1 John 1:9?
- What does it mean for me to 'seek the Lord' and 'wait for Him' in a world that often values pride and self-reliance, as encouraged in Isaiah 30:18?
Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 28:3
The crown of pride, the drunkards of Ephraim, shall be trodden under feet.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 28:3
The crown of pride, the drunkards of Ephraim, shall be trodden under feet: The crown of pride, the drunkards - i:e., 'the proud crown of the drunkards.'
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 28:3
The expression is emphatical; the crown which was upon their own heads shall be trodden under the feet of others; and they, whose drunkenness made them stagger and fall to the ground, shall be trodden down there.
Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 28:3
Isaiah 28:3 The crown of pride, the drunkards of Ephraim, shall be trodden under feet: Ver. 3. The crown of pride … shall be trodden under foot.] This noteth utmost ignominy. Finge ideam animo, saith one here; imagine you saw Shalmaneser pulling the crown from the king of Israel’ s head, throwing it to the ground, and then trampling on it. What brave rhetoric is here! The Romans pictured pride with a triple crown. On the first crown was written Transcendo; I excel, on the next, Non obedio; I do not submit, on the third, Perturbo I throw into confusion.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Isaiah 28:3
Verse 3. The crown of pride, the drunkards of Ephraim - "The proud crown of the drunkards of Ephraim"] I read עטרות ataroth, crowns, plural, to agree with the verb תרמסנה teramasnah, "shall be trodden down."
Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 28:3
3. The verb shall be trodden is in the plural number. Apparently the prophet intended to include in its subject both the images of Isa 28:1; but his thoughts were diverted by the other figure which is developed in Isaiah 28:4. In the Hebr. the order is: With the feet shall be trodden down the proud crown of the, &c. (as Isaiah 28:1).
Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 28:3
3, 4. Trodden under feet — Thrust violently down so as to be trodden under the feet of the invader, (the Assyrian army under Shalmanezer in this case,) in the sixth year of the reign of Hezekiah, king of Judah.
Sermons on Isaiah 28:3
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Israel's Happiness by J.C. Philpot | J.C. Philpot preaches about the unique blessings and privileges of God's chosen people, Israel, emphasizing their salvation by the Lord, who is their shield of help and sword of ex |
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The Voice of Jesus Blood by A.W. Tozer | The sermon transcript discusses various topics, including the consequences of breaking rules and the importance of having plans for the future. It also highlights the transformatio |
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A Fearful Thing by Bill McLeod | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the consequences of denying and disobeying God. He references the story of Adam and Eve and how their actions set the stage for the fallen na |
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Meet Your Psychiatrist: He Makes You Rich by Warren Wiersbe | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of serving others with grace. He references First Corinthians 15:9-10, where Paul acknowledges his unworthiness but recognizes |
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Beware of Dog's - Part 4 by David Wilkerson | This sermon emphasizes the importance of total obedience to God, focusing on Jesus' pledge to obey the Father completely and how His obedience covers all believers. It highlights t |
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All That Matters by Erlo Stegen | In this sermon, Ralph begins by describing a situation where they were unable to make blocks due to the water covering the sand. He then mentions seeing two donkeys on an island, e |
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The Unpardonable Sin by T. Austin-Sparks | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on the warning against hardening one's heart. He emphasizes that falling away from a truly spiritual position to an external and sacramental sy |