Isaiah 22:19 kjv
And I will drive thee from thy station, and from thy state shall he pull thee down.
Isaiah 22:19 nkjv
So I will drive you out of your office, And from your position he will pull you down.
Isaiah 22:19 niv
I will depose you from your office, and you will be ousted from your position.
Isaiah 22:19 esv
I will thrust you from your office, and you will be pulled down from your station.
Isaiah 22:19 nlt
"Yes, I will drive you out of office," says the LORD. "I will pull you down from your high position.
Isaiah 22 19 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Isaiah 22 | And I will clothe him with your robe, and strengthen him with your… | Isa 22:21 |
| 2 Kings 18 | And Isaiah said unto them, Thus shall ye say to your master, Thus… | 2 Kin 18:22 |
| 2 Kings 19 | Then Isaiah the son of Amoz sent unto Hezekiah, saying, Thus… | 2 Kin 19:2 |
| Isaiah 36 | Now it came to pass in the fourteenth year of king Hezekiah… | Isa 36:1 |
| Isaiah 36 | So Isaiah the prophet went in unto king Hezekiah… | Isa 36:11 |
| Isaiah 37 | And when king Hezekiah heard it, he rent his clothes… | Isa 37:1 |
| Isaiah 37 | Then Isaiah the son of Amoz sent unto Hezekiah… | Isa 37:2 |
| Matthew 6 | Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow; they toil not… | Matt 6:28 |
| Luke 12 | And he said unto them, Take heed, and beware of covetousness… | Luke 12:15 |
| Romans 12 | For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is… | Rom 12:3 |
| Romans 13 | Let every soul be subject unto the higher powers. For there is… | Rom 13:1 |
| 1 Timothy 5 | Them that sin rebuke before all, that others also may fear. | 1 Tim 5:20 |
| Proverbs 16 | Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before… | Prov 16:18 |
| Proverbs 25 | It is not good to eat much honey: so for men to search their… | Prov 25:27 |
| Ecclesiastes | Better is the end of a thing than the beginning thereof… | Ecc 7:8 |
| Jeremiah 22 | Therefore say unto them, Thus saith the LORD; Behold, I frame… | Jer 22:6 |
| Ezekiel 28 | Son of man, say unto the prince of Tyrus, Thus saith the Lord… | Ezek 28:12 |
| Revelation 18 | And the kings of the earth, who have committed fornication… | Rev 18:3 |
| Isaiah 14 | How art thou fallen from heaven, O Lucifer, son of the morning!… | Isa 14:12 |
| Psalm 75 | Unto thee, O God, do we give thanks, unto thee do we give thanks… | Psalm 75:1 |
| Psalm 75 | For promotion cometh neither from the east, nor from the west… | Psalm 75:6 |
Isaiah 22 verses
Isaiah 22 19 Meaning
This verse describes the removal of Shebna, a high-ranking official in Judah, from his position and authority. It signifies divine judgment against pride and misrule, with his authority being transferred to Eliakim. The imagery of casting off a garment and a cloak emphasizes the complete stripping away of his status and power.
Isaiah 22 19 Context
This verse is part of a prophecy directed against Shebna, a scribe and official serving King Hezekiah of Judah. Isaiah is addressing a significant political situation in Jerusalem, likely concerning Assyria's threat. Shebna, depicted as arrogant and self-promoting, has arrogantly prepared a grand tomb for himself. God, through Isaiah, declares that Shebna will be forcibly removed and exiled. This removal is presented as a consequence of his pride and usurping authority, with his position to be given to Eliakim, a loyal and capable servant. The passage highlights God's sovereignty over human leadership and his judgment on unrighteous rulers.
Isaiah 22 19 Word analysis
- "And": Conjunction linking this verse to the preceding narrative or pronouncements.
- "I": Refers to God, asserting His divine authority and action.
- "will drive": Hebrew: ga`al (גָּעַל) - to cast out, eject, repudiate with disgust or contempt. It implies forceful and scornful removal.
- "thee": Refers to Shebna.
- "hence": Indicates location, signifying departure from Jerusalem or his position.
- "like a ball": Hebrew: `et sad (
et s̱ad) - ambiguous phrasing. It could refer to a rolled-up ball, or possibly a throwing object like a quoit or a missile, emphasizing a forceful, distant expulsion. Some scholars suggest "ball" might be a misinterpretation of the Hebrew, perhaps relating to a spinning or rolling object. - "of the rolling": Refers to the motion of being thrown or hurled.
- "in a vast country": Hebrew:
eretsed (ereṣēṣ`) - potentially meaning "a land of exile" or "a spacious/capacious land." This emphasizes the remoteness and permanence of his banishment. - "there shalt thou die": Indicates the finality of his fate in exile.
- "and there the chariots of thy glory shall be": Refers to the symbols of his earthly power and pride (chariots, likely representing his entourage and military status) which will remain behind, ineffective in his exile.
- "the shame of thy master's house": This phrase implies that Shebna's downfall brings disgrace not only upon himself but also upon the royal household he served, perhaps due to his poor counsel or actions.
Isaiah 22 19 Bonus section
The "ball of the rolling" metaphor is unique and challenging. It might allude to a game piece, emphasizing how Shebna, despite his pride, is treated as a mere object to be discarded carelessly. Alternatively, it could refer to a spinning top, signifying the loss of control and direction in his life. The contrast between his "chariots of glory" and his solitary, shameful exile powerfully conveys the vanity of worldly possessions and status when pursued with arrogance. The "shame of thy master's house" suggests that the failure of a leader reflects on the entire administration or kingdom.
Isaiah 22 19 Commentary
God announces a definitive and humiliating expulsion for Shebna, characterized by contempt and exile to a distant land. This action is a consequence of Shebna's pride and self-aggrandizement. His authority and symbols of glory will be stripped away, and he will die in disgrace, far from his homeland and the position he so brazenly sought to immortalize. This illustrates that earthly power and pride are temporary and subject to divine judgment. The promise of transfer to Eliakim underscores that God raises up and sets down leaders according to His will.