Isaiah 10:4 kjv
Without me they shall bow down under the prisoners, and they shall fall under the slain. For all this his anger is not turned away, but his hand is stretched out still.
Isaiah 10:4 nkjv
Without Me they shall bow down among the prisoners, And they shall fall among the slain." For all this His anger is not turned away, But His hand is stretched out still.
Isaiah 10:4 niv
Nothing will remain but to cringe among the captives or fall among the slain. Yet for all this, his anger is not turned away, his hand is still upraised.
Isaiah 10:4 esv
Nothing remains but to crouch among the prisoners or fall among the slain. For all this his anger has not turned away, and his hand is stretched out still.
Isaiah 10:4 nlt
You will stumble along as prisoners
or lie among the dead.
But even then the LORD's anger will not be satisfied.
His fist is still poised to strike.
Isaiah 10 4 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Isaiah 10:3 | "And what will you do on the day of punishment, | To the Assyrians |
| and of the desolation from afar? To whom will you flee | ||
| for help, and where will you leave your riches?" | ||
| Jeremiah 12:7 | "I have forsaken my house; I have left my inheritance; | Israel's judgment |
| I have given the beloved of my soul into the hand of | ||
| her enemies." | ||
| Micah 5:15 | "and I will execute vengeance in anger and fury on the | Against idolaters |
| nations that did not obey." | ||
| Zephaniah 2:3 | "Seek the LORD, all you humble of the earth, who carry | A call to the remnant |
| out his righteous dooms; seek righteousness; seek | ||
| humility; it may be that you will be hidden on the | ||
| day of the LORD's anger." | ||
| Luke 12:47-48 | "And that servant who knew his master’s will, but | Parable of the faithful servant |
| did not get ready or act according to his will, shall | ||
| be beaten with many blows. But the one who did not | ||
| know, and did what deserved a beating, will receive | ||
| fewer blows." | ||
| Romans 11:20-22 | "They were broken off by their unbelief, but you stand | God’s sovereign dealing with Israel |
| by faith. Do not presume to boast but fear. For if God | ||
| did not spare the natural branches, neither will he | ||
| spare you." | ||
| Revelation 6:16 | "and to the mountains and rocks, “Fall on us and hide | Reaction to God’s wrath |
| us from the face of him who is seated on the throne, | ||
| and from the wrath of the Lamb," | ||
| Psalm 11:6 | "but the LORD searches the righteous and the wicked, | God's justice and judgment |
| and his soul hates the one who loves violence." | ||
| Proverbs 6:1-5 | "My son, if you have become surety for your neighbor, | Warning against surety |
| have given your hand in pledge for a stranger," | ||
| "you are snared by the words of your mouth, trapped by | ||
| the words of your mouth." | ||
| Jeremiah 5:9 | "Shall I not punish them for this?” declares the LORD, | Judgment on Judah |
| “and shall I not avenge myself on a nation such as | ||
| this?" | ||
| Lamentations 5:7 | "Our fathers sinned and are not; and we bear their | Confession of sin and judgment |
| iniquity;" | ||
| Ezekiel 36:19 | "I acted for my holy name, in the midst of the nations | Restoration of Israel |
| to which they had been carried, and I acted to | ||
| sanctify my name..." | ||
| Isaiah 5:13 | "Therefore my people go into exile for want of | Exile for lack of knowledge |
| knowledge; their magnificent strongholds will | ||
| become a haunt for owls, their pleasant palaces a | ||
| dwelling for jackals." | ||
| Isaiah 9:12 | "The Syrians on the east and the Philistines on the west | judgment against Israel |
| devour Israel with open mouths. For all this his | ||
| anger has not turned away, that his hand is stretched | ||
| out still." | ||
| Jeremiah 30:11 | "For I am with you to save you,” declares the LORD. | God's promise of deliverance |
| “Though I completely make away with all the nations | ||
| where I scatter you, I will not make a complete end | ||
| of you." | ||
| Isaiah 42:25 | "He unleashed on them his burning anger, the | God's judgment explained |
| violence of war; it kindled against them a fire, | ||
| though none of them understood; it consumed them | ||
| from the east and burned them up from the west;" | ||
| Deuteronomy 32:15 | "“But Jeshurun grew fat and kicked; you grew fat, | Warning to Israel |
| thick-furred; you abandoned the God who made you, | ||
| spurned the Rock of your salvation." | ||
| Hosea 8:5 | "The calf of Samaria shall be broken to pieces." | Judgment against idolatry |
| Isaiah 24:1-6 | "Behold, the LORD will make the earth empty and | Judgment on the whole earth |
| make it waste and will twist its surface, and will | ||
| scatter its inhabitants." |
Isaiah 10 verses
Isaiah 10 4 Meaning
This verse declares that Israel has been rejected by God and is cast aside, indicating their fall from divine favor. The language signifies abandonment and that they will be utterly destroyed.
Isaiah 10 4 Context
Isaiah 10:1-4 describes God's judgment against the wicked oppressors who devised evil plans. In the preceding verses (10:1-2), the prophet denounces those who make unjust laws and decrees, oppressing the poor and vulnerable. This specific verse (10:4) directly addresses the outcome of such injustice. The prophet, speaking for God, declares that the oppressors will have no place to flee, no help, and no way to escape the consequences of their actions. This judgment is set against the backdrop of God's sovereignty and His concern for justice and righteousness, even when nations like Assyria believed themselves invincible. The Assyrian Empire was a dominant superpower in Isaiah's time, known for its military might and brutal conquests. Isaiah's prophecy often spoke of God using powerful nations like Assyria as instruments of His judgment against His own people (Israel and Judah) for their sins, but also foretold the eventual downfall of those oppressive nations themselves.
Isaiah 10 4 Word Analysis
Elohîym (אֱלֹהִים): God. Refers to the one true God, the Creator and Sovereign Ruler of the universe. The plural form here is a majestic plural or suggests the Godhead.
lo'-yihyeh (לוֹא־יִהְיֶה): will not be. A strong negation indicating absolute absence or failure to exist.
maḥseh-lâm (מַחְסֶה־לָם): refuge for them. Indicates a place or source of protection and safety.
wəšənāh (וְשָׁנָה): and safety / strength / sufficiency. Can also mean a second time or to return. In this context, it emphasizes their inability to find any resource or deliverer.
nāḵôḵîm (נָכֹוֹחִים): among the slain / fallen. Implies being among those who have fallen in battle or succumbed to ruin.
Group Analysis: "Without refuge shall they be, and without deliverance for them (they shall fall) among the slain." This phrase emphasizes total destitution of any help or safety. They will be found in the company of those who have perished, utterly defeated and forgotten.
Isaiah 10 4 Bonus Section
The prophet Isaiah repeatedly addresses the theme of God's judgment against the proud and unjust nations, as well as His people when they stray. This verse can be seen as a microcosm of God’s justice which will ultimately be fully realized in the end times, where all opposition to His will will be crushed. The ultimate "refuge" and "deliverance" found is in God Himself, for those who seek Him faithfully, contrasting sharply with the fate of the oppressors here. Jesus is our ultimate refuge (Hebrews 6:18), and in Him we have deliverance from sin and death.
Isaiah 10 4 Commentary
This verse pronounces a stark and final doom upon those who establish iniquitous decrees. They will find absolutely no avenue of escape or protection. Their boasted power and schemes will vanish, leaving them exposed to destruction, counted among the utterly vanquished. It's a powerful declaration of divine retribution against those who pervert justice. It underscores that human strength, cunning, or political maneuvering is no match for God's judgment when His principles are defied. The fate described is complete helplessness and utter defeat, with no means of recourse or solace.