Isaiah 10:6 kjv
I will send him against an hypocritical nation, and against the people of my wrath will I give him a charge, to take the spoil, and to take the prey, and to tread them down like the mire of the streets.
Isaiah 10:6 nkjv
I will send him against an ungodly nation, And against the people of My wrath I will give him charge, To seize the spoil, to take the prey, And to tread them down like the mire of the streets.
Isaiah 10:6 niv
I send him against a godless nation, I dispatch him against a people who anger me, to seize loot and snatch plunder, and to trample them down like mud in the streets.
Isaiah 10:6 esv
Against a godless nation I send him, and against the people of my wrath I command him, to take spoil and seize plunder, and to tread them down like the mire of the streets.
Isaiah 10:6 nlt
I am sending Assyria against a godless nation,
against a people with whom I am angry.
Assyria will plunder them,
trampling them like dirt beneath its feet.
Isaiah 10 6 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Isa 10:5 | Woe to Assyria, the rod of my anger! | Judgment against Assyria |
| Isa 10:7 | But Assyria does not so intend, nor does its heart so think; | God's sovereignty over nations |
| Isa 14:24 | The LORD of hosts has sworn: "As I have purposed, so shall it be,... | God's sovereign plan |
| Isa 37:29 | Because of your rampant arrogance against me,... | God's response to arrogance |
| Jer 50:25 | The LORD has opened his armory and brought out the weapons of his indignation,... | God's instruments of judgment |
| Ezek 38:4 | I will turn you back and put hooks into your jaws, and I will bring you out... | God's control over enemies |
| Ps 139:2 | You discern my thoughts from afar. | God's omniscience |
| Prov 16:18 | Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall. | Warning against pride |
| Rom 9:19 | You will say to me then, "Why does he still find fault? For who resists his will?" | God's sovereign will |
| Rom 11:33 | Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgments... | God's unfathomable ways |
| 1 Pet 5:5 | ...for God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble. | Humility versus pride |
| Rev 17:12 | And the ten horns that you saw are ten kings who have not yet received royal power, but they are to receive authority as kings for one hour with the beast. | Beasts acting according to God's purpose |
| 2 Chron 28:20 | When the king of Assyria invaded.-- for he oppressed Judah. | Historical context of oppression |
| 2 Kings 15:19 | Tiglath-pileser king of Assyria came to the land. | Historical incursions by Assyria |
| 2 Kings 17:6 | In the ninth year of Hoshea, the king of Assyria captured Samaria. | Fall of Samaria to Assyria |
| Isa 10:12 | When the Lord has finished all his work on Mount Zion and on Jerusalem, he will punish the talk of the arrogant king of Assyria and his haughty display. | Specific judgment on Assyrian pride |
| Ps 76:10 | Surely the wrath of man shall praise you; the remainder of wrath you will restrain. | God uses human actions |
| Jer 51:7 | Babylon was a golden cup in the LORD's hand, making the whole earth drunk. | Babylon as an instrument |
| Dan 4:17 | The sentence is pronounced by the watchers, and the decision is by the word of the holy ones, to the end that the living may know that the Most High rules the kingdom of men... | God's rule over kingdoms |
| Rev 18:4 | Then I heard another voice from heaven saying, “Come out of her, my people, lest you take part in her sins, and lest you share in her plagues." | Call to separate from wicked nations |
Isaiah 10 verses
Isaiah 10 6 Meaning
This verse describes God's intended action against Assyria, which had acted as His instrument but had become overly proud and cruel. God declares He will use them for His judgment, but then will punish Assyria itself for its arrogance and actions that go beyond God's purposes.
Isaiah 10 6 Context
This verse is part of Isaiah's prophecy against Assyria. Assyria was a powerful empire in the 8th century BC that had conquered many nations, including the northern kingdom of Israel and significantly threatened Judah. In chapter 10, Isaiah portrays Assyria as a tool God uses to execute judgment upon disobedient nations. However, Assyria's success bred extreme pride and cruelty. God's message here is that while He used Assyria as a "rod" to punish, He will hold Assyria accountable for its own wicked heart and actions, which went beyond His intended judgment, particularly its boastful attitude and cruelty.
Isaiah 10 6 Word Analysis
"When" - Indicates a temporal condition; the subsequent action will occur after a specific point.
"the Lord" (Hebrew: YHWH, pronounced Yahweh) - The personal, covenantal name of God, emphasizing His sovereign power and faithfulness.
"has done" - Signifies a completed action or a divine decree that will surely come to pass.
"his work" - Refers to God's specific purpose and execution of judgment, here against the nations using Assyria.
"and finished" - Reinforces the completion of His predetermined plan for this phase of judgment.
"his holy will" - Implies God's righteous purpose and His sovereign intention for His people and His creation, which the proud nations often resist or pervert.
"all his work" - This refers to the comprehensive judgment God orchestrates. It's not just a partial action but a complete execution of His will.
"on Zion and on Jerusalem" - This highlights the focus and ultimate target of God's concern. While He judges the nations, His primary relationship and covenant are with His chosen people in Jerusalem. The rod (Assyria) strikes His people, but the judgment on the rod comes later.
"he will punish" - The verb signifies visiting with punishment, recompense, or chastisement, indicating divine retribution.
"the handiwork of the proud" (Hebrew: ma`aseh zemum, meaning the thought, intention, or contrivance of arrogance/pride) - This phrase points to the self-initiated, boastful, and arrogant actions and plans of Assyria. It's not just the physical destruction, but the motivation behind it—the pride—that God will judge.
Isaiah 10 6 Bonus Section
The concept of God using a foreign, wicked nation as an instrument of judgment against His own people is a recurring theme in the Old Testament. Examples include the Chaldeans against Judah. This emphasizes that God's discipline can be severe, but His ultimate justice is assured, both for His people and for those who oppress or misuse His judgments. The "proud handiwork" is often characterized by defiance and an unwillingness to submit to God's authority, which ultimately leads to divine retribution, mirroring the judgment promised to proud kings and nations throughout scripture.
Isaiah 10 6 Commentary
This verse marks a crucial turning point in the prophecy concerning Assyria. While God commissions Assyria as an instrument of His wrath against rebellious peoples, He makes it clear that this commission does not grant Assyria carte blanche to act purely out of its own malice and pride. Assyria's "work" on Zion and Jerusalem was, in a sense, God's work of discipline for His people's sins. However, Assyria's heart was not aligned with God's purposes; instead, it was filled with haughty self-exaltation. Therefore, after God has used Assyria to accomplish His judgment on His own people (a chastening measure), He will turn His attention to punish the instrument itself. This reflects the principle that God holds all nations, and especially those who interact with His people, accountable for their hearts and their actions beyond His decree. Assyria's ultimate downfall, as prophesied elsewhere in Isaiah, serves as a stark reminder of God's sovereignty over all human affairs and His unwavering judgment on pride.