Isaiah 10:32 kjv
As yet shall he remain at Nob that day: he shall shake his hand against the mount of the daughter of Zion, the hill of Jerusalem.
Isaiah 10:32 nkjv
As yet he will remain at Nob that day; He will shake his fist at the mount of the daughter of Zion, The hill of Jerusalem.
Isaiah 10:32 niv
This day they will halt at Nob; they will shake their fist at the mount of Daughter Zion, at the hill of Jerusalem.
Isaiah 10:32 esv
This very day he will halt at Nob; he will shake his fist at the mount of the daughter of Zion, the hill of Jerusalem.
Isaiah 10:32 nlt
The enemy stops at Nob for the rest of that day.
He shakes his fist at beautiful Mount Zion, the mountain of Jerusalem.
Isaiah 10 32 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Isaiah 10:33 | Behold, the Lord, the LORD of hosts, shall strike down the ... | Isaiah 10:33 (Fulfillment of threat) |
| Jeremiah 1:14 | Then the LORD said to me, “Out of the north disaster shall ... | Jeremiah 1:14 (Northern threat) |
| Jeremiah 6:22 | Thus says the LORD, “Behold, an army is coming from the ... | Jeremiah 6:22 (Enemy from north) |
| Ezekiel 26:7 | For thus says the Lord GOD: “Behold, I will bring against ... | Ezekiel 26:7 (Foreign armies) |
| Amos 1:3 | “Thus says the LORD: ‘For three trespasses of Damascus, ... | Amos 1:3 (Judgment on nations) |
| Amos 6:1 | “Woe to those who are at ease in Zion, and to those se... | Amos 6:1 (Warning to Zion) |
| Micah 1:3 | For behold, the LORD is coming out of his place. He will... | Micah 1:3 (God's judgment coming) |
| Micah 4:8 | And you, O tower of the flock, hill of the daughter of Zion... | Micah 4:8 (Hope for Zion) |
| Zephaniah 3:14 | Sing, O daughter of Zion; shout, O Israel! Rejoice and ... | Zephaniah 3:14 (Future joy of Zion) |
| Zechariah 2:7 | “Up! Flee from the land of the north, declares the LORD. Fo... | Zechariah 2:7 (Escape from north) |
| Matthew 16:18 | And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build ... | Matthew 16:18 (Christ builds Zion) |
| Luke 19:42 | saying, “If you, even you, had only known on this day what wo... | Luke 19:42 (Jesus weeps for Jerusalem) |
| John 1:14 | And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have ... | John 1:14 (Jesus dwells among us) |
| Acts 4:11 | This Jesus is the stone that was rejected by you, builders,... | Acts 4:11 (Jesus the rejected stone) |
| Hebrews 12:22 | But you have come to Mount Zion and to the city of the livin... | Hebrews 12:22 (Heavenly Zion) |
| Revelation 14:1 | Then I looked, and behold, on Mount Zion stood the Lamb,... | Revelation 14:1 (Lamb on Mount Zion) |
| Isaiah 8:8 | and pass through Judah, an overflowing flood, and when it passes ... | Isaiah 8:8 (Immanuel's land overflowed) |
| Isaiah 29:5 | But the host of Assyria shall be shattered, like a crowd of ... | Isaiah 29:5 (Judgment on Assyria) |
| Isaiah 37:33 | Therefore thus says the LORD concerning the king of Assyria: ... | Isaiah 37:33 (God defends Jerusalem) |
| Jeremiah 50:17 | “Israel is a scattered sheep the lions have driven away... | Jeremiah 50:17 (Israel scattered) |
Isaiah 10 verses
Isaiah 10 32 Meaning
The verse describes the Assyrian king (implied from the preceding context) as he continues his destructive advance towards Jerusalem. He reaches Nob, a town near the capital, and brandishes his arm menacingly, threatening to strike the stronghold of Zion and the hill of Jerusalem.
Isaiah 10 32 Context
This verse is part of a larger oracle of judgment against the Assyrian empire, which was a significant threat to ancient Israel and Judah. Chapters 10 and following detail the arrogance and might of Assyria, portrayed as an instrument of God's wrath, but ultimately destined for destruction. The Assyrian king, filled with pride, has conquered numerous nations and now advances on Jerusalem. The immediate context shows his approach to the holy city, specifically targeting its natural and spiritual defenses. The prophecy contrasts the seeming invincibility of the Assyrian army with God's ultimate sovereignty and his promise to protect Zion.
Isaiah 10 32 Word Analysis
- Waw (וְ): And/Then - A conjunctive particle linking this verse to the preceding narrative.
- Higga (הִגָּה): gnawed, meditate, mutter - In this context, it signifies a menacing motion or threat, a brandishing. It implies a deep, perhaps arrogant, contemplation of his destructive capability. It is also found in Psalm 1:2, referring to meditating on God's law, highlighting the contrast with the king's destructive meditation.
- Yado (יָדוֹ): his hand - Refers to the Assyrian king's physical hand and, by extension, his power and action.
- Tishma’yoni (תִּשְׁמְעוּנִי): you shall hear me / you shall obey me / you shall come to me - In this specific conjugational form (Hiphil imperfect, 2nd person plural, from שָׁמַע - shama), it carries the sense of responding to his summons or command, implying an intent to subjugate or terrify by being heard and obeyed.
- Sham-mayim (שָׁמַיִם): heaven(s) - The sky. The phrase "to heaven" often indicates height, reach, or ambition.
- ’Atat (עָטַת): ascend / prepare - Here, the Qal infinitive construct of עָתַת (atat) means to ascend, indicating his hand raised up towards the heavens in a threatening posture.
- Shimron (שִׁמְרוֹן): A town belonging to Benjamin (Joshua 18:21, 28), located north of Jerusalem, indicating the route of the Assyrian army.
- ’Izzyon (עִזָּיוֹן): potentially referring to Zion, though the Masoretic text reads "Amos." Modern scholars suggest a possible textual corruption, or it might refer to a location within Benjamin or a place signifying a fortified position, perhaps even an alternate name for Zion's fortifications. However, if related to Zion, it signifies the target of his aggression.
Words-Group by Words-Group Analysis
- Higga yado tishma’yoni: "his hand gnawed/muttered you shall hear me" - interpreted as a threatening gesture of the hand, implying he would be heard and his commands obeyed through his menacing actions.
- ‘Atat sham-mayim: "ascend heaven" - His hand is raised to the heavens, signifying a direct challenge to divine authority, or an overreaching, proud action directed towards the sky.
- el Shimron ‘izzyon: "to Shimron his (power) Zion" or "to Shimron the fortification of Zion" - indicates his immediate destination and intended target: the fortifications of Jerusalem, identified with Zion. The phrase suggests Zion as a place of strength.
Isaiah 10 32 Bonus Section
The threat is not just physical but spiritual. The king’s raised hand reaching towards heaven (implied by the structure of his threatening gesture) could be interpreted as a boastful act challenging the God of Israel. This parallels the boasts of other ancient conquerors who often attributed their victories to their own gods, or directly defied the God of Israel. The chosen location, Shimron (likely near Jerusalem), strategically positions him to attack the stronghold of Zion. The mention of "Zion" itself, the dwelling place of God and symbol of his covenant promises, underscores the gravity of the Assyrian king's intent. It highlights that this conflict is seen not just as a geopolitical struggle but as a spiritual one, a confrontation between human power and divine protection.
Isaiah 10 32 Commentary
The verse paints a vivid picture of the Assyrian king's formidable and intimidating advance towards Jerusalem. His hand, raised to the sky, symbolizes not just military might but also a godless arrogance, a defiant posture against heaven itself. This is the epitome of human pride confronting divine authority. He is presented as arriving at the very doorstep of Jerusalem (implied by the mention of Shimron, a strategic point), ready to strike at Zion, the heart of Israel's spiritual and political life. The focus is on the palpable threat and the intimidating display of power designed to instill fear and signal his intent to conquer. This is a critical moment where Assyria, as a powerful human empire, believes it can defeat God's chosen city and people.