Isaiah 30:30 kjv
And the LORD shall cause his glorious voice to be heard, and shall shew the lighting down of his arm, with the indignation of his anger, and with the flame of a devouring fire, with scattering, and tempest, and hailstones.
Isaiah 30:30 nkjv
The LORD will cause His glorious voice to be heard, And show the descent of His arm, With the indignation of His anger And the flame of a devouring fire, With scattering, tempest, and hailstones.
Isaiah 30:30 niv
The LORD will cause people to hear his majestic voice and will make them see his arm coming down with raging anger and consuming fire, with cloudburst, thunderstorm and hail.
Isaiah 30:30 esv
And the LORD will cause his majestic voice to be heard and the descending blow of his arm to be seen, in furious anger and a flame of devouring fire, with a cloudburst and storm and hailstones.
Isaiah 30:30 nlt
And the LORD will make his majestic voice heard.
He will display the strength of his mighty arm.
It will descend with devouring flames,
with cloudbursts, thunderstorms, and huge hailstones.
Isaiah 30 30 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Isa 29:5 | ...great noise of strangers, as the thrashing of many nations... | Divine judgment against enemies |
| Isa 10:24 | ...O my people that dwellest in Zion... though he be a staff... | Against oppressing powers |
| Isa 10:26 | And the Lord of hosts will stir up a scourge for him... | God’s intervention against oppressors |
| Isa 31:8 | Then shall the Assyrian fall... | Prophecy of Assyrian downfall |
| Nah 1:5 | The mountains quake at him, and the hills melt... | God's terrifying power |
| Nah 1:6 | Who can stand before his indignation? and who can abide... | God's wrath |
| Nah 1:15 | ...For the Assyrian shall not come no more into thee... | Assurance of deliverance |
| Ps 68:1,2 | Let God arise, let his enemies be scattered... | Divine power in battle |
| Ps 76:1-6 | In Judah is God known: his name is great in Israel... | God's majestic victory |
| Jer 50:25 | The Lord hath opened his armoury, and hath brought forth... | Judgment on Babylon |
| Jer 51:20-23 | Thou art my battle axe and weapons of war... | Instruments of God's judgment |
| Ezek 38:19-22 | Surely in that day there shall be a great shaking in the land... | God’s judgment on Gog |
| Joel 2:11 | And the Lord shall utter his voice before his army... | Day of the Lord |
| Joel 3:16 | The Lord also shall roar out of Zion, and utter his voice... | God's voice in judgment |
| 1 Cor 1:18 | For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness | Divine wisdom and power |
| 1 Cor 1:25 | Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men... | Contrast of divine vs human |
| Heb 12:26 | Whose voice then shook the earth... | Christ's second coming |
| Rev 6:12-17 | ...and the stars of heaven fell unto the earth... | Heavenly signs of judgment |
| Rev 11:15 | And the seventh angel sounded; and there were great voices... | Final judgment announcement |
| Rev 19:15 | And out of his mouth goeth a sharp sword, that with it he should... | Christ's triumphant power |
| Zech 10:3 | ...the Lord of hosts shall visit his flock... | God's care and judgment |
Isaiah 30 verses
Isaiah 30 30 Meaning
The Lord, by His voice, will make Assyria tremble. His powerful voice will shatter them. When He descends, a double force will smite them, representing His judgment.
Isaiah 30 30 Context
This chapter describes the consequences of Judah's reliance on Egypt for military aid against Assyria. Isaiah warns them against this alliance, emphasizing that it will lead to shame and defeat. Verse 30 depicts God's decisive action against the oppressing Assyrians, using His voice to discomfit and scatter them, and a powerful, two-fold military strike to overcome them. The focus is on God's ultimate sovereignty and His ability to protect His people directly, without their dependence on foreign powers.
Isaiah 30 30 Word Analysis
- וְהָיָה (wəhāyâ): "And it shall be," "And there shall be." A conjunctive particle followed by the imperfect tense of the verb "to be." It introduces a future event or consequence.
- קוֹל (qōl): "Voice," "sound." Refers to the sound of God's voice.
- יְהוָה (YHWH): The Tetragrammaton, the covenantal name of God, rendered "LORD" in many English translations.
- מִצְלַף (miṣlapp): "Striking," "smiter." From the root צָלַף (ṣālapp), meaning to smite or strike. Here, it indicates an aggressive action.
- עַל (ʿal): "Upon," "against." A preposition indicating direction or opposition.
- אַשּׁוּר (ʾaššûr): "Assyria." The powerful empire that threatened Israel and Judah.
- וּבְשֵׁבֶט (ūḇəšēḇeṭ): "And with a rod," "and with a staff." Refers to an instrument of power, authority, or punishment.
- יַכֶּנּוּ (yakkenū): "He shall smite them," "He shall strike them." The third person masculine singular Hiphil perfect of נָכַה (nāḵa), meaning to strike or beat.
- מִשְׁנֶה (mišnê): "Double," "second." Suggests a doubling of intensity or number.
- מוֹפֵת (mōp̄eṯ): "Scourge," "stripe," "blow." Related to striking. Can imply a heavy blow or affliction.
Words-Group Analysis:
- "The voice of the LORD striking Assyria": This phrase signifies God's direct intervention. His "voice" is not merely a sound but a powerful, active force of judgment that causes confusion and incapacitation.
- "With a rod he shall smite them": This imagery recalls God's authoritative power, similar to how a shepherd uses a rod to guide and protect his flock, or how a king uses a rod of authority. Here it is used for judgment.
- "A double [blow] / a repeated striking": This implies the thoroughness and overwhelming nature of God's judgment upon Assyria. It suggests a decisive defeat that leaves no room for recovery.
Isaiah 30 30 Bonus Section
The imagery of God's "voice" causing judgment is a recurring theme, often associated with divine power in nature (e.g., thunder) and in warfare (e.g., alarms). The concept of a "double blow" emphasizes the totality of God's work, leaving no room for the enemy to persist. This passage reflects a belief in immanent, active divine intervention in history, a core tenet of ancient Israelite faith. The "rod" or "staff" also carries connotations of God's shepherding care, highlighting that His actions, even judgment, are ultimately in service of His covenant promises to His people.
Isaiah 30 30 Commentary
This verse powerfully articulates God's sovereign ability to bring down even the mightiest earthly powers. It underscores the vanity of relying on human strength or alliances when facing oppression. Isaiah assures Judah that God Himself will act. The "voice" signifies His declarative power, bringing about confusion and destruction upon Assyria. The "rod" and the "double striking" portray a comprehensive and overwhelming judgment, confirming God's absolute authority and protective power over His people, irrespective of their current state of reliance on Egypt. The ultimate fulfillment points to Christ's authority and victory over spiritual enemies.