Isaiah 6:12 kjv
And the LORD have removed men far away, and there be a great forsaking in the midst of the land.
Isaiah 6:12 nkjv
The LORD has removed men far away, And the forsaken places are many in the midst of the land.
Isaiah 6:12 niv
until the LORD has sent everyone far away and the land is utterly forsaken.
Isaiah 6:12 esv
and the LORD removes people far away, and the forsaken places are many in the midst of the land.
Isaiah 6:12 nlt
until the LORD has sent everyone away,
and the entire land of Israel lies deserted.
Isaiah 6 12 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Isa 6:12 | Lord of hosts... banish... divide the spoils... | The judgment upon the unfaithful |
| 2 Chron 36 | Jerusalem destroyed, people exiled | Consequence of disobedience |
| Jer 7:14 | Temple destroyed due to wickedness | God's judgment on Jerusalem |
| Jer 25:9 | Nebuchadnezzar, God's servant | Babylon as instrument of judgment |
| Jer 25:11 | 70 years of Babylonian desolation | Duration of judgment |
| Jer 25:12 | Judgment on Babylon after 70 years | Future deliverance |
| Jer 44:17 | Consequences of idolatry | Idolatry leads to destruction |
| Jer 50:25 | Lord has opened His armory, brought out the weapons of His indignation | God's divine plan in judgment |
| Ezek 39:10 | Gog's spoils will be gathered | Future vindication and provision |
| Zech 10:3 | God makes Judah His majestic horse in battle; spoils of enemies | God's restoration and power |
| Luke 10:5 | Blessings for those who receive messengers, curses for those who reject | Principle of judgment |
| Rev 18:10 | Babylon the great... thrown down | Eschatological judgment of corrupt systems |
| Rev 18:17 | Sailors and merchants will cry over Babylon | Lament over commercial ruin |
| Ps 72:10 | Kings of Tarshish and of the isles will give presents | Universal homage to righteous rule |
| Ps 72:15 | Prayer for the king, to be prayed | Perpetual prayer for the righteous |
| Prov 3:9 | Honor the Lord with your possessions | Principle of giving to God |
| Isa 23:18 | Tyre's merchandise and profit holiness to the Lord | Redemption of commerce |
| Isa 43:14 | God as Redeemer, their salvation | God's action in salvation and judgment |
| Isa 53:12 | He will divide His portion with the many and divide the spoil | Christ's suffering and reward |
| Jer 33:7 | Restore Judah and Jerusalem | Promise of future restoration |
| Ezek 38:4 | God puts a hook in the jaws of Gog | God's sovereignty over nations |
| Rev 11:15 | The kingdoms of this world have become the kingdoms of our Lord | Ultimate sovereignty of God |
Isaiah 6 verses
Isaiah 6 12 Meaning
The Lord of hosts will prepare a way. His decree is to banish the majority. He will divide the spoils of war amongst the conquered peoples.
Isaiah 6 12 Context
This verse comes from Isaiah's commission in chapter 6. Isaiah is given a vision of God's glory and a divine mandate. The initial verses describe a powerful, yet ultimately futile mission: to preach to a people who will not listen or understand. This section highlights the impending judgment on Israel due to their persistent sin and disobedience. The historical context is crucial, as Isaiah prophesies during a time of spiritual decay and impending national crises, with the Assyrian Empire being a looming threat. This verse specifically details the severity of God's judgment.
Isaiah 6 12 Word analysis
וְהִתְרָחִיק (vehitarḥiq): "And He caused to depart" or "made to move far off." This emphasizes a forceful removal or banishment.
שָׁדִיתִי (shaditi): "I have laid waste" or "devastated." It denotes a complete destruction or desolation.
יַחַד (yaḥad): "together," "united," or "one place." In this context, it can imply a concentration or gathering of people.
לְחַלְּקֵי (leḥalluqey): "to the portions" or "to be divided into shares." It indicates a division or distribution.
שָׁלָל (shalal): "spoil" or "plunder." This refers to the riches taken from a defeated enemy.
The Lord of hosts (YHWH Tsebaot): This is a title for God emphasizing His supreme power as the commander of heavenly armies, underscoring His authority in decreeing judgment.
many will depart (rabh yiruḥaq): This phrase signifies a large multitude being exiled or driven away.
divide the spoil (yeḥellequ shalal): This imagery depicts the aftermath of a military conquest where the victors share the captured goods.
great is the devastation (gadhôl hayyĕtâ haredûn): This emphasizes the magnitude of the destruction that will occur.
Isaiah 6 12 Bonus section
This verse has been interpreted as a prophecy of both the Babylonian exile and, more significantly, as a typological foreshadowing of Christ's suffering and ultimate triumph. The phrase "divide the spoil" is echoed in the New Testament regarding Jesus distributing the spoils of His victory over sin and death (Isa 53:12; Luke 10:5; Eph 4:8). The judgment described here is part of a consistent theme in Isaiah, highlighting God's sovereignty over nations and His willingness to discipline His people when they stray from Him.
Isaiah 6 12 Commentary
This verse paints a stark picture of God's judgment. The "Lord of hosts" (YHWH Tsebaot) is declared to be the active agent in this devastation. The consequence for disobedience is a sweeping exile, symbolized by "many will depart." This departure is not voluntary; it's a banishment. The outcome of this divine judgment is not only destruction but also the redistribution of wealth—the "spoil"—among conquering nations, underscoring Israel's defeat and loss of property. This signifies that their sin has led to them becoming a spoil for others. The ultimate implication is that national and individual unfaithfulness has profound, devastating consequences.