Isaiah 10:33
New International Version
See, the Lord, the LORD Almighty, will lop off the boughs with great power. The lofty trees will be felled, the tall ones will be brought low.

New Living Translation
But look! The Lord, the LORD of Heaven’s Armies, will chop down the mighty tree of Assyria with great power! He will cut down the proud. That lofty tree will be brought down.

English Standard Version
Behold, the Lord GOD of hosts will lop the boughs with terrifying power; the great in height will be hewn down, and the lofty will be brought low.

Berean Standard Bible
Behold, the Lord GOD of Hosts will lop off the branches with terrifying power. The tall trees will be cut down, the lofty ones will be felled.

King James Bible
Behold, the Lord, the LORD of hosts, shall lop the bough with terror: and the high ones of stature shall be hewn down, and the haughty shall be humbled.

New King James Version
Behold, the Lord, The LORD of hosts, Will lop off the bough with terror; Those of high stature will be hewn down, And the haughty will be humbled.

New American Standard Bible
Behold, the Lord, the GOD of armies, will lop off the branches with terrifying power; Those also who are tall in stature will be cut down, And those who are lofty will be brought low.

NASB 1995
Behold, the Lord, the GOD of hosts, will lop off the boughs with a terrible crash; Those also who are tall in stature will be cut down And those who are lofty will be abased.

NASB 1977
Behold, the Lord, the GOD of hosts, will lop off the boughs with a terrible crash; Those also who are tall in stature will be cut down, And those who are lofty will be abased.

Legacy Standard Bible
Behold, the Lord, Yahweh of hosts, will lop off the boughs with a terrible crash; Those also who are high in stature will be cut in pieces And those who are lofty will be made low.

Amplified Bible
Listen carefully, the Lord, the GOD of hosts, will lop off the [beautiful] boughs with terrifying force; The tall in stature will be cut down And the lofty will be abased and humiliated.

Christian Standard Bible
Look, the Lord GOD of Armies will chop off the branches with terrifying power, and the tall trees will be cut down, the high trees felled.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Look, the Lord GOD of Hosts will chop off the branches with terrifying power, and the tall trees will be cut down, the high trees felled.

American Standard Version
Behold, the Lord, Jehovah of hosts, will lop the boughs with terror: and the high of stature shall be hewn down, and the lofty shall be brought low.

Contemporary English Version
But the LORD All-Powerful will use his fearsome might to bring down the tallest trees and chop off every branch.

English Revised Version
Behold, the Lord, the LORD of hosts, shall lop the boughs with terror: and the high ones of stature shall be hewn down, and the lofty shall be brought low.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Now look! The Almighty LORD of Armies will trim the branches with terrifying power. The highest trees will be cut down. The tallest ones will be brought down.

Good News Translation
The LORD Almighty will bring them crashing down like branches cut off a tree. The proudest and highest of them will be cut down and humiliated.

International Standard Version
Behold, the Lord GOD of the Heavenly Armies will lop off its boughs with terrifying power; the tallest in height will be cut down, and the lofty will be brought low.

Majority Standard Bible
Behold, the Lord GOD of Hosts will lop off the branches with terrifying power. The tall trees will be cut down, the lofty ones will be felled.

NET Bible
Look, the sovereign master, the LORD who commands armies, is ready to cut off the branches with terrifying power. The tallest trees will be cut down, the loftiest ones will be brought low.

New Heart English Bible
Look, the Lord, the LORD of hosts, will lop the boughs with terror. The tall will be cut down, and the lofty will be brought low.

Webster's Bible Translation
Behold, the Lord, the LORD of hosts will lop the bough with terror: and the high ones of stature shall be hewn down, and the haughty shall be humbled.

World English Bible
Behold, the Lord, Yahweh of Armies, will lop the boughs with terror. The tall will be cut down, and the lofty will be brought low.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Behold, the Lord, YHWH of Hosts, "" Is lopping a branch with violence, "" And the high of stature are cut down, "" And the lofty have become low,

Young's Literal Translation
Lo, the Lord, Jehovah of Hosts, Is lopping a branch with violence, And the high of stature are cut down, And the lofty are become low,

Smith's Literal Translation
Behold the Lord Jehovah of armies dividing the bough with sudden violence: and the high of stature hewn down, and the lofty shall be humbled.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Behold the sovereign Lord of hosts shall break the earthen vessel with terror, and the tall of stature shall be cut down, and the lofty shall be humbled.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Behold, the sovereign Lord of hosts will crush the little bottle of wine with terror, and the exalted in stature will be cut down, and the lofty will be brought low.

New American Bible
Now the Lord, the LORD of hosts, is about to lop off the boughs with terrible violence; The tall of stature shall be felled, and the lofty ones shall be brought low;

New Revised Standard Version
Look, the Sovereign, the LORD of hosts, will lop the boughs with terrifying power; the tallest trees will be cut down, and the lofty will be brought low.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Behold, the LORD God of hosts shall overthrow the glorious ones with might; and the high ones of stature shall be humbled, and the haughty shall be brought down.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Behold, LORD JEHOVAH God of Hosts demolishes the boastful ones with strength, and exalted ones in stature shall be leveled, and the lifted up shall be brought low
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Behold, the Lord, the LORD of hosts, Shall lop the boughs with terror; And the high ones of stature shall be hewn down, And the lofty shall be laid low.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Behold, the Lord, the Lord of hosts, will mightily confound the glorious ones; and the haughty in pride shall be crushed, and the lofty shall be brought low:

Additional Translations ...
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Context
A Remnant of Israel Shall Return
32Yet today they will halt at Nob, shaking a fist at the mount of Daughter Zion, at the hill of Jerusalem. 33Behold, the Lord GOD of Hosts will lop off the branches with terrifying power. The tall trees will be cut down, the lofty ones will be felled. 34He will clear the forest thickets with an axe, and Lebanon will fall before the Mighty One.…

Cross References
Isaiah 37:24
Through your servants you have taunted the Lord, and you have said: “With my many chariots I have ascended to the heights of the mountains, to the remote peaks of Lebanon. I have cut down its tallest cedars, the finest of its cypresses. I have reached its farthest heights, the densest of its forests.

Isaiah 2:12-13
For the Day of the LORD of Hosts will come against all the proud and lofty, against all that is exalted—it will be humbled— / against all the cedars of Lebanon, lofty and lifted up, against all the oaks of Bashan,

Isaiah 14:8
Even the cypresses and cedars of Lebanon exult over you: “Since you have been laid low, no woodcutter comes against us.”

Isaiah 37:36-38
Then the angel of the LORD went out and struck down 185,000 men in the camp of the Assyrians. When the people got up the next morning, there were all the dead bodies! / So Sennacherib king of Assyria broke camp and withdrew. He returned to Nineveh and stayed there. / One day, while he was worshiping in the temple of his god Nisroch, his sons Adrammelech and Sharezer put him to the sword and escaped to the land of Ararat. And his son Esar-haddon reigned in his place.

Ezekiel 31:3-14
Look at Assyria, a cedar in Lebanon, with beautiful branches that shaded the forest. It towered on high; its top was among the clouds. / The waters made it grow; the deep springs made it tall, directing their streams all around its base and sending their channels to all the trees of the field. / Therefore it towered higher than all the trees of the field. Its branches multiplied, and its boughs grew long as it spread them out because of the abundant waters. ...

Jeremiah 46:22-23
Egypt will hiss like a fleeing serpent, for the enemy will advance in force; with axes they will come against her like woodsmen cutting down trees. / They will chop down her forest, declares the LORD, dense though it may be, for they are more numerous than locusts; they cannot be counted.

Zechariah 11:1-2
Open your doors, O Lebanon, that the fire may consume your cedars! / Wail, O cypress, for the cedar has fallen; the majestic trees are ruined! Wail, O oaks of Bashan, for the dense forest has been cut down!

Amos 2:9
Yet it was I who destroyed the Amorite before them, though his height was like that of the cedars, and he was as strong as the oaks. Yet I destroyed his fruit above and his roots below.

2 Kings 19:23
Through your servants you have taunted the Lord, and you have said: “With my many chariots I have ascended to the heights of the mountains, to the remote peaks of Lebanon. I have cut down its tallest cedars, the finest of its cypresses. I have reached its farthest outposts, the densest of its forests.

Psalm 29:5
The voice of the LORD breaks the cedars; the LORD shatters the cedars of Lebanon.

Psalm 46:8-9
Come, see the works of the LORD, who brings devastation upon the earth. / He makes wars to cease throughout the earth; He breaks the bow and shatters the spear; He burns the shields in the fire.

Psalm 83:13-18
Make them like tumbleweed, O my God, like chaff before the wind. / As fire consumes a forest, as a flame sets the mountains ablaze, / so pursue them with Your tempest, and terrify them with Your storm. ...

Matthew 3:10
The axe lies ready at the root of the trees, and every tree that does not produce good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire.

Luke 3:9
The axe lies ready at the root of the trees, and every tree that does not produce good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire.”

Matthew 7:19
Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.


Treasury of Scripture

Behold, the Lord, the LORD of hosts, shall lop the bough with terror: and the high ones of stature shall be hewn down, and the haughty shall be humbled.

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Isaiah 10:16-19
Therefore shall the Lord, the Lord of hosts, send among his fat ones leanness; and under his glory he shall kindle a burning like the burning of a fire…

Isaiah 37:24-36,38
By thy servants hast thou reproached the Lord, and hast said, By the multitude of my chariots am I come up to the height of the mountains, to the sides of Lebanon; and I will cut down the tall cedars thereof, and the choice fir trees thereof: and I will enter into the height of his border, and the forest of his Carmel…

2 Kings 19:21-37
This is the word that the LORD hath spoken concerning him; The virgin the daughter of Zion hath despised thee, and laughed thee to scorn; the daughter of Jerusalem hath shaken her head at thee…

the high ones

Amos 2:9
Yet destroyed I the Amorite before them, whose height was like the height of the cedars, and he was strong as the oaks; yet I destroyed his fruit from above, and his roots from beneath.

and the haughty

Isaiah 2:11-17
The lofty looks of man shall be humbled, and the haughtiness of men shall be bowed down, and the LORD alone shall be exalted in that day…

Job 40:11,12
Cast abroad the rage of thy wrath: and behold every one that is proud, and abase him…

Daniel 4:37
Now I Nebuchadnezzar praise and extol and honour the King of heaven, all whose works are truth, and his ways judgment: and those that walk in pride he is able to abase.

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Isaiah 10
1. The woe of tyrants
5. Assyria, the rod of hypocrites, for its pride shall be broken
20. A remnant of Israel shall be saved
23. Judah is comforted with promise of deliverance from Assyria














Behold
The Hebrew word for "behold" is "הִנֵּה" (hinneh), which serves as a call to attention, urging the reader or listener to focus on the significant message that follows. In the context of Isaiah, it is a divine alert, emphasizing the certainty and importance of God's forthcoming action. This word sets the stage for a dramatic revelation, inviting us to witness the power and justice of God.

the Lord GOD of Hosts
This phrase combines two powerful titles for God: "Adonai" (Lord) and "YHWH" (GOD), along with "Tzevaot" (of Hosts). "Adonai" signifies God's sovereign authority, while "YHWH" is His covenant name, representing His eternal and unchanging nature. "Tzevaot" refers to the heavenly armies, underscoring God's supreme command over all celestial and earthly forces. This title reassures believers of God's omnipotence and His ability to execute His will.

will lop off the branches
The imagery of lopping off branches suggests a pruning or cutting away, which in the Hebrew context often symbolizes judgment or removal of what is unfruitful or proud. This action by God is not arbitrary but purposeful, aimed at purifying and restoring righteousness. It reflects God's role as a just judge who removes the arrogant and those who oppose His will.

with terrifying power
The Hebrew word for "terrifying" is "בְּעָרִיץ" (be'aritz), conveying a sense of awe-inspiring might and authority. This phrase highlights the overwhelming and undeniable strength of God's actions. It serves as a reminder of the fear of the Lord, which is the beginning of wisdom, and calls believers to reverence and humility before His majestic power.

The tall trees
In biblical symbolism, "tall trees" often represent powerful leaders or nations. Their height signifies pride and self-exaltation. By targeting these "tall trees," God demonstrates His opposition to human arrogance and His commitment to humbling those who elevate themselves above His authority. This serves as a warning against pride and a call to seek humility.

will be cut down
The act of cutting down signifies a decisive and complete removal. In the historical context, this can be seen as God's judgment against Assyria, a nation that had exalted itself and oppressed others. Spiritually, it serves as a metaphor for God's ability to bring low the proud and to dismantle structures of sin and rebellion.

and the lofty will be felled
The "lofty" refers to those who are high and mighty in their own eyes, often associated with arrogance and self-reliance. To be "felled" means to be brought down or humbled. This phrase reinforces the theme of divine justice, where God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble. It is a call to recognize our dependence on God and to submit to His sovereign will.

(33) Behold, . . . the Lord of hosts . . .--The sudden change of tone indicates another pressure of the "strong hand" of Jehovah (Isaiah 8:11), another burst of intensest inspiration. So far shalt thou go, the prophet says to Sargon, as he said afterwards to Sennacherib (Isaiah 37:28-32), and no farther. In the "boughs" that are to be lopped, and the "thickets of the forest" that are to be cut down, we have the same imagery as in Isaiah 10:17-19. The constant boasts of the Assyrian kings that they cut down the forests of the nations they conquered, gave a special fitness to this emblem of the work of the Divine Nemesis. High as the cedars of Lebanon might rise in their majesty, the "Mighty One" of Israel (better, Glorious One; comp. Isaiah 10:18, Isaiah 33:21; Psalm 93:4) would lay them low. . . . Verse 33. - The Lord... shall lop the bough with terror. A check to the Assyrian arms is intended, but of what nature is not clear. The "lopping of the bough with terror" might indicate a panic, such as that which seized the Syrians and made Benhadad II. raise the siege of Samaria (2 Kings 7:6, 7). But the expressions used later on," hewn down," "cut down," "shall fall," rather imply a defeat.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Behold,
הִנֵּ֤ה (hin·nêh)
Interjection
Strong's 2009: Lo! behold!

the Lord
הָאָדוֹן֙ (hā·’ā·ḏō·wn)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 113: Sovereign, controller

GOD
יְהוָ֣ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

of Hosts
צְבָא֔וֹת (ṣə·ḇā·’ō·wṯ)
Noun - common plural
Strong's 6635: A mass of persons, reg, organized for, war, a campaign

will lop off
מְסָעֵ֥ף (mə·sā·‘êp̄)
Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 5586: To lop off (boughs)

the branches
פֻּארָ֖ה (pu·rāh)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 6288: Ornamentation, foliage, as bright green

with terrifying power.
בְּמַעֲרָצָ֑ה (bə·ma·‘ă·rā·ṣāh)
Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 4637: An awful shock, a crash

The tall
וְרָמֵ֤י (wə·rā·mê)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct
Strong's 7311: To be high actively, to rise, raise

trees
הַקּוֹמָה֙ (haq·qō·w·māh)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 6967: Height

will be cut down,
גְּדוּעִ֔ים (gə·ḏū·‘îm)
Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine plural
Strong's 1438: To fell a, tree, to destroy anything

the lofty ones
וְהַגְּבֹהִ֖ים (wə·hag·gə·ḇō·hîm)
Conjunctive waw, Article | Adjective - masculine plural
Strong's 1364: Elevated, powerful, arrogant

will be felled.
יִשְׁפָּֽלוּ׃ (yiš·pā·lū)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 8213: To be or become low, to be abased


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