Isaiah 57:3 kjv
But draw near hither, ye sons of the sorceress, the seed of the adulterer and the whore.
Isaiah 57:3 nkjv
"But come here, You sons of the sorceress, You offspring of the adulterer and the harlot!
Isaiah 57:3 niv
"But you?come here, you children of a sorceress, you offspring of adulterers and prostitutes!
Isaiah 57:3 esv
But you, draw near, sons of the sorceress, offspring of the adulterer and the loose woman.
Isaiah 57:3 nlt
"But you ? come here, you witches' children,
you offspring of adulterers and prostitutes!
Isaiah 57 3 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Isa 57:3 | "But come ye near unto me; here ye children of the sorceress, the seed of the adulterer and the whore..." | Isaiah 1:4 (Reprobation), Jeremiah 3:2 (Spiritual harlotry) |
| Isa 57:3 | "...Hearken, O ye children of the sorceress, ye seed of the adulterer and the whore." | Jeremiah 5:7 (Adulterers) |
| Isa 57:3 | "The children of the sorceress, the seed of the adulterer and the whore." | Ezekiel 16:38 (Judgment of harlotry) |
| Isa 57:3 | "Thou art the seed of the adulterer, the seed of the whore..." | Hosea 4:14 (Daughters into whoredom) |
| Isa 57:3 | "Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do." | John 8:44 (Children of the devil) |
| Isa 57:3 | "Whose cometh of the wicked man, that is a worker of wickedness." | Proverbs 2:12 (Way of evil) |
| Isa 57:3 | "For it hath been the princes of Judah, as they that remove the bound: therefore will I pour out my wrath upon them like water." | Psalms 125:3 (Wicked rod not rest) |
| Isa 57:3 | "For the earth shall be filled with the knowledge of the LORD as the waters cover the sea." | Habakkuk 2:14 (Glory filling earth) |
| Isa 57:3 | "Ye generation of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh." | Matthew 12:34 (Out of the abundance of the heart) |
| Isa 57:3 | "And they worship the dragon which gave power unto the beast..." | Revelation 13:4 (Worship the beast) |
| Isa 57:3 | "And her merchants were the great men of the earth; for by thy sorceries were all nations deceived." | Revelation 18:23 (Sorceries deceived nations) |
| Isa 57:3 | "Blessed are they that do his commandments, that they may have right to the tree of life, and may enter in through the gates into the city." | Revelation 22:14 (Blessed are they that do His commandments) |
| Isa 57:3 | "And ye shall know that I am the LORD: when I have broken the staff of your bread, when I have broken the staff of your bread..." | Leviticus 26:26 (When I have broken the staff of your bread) |
| Isa 57:3 | "For the LORD hath poured out upon you the spirit of deep sleep, and hath closed your eyes: the prophets and your rulers, the seers hath he covered." | Isaiah 29:10 (Spirit of deep sleep) |
| Isa 57:3 | "Therefore was the anger of the LORD hot against this land, to bring upon it all the curse that is written in this book:" | Deuteronomy 29:27 (Curse written in this book) |
| Isa 57:3 | "As he is thy Father that hath redeemed thee; his name is the LORD of hosts." | Isaiah 43:1 (Redeemed) |
| Isa 57:3 | "My people are destroyed for lack of knowledge: because thou hast rejected knowledge, I will also reject thee..." | Hosea 4:6 (Destroyed for lack of knowledge) |
| Isa 57:3 | "Verily, verily, I say unto you, Except a corn of wheat fall into the ground and die, it abideth alone: but if it die, it bringeth forth much fruit." | John 12:24 (Corn of wheat fall into ground) |
| Isa 57:3 | "The sword of the LORD is fenced round about with blood, it is lavishly fed with fatness." | Jeremiah 47:6 (Sword of the LORD) |
| Isa 57:3 | "And the great dragon was cast out, that old serpent, called the Devil, and Satan, which deceiveth the whole world: he was cast into the earth, and his angels were cast out with him." | Revelation 12:9 (Dragon cast out) |
Isaiah 57 verses
Isaiah 57 3 Meaning
The Lord declares judgment upon spiritual adultery and the consequence of straying from Him. It is a pronouncement against those who have defiled themselves by pursuing illicit spiritual relationships and embracing practices that displease God.
Isaiah 57 3 Context
Chapter 57 of Isaiah addresses a time when Israel has strayed from God. They have engaged in idolatrous practices, mingled with gentile nations, and abandoned righteous living. This verse, specifically, targets a segment of the populace characterized by sorcery and illicit spiritual unions, leading them away from true worship of the Lord. The prophet issues a divine indictment against these groups, foreshadowing a coming judgment. The preceding verses describe the fate of the righteous in a wicked world, leading into this denouncement of the wicked themselves.
Isaiah 57 3 Word Analysis
- come ye near unto me:
- Hebrew:
qerâ - Meaning: to call, summon, invite. Here it is used ironically, as God is summoning them to face His judgment, not to approach Him in fellowship. It signifies an intentional calling to account.
- Hebrew:
- here ye:
- Hebrew:
shemâ - Meaning: hear, listen, obey. It's an imperative, demanding their attention to God's words.
- Hebrew:
- children of the sorceress:
- Hebrew:
benoth haqqishephoh - Meaning: sons of the sorceress. 'Qesem' (from which 'qishephoh' is related) denotes divination, sorcery, or magic, often associated with pagan cults and seeking power apart from God.
- Hebrew:
- seed of the adulterer and the whore:
- Hebrew:
zerû ahûph w lô qol . - Meaning: offspring of the adulterer and the harlot.
- seed: Represents lineage, descendants, and the continuation of a way of life.
- adulterer: Refers to illicit sexual union, but in a spiritual context, it signifies unfaithfulness to God (as Israel is often portrayed as God's spouse).
- whore (or harlot): Implies illicit spiritual relationships, engaging in idolatrous worship, seeking illegitimate alliances.
- Hebrew:
Isaiah 57 3 Bonus Section
The imagery of spiritual adultery and whoredom is prevalent throughout the Old Testament, particularly in the prophetic books. God is frequently depicted as the husband of Israel, and their turning to idols or foreign alliances is portrayed as infidelity. The concept of "sorcery" (qesem) encompasses not just magical practices but also seeking guidance and power from sources other than the Lord, like consulting mediums or diviners. This verse links these two forms of transgression, highlighting the profound spiritual decay and rebellion against God's covenant. The inherited sin, or the continuation of a sinful lifestyle through generations, is a significant theme, showing how societal corruption can become ingrained. The Lord's address is a righteous call to reckoning for this pervasive unfaithfulness.
Isaiah 57 3 Commentary
This verse serves as a stark indictment of those who have engaged in spiritual whoredom and the practice of sorcery. The phrase "children of the sorceress" points to those who are ensnared by deceptive spiritual practices and forbidden arts. "Seed of the adulterer and the whore" vividly portrays their spiritual lineage of unfaithfulness to God, akin to children born from adulterous unions, inheriting the very nature of their parents' sin. This isn't just about personal immorality but a corporate spiritual infidelity that characterizes entire groups within Israel. The prophetic voice calls them to "hear ye," to attend to God's pronouncements of judgment as a consequence of their deviation from Him, underscoring that their inherited sins will lead to dire repercussions.