Isaiah 29:7 kjv
And the multitude of all the nations that fight against Ariel, even all that fight against her and her munition, and that distress her, shall be as a dream of a night vision.
Isaiah 29:7 nkjv
The multitude of all the nations who fight against Ariel, Even all who fight against her and her fortress, And distress her, Shall be as a dream of a night vision.
Isaiah 29:7 niv
Then the hordes of all the nations that fight against Ariel, that attack her and her fortress and besiege her, will be as it is with a dream, with a vision in the night?
Isaiah 29:7 esv
And the multitude of all the nations that fight against Ariel, all that fight against her and her stronghold and distress her, shall be like a dream, a vision of the night.
Isaiah 29:7 nlt
All the nations fighting against Jerusalem
will vanish like a dream!
Those who are attacking her walls
will vanish like a vision in the night.
Isaiah 29 7 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Isa 29:7 | As a dream of a night vision it shall be unto him that hasteth | God's judgment upon oppressors |
| Isa 29:8 | So shall the multitude of all the nations that fight against mount Zion | General theme of divine protection |
| Jer 50:24 | I have laid a snare for thee, and thou art also taken, O Babylon... | Judgment on Babylon, like other nations |
| Psa 76:5-6 | The stouthearted are spoiled, they have slept their sleep: and none of the men of might have found their hands. At thy rebuke, O God of Jacob, both the chariot and horse are cast into a deep sleep. | Divine incapacitation of enemies |
| Mic 4:11-13 | Now also many nations are gathered against thee, that say, Let her be defiled... thou shalt beat them small like chaff of the threshing floor. | God's protection of Zion and its triumph |
| Zec 14:1-3 | ...all nations shall come against Jerusalem to battle; and the city shall be taken... then shall the LORD go forth, and fight against those nations... | Future siege and divine intervention |
| Rev 19:17-18 | And I saw an angel standing in the sun; and he cried with a loud voice, saying to all the fowls that fly in the midst of heaven, Come and gather yourselves together unto the supper of the great God; That ye may eat the flesh of kings, and the flesh of captains, and the flesh of mighty men... | Final divine victory over enemy forces |
| Isa 29:5 | Moreover the multitude of thy strangers shall be like fine dust, and that multitude of the terrible ones like chaff that passeth away... | Devastation of enemies |
| Jer 2:3 | Israel was holiness unto the LORD, and the firstfruits of his increase... | God's relationship with Israel |
| Psa 3:7 | Thou hast smitten all mine enemies on the cheek bone; thou hast broken the teeth of the ungodly. | God's protective power |
| Hos 10:12 | Sow to yourselves in righteousness, reap in mercy; break up your fallow ground... | Conditions for divine favor |
| Joel 3:9-14 | ...prepare war, wake up the mighty men, let all the men of war draw near... For the day of the LORD is near in the valley of decision. | Day of the Lord's judgment against nations |
| Nah 1:9 | What do ye imagine against the LORD? he will make an utter end: affliction shall not rise up the second time. | Complete destruction of adversaries |
| Hab 3:12-13 | Thou didst walk through the sea with thine horses, through the heap of great waters. When thou wentest forth for the salvation of thy people, even for salvation with thine anointed... | God's mighty acts of salvation |
| Rev 6:12-17 | ...there was a great earthquake; and the sun became black as sackcloth of hair, and the moon became as blood; And the stars of heaven fell unto the earth... | Cosmic upheaval during divine judgment |
| Isa 37:36 | Then the angel of the LORD went forth, and smote in the camp of the Assyrians an hundred fourscore and five thousand... | Historical deliverance of Jerusalem |
| 2 Kgs 19:35 | And it came to pass that night, that the angel of the LORD went out, and smote in the camp of the Assyrians an hundred fourscore and five thousand... | Parallel account of Assyrian defeat |
| 1 Cor 10:11 | Now these things happened unto them for ensamples: and they are written for our admonishment, upon whom the ends of the world are come. | Lessons from past divine judgments |
| 1 Sam 17:45-47 | Then said David to the Philistine, Thou comest to me with a sword, and with a spear, and with a shield; but I come to thee in the name of the LORD of hosts, the God of the armies of Israel, whom thou hast defied... And all the assembly shall know that the LORD saveth not with sword and spear: for the battle is the LORD'S, and he will give you into our hands. | God's power in conflict |
| Psa 2:1-4 | Why do the heathen rage, and the people imagine a vain thing? The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD, and against his anointed. He that sitteth in the heavens shall laugh... | God's sovereignty over earthly powers |
Isaiah 29 verses
Isaiah 29 7 Meaning
The verse vividly portrays a formidable and divinely ordained host that will overwhelm and defeat its adversaries. It signifies that any enemy force that attempts to attack Jerusalem, referred to as a "night vision" or a disturbing dream, will be rendered ineffective, as if consumed or shattered by an attacking army in the night.
Isaiah 29 7 Context
Isaiah chapter 29 is a prophecy concerning Jerusalem and the nation of Israel. In this chapter, the prophet Isaiah delivers a severe judgment against Judah and specifically its capital, Jerusalem (often called "Ariel"). The people of Judah, despite experiencing God's deliverance in the past, had become spiritually dull and indifferent, relying on superficial religious practices rather than genuine faith and repentance. They had also made alliances with foreign powers rather than trusting in the Lord.
Verse 7 directly follows a description of God's impending judgment on those who oppose Zion. The immediate context sets up a stark contrast between the vulnerability of the enemy in the face of God's power and the security of Zion under His protection. The Assyrian siege of Jerusalem in the time of Hezekiah (as described in Isaiah 37) serves as a historical backdrop and a pattern for God's future deliverance and judgment upon His enemies who target His people and His dwelling place.
Isaiah 29 7 Word Analysis
And (וְ - ve): Conjunction, linking this verse to the preceding description of judgment.
it (וְהָיָה - vĕhâyâh, lit. "and it shall be"): Standard phrasing introducing a consequence or outcome.
as (כְּ - ke): Similitude, "like" or "as."
a (חֲלֹם - ḥălôm): Noun, meaning "dream."
night (לַיְלָה - layəlâ): Noun, "night."
vision (מַרְאֵה - mar'ēh, construct state of מַרְאָה - mar'âh, meaning "vision," "sight"): Specifically a vision experienced during the night. This pairing ("dream of a night vision") intensifies the idea of something unreal, fleeting, and ultimately illusory to the beholder.
shall (כֹּה - kōh, lit. "so," or "thus"): Adverb of manner, indicating the way something will happen.
it (לוֹ - lô): Pronominal suffix, "to him" or "it," referring to the multitude that fights against Jerusalem.
be (יִהְיֶה - yîhyĕh): Verb, "shall be," future tense.
unto (כְּ– - ke): Here functioning as "like" or "as," paralleling the initial "as."
him (הוּא - hû’): Pronoun, "he" or "it," referring back to the adversary.
that (אֲשֶׁר - ’ăšer): Relative pronoun, "who" or "that."
：「that hasteth [away]” – that hasteth (יָּחִישׁ - yâḥîš, from root חוּשׁ - ḥûš, meaning "to hurry," "to hasten," often implying hasty departure or flight). The sense is that the enemy will be forced to flee, or will flee in confusion.
group of words analysis:
- "a dream of a night vision": This Hebrew phrasing (חֲלֹם מַרְאֵה לַיְלָה - ḥălôm mar'ēh layəlâ) emphasizes the deceptive, insubstantial, and terrifying nature of the enemy's hopes and their eventual defeat. It suggests their plans and presence are as insubstantial as a dream, and when they attack, they will vanish as suddenly and disturbingly as a night vision does upon waking. The enemy experiences their planned aggression as a dream-vision, yet the outcome for them will be like a dream – fleeting, terrifying, and ultimately meaningless as they disappear.
- "so shall it be unto him that hasteth": This construction ("so shall it be") directly links the preceding description (the dream-vision) to the fate of the adversary who is described as "hastening" – either in his aggressive approach or his eventual flight. The "hastening" here is not an indication of effective speed but of a frantic, ill-fated rush that leads to utter ruin, like a fleeing dream figure.
Isaiah 29 7 Bonus Section
The imagery of "dream of a night vision" highlights not only the defeat of the enemy but also the spiritual state of those who are oppressing Zion. In Isaiah chapter 28, preceding this passage, the prophets criticize the false prophets and leaders of Judah who gave deceptive visions and sought earthly alliances. Therefore, this verse can also be interpreted as a judgment upon deceptive leadership and false security. For Judah’s oppressors, their visions of conquest will prove as hollow and frightening as a nightmare, leading to their swift demise, mirroring how true spiritual insight (from God) provides true security. The enemies' perceived strength and planned victory are revealed to be as insubstantial and easily dispelled as a bad dream when God intervenes.
Isaiah 29 7 Commentary
This verse provides a stark picture of divine intervention and the futility of opposition against God’s will. The attacking nations, which are meant to conquer Jerusalem, will find their efforts collapsing as if they were caught in a terrifying nightmare they cannot escape, only to wake up and find nothing. Their assault will be like a fleeting, confusing dream to them, utterly ineffective and ending in rapid disarray and disappearance. The Lord, however, is depicted as the ultimate defender and controller of events, ensuring that the mighty hosts of the enemy are rendered powerless, much like figures in a dream are not real. The strength they thought they possessed evaporates.