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Isaiah 29:6

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Isaiah 29:6 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

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.

King James Version KJV

Thou shalt be visited of the LORD of hosts with thunder, and with earthquake, and great noise, with storm and tempest, and the flame of devouring fire.

American Standard Version ASV

She shall be visited of Jehovah of hosts with thunder, and with earthquake, and great noise, with whirlwind and tempest, and the flame of a devouring fire.

Bible in Basic English BBE

The Lord of armies will come in with thunder and earth-shaking and great noise, with rushing wind and storm, and the flame of burning fire.

Free Bible Version FBV

the Lord Almighty will arrive with thunder, earthquake, and tremendous noise, with whirlwind, storm, and flames of fire that burn everything up.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

Thou shalt be visited of the Lord of hostes with thunder, and shaking, and a great noyse, a whirlewinde, and a tempest, and a flame of a deuouring fire.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

By Jehovah of Hosts thou art inspected, With thunder, and with an earthquake, And great noise, hurricane, and whirlwind, And flame of devouring fire.

World English Bible WEB

She will be visited by the LORD of Armies with thunder, with earthquake, with great noise, with whirlwind and storm, and with the flame of a devouring fire.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

Thou shalt be visited by the LORD of hosts with thunder, and with earthquake, and great noise, with storm and tempest, and the flame of devouring fire.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

And it shall be at an instant suddenly. A visitation shall come from the Lord of hosts in thunder, and with earthquake, and with a great noise of whirlwind and tempest, and with the flame of devouring fire.

Translation for Translators T4T

The Commander of the armies of angels will come to help you with thunder and an earthquake and a very loud noise, with a strong wind and a big storm and a fire that will burn up everything.

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Berean Amplified Bible — Isaiah 29:6

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Isaiah 29:6 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB מֵ/עִ֨ם יְהוָ֤ה צְבָאוֹת֙ תִּפָּקֵ֔ד בְּ/רַ֥עַם וּ/בְ/רַ֖עַשׁ וְ/ק֣וֹל גָּד֑וֹל סוּפָה֙ וּ/סְעָרָ֔ה וְ/לַ֖הַב אֵ֥שׁ אוֹכֵלָֽה
מֵ/עִ֨ם ʻim H5973 with Prep | Prep
יְהוָ֤ה Yᵉhôvâh H3068 The Lord N-proper
צְבָאוֹת֙ tsâbâʼ H6635 army N-cp
תִּפָּקֵ֔ד pâqad H6485 to reckon V-Niphal-Imperf-2ms
בְּ/רַ֥עַם raʻam H7482 thunder Prep | N-ms
וּ/בְ/רַ֖עַשׁ raʻash H7494 quaking Conj | Prep | N-ms
וְ/ק֣וֹל qôwl H6963 voice Conj | N-ms
גָּד֑וֹל gâdôwl H1419 Great (Sea) Adj
סוּפָה֙ çûwphâh H5492 whirlwind N-fs
וּ/סְעָרָ֔ה çaʻar H5591 tempest Conj | N-fs
וְ/לַ֖הַב lahab H3851 flame Conj | N-ms
אֵ֥שׁ ʼêsh H784 fire N-cs
אוֹכֵלָֽה ʼâkal H398 to eat V-Qal
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Hebrew Word Reference — Isaiah 29:6

מֵ/עִ֨ם ʻim H5973 "with" Prep | Prep
This Hebrew word means with or together, like when God is with his people in Exodus 33:14-15. It's used to describe accompaniment or association, and can also mean against or beside. The word is used to convey a sense of relationship or proximity between people or things.
Definition: 1) with 1a) with 1b) against 1c) toward 1d) as long as
Usage: Occurs in 919 OT verses. KJV: accompanying, against, and, as ([idiom] long as), before, beside, by (reason of), for all, from (among, between), in, like, more than, of, (un-) to, with(-al). See also: Genesis 3:6; Exodus 21:14; Deuteronomy 29:11.
יְהוָ֤ה Yᵉhôvâh H3068 "The Lord" N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
צְבָאוֹת֙ tsâbâʼ H6635 "army" N-cp
This Hebrew word means a large group of people or things, often referring to an army or a campaign, and is also used to describe the Lord's hosts. It appears in the Bible as a name for God, emphasizing His power and authority. In the KJV, it's translated as 'host' or 'army'.
Definition: : army 1) that which goes forth, army, war, warfare, host 1a) army, host 1a1) host (of organised army) 1a2) host (of angels) 1a3) of sun, moon, and stars 1a4) of whole creation 1b) war, warfare, service, go out to war 1c) service
Usage: Occurs in 463 OT verses. KJV: appointed time, ([phrase]) army, ([phrase]) battle, company, host, service, soldiers, waiting upon, war(-fare). See also: Genesis 2:1; 1 Samuel 17:55; Psalms 24:10.
תִּפָּקֵ֔ד pâqad H6485 "to reckon" V-Niphal-Imperf-2ms
This word means to visit or oversee, and can imply a range of actions, from friendly to hostile. It is used in various contexts, including appointing, avenging, or delivering something into someone's care. The KJV translates it in many ways, including appoint, avenge, or commit.
Definition: : list/count 1) to attend to, muster, number, reckon, visit, punish, appoint, look after, care for 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to pay attention to, observe 1a2) to attend to 1a3) to seek, look about for 1a4) to seek in vain, need, miss, lack 1a5) to visit 1a6) to visit upon, punish 1a7) to pass in review, muster, number 1a8) to appoint, assign, lay upon as a charge, deposit 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be sought, be needed, be missed, be lacking 1b2) to be visited 1b3) to be visited upon 1b4) to be appointed 1b5) to be watched over 1c) (Piel) to muster, call up 1d) (Pual) to be passed in review, be caused to miss, be called, be called to account 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to set over, make overseer, appoint an overseer 1e2) to commit, entrust, commit for care, deposit 1f) (Hophal) 1f1) to be visited 1f2) to be deposited 1f3) to be made overseer, be entrusted 1g) (Hithpael) numbered 1h) (Hothpael) numbered
Usage: Occurs in 269 OT verses. KJV: appoint, [idiom] at all, avenge, bestow, (appoint to have the, give a) charge, commit, count, deliver to keep, be empty, enjoin, go see, hurt, do judgment, lack, lay up, look, make, [idiom] by any means, miss, number, officer, (make) overseer, have (the) oversight, punish, reckon, (call to) remember(-brance), set (over), sum, [idiom] surely, visit, want. See also: Genesis 21:1; Numbers 26:47; Psalms 8:5.
בְּ/רַ֥עַם raʻam H7482 "thunder" Prep | N-ms
This word refers to the loud, rumbling sound of thunder, like a peal of thunder in the sky, as described in Psalm 81:7. It is often used to describe God's powerful voice or a dramatic event.
Definition: thunder
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: thunder. See also: Job 26:14; Psalms 81:8; Psalms 77:19.
וּ/בְ/רַ֖עַשׁ raʻash H7494 "quaking" Conj | Prep | N-ms
This Hebrew word describes a quaking or shaking motion, often used to describe an earthquake or a person trembling with fear. It appears in the books of Isaiah and Ezekiel, describing God's judgment and power.
Definition: 1) quaking, rattling, shaking 1a) earthquake 1b) quaking, trembling (of person) 1c) shaking, quivering (of dart)
Usage: Occurs in 16 OT verses. KJV: commotion, confused noise, earthquake, fierceness, quaking, rattling, rushing, shaking. See also: 1 Kings 19:11; Ezekiel 3:12; Isaiah 9:4.
וְ/ק֣וֹל qôwl H6963 "voice" Conj | N-ms
A voice or sound, it can refer to the sound of a person speaking, an animal, or a musical instrument. In the Bible, it is often used to describe God's voice or the sound of praise and worship.
Definition: : sound/noise 1) voice, sound, noise 1a) voice 1b) sound (of instrument)
Usage: Occurs in 436 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] aloud, bleating, crackling, cry ([phrase] out), fame, lightness, lowing, noise, [phrase] hold peace, (pro-) claim, proclamation, [phrase] sing, sound, [phrase] spark, thunder(-ing), voice, [phrase] yell. See also: Genesis 3:8; Judges 5:11; Job 4:10.
גָּד֑וֹל gâdôwl H1419 "Great (Sea)" Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means something or someone great, whether in size, age, or importance. It appears in descriptions of the Great Sea and the Philistines. The word is used to convey a sense of magnitude or grandeur.
Definition: adj great Also named: pe.lish.ti (פְּלִשְׁתִּי "(Sea of the )Philistines" H6430I)
Usage: Occurs in 499 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] aloud, elder(-est), [phrase] exceeding(-ly), [phrase] far, (man of) great (man, matter, thing,-er,-ness), high, long, loud, mighty, more, much, noble, proud thing, [idiom] sore, ([idiom]) very. See also: Genesis 1:16; Joshua 7:26; 1 Kings 20:13.
סוּפָה֙ çûwphâh H5492 "whirlwind" N-fs
Suphah refers to a hurricane or storm, and is also the name of a place east of the Jordan, translated as Red Sea in the KJV. It is derived from the idea of overflowing. In the Bible, it is used to describe powerful natural events, such as storms and whirlwinds.
Definition: storm-wind
Usage: Occurs in 16 OT verses. KJV: Red Sea, storm, tempest, whirlwind, Red sea. See also: Numbers 21:14; Isaiah 17:13; Psalms 83:16.
וּ/סְעָרָ֔ה çaʻar H5591 "tempest" Conj | N-fs
This Hebrew word means a strong storm or hurricane, like a whirlwind. It appears in the Bible to describe powerful natural events. The KJV translates it as storm or tempest.
Definition: tempest Another spelling of se.a.rah (סְעָרָה "tempest" H5591B)
Usage: Occurs in 22 OT verses. KJV: storm(-y), tempest, whirlwind. See also: 2 Kings 2:1; Isaiah 41:16; Psalms 55:9.
וְ/לַ֖הַב lahab H3851 "flame" Conj | N-ms
This word means a flame or a sharp blade, like the point of a spear or sword. It can also describe something that flashes or glitters, like a bright flame.
Definition: 1) flame, blade 1a) flame 1b) of flashing point of spear or blade of sword
Usage: Occurs in 10 OT verses. KJV: blade, bright, flame, glittering. See also: Judges 3:22; Isaiah 29:6; Isaiah 13:8.
אֵ֥שׁ ʼêsh H784 "fire" N-cs
Fire is a powerful symbol in the Bible, representing both God's anger and his refining presence, as seen in Deuteronomy 4:24 and Malachi 3:2-3. It is also used for cooking and warmth. This concept is central to many biblical stories.
Definition: 1) fire 1a) fire, flames 1b) supernatural fire (accompanying theophany) 1c) fire (for cooking, roasting, parching) 1d) altar-fire 1e) God's anger (fig.) Aramaic equivalent: esh (אֶשָּׁא "fire" H0785)
Usage: Occurs in 348 OT verses. KJV: burning, fiery, fire, flaming, hot. See also: Genesis 15:17; Joshua 7:15; Psalms 11:6.
אוֹכֵלָֽה ʼâkal H398 "to eat" V-Qal
This word means to eat or devour, and it's used in many stories, including when Jesus fed the 5000 with fish and bread in the book of Matthew. It's about taking in nourishment and being satisfied.
Definition: 1) to eat, devour, burn up, feed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to eat (human subject) 1a2) to eat, devour (of beasts and birds) 1a3) to devour, consume (of fire) 1a4) to devour, slay (of sword) 1a5) to devour, consume, destroy (inanimate subjects - ie, pestilence, drought) 1a6) to devour (of oppression) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be eaten (by men) 1b2) to be devoured, consumed (of fire) 1b3) to be wasted, destroyed (of flesh) 1c) (Pual) 1c1) to cause to eat, feed with 1c2) to cause to devour 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to feed 1d2) to cause to eat 1e) (Piel) 1e1) consume Aramaic equivalent: a.khal (אֲכַל "to devour" H0399)
Usage: Occurs in 703 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, burn up, consume, devour(-er, up), dine, eat(-er, up), feed (with), food, [idiom] freely, [idiom] in...wise(-deed, plenty), (lay) meat, [idiom] quite. See also: Genesis 2:16; Leviticus 6:9; Numbers 24:8.

Study Notes — Isaiah 29:6

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1 Mark 13:8 Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in various places, as well as famines. These are the beginning of birth pains.
2 1 Samuel 2:10 Those who oppose the LORD will be shattered. He will thunder from heaven against them. The LORD will judge the ends of the earth and will give power to His king. He will exalt the horn of His anointed.”
3 Matthew 24:7 Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be famines and earthquakes in various places.
4 Revelation 16:18 And there were flashes of lightning, and rumblings, and peals of thunder, and a great earthquake the likes of which had not occurred since men were upon the earth—so mighty was the great quake.
5 Revelation 11:19 Then the temple of God in heaven was opened, and the ark of His covenant appeared in His temple. And there were flashes of lightning, and rumblings, and peals of thunder, and an earthquake, and a great hailstorm.
6 Luke 21:11 There will be great earthquakes, famines, and pestilences in various places, along with fearful sights and great signs from heaven.
7 1 Samuel 12:17–18 Is it not the wheat harvest today? I will call on the LORD to send thunder and rain, so that you will know and see what a great evil you have committed in the sight of the LORD by asking for a king.” So Samuel called to the LORD, and on that day the LORD sent thunder and rain. As a result, all the people greatly feared the LORD and Samuel.
8 2 Samuel 22:14 The LORD thundered from heaven; the voice of the Most High resounded.
9 Revelation 11:13 And in that hour there was a great earthquake, and a tenth of the city collapsed. Seven thousand were killed in the quake, and the rest were terrified and gave glory to the God of heaven.
10 Isaiah 28:2 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.

Isaiah 29:6 Summary

This verse, Isaiah 29:6, is saying that God is going to intervene in a powerful way, using His mighty power to bring judgment and purification. It's like a big storm, with thunder, earthquake, and fire, that will shake everything up and bring about change. This is similar to what we see in other parts of the Bible, like Psalm 29:3-11, where God's power is described in terms of a mighty storm. We can trust that God is in control, even when things seem chaotic, and that He is working everything out for our good, as promised in Romans 8:28.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean to be visited by the LORD of Hosts?

To be visited by the LORD of Hosts means to experience God's powerful and often dramatic intervention in human affairs, as seen in Isaiah 29:6, and is reminiscent of His mighty works in the past, such as in Exodus 14:14 and Joshua 10:14.

Is the consuming flame of fire in this verse a reference to God's judgment?

Yes, the consuming flame of fire in Isaiah 29:6 is a symbol of God's judgment and purification, similar to the refining fire mentioned in Malachi 3:2 and 1 Peter 1:7.

How does this verse relate to the rest of the chapter?

Isaiah 29:6 is a pivotal verse in the chapter, marking a turning point from describing the judgment of God's people to the judgment of their enemies, as seen in the contrast between Isaiah 29:4 and Isaiah 29:7.

What is the significance of the natural disasters listed in this verse?

The natural disasters listed in Isaiah 29:6, such as thunder, earthquake, and windstorm, are often used in the Bible to symbolize God's power and judgment, as seen in Psalm 29:3-11 and Ezekiel 38:19-20.

Reflection Questions

  1. How do I respond to the knowledge that God is a powerful and mighty God who can intervene in human affairs with dramatic force?
  2. What are the ways in which I have experienced God's judgment or purification in my own life, and how have I responded to it?
  3. In what ways can I trust in God's power and protection, even in the midst of turmoil and uncertainty, as described in Isaiah 29:6 and Psalm 23:4?
  4. How can I apply the lessons of this verse to my own life, particularly in terms of surrendering to God's will and trusting in His sovereignty?

Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 29:6

Thou shalt be visited of the Lord of hosts with thunder, and with earthquake, and great noise,.... That is, not the multitude of strangers and terrible ones, unless they could be understood of the

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 29:6

Thou shalt be visited of the LORD of hosts with thunder, and with earthquake, and great noise, with storm and tempest, and the flame of devouring fire. Thou - the Assyrian army.

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 29:6

Thou, O Ariel or Jerusalem, of or to whom this whole context manifestly speaks, shalt be visited with dreadful judgments, which are frequently expressed in the prophets by these and such-like metaphors.

Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 29:6

Isaiah 29:6 Thou shalt be visited of the LORD of hosts with thunder, and with earthquake, and great noise, with storm and tempest, and the flame of devouring fire.Ver. 6. Thou shalt be visited with thunder and earthquake,] i.e., Fragosis, repentinis, vehementibus, et immedicabilibus plagis, with rattling, sudden, violent, and unmedicinable miseries and mischiefs, as if heaven and earth had conspired thine utter undoing. Some apply this to the prodigies that went before the last devastation of Jerusalem whereof see Joseph., lib. vii. cap. 12.

Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 29:6

(6) Thou shalt be visited . . .—Better, She (i.e., Jerusalem). The words may be figurative, but they may also be literal. Some terrific storm, acting as an “angel of the Lord” (Isaiah 37:36; Psalms 104:4), should burst at once upon Jerusalem and the hosts that were encamped against her, bringing to her safety, but to them destruction. As in the next verse, the “multitude of all nations” of the great host of Assyria should be as “a dream, a vision of the night.”

Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 29:6

6. See ch. Isaiah 30:27-33. The last words of Isa 29:5 should be read as part of this sentence. And suddenly, full suddenly, she shall be visited, &c. The word for “visit” is ambiguous, being freely used both of punishment and mercy, but the passive appears never to be employed in a good sense except here.

Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 29:6

Thou shalt be visited - This is an address to the mighty army of the Assyrian. Such transitions are not uncommon in the writings of Isaiah.

Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 29:6

5-8. Now there is promise. At the close of Isa 29:2 it is stated that Jerusalem shall become God’s altar-fire-hearth — indeed, the burning place of wrath upon her enemies. These verses expand this meaning.

Sermons on Isaiah 29:6

SermonDescription
Chuck Smith (Through the Bible) Mark 13 by Chuck Smith In this sermon, Jesus is urging his followers to be watchful and ready for his return, as the exact timing is unknown. He compares his return to a master of a house who could come
Arno Clemens Gaebelein The Day of Jehovah by Arno Clemens Gaebelein Arno Clemens Gaebelein preaches about the consistent prophecy throughout the Bible regarding the future day of Jehovah, a day of wrath, judgment, and the manifestation of God's glo
John Nelson Darby Thoughts on 1 Samuel by John Nelson Darby John Nelson Darby reflects on the Book of 1 Samuel, emphasizing God's sovereignty and grace in the face of Israel's failures. He discusses how God provided Samuel as a prophet when
Derek Prince At the End of Time - Part 1 by Derek Prince This sermon delves into the themes of the end of time, eternity, and the importance of focusing on the eternal realm rather than just temporal matters. It emphasizes the contrast b
David Pawson The End Times by David Pawson In this sermon, the speaker discusses different philosophies of history that people often adopt when interpreting world events. The first view mentioned is the cyclic view, which s
Charles Ryrie What Jesus Believed by Charles Ryrie In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of anarchy that will occur during the tribulation period. He describes the various aspects of anarchy that will take place, such
Richard Langworthy Remember Lot’s Wife by Richard Langworthy In this sermon, the speaker discusses the importance of being prepared for the second coming of Jesus. He emphasizes that there will be no signs preceding his coming, and compares
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