Lectionary Calendar
Saturday, May 3rd, 2025
the Second Week after Easter
the Second Week after Easter
video advertismenet
advertisement
advertisement
advertisement
Attention!
For 10¢ a day you can enjoy StudyLight.org ads
free while helping to build churches and support pastors in Uganda.
Click here to learn more!
free while helping to build churches and support pastors in Uganda.
Click here to learn more!
Read the Bible
The NET Bible®
Isaiah 28:14
Therefore, listen to the Lord 's word, you who mock, you rulers of these people who reside in Jerusalem!
Jump to:Bible Study Tools • Parallel Bible Verse • Bible Contextual Overview • Bible Cross-References • Gill's Bible Notes • Barnes' Bible Notes
Bible Study Resources
Concordances:
- Nave'sDictionaries:
- FaussetEncyclopedias:
- InternationalParallel Translations
Christian Standard Bible®
Therefore hear the word of the Lord, you scofferswho rule this people in Jerusalem.
Therefore hear the word of the Lord, you scofferswho rule this people in Jerusalem.
Hebrew Names Version
Why hear the word of the LORD, you scoffers, that rule this people that is in Yerushalayim:
Why hear the word of the LORD, you scoffers, that rule this people that is in Yerushalayim:
King James Version
Wherefore hear the word of the Lord , ye scornful men, that rule this people which is in Jerusalem.
Wherefore hear the word of the Lord , ye scornful men, that rule this people which is in Jerusalem.
English Standard Version
Therefore hear the word of the Lord , you scoffers, who rule this people in Jerusalem!
Therefore hear the word of the Lord , you scoffers, who rule this people in Jerusalem!
New American Standard Bible
Therefore, hear the word of the LORD, you scoffers, Who rule this people who are in Jerusalem,
Therefore, hear the word of the LORD, you scoffers, Who rule this people who are in Jerusalem,
New Century Version
So listen to the Lord 's message, you who brag, you leaders in Jerusalem.
So listen to the Lord 's message, you who brag, you leaders in Jerusalem.
Amplified Bible
Therefore, hear the word of the LORD, you arrogant men Who rule this people who are in Jerusalem!
Therefore, hear the word of the LORD, you arrogant men Who rule this people who are in Jerusalem!
World English Bible
Why hear the word of Yahweh, you scoffers, that rule this people that is in Jerusalem:
Why hear the word of Yahweh, you scoffers, that rule this people that is in Jerusalem:
Geneva Bible (1587)
Wherefore, heare the worde of the Lorde, ye scornefull men that rule this people, which is at Ierusalem.
Wherefore, heare the worde of the Lorde, ye scornefull men that rule this people, which is at Ierusalem.
Legacy Standard Bible
Therefore, hear the word of Yahweh, O scoffers,Who rule this people who are in Jerusalem,
Therefore, hear the word of Yahweh, O scoffers,Who rule this people who are in Jerusalem,
Berean Standard Bible
Therefore hear the word of the LORD, O scoffers, who rule this people in Jerusalem.
Therefore hear the word of the LORD, O scoffers, who rule this people in Jerusalem.
Contemporary English Version
You rulers of Jerusalem do nothing but sneer; now you must listen to what the Lord says.
You rulers of Jerusalem do nothing but sneer; now you must listen to what the Lord says.
Complete Jewish Bible
So listen to the word of Adonai , you scoffers, composing taunts for this people in Yerushalayim:
So listen to the word of Adonai , you scoffers, composing taunts for this people in Yerushalayim:
Darby Translation
Therefore hear the word of Jehovah, ye scornful men, that rule this people which is in Jerusalem.
Therefore hear the word of Jehovah, ye scornful men, that rule this people which is in Jerusalem.
Easy-to-Read Version
You leaders in Jerusalem should listen to the Lord 's message, but now you refuse to listen to him.
You leaders in Jerusalem should listen to the Lord 's message, but now you refuse to listen to him.
George Lamsa Translation
Therefore hear the word of the LORD, O you scornful men, who rule this people that is in Jerusalem:
Therefore hear the word of the LORD, O you scornful men, who rule this people that is in Jerusalem:
Good News Translation
Now you arrogant leaders who rule here in Jerusalem over this people, listen to what the Lord is saying.
Now you arrogant leaders who rule here in Jerusalem over this people, listen to what the Lord is saying.
Lexham English Bible
Therefore hear the word of Yahweh, men of mockery, rulers of these people in Jerusalem:
Therefore hear the word of Yahweh, men of mockery, rulers of these people in Jerusalem:
Literal Translation
So hear the Word of Jehovah, scornful men, rulers of this people in Jerusalem.
So hear the Word of Jehovah, scornful men, rulers of this people in Jerusalem.
Miles Coverdale Bible (1535)
Wherfore heare the worde of the LORDE, ye mockers that rule the LORDES people, which is at Ierusale.
Wherfore heare the worde of the LORDE, ye mockers that rule the LORDES people, which is at Ierusale.
American Standard Version
Wherefore hear the word of Jehovah, ye scoffers, that rule this people that is in Jerusalem:
Wherefore hear the word of Jehovah, ye scoffers, that rule this people that is in Jerusalem:
Bible in Basic English
Give ear then to the word of the Lord, you men of pride, the rulers of this people in Jerusalem:
Give ear then to the word of the Lord, you men of pride, the rulers of this people in Jerusalem:
JPS Old Testament (1917)
Wherefore hear the word of the LORD, ye scoffers, the ballad-mongers of this people which is in Jerusalem:
Wherefore hear the word of the LORD, ye scoffers, the ballad-mongers of this people which is in Jerusalem:
King James Version (1611)
Wherefore heare the worde of the Lord, yee scornefull men, that rule this people which is in Ierusalem.
Wherefore heare the worde of the Lord, yee scornefull men, that rule this people which is in Ierusalem.
Bishop's Bible (1568)
Wherfore heare the word of the Lord ye mockers, ye that haue rule of this people whiche is at Hierusalem.
Wherfore heare the word of the Lord ye mockers, ye that haue rule of this people whiche is at Hierusalem.
Brenton's Septuagint (LXX)
Therefore hear ye the word of the Lord, ye afflicted men, and ye princes of this people that is in Jerusalem.
Therefore hear ye the word of the Lord, ye afflicted men, and ye princes of this people that is in Jerusalem.
English Revised Version
Wherefore hear the word of the LORD, ye scornful men, that rule this people which is in Jerusalem:
Wherefore hear the word of the LORD, ye scornful men, that rule this people which is in Jerusalem:
Wycliffe Bible (1395)
For this thing, ye men scorneris, that ben lordis ouer my puple which is in Jerusalem, here the word of the Lord.
For this thing, ye men scorneris, that ben lordis ouer my puple which is in Jerusalem, here the word of the Lord.
Update Bible Version
Therefore hear the word of Yahweh, you scoffers, that rule this people that is in Jerusalem:
Therefore hear the word of Yahweh, you scoffers, that rule this people that is in Jerusalem:
Webster's Bible Translation
Wherefore hear the word of the LORD, ye scornful men, that rule this people which [is] in Jerusalem.
Wherefore hear the word of the LORD, ye scornful men, that rule this people which [is] in Jerusalem.
New King James Version
Therefore hear the word of the LORD, you scornful men, Who rule this people who are in Jerusalem,
Therefore hear the word of the LORD, you scornful men, Who rule this people who are in Jerusalem,
New Living Translation
Therefore, listen to this message from the Lord , you scoffing rulers in Jerusalem.
Therefore, listen to this message from the Lord , you scoffing rulers in Jerusalem.
New Life Bible
So hear the Word of the Lord, you who laugh at the truth, who rule the people in Jerusalem!
So hear the Word of the Lord, you who laugh at the truth, who rule the people in Jerusalem!
New Revised Standard
Therefore hear the word of the Lord , you scoffers who rule this people in Jerusalem.
Therefore hear the word of the Lord , you scoffers who rule this people in Jerusalem.
J.B. Rotherham Emphasized Bible
Wherefore, hear ye the word of Yahweh, Ye men who scoff, - Ye rulers of this people that is in Jerusalem.
Wherefore, hear ye the word of Yahweh, Ye men who scoff, - Ye rulers of this people that is in Jerusalem.
Douay-Rheims Bible
Wherefore hear the word of the Lord, ye scornful men, who rule over my people that is in Jerusalem.
Wherefore hear the word of the Lord, ye scornful men, who rule over my people that is in Jerusalem.
Revised Standard Version
Therefore hear the word of the LORD, you scoffers, who rule this people in Jerusalem!
Therefore hear the word of the LORD, you scoffers, who rule this people in Jerusalem!
Young's Literal Translation
Therefore, hear a word of Jehovah, ye men of scorning, Ruling this people that [is] in Jerusalem.
Therefore, hear a word of Jehovah, ye men of scorning, Ruling this people that [is] in Jerusalem.
THE MESSAGE
Now listen to God 's Message, you scoffers, you who rule this people in Jerusalem. You say, "We've taken out good life insurance. We've hedged all our bets, covered all our bases. No disaster can touch us. We've thought of everything. We're advised by the experts. We're set."
Now listen to God 's Message, you scoffers, you who rule this people in Jerusalem. You say, "We've taken out good life insurance. We've hedged all our bets, covered all our bases. No disaster can touch us. We've thought of everything. We're advised by the experts. We're set."
New American Standard Bible (1995)
Therefore, hear the word of the LORD, O scoffers, Who rule this people who are in Jerusalem,
Therefore, hear the word of the LORD, O scoffers, Who rule this people who are in Jerusalem,
Contextual Overview
14 Therefore, listen to the Lord 's word, you who mock, you rulers of these people who reside in Jerusalem! 15 For you say, "We have made a treaty with death, with Sheol we have made an agreement. When the overwhelming judgment sweeps by it will not reach us. For we have made a lie our refuge, we have hidden ourselves in a deceitful word." 16 Therefore, this is what the sovereign master, the Lord , says: "Look, I am laying a stone in Zion, an approved stone, set in place as a precious cornerstone for the foundation. The one who maintains his faith will not panic. 17 I will make justice the measuring line, fairness the plumb line; hail will sweep away the unreliable refuge, the floodwaters will overwhelm the hiding place. 18 Your treaty with death will be dissolved; your agreement with Sheol will not last. When the overwhelming judgment sweeps by, you will be overrun by it. 19 Whenever it sweeps by, it will overtake you; indeed, every morning it will sweep by, it will come through during the day and the night." When this announcement is understood, it will cause nothing but terror. 20 For the bed is too short to stretch out on, and the blanket is too narrow to wrap around oneself. 21 For the Lord will rise up, as he did at Mount Perazim, he will rouse himself, as he did in the Valley of Gibeon, to accomplish his work, his peculiar work, to perform his task, his strange task. 22 So now, do not mock, or your chains will become heavier! For I have heard a message about decreed destruction, from the sovereign master, the Lord who commands armies, against the entire land.
Bible Verse Review
from Treasury of Scripure Knowledge
ye: Isaiah 28:22, Isaiah 1:10, Isaiah 5:9, Isaiah 29:20, Proverbs 1:22, Proverbs 3:34, Proverbs 29:8, Hosea 7:5, Acts 13:41
Reciprocal: Numbers 16:27 - and stood 1 Kings 22:19 - Hear thou 2 Chronicles 18:18 - hear the word Proverbs 13:1 - but Proverbs 19:28 - scorneth Isaiah 8:8 - he shall pass Isaiah 33:14 - sinners Jeremiah 5:12 - have belied Jeremiah 10:1 - General Jeremiah 13:15 - be Jeremiah 22:2 - Hear Jeremiah 23:36 - for ye Jeremiah 36:23 - he cut Jeremiah 44:24 - Hear Ezekiel 12:27 - for Ezekiel 13:2 - Hear Ezekiel 16:35 - hear Ezekiel 21:23 - as a Hosea 4:1 - Hear Amos 6:13 - Have Amos 8:4 - Hear Amos 9:10 - The evil Micah 2:3 - go Malachi 3:13 - Your John 7:49 - General 2 Peter 3:3 - scoffers
Cross-References
Genesis 12:3
I will bless those who bless you, but the one who treats you lightly I must curse, and all the families of the earth will bless one another by your name."
I will bless those who bless you, but the one who treats you lightly I must curse, and all the families of the earth will bless one another by your name."
Genesis 13:14
After Lot had departed, the Lord said to Abram, "Look from the place where you stand to the north, south, east, and west.
After Lot had departed, the Lord said to Abram, "Look from the place where you stand to the north, south, east, and west.
Genesis 13:16
And I will make your descendants like the dust of the earth, so that if anyone is able to count the dust of the earth, then your descendants also can be counted.
And I will make your descendants like the dust of the earth, so that if anyone is able to count the dust of the earth, then your descendants also can be counted.
Genesis 18:18
After all, Abraham will surely become a great and powerful nation, and all the nations on the earth will pronounce blessings on one another using his name.
After all, Abraham will surely become a great and powerful nation, and all the nations on the earth will pronounce blessings on one another using his name.
Genesis 22:18
Because you have obeyed me, all the nations of the earth will pronounce blessings on one another using the name of your descendants.'"
Because you have obeyed me, all the nations of the earth will pronounce blessings on one another using the name of your descendants.'"
Genesis 26:4
I will multiply your descendants so they will be as numerous as the stars in the sky, and I will give them all these lands. All the nations of the earth will pronounce blessings on one another using the name of your descendants.
I will multiply your descendants so they will be as numerous as the stars in the sky, and I will give them all these lands. All the nations of the earth will pronounce blessings on one another using the name of your descendants.
Genesis 28:11
He reached a certain place where he decided to camp because the sun had gone down. He took one of the stones and placed it near his head. Then he fell asleep in that place
He reached a certain place where he decided to camp because the sun had gone down. He took one of the stones and placed it near his head. Then he fell asleep in that place
Genesis 28:12
and had a dream. He saw a stairway erected on the earth with its top reaching to the heavens. The angels of God were going up and coming down it
and had a dream. He saw a stairway erected on the earth with its top reaching to the heavens. The angels of God were going up and coming down it
Genesis 32:12
But you said, ‘I will certainly make you prosper and will make your descendants like the sand on the seashore, too numerous to count.'"
But you said, ‘I will certainly make you prosper and will make your descendants like the sand on the seashore, too numerous to count.'"
Numbers 23:10
Who can count the dust of Jacob, Or number the fourth part of Israel? Let me die the death of the upright, and let the end of my life be like theirs."
Who can count the dust of Jacob, Or number the fourth part of Israel? Let me die the death of the upright, and let the end of my life be like theirs."
Gill's Notes on the Bible
Wherefore hear the word of the Lord, ye scornful men,.... Men of scorn and mockery, that scoffed and mocked at the word of God, as in the preceding verse Isaiah 28:13; or at the threatenings of punishment; and even made a jest of death and hell, as in the following words: "the word of the Lord" they are called upon to hear, hearken, and attend to, is either the word of promise of the Messiah,
Isaiah 28:16 or rather the word threatening them with ruin,
Isaiah 28:18 or it may be both:
that rule this people which [is] in Jerusalem; which must not be understood of the chief ruler Hezekiah, but rather of some subordinate rulers, such as Shebna and others; these set a very bad example to the common people: no wonder that irreligion and profaneness prevail, when civil magistrates are scoffers at religion. It agrees best with the rulers of the Jewish people in the times of Christ, who mocked at him and his ministry, and that of his apostles.
Barnes' Notes on the Bible
Wherefore ... - This verse commences a direct address to the scoffing and scornful nation, which is continued to the close of Isaiah 28:22. It is addressed particularly to the rulers in Jerusalem, as being the leaders in crime, and as being eminently deserving of the wrath of God.
Ye scornful men - Ye who despise and reproach God and his message; who fancy yourselves to be secure, and mock at the threatened judgments of the Almighty.
