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Isaiah 28:14

Jerusalem

12 to whom He has said: “This is the place of rest, let the weary rest; this is the place of repose.” But they would not listen.

13 Then the word of the LORD to them will become: “Order on order, order on order, line on line, line on line; a little here, a little there,” so that they will go stumbling backward and will be injured, ensnared, and captured.

Therefore hear the word of the LORD, O scoffers who rule this people in Jerusalem.

15 For you said, “We have made a covenant with death; we have fashioned an agreement with Sheol. When the overwhelming scourge passes through it will not touch us, because we have made lies our refuge and falsehood our hiding place.”

16 So this is what the Lord GOD says: “See, I lay a stone in Zion, a tested stone, a precious cornerstone, a sure foundation; the one who believes will never be shaken.

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This was said to Israel at a particular time, so it is wise to read it together with the surrounding text. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
Therefore hear the word of the LORD, O scoffers who rule this people in Jerusalem.
KJV
Wherefore hear the word of the LORD, ye scornful men, that rule this people which is in Jerusalem.
WEB
Therefore hear the LORD’s word, you scoffers, that rule this people in Jerusalem:
ASV
Wherefore hear the word of Jehovah, ye scoffers, that rule this people that is in Jerusalem:
DARBY
Therefore hear the word of Jehovah, ye scornful men, that rule this people which is in Jerusalem.
BLB
Therefore hear the word of YHWH, O men of scorning, rulers of this people who [are] in Jerusalem.
ÅB
Derfor hør Herrens ord, dere spottere, dere som hersker over folket her i Jerusalem!
OTB
Derfor, hør Herrens ord, dere som spotter og styrer dette folket i Jerusalem.
B1930
Derfor hør Herrens ord, I spottere, I som hersker over folket her i Jerusalem!

Study notes (Tyndale)

Original text and word study

Cross references

  • Isaiah 28:22

    So now, do not mock, or your shackles will become heavier. Indeed, I have heard from the Lord GOD of Hosts a decree of destruction against the whole land.

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  • Isaiah 1:10

    Hear the word of the LORD, you rulers of Sodom; listen to the instruction of our God, you people of Gomorrah!

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  • Isaiah 29:20

    For the ruthless will vanish, the mockers will disappear, and all who look for evil will be cut down—

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  • Acts 13:41

    ‘Look, you scoffers, wonder and perish! For I am doing a work in your days that you would never believe, even if someone told you.’”

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  • Hosea 7:5

    The princes are inflamed with wine on the day of our king; so he joins hands with those who mock him.

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  • Isaiah 5:9

    I heard the LORD of Hosts declare: “Surely many houses will become desolate, great mansions left unoccupied.

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  • Proverbs 3:34

    He mocks the mockers, but gives grace to the humble.

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  • Proverbs 1:22

    “How long, O simple ones, will you love your simple ways? How long will scoffers delight in their scorn and fools hate knowledge?

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