Isaiah 7:17 kjv
The LORD shall bring upon thee, and upon thy people, and upon thy father's house, days that have not come, from the day that Ephraim departed from Judah; even the king of Assyria.
Isaiah 7:17 nkjv
The LORD will bring the king of Assyria upon you and your people and your father's house?days that have not come since the day that Ephraim departed from Judah."
Isaiah 7:17 niv
The LORD will bring on you and on your people and on the house of your father a time unlike any since Ephraim broke away from Judah?he will bring the king of Assyria."
Isaiah 7:17 esv
The LORD will bring upon you and upon your people and upon your father's house such days as have not come since the day that Ephraim departed from Judah ? the king of Assyria!"
Isaiah 7:17 nlt
"Then the LORD will bring things on you, your nation, and your family unlike anything since Israel broke away from Judah. He will bring the king of Assyria upon you!"
Isaiah 7 17 Cross References
| Verse | Text | Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Isa 7:17 | LORD will bring...king of Assyria | Direct prophecy of invasion |
| 2 Kgs 15:29 | Pul [Tiglath-Pileser III] carried away…Hazor, Gilead, Galilee…Naphtali | Historical fulfillment in the Northern Kingdom |
| 2 Kgs 17:3-6 | Assyrians invaded…carried Israel away to Assyria | Full deportation of Northern Kingdom |
| 2 Kgs 18:13 | Sennacherib king of Assyria…against all the cities of Judah…captured them | Assyrian invasion of Judah |
| 2 Chron 28:20 | Pul [Tiglath-Pileser III] came against him, but distressed him, did not strengthen him | Tiglath-Pileser's action against Ahaz |
| Jer 5:19 | as you have done, so it shall be done to you | Principle of reciprocal judgment |
| Hos 8:3 | Israel has rejected the good, an enemy shall pursue him | Israel's rejection leading to judgment |
| Mic 1:6 | Samaria…ruins…planting…foundation | Prophecy of Samaria's destruction |
| Matt 1:9 | King Uzziah begot Jotham, Jotham begot Ahaz, Ahaz begot Hezekiah | Ahaz is within the Messianic line |
| Luke 1:32 | He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Highest | Messianic lineage |
| John 10:30 | I and My Father are one | Unity in Godhead, relating to God's actions |
| Gal 4:22 | Abraham had two sons… Ishmael and Isaac | Analogy of bondage and freedom |
| Gen 12:3 | in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed | Promise of blessing through lineage |
| Deut 28:15 | curse upon you... brought upon you | Consequences of disobedience |
| Ezek 14:21 | what is my judgment upon Jerusalem? My four severe judgments…sword, famine, wild beasts, pestilence | God's instruments of judgment |
| Amos 3:7 | Surely the Lord GOD does nothing, unless He reveals His word to His servants | God revealing His plans through prophets |
| Amos 7:12 | Go, flee to the land of Judah, and eat bread there, and prophesy there | Amos sent away from Israel |
| Zech 11:4 | Thus says the LORD my God: Shepherd the flock doomed to slaughter | Figurative language for judgment |
| Acts 7:43 | You also took up the tabernacle of Moloch, and the star of your god Remphan | Idolatry leading to judgment |
| 1 Cor 10:11 | these things happened to them as examples, and they were written for our admonition | Historical events as warnings |
| Rev 17:14 | They will make war with the Lamb, and the Lamb will overcome them | ultimate victory of God |
| Rev 18:4 | Come out of her, my people! Lest you share in her sins | Call to separation from sinful systems |
Isaiah 7 verses
Isaiah 7 17 Meaning
The LORD will bring upon you and your people and your father’s house a time such as has not been since the day that Ephraim broke away from Judah—a king of Assyria.
Isaiah 7 17 Context
This verse appears in Isaiah chapter 7, a pivotal moment during the Syro-Ephraimite War. Syria (Aram) and the Northern Kingdom of Israel (Ephraim) have joined forces to attack Judah. King Ahaz of Judah, facing invasion, is deeply fearful. The prophet Isaiah, at God's command, goes to meet Ahaz with his son Shear-jashub. God instructs Isaiah to offer Ahaz a sign from the LORD his God, but Ahaz refuses to ask for a sign, feigning piety while actually relying on Assyria for help. In response, God declares through Isaiah that He will bring upon Judah the devastating force of Assyria. This is presented as a judgment, a consequence of their sin and distrust. The verse explicitly mentions the time since the northern kingdom split from Judah, highlighting the magnitude of the impending disaster by referencing a historical rupture and its own consequences, indicating this future event will be even more significant.
Isaiah 7 17 Word Analysis
- וְהֵבִיא (vehēvī’): "And he will bring." From the root bō’ (בּוֹא), meaning "to come" or "to bring." This verb is in the qal imperfect, third person masculine singular, indicating a future action initiated by God. The emphasis is on God's active intervention.
- יְהוָה (Yahweh): "The LORD." The personal covenant name of God, emphasizing His faithfulness and power in relation to His people.
- עָלֶיךָ (‘āleḵā): "upon you." Directly addressing King Ahaz.
- וְעַל־עַמֶּךָ (vehʿal-‘ammekā): "and upon your people." Extending the scope of the judgment beyond the king to include all of Judah.
- וְעַל־בֵּית֙ אָבִ֔יךָ (vehʿal-bēyt ’āḇiḵā): "and upon your father’s house." This phrase often refers to the king’s extended family and the ruling dynasty, encompassing all the descendants of David, emphasizing a systemic judgment.
- יָמִ֗ים (yāmīm): "days." Specifically referring to a period of time, an era of hardship.
- אֲשֶׁ֛ר לֹ֥א־בָ֖אוּ (’aḏer lō’-ḇā’ū): "such as have not come." Underscoring the unprecedented severity of the coming ordeal.
- מִיּ֣וֹם (mī-yōm): "since the day." Marking a chronological point of comparison.
- הִפָּרֵ֥ד (hippārēḏ): "broke away," "separated." From the root pāraḏ (פָּרַד), in the hiphil (causative) stem, meaning "to cause to separate."
- אֶפְרַ֙יִם֙ (’Efraiyim): "Ephraim." Representing the Northern Kingdom of Israel.
- מִֽיהוּדָ֔ה (mi-Yhūḏāh): "from Judah." The Southern Kingdom of Judah.
- אֶת־הַמֶּ֙לֶךְ֙ (’et-ham-meleḵ): "the king." Refers to the King of Assyria.
- אַשּׁ֖וּר (’aššūr): "Assyria." The powerful empire that served as God's instrument of judgment.
Word Group Analysis
- "LORD will bring upon you and upon your people and upon your father’s house": This phrase emphasizes that the judgment is divinely ordained and will affect the entire nation, from the king to the common people and the ruling lineage, highlighting the comprehensive nature of the coming disaster.
- "days such as have not come since the day that Ephraim broke away from Judah": This comparison establishes the severity of the coming invasion. The division of the kingdom under Rehoboam and Jeroboam (1 Kings 12) led to ongoing conflict and weakness. The prophet implies that the coming Assyrian conquest will be an even more traumatic and definitive event than that foundational division, underscoring the profound apostasy and unfaithfulness of Ahaz and Judah.
- "the king of Assyria": This identifies the specific instrument of God's wrath. Tiglath-Pileser III of Assyria is implied, the very king Ahaz appealed to, paradoxically bringing ruin while seeking salvation.
Isaiah 7 17 Bonus Section
This verse is a turning point in the immediate prophecy given to Ahaz. While Isaiah offers a sign of hope (Immanuel) in the preceding verses, this declaration of Assyrian invasion marks the consequence of Ahaz's disbelief and the national sin. The "breaking away of Ephraim from Judah" is a historical event in 931 BC that initiated centuries of division and conflict. Isaiah’s statement suggests the Assyrian threat will be a more grievous calamity. The prophecy’s fulfillment will be seen in subsequent Assyrian campaigns against both the Northern Kingdom and eventually Judah. The ultimate fulfillment points beyond historical Assyria to a time when God's people would face intense spiritual warfare, but ultimately be delivered through Christ, the King of Kings. The phrase "your father's house" has implications for the lineage of David and the Davidic covenant, highlighting the serious nature of the threat to the royal line and the promise of a Messiah.
Isaiah 7 17 Commentary
The LORD, sovereign over history, will unleash a devastating judgment upon Judah through the Assyrian empire. This invasion will be of unparalleled severity, surpassing even the national trauma of the division between Israel and Judah. King Ahaz, by rejecting a divine sign and turning to human alliances instead of trusting God, invites this catastrophe. The impending doom serves as a severe consequence for Judah's sin, apostasy, and lack of faith, demonstrating that turning away from the LORD leads only to destruction, even through the very powers they sought to use for their own defense. This foreshadows a greater divine intervention for the ultimate salvation of God's people, contrasting earthly judgments with heavenly grace.