Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Therefore strong peoples will honor you; cities of ruthless nations will revere you. New Living Translation Therefore, strong nations will declare your glory; ruthless nations will fear you. English Standard Version Therefore strong peoples will glorify you; cities of ruthless nations will fear you. Berean Standard Bible Therefore, a strong people will honor You. The cities of ruthless nations will revere You. King James Bible Therefore shall the strong people glorify thee, the city of the terrible nations shall fear thee. New King James Version Therefore the strong people will glorify You; The city of the terrible nations will fear You. New American Standard Bible Therefore a strong people will glorify You; Cities of ruthless nations will revere You. NASB 1995 Therefore a strong people will glorify You; Cities of ruthless nations will revere You. NASB 1977 Therefore a strong people will glorify Thee; Cities of ruthless nations will revere Thee. Legacy Standard Bible Therefore a strong people will glorify You; Towns of ruthless nations will fear You. Amplified Bible Therefore a strong people will honor You; Cities of terrible and violent nations will fear You. Christian Standard Bible Therefore, a strong people will honor you. The cities of violent nations will fear you. Holman Christian Standard Bible Therefore, a strong people will honor You. The cities of violent nations will fear You. American Standard Version Therefore shall a strong people glorify thee; a city of terrible nations shall fear thee. Contemporary English Version Now strong and cruel nations will fear and honor you. English Revised Version Therefore shall the strong people glorify thee, the city of the terrible nations shall fear thee. GOD'S WORD® Translation That is why strong people will honor you, and cities ruled by the world's tyrants will fear you. Good News Translation The people of powerful nations will praise you; you will be feared in the cities of cruel nations. International Standard Version Therefore strong peoples will glorify you; cities of ruthless nations will revere you. Majority Standard Bible Therefore, a strong people will honor You. The cities of ruthless nations will revere You. NET Bible So a strong nation will extol you; the towns of powerful nations will fear you. New Heart English Bible Therefore a strong people will glorify you. A city of awesome nations will fear you. Webster's Bible Translation Therefore shall the strong people glorify thee, the city of the terrible nations shall fear thee. World English Bible Therefore a strong people will glorify you. A city of awesome nations will fear you. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionTherefore a strong people honors You, "" A city of the terrible nations fears You. Young's Literal Translation Therefore honour Thee do a strong people, A city of the terrible nations feareth Thee. Smith's Literal Translation For this shall the strong people honor thee, the city of terrible nations shall fear thee. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleTherefore shall a strong people praise thee, the city of mighty nations shall fear thee. Catholic Public Domain Version Concerning this, a strong people will praise you; a city with a robust people will fear you. New American Bible Therefore a strong people will honor you, ruthless nations will fear you. New Revised Standard Version Therefore strong peoples will glorify you; cities of ruthless nations will fear you. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleTherefore many peoples shall praise thee, the city of the mighty nations shall worship thee. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Because of this, the many nations shall praise you, and the city of the strong nations shall be in awe of you! OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Therefore shall the strong people glorify Thee, The city of the terrible nations shall fear Thee. Brenton Septuagint Translation Therefore shall the poor people bless thee, and cities of injured men shall bless thee. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context A Song of Praise for God's Favor…2Indeed, You have made the city a heap of rubble, the fortified town a ruin. The fortress of strangers is a city no more; it will never be rebuilt. 3Therefore, a strong people will honor You. The cities of ruthless nations will revere You. 4For You have been a refuge for the poor, a stronghold for the needy in distress, a refuge from the storm, a shade from the heat. For the breath of the ruthless is like rain against a wall,… Cross References Revelation 15:4 Who will not fear You, O Lord, and glorify Your name? For You alone are holy. All nations will come and worship before You, for Your righteous acts have been revealed.” Psalm 22:27 All the ends of the earth will remember and turn to the LORD. All the families of the nations will bow down before Him. Philippians 2:10-11 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, / and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Zechariah 14:16 Then all the survivors from the nations that came against Jerusalem will go up year after year to worship the King, the LORD of Hosts, and to celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles. Psalm 86:9 All the nations You have made will come and bow before You, O Lord, and they will glorify Your name. Revelation 11:13 And in that hour there was a great earthquake, and a tenth of the city collapsed. Seven thousand were killed in the quake, and the rest were terrified and gave glory to the God of heaven. Malachi 1:11 For My name will be great among the nations, from where the sun rises to where it sets. In every place, incense and pure offerings will be presented in My name, because My name will be great among the nations,” says the LORD of Hosts. Psalm 66:4 All the earth bows down to You; they sing praise to You; they sing praise to Your name.” Selah Revelation 21:24 By its light the nations will walk, and into it the kings of the earth will bring their glory. Jeremiah 16:19 O LORD, my strength and my fortress, my refuge in the day of distress, the nations will come to You from the ends of the earth, and they will say, “Our fathers inherited nothing but lies, worthless idols of no benefit at all. Romans 15:9-12 so that the Gentiles may glorify God for His mercy. As it is written: “Therefore I will praise You among the Gentiles; I will sing hymns to Your name.” / Again, it says: “Rejoice, O Gentiles, with His people.” / And again: “Praise the Lord, all you Gentiles, and extol Him, all you peoples.” ... Micah 4:1-2 In the last days the mountain of the house of the LORD will be established as the chief of the mountains; it will be raised above the hills, and the peoples will stream to it. / And many nations will come and say: “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob. He will teach us His ways, so that we may walk in His paths.” For the law will go forth from Zion and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem. Isaiah 2:2-3 In the last days the mountain of the house of the LORD will be established as the chief of the mountains; it will be raised above the hills, and all nations will stream to it. / And many peoples will come and say: “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob. He will teach us His ways so that we may walk in His paths.” For the law will go forth from Zion, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem. Matthew 24:14 And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in all the world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come. Psalm 72:11 May all kings bow down to him and all nations serve him. Treasury of Scripture Therefore shall the strong people glorify you, the city of the terrible nations shall fear you. Isaiah 49:23-26 And kings shall be thy nursing fathers, and their queens thy nursing mothers: they shall bow down to thee with their face toward the earth, and lick up the dust of thy feet; and thou shalt know that I am the LORD: for they shall not be ashamed that wait for me… Isaiah 60:10-14 And the sons of strangers shall build up thy walls, and their kings shall minister unto thee: for in my wrath I smote thee, but in my favour have I had mercy on thee… Isaiah 66:18-20 For I know their works and their thoughts: it shall come, that I will gather all nations and tongues; and they shall come, and see my glory… Jump to Previous Awesome Cause Cities City Cruel Fear Feareth Glorify Glory Honor Honour Mighty Nations Ones Peoples Revere Ruthless Strong TerribleJump to Next Awesome Cause Cities City Cruel Fear Feareth Glorify Glory Honor Honour Mighty Nations Ones Peoples Revere Ruthless Strong TerribleIsaiah 25 1. Song of Praise for God's FavorTherefore, a strong people will honor You. This phrase suggests a future acknowledgment of God's sovereignty by powerful nations. In the context of Isaiah, this prophecy follows a description of God's deliverance and judgment. The "strong people" likely refers to nations that were historically powerful and often opposed to Israel, such as Assyria or Babylon. The use of "honor" indicates a shift from opposition to reverence, suggesting a transformation brought about by witnessing God's mighty acts. This aligns with the broader biblical theme of God's ultimate authority over all nations, as seen in passages like Philippians 2:10-11, where every knee shall bow to Christ. The cities of ruthless nations will revere You. Persons / Places / Events 1. IsaiahA major prophet in the Old Testament, Isaiah is the author of the book bearing his name. He prophesied during the reigns of several kings of Judah and is known for his messages of both judgment and hope. 2. Strong People This term refers to those who recognize and honor God's power and sovereignty. In the context of Isaiah, it can be seen as a future vision where nations acknowledge God's authority. 3. Ruthless Nations These are the nations that have historically opposed God and His people. The prophecy indicates a future time when even these nations will come to revere God. 4. Cities Symbolic of human civilization and power, cities in this context represent the centers of influence and authority that will ultimately acknowledge God's supremacy. 5. Judgment and Salvation The broader context of Isaiah 25 speaks to God's judgment on the wicked and His salvation for the faithful, highlighting the dual themes of divine justice and mercy. Teaching Points God's SovereigntyRecognize that God's authority extends over all nations and peoples, regardless of their current stance towards Him. Future Hope Take comfort in the promise that one day all will acknowledge God's greatness, providing hope amidst current global turmoil. Call to Honor God As believers, we are called to honor God now, setting an example for others and participating in the fulfillment of this prophecy. Transformation of Nations Pray for the transformation of nations and leaders, that they may come to revere God and align with His purposes. Witness to the World Live as a witness to God's power and love, encouraging others to see His work in the world and in their lives.(3) Therefore shall the strong people . . .--Better, "a fierce people and a city," the Hebrew having no article before either noun. The words paint the effect of the downfall of the imperial oppressor on the outlying fiercer nations, who were thus taught to recognise the righteous judgments of the God of Israel. (Comp. Revelation 11:13; Revelation 15:4.)Verse 3. - Therefore shall the strong people glorify thee; rather, strong peoples. God's judgments on the nations specially hostile to him would cause some among the heathen peoples to range themselves on his side. Perhaps Persia is mainly intended (see Isaiah 44:28; Isaiah 45:1, etc.; and comp. Ezra 1:1-4; Ezra 6:3-12, etc.). The city of the terrible nations; rather, cities of terrible nations. Though the noun is singular, the verb is plural, showing that the word "city" is again used distributively. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Therefore,עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against a strong עָ֑ז (‘āz) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 5794: Strong, vehement, harsh people עַם־ (‘am-) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock will honor You. יְכַבְּד֣וּךָ (yə·ḵab·bə·ḏū·ḵā) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine plural | second person masculine singular Strong's 3513: To be heavy, weighty, or burdensome The cities קִרְיַ֛ת (qir·yaṯ) Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 7151: A town, city of ruthless עָרִיצִ֖ים (‘ā·rî·ṣîm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 6184: Awe-inspiring, terror-striking nations גּוֹיִ֥ם (gō·w·yim) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 1471: A foreign nation, a Gentile, a troop of animals, a flight of locusts will revere You. יִירָאֽוּךָ׃ (yî·rā·’ū·ḵā) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural | second person masculine singular Strong's 3372: To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten Links Isaiah 25:3 NIVIsaiah 25:3 NLT Isaiah 25:3 ESV Isaiah 25:3 NASB Isaiah 25:3 KJV Isaiah 25:3 BibleApps.com Isaiah 25:3 Biblia Paralela Isaiah 25:3 Chinese Bible Isaiah 25:3 French Bible Isaiah 25:3 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Isaiah 25:3 Therefore a strong people will glorify you (Isa Isi Is) |
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