Isaiah 13:1
New International Version
A prophecy against Babylon that Isaiah son of Amoz saw:

New Living Translation
Isaiah son of Amoz received this message concerning the destruction of Babylon:

English Standard Version
The oracle concerning Babylon which Isaiah the son of Amoz saw.

Berean Standard Bible
This is the burden against Babylon that Isaiah son of Amoz received:

King James Bible
The burden of Babylon, which Isaiah the son of Amoz did see.

New King James Version
The burden against Babylon which Isaiah the son of Amoz saw.

New American Standard Bible
The pronouncement concerning Babylon which Isaiah the son of Amoz saw:

NASB 1995
The oracle concerning Babylon which Isaiah the son of Amoz saw.

NASB 1977
The oracle concerning Babylon which Isaiah the son of Amoz saw.

Legacy Standard Bible
The oracle concerning Babylon which Isaiah the son of Amoz beheld.

Amplified Bible
The [mournful, inspired] oracle (a burden to be carried) concerning Babylon which Isaiah the son of Amoz saw [in a prophetic vision]:

Christian Standard Bible
A pronouncement concerning Babylon that Isaiah son of Amoz saw:

Holman Christian Standard Bible
An oracle against Babylon that Isaiah son of Amoz saw:

American Standard Version
The burden of Babylon, which Isaiah the son of Amoz did see.

Contemporary English Version
This is the message that I was given about Babylon:

English Revised Version
The burden of which Babylon, Isaiah the son of Amoz did see.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
This is the divine revelation which Isaiah, son of Amoz, saw about Babylon.

Good News Translation
This is a message about Babylon, which Isaiah son of Amoz received from God.

International Standard Version
A message that Amoz's son Isaiah received about Babylon:

Majority Standard Bible
This is the burden against Babylon that Isaiah son of Amoz received:

NET Bible
This is a message about Babylon that God revealed to Isaiah son of Amoz:

New Heart English Bible
The burden of Babylon, which Isaiah the son of Amoz saw:

Webster's Bible Translation
The burden of Babylon, which Isaiah the son of Amoz saw.

World English Bible
The burden of Babylon, which Isaiah the son of Amoz saw.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
The burden of Babylon that Isaiah son of Amoz has seen:

Young's Literal Translation
The burden of Babylon that Isaiah son of Amoz hath seen:

Smith's Literal Translation
The burden of Babel which Isaiah son of Amos saw.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
THE burden of Babylon, which Isaias the son of Amos saw.

Catholic Public Domain Version
The burden of Babylon which Isaiah, the son of Amoz, saw.

New American Bible
An oracle concerning Babylon; a vision of Isaiah, son of Amoz.

New Revised Standard Version
The oracle concerning Babylon that Isaiah son of Amoz saw.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
THE prophecy concerning the fall of Babylon, which Isaiah the son of Amoz saw.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
The burden of Babel that Eshaiya, son of Amuts, saw:
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
The burden of Babylon, which Isaiah the son of Amoz did see.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
THE VISION WHICH ESAIAS SON OF AMOS SAW AGAINST BABYLON.

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Context
An Oracle Concerning Babylon
1This is the burden against Babylon that Isaiah son of Amoz received: 2Raise a banner on a barren hilltop; call aloud to them. Wave your hand, that they may enter the gates of the nobles.…

Cross References
Jeremiah 50:1-3
This is the word that the LORD spoke through Jeremiah the prophet concerning Babylon and the land of the Chaldeans: / “Announce and declare to the nations; lift up a banner and proclaim it; hold nothing back when you say, ‘Babylon is captured; Bel is put to shame; Marduk is shattered, her images are disgraced, her idols are broken in pieces.’ / For a nation from the north will come against her; it will make her land a desolation. No one will live in it; both man and beast will flee.”

Revelation 18:1-2
After this I saw another angel descending from heaven with great authority, and the earth was illuminated by his glory. / And he cried out in a mighty voice: “Fallen, fallen is Babylon the great! She has become a lair for demons and a haunt for every unclean spirit, every unclean bird, and every detestable beast.

Jeremiah 51:11
Sharpen the arrows! Fill the quivers! The LORD has aroused the spirit of the kings of the Medes, because His plan is aimed at Babylon to destroy her, for it is the vengeance of the LORD—vengeance for His temple.

Revelation 17:1-2
Then one of the seven angels with the seven bowls came and said to me, “Come, I will show you the punishment of the great prostitute, who sits on many waters. / The kings of the earth were immoral with her, and those who dwell on the earth were intoxicated with the wine of her immorality.”

Jeremiah 25:12-14
But when seventy years are complete, I will punish the king of Babylon and that nation, the land of the Chaldeans, for their guilt, declares the LORD, and I will make it an everlasting desolation. / I will bring upon that land all the words I have pronounced against it, all that is written in this book, which Jeremiah has prophesied against all the nations. / For many nations and great kings will enslave them, and I will repay them according to their deeds and according to the work of their hands.’”

Revelation 14:8
Then a second angel followed, saying, “Fallen, fallen is Babylon the great, who has made all the nations drink the wine of the passion of her immorality.”

Jeremiah 50:9
For behold, I stir up and bring against Babylon an assembly of great nations from the land of the north. They will line up against her; from the north she will be captured. Their arrows will be like skilled warriors who do not return empty-handed.

Revelation 16:19
The great city was split into three parts, and the cities of the nations collapsed. And God remembered Babylon the great and gave her the cup of the wine of the fury of His wrath.

Jeremiah 51:28-29
Prepare the nations for battle against her—the kings of the Medes, their governors and all their officials, and all the lands they rule. / The earth quakes and writhes because the LORD’s intentions against Babylon stand: to make the land of Babylon a desolation, without inhabitant.

Revelation 18:21
Then a mighty angel picked up a stone the size of a great millstone and cast it into the sea, saying: “With such violence the great city of Babylon will be cast down, never to be seen again.

Ezekiel 32:11-12
For this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘The sword of the king of Babylon will come against you! / I will make your hordes fall by the swords of the mighty, the most ruthless of all nations. They will ravage the pride of Egypt and all her multitudes will be destroyed.

Revelation 18:10
In fear of her torment, they will stand at a distance and cry out: “Woe, woe to the great city, the mighty city of Babylon! For in a single hour your judgment has come.”

Daniel 5:28-31
PERES means that your kingdom has been divided and given over to the Medes and Persians.” / Then Belshazzar gave the command, and they clothed Daniel in purple, placed a gold chain around his neck, and proclaimed him the third highest ruler in the kingdom. / That very night Belshazzar king of the Chaldeans was slain, ...

Revelation 18:4-5
Then I heard another voice from heaven say: “Come out of her, My people, so that you will not share in her sins or contract any of her plagues. / For her sins are piled up to heaven, and God has remembered her iniquities.

Habakkuk 1:6-7
For behold, I am raising up the Chaldeans—that ruthless and impetuous nation which marches through the breadth of the earth to seize dwellings not their own. / They are dreaded and feared; from themselves they derive justice and sovereignty.


Treasury of Scripture

The burden of Babylon, which Isaiah the son of Amoz did see.

A.

Isaiah 14:28
In the year that king Ahaz died was this burden.

Isaiah 15:1
The burden of Moab. Because in the night Ar of Moab is laid waste, and brought to silence; because in the night Kir of Moab is laid waste, and brought to silence;

Isaiah 17:1
The burden of Damascus. Behold, Damascus is taken away from being a city, and it shall be a ruinous heap.

of Babylon

Isaiah 14:4
That thou shalt take up this proverb against the king of Babylon, and say, How hath the oppressor ceased! the golden city ceased!

Isaiah 21:1-10
The burden of the desert of the sea. As whirlwinds in the south pass through; so it cometh from the desert, from a terrible land…

Isaiah 43:14
Thus saith the LORD, your redeemer, the Holy One of Israel; For your sake I have sent to Babylon, and have brought down all their nobles, and the Chaldeans, whose cry is in the ships.

which Isaiah

Isaiah 1:1
The vision of Isaiah the son of Amoz, which he saw concerning Judah and Jerusalem in the days of Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah, kings of Judah.

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This is an oracle
The term "oracle" in Hebrew is "מַשָּׂא" (massa), which can be translated as a burden or a pronouncement. In the prophetic context, it often signifies a message of judgment or revelation from God. This word sets the tone for the entire chapter, indicating that what follows is a divine message with significant weight and authority. Historically, oracles were seen as direct communications from the divine, and in the biblical context, they often carried both immediate and eschatological implications. This oracle is not merely a human prediction but a divine revelation that demands attention and reverence.

concerning Babylon
Babylon, in the biblical narrative, is more than just a geographical location; it symbolizes human pride, idolatry, and opposition to God. Historically, Babylon was a powerful empire known for its grandeur and influence, particularly during the reign of Nebuchadnezzar II. In the context of Isaiah's prophecy, Babylon represents the epitome of worldly power and arrogance that stands in contrast to God's kingdom. The mention of Babylon here foreshadows its eventual downfall, serving as a reminder of the transient nature of human empires compared to the eternal sovereignty of God.

that Isaiah
Isaiah, whose name means "Yahweh is salvation," is one of the major prophets in the Old Testament. His prophetic ministry spanned the reigns of several kings of Judah, and he is known for his messages of both judgment and hope. Isaiah's role as a prophet was to convey God's messages to the people, calling them to repentance and faithfulness. His writings are characterized by their poetic style and profound theological insights, emphasizing God's holiness, justice, and redemptive plans.

son of Amoz
The mention of Isaiah as the "son of Amoz" provides a historical anchor, identifying him within a specific lineage. While little is known about Amoz, this designation helps to authenticate Isaiah's identity and authority as a prophet. In the ancient Near Eastern context, lineage was important for establishing credibility and trustworthiness. This phrase also connects Isaiah to the broader narrative of Israel's history, situating his prophecies within the unfolding account of God's people.

received
The word "received" in Hebrew is "חָזָה" (chazah), which means to see or perceive, often in a visionary or revelatory sense. This indicates that Isaiah's message was not self-generated but was given to him by divine revelation. The prophetic experience often involved visions or direct communication from God, underscoring the supernatural origin of the message. This word emphasizes the passive role of the prophet as a recipient of God's word, highlighting the divine initiative in the communication of the oracle.

XIII.

(1) The burden of Babylon . . .--The title "burden," which is repeated in Isaiah 15:1; Isaiah 17:1; Isaiah 19:1; Isaiah 21:1; Isaiah 22:1; Isaiah 23:1, indicates that we have in this division a collection of prophetic utterances, bearing upon the future of the surrounding nations, among which Babylon was naturally pre-eminent. The authenticity of the first of these oracles has been questioned, partly on the ground of differences of style, partly because it seems to anticipate the future destruction of Babylon with a distinctness which implies a prophecy after the event. The first of these objections rests, as will be seen from the numerous coincidences between these and other portions of Isaiah, on no sufficient evidence. The second implies a view of prophecy which excludes the element of a divinely given foreknowledge; and that view the present writer does not accept. . . .

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
[This is] an oracle
מַשָּׂ֖א (maś·śā)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 4853: A burden, tribute, porterage, an utterance, chiefly a, doom, singing, mental, desire

concerning Babylon
בָּבֶ֑ל (bā·ḇel)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 894: Babylon -- an eastern Mediterranean empire and its capital city

that
אֲשֶׁ֣ר (’ă·šer)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

Isaiah
יְשַׁעְיָ֖הוּ (yə·ša‘·yā·hū)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3470: Isaiah -- 'salvation of Yah', four Israelites

son
בֶּן־ (ben-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121: A son

of Amoz
אָמֽוֹץ׃ (’ā·mō·wṣ)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 531: Amoz -- 'strong', the father of Isaiah

received:
חָזָ֔ה (ḥā·zāh)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 2372: To gaze at, to perceive, contemplate, to have a, vision of


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