Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version to whom he said, “This is the resting place, let the weary rest"; and, “This is the place of repose"— but they would not listen. New Living Translation God has told his people, “Here is a place of rest; let the weary rest here. This is a place of quiet rest.” But they would not listen. English Standard Version to whom he has said, “This is rest; give rest to the weary; and this is repose”; yet they would not hear. Berean Standard Bible 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. King James Bible To whom he said, This is the rest wherewith ye may cause the weary to rest; and this is the refreshing: yet they would not hear. New King James Version To whom He said, “This is the rest with which You may cause the weary to rest,” And, “This is the refreshing”; Yet they would not hear. New American Standard Bible He who said to them, “This is the place of quiet, give rest to the weary,” And, “This is the resting place,” but they would not listen. NASB 1995 He who said to them, “Here is rest, give rest to the weary,” And, “Here is repose,” but they would not listen. NASB 1977 He who said to them, “Here is rest, give rest to the weary,” And, “Here is repose,” but they would not listen. Legacy Standard Bible He who said to them, “Here is rest, give rest to the weary,” And, “Here is repose,” but they would not listen. Amplified Bible He who said to them, “This is the place of quiet, give rest to the weary,” And, “This is the resting place,” yet they would not listen. Christian Standard Bible He had said to them, “This is the place of rest; let the weary rest; this is the place of repose.” But they would not listen. Holman Christian Standard Bible He had said to them:” This is the place of rest, let the weary rest; this is the place of repose.” But they would not listen. American Standard Version to whom he said, This is the rest, give ye rest to him that is weary; and this is the refreshing: yet they would not hear. Contemporary English Version He promised you perfect peace and rest, but you refused to listen. English Revised Version to whom he said, This is the rest, give ye rest to him that is weary; and this is the refreshing: yet they would not hear. GOD'S WORD® Translation He will say to them, "This is a place for comfort. This is a place of rest for those who are tired. This is a place for them to rest." But they weren't willing to listen. Good News Translation He offered rest and comfort to all of you, but you refused to listen to him. International Standard Version to whom he said, "This is the resting place, so give rest to the weary"' and, "This is the place of repose"— but they would not listen. Majority Standard Bible 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. NET Bible In the past he said to them, "This is where security can be found. Provide security for the one who is exhausted! This is where rest can be found." But they refused to listen. New Heart English Bible to whom he said, "This is the resting place. Give rest to weary;" and "This is the refreshing;" but they would not listen. Webster's Bible Translation To whom he said, This is the rest with which ye may cause the weary to rest; and this is the refreshing: yet they would not hear. World English Bible to whom he said, “This is the resting place. Give rest to the weary,” and “This is the refreshing;” yet they would not hear. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionTo whom He has said, “This [is] the rest, give rest to the weary, "" And this—the refreshing”: And they have not been willing to hear, Young's Literal Translation Unto whom He hath said, 'This is the rest, give ye rest to the weary, And this -- the refreshing:' And they have not been willing to hear, Smith's Literal Translation To whom he said to them, This the rest they caused to the weary to rest; and this the quiet: and they would not hear. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleTo whom he said: This is my rest, refresh the weary, and this is my refreshing: and they would not hear. Catholic Public Domain Version He said to them: “This is my rest. Refresh the weary,” and, “This is my refreshment.” And yet they were unwilling to listen. New American Bible to whom he said: “This is the resting place, give rest to the weary; And this is the place of repose”— but they refused to hear. New Revised Standard Version to whom he has said, “This is rest; give rest to the weary; and this is repose”; yet they would not hear. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor I have said to them, This is the place of my rest, wherewith I may cause the weary to rest; and this is the place of tranquillity; but they would not listen. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated For I said to them: “This is my rest. Give rest to the troubled and this is the stillness”, and they chose not to hear OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917To whom it was said: 'This is the rest, Give ye rest to the weary; And this is the refreshing'; Yet they would not hear. Brenton Septuagint Translation This is the rest to him that is hungry, and this is the calamity: but they would not hear. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Judgment on Ephraim…11Indeed, with mocking lips and foreign tongues, He will speak to this people 12to 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. 13Then 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.… Cross References Matthew 11:28-29 Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. / Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. Jeremiah 6:16 This is what the LORD says: “Stand at the crossroads and look. Ask for the ancient paths: ‘Where is the good way?’ Then walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls. But they said, ‘We will not walk in it!’ Hebrews 4:1-3 Therefore, while the promise of entering His rest still stands, let us be careful that none of you be deemed to have fallen short of it. / For we also received the good news just as they did; but the message they heard was of no value to them, since they did not share the faith of those who comprehended it. / Now we who have believed enter that rest. As for the others, it is just as God has said: “So I swore on oath in My anger, ‘They shall never enter My rest.’” And yet His works have been finished since the foundation of the world. Isaiah 30:15 For the Lord GOD, the Holy One of Israel, has said: “By repentance and rest you would be saved; your strength would lie in quiet confidence—but you were not willing.” Matthew 23:37 O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets and stones those sent to her, how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were unwilling! Psalm 95:11 So I swore on oath in My anger, “They shall never enter My rest.” Hebrews 3:18-19 And to whom did He swear that they would never enter His rest? Was it not to those who disobeyed? / So we see that it was because of their unbelief that they were unable to enter. Isaiah 57:20-21 But the wicked are like the storm-tossed sea, for it cannot be still, and its waves churn up mire and muck. / “There is no peace,” says my God, “for the wicked.” Jeremiah 31:25 for I will refresh the weary soul and replenish all who are weak.” Isaiah 32:17-18 The work of righteousness will be peace; the service of righteousness will be quiet confidence forever. / Then my people will dwell in a peaceful place, in safe and secure places of rest. 2 Thessalonians 1:7 and to grant relief to you who are oppressed and to us as well. This will take place when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with His mighty angels Isaiah 48:18 If only you had paid attention to My commandments, your peace would have been like a river, and your righteousness like waves of the sea. Micah 2:10 Arise and depart, for this is not your place of rest, because its defilement brings destruction—a grievous destruction! Isaiah 63:14 Like cattle going down to the valley, the Spirit of the LORD gave them rest. You led Your people this way to make for Yourself a glorious name. John 7:37 On the last and greatest day of the feast, Jesus stood up and called out in a loud voice, “If anyone is thirsty, let him come to Me and drink. Treasury of Scripture To whom he said, This is the rest with which you may cause the weary to rest; and this is the refreshing: yet they would not hear. this Isaiah 30:15 For thus saith the Lord GOD, the Holy One of Israel; In returning and rest shall ye be saved; in quietness and in confidence shall be your strength: and ye would not. 2 Chronicles 14:11 And Asa cried unto the LORD his God, and said, LORD, it is nothing with thee to help, whether with many, or with them that have no power: help us, O LORD our God; for we rest on thee, and in thy name we go against this multitude. O LORD, thou art our God; let not man prevail against thee. 2 Chronicles 16:8,9 Were not the Ethiopians and the Lubims a huge host, with very many chariots and horsemen? yet, because thou didst rely on the LORD, he delivered them into thine hand… yet Psalm 81:11-13 But my people would not hearken to my voice; and Israel would none of me… Jeremiah 44:16 As for the word that thou hast spoken unto us in the name of the LORD, we will not hearken unto thee. Zechariah 7:11,14 But they refused to hearken, and pulled away the shoulder, and stopped their ears, that they should not hear… Jump to Previous Cause Ear Hear New Refreshing Repose Rest Resting Strength Tired Weary Wherewith WillingJump to Next Cause Ear Hear New Refreshing Repose Rest Resting Strength Tired Weary Wherewith WillingIsaiah 28 1. The prophet threatens Ephraim for their pride and drunkenness5. The residue shall be advanced in the kingdom of Christ 7. He rebukes their error 9. Their unwillingness to learn 14. And their security 16. Christ the sure foundation is promised 17. Their security shall be tried 23. They are incited to the consideration of God's providence to whom He has said: This phrase indicates a direct communication from God to His people, emphasizing the authority and divine origin of the message. In the context of Isaiah, God often speaks through the prophet to convey His will and intentions. The audience here is primarily the people of Israel, who are being reminded of God's promises and instructions. This reflects the covenant relationship where God speaks and expects obedience. “This is the place of rest, let the weary rest; this is the place of repose.” But they would not listen. Persons / Places / Events 1. IsaiahA major prophet in the Old Testament, Isaiah is the author of the book bearing his name. He prophesied to the Kingdom of Judah during a time of moral and spiritual decline. 2. Judah The southern kingdom of Israel, which was often warned by prophets like Isaiah to return to God and His ways. 3. God The speaker in this verse, offering rest and repose to His people, which they refuse. 4. The Weary Represents the people of Judah who are burdened by their sins and the consequences of their disobedience. 5. Rest and Repose Symbolic of the peace and salvation that God offers to His people, which they reject. Teaching Points God's Offer of RestGod continually offers rest and peace to His people, a theme that is consistent throughout Scripture. This rest is not just physical but spiritual, found in trusting and obeying Him. The Consequences of Disobedience Ignoring God's offer leads to spiritual unrest and turmoil. The refusal of Judah to listen to God’s invitation resulted in judgment and exile. The Importance of Listening Spiritual rest requires a heart that listens and responds to God’s voice. This involves humility and a willingness to turn from sin. Christ as Our Rest In the New Testament, Jesus fulfills the promise of rest, inviting all who are weary to find peace in Him. This rest is available to all who believe and follow Him. Application in Daily Life In our busy and often chaotic lives, we must prioritize spiritual rest by spending time in prayer, Scripture, and fellowship with God.(12) To whom he said, This is the rest . . .--The prophet vindicates himself against the charge of being a repeater of wearisome messages of rebuke. Rather had he pointed the way to a time of repentance, and therefore of rest and refreshment. But to this also they closed their ears. They had but one formula of derision, whatever might be the subject of the prophet's teaching; and the prophet, with all the scorn of irony, repeats that formula in the words that follow.Verse 12. - To whom he said; rather, because he said to them. God had from remote times offered to his people "rest" and "refreshing" - or a life of ease and peace in Palestine - but on condition of their serving him faithfully and observing his Laws (Deuteronomy 28:1-14). But they had re-jeered this "rest," since they had refused to observe the condition on which it was pro-raised. Because they had thus acted, God now brought upon them war and a conqueror. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew to whomאֲשֶׁ֣ר ׀ (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that He has said: אָמַ֣ר (’ā·mar) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say “This זֹ֤את (zōṯ) Pronoun - feminine singular Strong's 2063: Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that, is the place of rest, הַמְּנוּחָה֙ (ham·mə·nū·ḥāh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 4496: Repose, peacefully, consolation, an abode let the weary לֶֽעָיֵ֔ף (le·‘ā·yêp̄) Preposition-l, Article | Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 5889: Faint, weary rest; הָנִ֣יחוּ (hā·nî·ḥū) Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 5117: To rest, settle down this וְזֹ֖את (wə·zōṯ) Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - feminine singular Strong's 2063: Hereby in it, likewise, the one other, same, she, so much, such deed, that, is the place of repose.” הַמַּרְגֵּעָ֑ה (ham·mar·gê·‘āh) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 4774: A rest, repose But they would אָב֖וּא (’ā·ḇū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 14: To breathe after, to be acquiescent not וְלֹ֥א (wə·lō) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no listen. שְׁמֽוֹעַ׃ (šə·mō·w·a‘) Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently Links Isaiah 28:12 NIVIsaiah 28:12 NLT Isaiah 28:12 ESV Isaiah 28:12 NASB Isaiah 28:12 KJV Isaiah 28:12 BibleApps.com Isaiah 28:12 Biblia Paralela Isaiah 28:12 Chinese Bible Isaiah 28:12 French Bible Isaiah 28:12 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Isaiah 28:12 To whom he said This (Isa Isi Is) |
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