Isaiah 22:11 kjv
Ye made also a ditch between the two walls for the water of the old pool: but ye have not looked unto the maker thereof, neither had respect unto him that fashioned it long ago.
Isaiah 22:11 nkjv
You also made a reservoir between the two walls For the water of the old pool. But you did not look to its Maker, Nor did you have respect for Him who fashioned it long ago.
Isaiah 22:11 niv
You built a reservoir between the two walls for the water of the Old Pool, but you did not look to the One who made it, or have regard for the One who planned it long ago.
Isaiah 22:11 esv
You made a reservoir between the two walls for the water of the old pool. But you did not look to him who did it, or see him who planned it long ago.
Isaiah 22:11 nlt
Between the city walls, you build a reservoir
for water from the old pool.
But you never ask for help from the One who did all this.
You never considered the One who planned this long ago.
Isaiah 22 11 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Isaiah 22:11 | Ye have seen also the breaches of the city of David, that they are many: | Foreshadowing Jerusalem's vulnerability |
| 2 Kings 25:4 | And when the spoilers broke down the walls of Jerusalem round about, | Historical context of destruction |
| Neh 1:3 | and they said unto him, The residue of them that are left of the captivity there in the province are in great affliction and reproach: the wall of Jerusalem also is broken down, and the gates thereof are burned with fire. | Nehemiah rebuilding Jerusalem's wall |
| Ps 79:1 | O God, the heathen are come into thine inheritance; they have defiled thy holy temple, they have laid Jerusalem in heaps. | Lament over Jerusalem's state |
| Lam 2:8 | The LORD hath purposed to destroy the wall of the daughter of Zion: he hath stretched out a line, he hath not withdrawn his hand from destroying: he hath so sore afflicted the rampart and the wall; they conjoined they mourn in weakness. | God's active role in destruction |
| Mic 3:12 | Therefore shall Zion for your sake be plowed like an field, and Jerusalem shall become heaps, and the mountains of the house like the high places of the forest. | Prophecy of Zion's destruction |
| Luke 21:6 | As for these things which ye behold, the days will come, in the which there shall not be left one stone upon another, that shall not be thrown down. | Jesus' prophecy about Temple's fall |
| Jer 1:14 | Then the LORD said unto me, Out of the north an evil shall break forth upon all the inhabitants of the land. | Prophecy of northern invasion |
| Amos 3:6 | Shall a trumpet be in the city, and the people not be afraid? shall evil be upon a city, and the LORD hath not done it? | God's sovereignty in judgment |
| Eze 12:18 | Son of man, eat thy bread with quaking, and drink thy wine with consideration and with carefulness. | Prophet's symbolic actions for judgment |
| Isa 30:1-2 | Woe to the rebellious children, saith the LORD, that take counsel, but not of me; and that cover with a covering, but not of my spirit, that they may add sin to sin: That walk to go down into Egypt, and have not asked at my mouth; to strengthen themselves in the strength of Pharaoh, and to trust in the shadow of Egypt! | Relying on foreign alliances |
| Isa 31:1-3 | Woe to them that go down to Egypt for help; and stay on horses, and trust in chariots, because they are many; and in horsemen, because they are very strong; but they look not unto the Holy One of Israel, neither seek the LORD! But he also is wise, and will bring evil, and will not call back his word: but will rise against the house of the wicked, and against the help of them that work iniquity. Now the Egyptians are men, and not God; and their horses flesh, and not spirit. When the LORD shall stretch out his hand, both he that helpeth shall fall, and he that is helped shall fall, and they all shall be consumed together. | Similar warning against Egyptian reliance |
| Jer 37:5-10 | Yet Pharaoh's army came forth out of Egypt: and when the Chaldeans that besieged Jerusalem heard report of them, they brake up from Jerusalem. Then came the word of the LORD unto the prophet Jeremiah, saying, Thus saith the LORD, the God of Israel; Thus shall ye say to the king of Judah, that sent you unto me to inquire of me; Behold, Pharaoh's army, which is come forth to help you, shall go again into Egypt their own land. And the Syrians shall return; and they that be left of them shall be for a multitude in Jerusalem, to carry them captive. So Pharaoh's army shall return into Egypt, and not the Chaldeans shall fight against Jerusalem. | Pharaoh's army failed to help |
| Jer 7:1-15 | The word that came to Jeremiah from the LORD, saying, Stand in the gate of the LORD'S house, and proclaim there this word, and say, Hear ye the word of the LORD, all ye of Judah, that enter in at these gates to worship the LORD. Thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel, Amend your ways and your doings, and I will cause you to dwell in this place. Trust ye not in lying words, saying, The temple of the LORD, The temple of the LORD, The temple of the LORD, are these. For if ye thoroughly amend your ways and your doings; if ye throughly execute judgment between a man and his neighbour; If ye oppress not the stranger, the fatherless, and the widow, and shed not innocent blood in this place, neither walk after other gods unto your hurt: Then will I cause you to dwell in this land, that I gave to your fathers for ever and ever. But, behold, ye trust in lying words, that cannot profit. Will ye steal, and murder, and commit adultery, and swear falsely, and burn incense unto Baal, and walk after other gods whom ye know not; And come, and stand before me in this house, which is called by my name, and say, We are delivered to do all these abominations? Is this house, which is called by my name, become a den of robbers in your eyes? Behold, even I have seen it, saith the LORD. But go ye now unto my place which was in Shiloh, where I put my name at the first, and see, it, what I did to it for the wickedness of my people Israel. And now, because ye have done all these works, saith the LORD, and I have spoken unto you, rising up early and speaking, but ye have not heard; I will even do unto this house, which is called by my name, wherein ye trust, and unto the place which I gave you and your fathers, as I have done to Shiloh. And I will cast you out of my sight, as I have cast out all your brethren, even the whole seed of Ephraim. | Temple security and false trust |
| Eze 4:3 | Take thou also unto thee an iron plate, and set it for a wall of iron between thee and the city: and set thy face against it, and it shall be a sign against the house of Israel. | Ezekiel's sign of siege |
| 2 Chr 32:5 | Yea, Hezekiah the king and the princes commanded to stop the waters of the fountains which were without the city: and they did help him. | Hezekiah preparing for siege |
| 2 Chr 32:30 | Hezekiah the king and his princes made a spring of water, and brought it straight down to the west side of the city of David. Hezekiah prospered in all his works. | Hezekiah's works of preparation |
| Zec 14:1-2 | Behold, the day of the LORD cometh, and thy spoil shall be divided in the midst of thee. For I will gather all nations against Jerusalem to battle; and the city shall be taken, and the houses rifled, and the women ravished; and half of the city shall go forth into captivity, and the residue of the people shall not be cut off from the city. | Future siege of Jerusalem |
Isaiah 22 verses
Isaiah 22 11 Meaning
This verse describes a failure to prepare for an impending crisis, specifically a siege, by relying on a false sense of security derived from past successes and a misunderstanding of God's intentions. It highlights the act of reinforcing defenses, not in anticipation of judgment, but in a defiant rejection of its divine origin and inevitability.
Isaiah 22 11 Context
This verse is part of a larger prophecy against the officials of Jerusalem, specifically Shebna, who held a position of authority and was acting arrogantly and without regard for God's judgment. Jerusalem was facing external threats, likely from the Assyrian empire at the time of Isaiah. The people of Jerusalem, and particularly its leaders, had a history of national pride and reliance on their own defenses and alliances rather than on the LORD. The immediate context in chapter 22 discusses a day of great calamity and impending invasion, which the people are not taking seriously, preferring to revel and prepare superficially for defense.
Isaiah 22 11 Word analysis
- And: Connects actions, showing the cause and effect.
- Ye: Second person plural pronoun, directly addressing the people of Jerusalem.
- Have seen: Indicates direct observation and knowledge of the damage.
- Ra'ah (רָאִיתֶם): Hebrew for "to see," often implying understanding or considering.
- Also: Adds another item to the existing list of problems or reasons for concern.
- The breaches: The gaps or holes in something, specifically the city walls.
- Shebar (שֶׁבֶר): Hebrew for "breach," "fracture," or "ruin." It implies a breaking through defensive structures.
- Of the city: Pertaining to Jerusalem, referred to here as the "city of David," a poetic reference to its founding by King David.
- Of David: Connects Jerusalem to its foundational history and divine promises through David.
- That: Introduces a clause explaining the extent or nature of the breaches.
- They are: State of being.
- Many: A large number, indicating a severe and widespread problem with the city's defenses.
Word-by-word breakdown:
- "And" - Conjunction linking preceding actions or statements.
- "Ye" - You (plural).
- "have seen" - You have witnessed or observed.
- "also" - In addition to other things.
- "the breaches" - The cracks, gaps, or broken places.
- "of the city" - Belonging to the city of Jerusalem.
- "of David" - Referring to Jerusalem, founded by King David.
- "that" - In such a way that, or to the extent that.
- "they are" - The breaches are.
- "many" - Numerous.
Isaiah 22 11 Bonus section
The phrase "city of David" is significant. It roots Jerusalem's vulnerability in its very foundations, suggesting that the sin and unfaithfulness have infiltrated the heart of the covenant city. The "many breaches" serve as a stark metaphor for the pervasive sin and lack of spiritual integrity that made them susceptible to the enemy. This verse highlights the prophetic principle that true security comes not from fortifications, but from obedience to God and seeking His protection.
Isaiah 22 11 Commentary
This verse reveals a deep-seated spiritual problem in Jerusalem: a failure to acknowledge God's hand in their misfortunes and an inadequate response to warnings. The "breaches of the city of David" are not just physical damages but symbolic of the moral and spiritual decay that weakened them. Despite seeing the evident damage to their defenses ("many breaches"), the people and their leaders are not truly preparing for judgment, nor are they seeking divine help. Instead, their actions of reinforcing the walls are done without genuine repentance or reliance on the LORD, indicating a self-sufficient and ultimately doomed approach to their crisis. This demonstrates a superficial understanding of security, mistaking outward repairs for inner restoration and divine favor.