New International Version “Woe to the obstinate children,” declares the LORD, “to those who carry out plans that are not mine, forming an alliance, but not by my Spirit, heaping sin upon sin; New Living Translation “What sorrow awaits my rebellious children,” says the LORD. “You make plans that are contrary to mine. You make alliances not directed by my Spirit, thus piling up your sins. English Standard Version “Ah, stubborn children,” declares the LORD, “who carry out a plan, but not mine, and who make an alliance, but not of my Spirit, that they may add sin to sin; Berean Standard Bible “Woe to the rebellious children,” declares the LORD, “to those who carry out a plan that is not Mine, who form an alliance, but against My will, heaping up sin upon sin. Berean Literal Bible ` Woe to the rebellious” sons, says YHWH, “Making counsels not from Me and weaving webs not of My Spirit, for the purpose of adding sin upon sin— King James Bible Woe to the rebellious children, saith the LORD, that take counsel, but not of me; and that cover with a covering, but not of my spirit, that they may add sin to sin: New King James Version “Woe to the rebellious children,” says the LORD, “Who take counsel, but not of Me, And who devise plans, but not of My Spirit, That they may add sin to sin; New American Standard Bible “Woe to the rebellious children,” declares the LORD, “Who execute a plan, but not Mine, And make an alliance, but not of My Spirit, In order to add sin to sin; NASB 1995 “Woe to the rebellious children,” declares the LORD, “Who execute a plan, but not Mine, And make an alliance, but not of My Spirit, In order to add sin to sin; NASB 1977 “Woe to the rebellious children,” declares the LORD, “Who execute a plan, but not Mine, And make an alliance, but not of My Spirit, In order to add sin to sin; Legacy Standard Bible “Woe to the rebellious children,” declares Yahweh, “Who execute counsel, but not Mine, And make an alliance, but not of My Spirit, In order to add sin to sin, Amplified Bible “Woe (judgment is coming) to the rebellious children,” declares the LORD, “Who carry out a plan, but not Mine, And make an alliance [by pouring out a libation], but not of My Spirit, In order to add sin to sin; Berean Annotated Bible “Woe to the rebellious children, declares the LORD {YHWH}, “to those who carry out a plan that is not Mine, who form an alliance, but against My will {ruahi}, heaping up sin upon sin. Christian Standard Bible Woe to the rebellious children! This is the LORD’s declaration. They carry out a plan, but not mine; they make an alliance, but against my will, piling sin on top of sin. Holman Christian Standard Bible Woe to the rebellious children! This is the LORD’s declaration. They carry out a plan, but not Mine; they make an alliance, but against My will, piling sin on top of sin. American Standard Version Woe to the rebellious children, saith Jehovah, that take counsel, but not of me; and that make a league, but not of my Spirit, that they may add sin to sin, Contemporary English Version This is the LORD's message for his rebellious people: "You follow your own plans instead of mine; you make treaties without asking me, and you keep on sinning. English Revised Version Woe to the rebellious children, saith the LORD, that take counsel, but not of me; and that cover with a covering, but not of my spirit, that they may add sin to sin: GOD'S WORD® Translation The LORD declares, "How horrible it will be for those rebellious children. They carry out plans, but not mine. They make alliances against my will. They pile sin on top of sin. Good News Translation The LORD has spoken: "Those who rule Judah are doomed because they rebel against me. They follow plans that I did not make, and sign treaties against my will, piling one sin on another. International Standard Version "Oh, you stubborn children," declares the LORD, "who carry out plans— but they are not mine, and who make alliances— but not by my Spirit, piling sin upon sin. NET Bible "The rebellious children are as good as dead," says the LORD, "those who make plans without consulting me, who form alliances without consulting my Spirit, and thereby compound their sin. New Heart English Bible "Woe to the rebellious children," says the LORD, "who take counsel, but not from me; and who make an alliance, but not with my Spirit, that they may add sin to sin, Webster's Bible Translation Woe to the rebellious children, saith the LORD, that take counsel, but not from me; and that cover with a covering, but not of my spirit, that they may add sin to sin: Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Bible“Woe to the rebellious children,” declares the LORD, “to those who carry out a plan that is not Mine, who form an alliance, but against My will, heaping up sin upon sin. World English Bible “Woe to the rebellious children”, says Yahweh, “who take counsel, but not from me; and who make an alliance, but not with my Spirit, that they may add sin to sin; Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionWoe [to] apostate sons, "" A declaration of YHWH! To do counsel, and not from Me, "" And to spread out a covering, and not of My Spirit, "" So as to add sin to sin. Berean Literal Bible ` Woe to the rebellious” sons, says YHWH, “Making counsels not from Me and weaving webs not of My Spirit, for the purpose of adding sin upon sin— Young's Literal Translation Woe to apostate sons, The affirmation of Jehovah! To do counsel, and not from Me, And to spread out a covering, and not of My spirit, So as to add sin to sin. Smith's Literal Translation Wo to sons turning aside, says Jehovah, to make counsel and not from me; and to cover a covering, and not my spirit so as to add sin upon sin: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleWOE to you, apostate children, saith the Lord, that you would take counsel, and not of me: and would begin a web, and not by my spirit, that you might add sin upon sill: Catholic Public Domain Version “Woe to the sons of apostasy!” says the Lord. For you would take advice, but not from me. And you would begin to weave, but not by my spirit. Thus do you add sin upon sin! New American Bible Ah! Rebellious children, oracle of the LORD, Who carry out a plan that is not mine, who make an alliance I did not inspire, thus adding sin upon sin; New Revised Standard Version Oh, rebellious children, says the LORD, who carry out a plan, but not mine; who make an alliance, but against my will, adding sin to sin; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleWOE to the rebellious children, says the LORD, who take counsel, but not of me; and who offer wine offerings, but not of my spirit, that they may add sin to sin; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Woe to the rebel children, says LORD JEHOVAH, who have made counsel, and not from me, and they poured out drink offerings that were not from my Spirit, to add sins upon sins! OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Woe to the rebellious children, saith the LORD, That take counsel, but not of Me; And that form projects, but not of My spirit, That they may add sin to sin; Brenton Septuagint Translation Woe to the apostate children, saith the Lord: ye have framed counsel, not by me, and covenants not by my Spirit, to add sins to sins: Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The Worthless Treaty with Egypt1“Woe to the rebellious children,” declares the LORD, “to those who carry out a plan that is not Mine, who form an alliance, but against My will, heaping up sin upon sin. 2They set out to go down to Egypt without asking My advice, to seek shelter under Pharaoh’s protection and take refuge in Egypt’s shade.… Cross References “Woe to the rebellious children,” declares the LORD, Jeremiah 3:14 “Return, O faithless children,” declares the LORD, “for I am your master, and I will take you—one from a city and two from a family—and bring you to Zion. Hosea 11:2 But the more I called Israel, the farther they departed from Me. They sacrificed to the Baals and burned incense to carved images. Deuteronomy 32:20 He said: “I will hide My face from them; I will see what will be their end. For they are a perverse generation—children of unfaithfulness. “to those who carry out a plan that is not Mine, Jeremiah 10:23 I know, O LORD, that a man’s way is not his own; no one who walks directs his own steps. Proverbs 19:21 Many plans are in a man’s heart, but the purpose of the LORD will prevail. Isaiah 55:8-9 “For My thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways My ways,” declares the LORD. / “For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so My ways are higher than your ways and My thoughts than your thoughts. who form an alliance, but against My will, Joshua 9:14-15 Then the men of Israel sampled their provisions but did not seek the counsel of the LORD. / And Joshua made a treaty of peace with them to let them live, and the leaders of the congregation swore an oath to them. Hosea 12:1 Ephraim feeds on the wind and pursues the east wind all day long; he multiplies lies and violence; he makes a covenant with Assyria and sends olive oil to Egypt. 2 Kings 16:7-9 So Ahaz sent messengers to Tiglath-pileser king of Assyria, saying, “I am your servant and your son. Come up and save me from the hands of the kings of Aram and Israel, who are rising up against me.” / Ahaz also took the silver and gold found in the house of the LORD and in the treasuries of the king’s palace, and he sent it as a gift to the king of Assyria. / So the king of Assyria responded to him, marched up to Damascus, and captured it. He took its people to Kir as captives and put Rezin to death. heaping up sin upon sin. Revelation 18:5 For her sins are piled up to heaven, and God has remembered her iniquities. 1 Thessalonians 2:16 hindering us from telling the Gentiles how they may be saved. As a result, they continue to heap up their sins to full capacity; the utmost wrath has come upon them. Matthew 23:32 Fill up, then, the measure of the sin of your fathers. Jeremiah 7:24-26 Yet they did not listen or incline their ear, but they followed the stubborn inclinations of their own evil hearts. They went backward and not forward. / From the day your fathers came out of the land of Egypt until this day, I have sent you all My servants the prophets again and again. / Yet they would not listen to Me or incline their ear, but they stiffened their necks and did more evil than their fathers. Hosea 5:13 When Ephraim saw his sickness and Judah his wound, then Ephraim turned to Assyria and sent to the great king. But he cannot cure you or heal your wound. Jeremiah 17:5 This is what the LORD says: “Cursed is the man who trusts in mankind, who makes mere flesh his strength and turns his heart from the LORD. Ezekiel 29:6-7 Then all the people of Egypt will know that I am the LORD. For you were only a staff of reeds to the house of Israel. / When Israel took hold of you with their hands, you splintered, tearing all their shoulders; when they leaned on you, you broke, and their backs were wrenched. Treasury of Scripture Woe to the rebellious children, said the LORD, that take counsel, but not of me; and that cover with a covering, but not of my spirit, that they may add sin to sin: A. Isaiah 30:9 That this is a rebellious people, lying children, children that will not hear the law of the LORD: Isaiah 1:2 Hear, O heavens, and give ear, O earth: for the LORD hath spoken, I have nourished and brought up children, and they have rebelled against me. Isaiah 63:10 But they rebelled, and vexed his holy Spirit: therefore he was turned to be their enemy, and he fought against them. that take Isaiah 8:19 And when they shall say unto you, Seek unto them that have familiar spirits, and unto wizards that peep, and that mutter: should not a people seek unto their God? for the living to the dead? Isaiah 29:15 Woe unto them that seek deep to hide their counsel from the LORD, and their works are in the dark, and they say, Who seeth us? and who knoweth us? 1 Chronicles 10:13,14 So Saul died for his transgression which he committed against the LORD, even against the word of the LORD, which he kept not, and also for asking counsel of one that had a familiar spirit, to inquire of it; … cover Isaiah 4:5 And the LORD will create upon every dwelling place of mount Zion, and upon her assemblies, a cloud and smoke by day, and the shining of a flaming fire by night: for upon all the glory shall be a defence. Isaiah 28:15,20 Because ye have said, We have made a covenant with death, and with hell are we at agreement; when the overflowing scourge shall pass through, it shall not come unto us: for we have made lies our refuge, and under falsehood have we hid ourselves: … Isaiah 32:2 And a man shall be as an hiding place from the wind, and a covert from the tempest; as rivers of water in a dry place, as the shadow of a great rock in a weary land. add Isaiah 1:5 Why should ye be stricken any more? ye will revolt more and more: the whole head is sick, and the whole heart faint. Isaiah 5:18 Woe unto them that draw iniquity with cords of vanity, and sin as it were with a cart rope: Numbers 32:14 And, behold, ye are risen up in your fathers' stead, an increase of sinful men, to augment yet the fierce anger of the LORD toward Israel. Jump to Previous Add Affirmation Agreement Alliance Apostate Carry Children Counsel Cover Covering Declares Effect Execute Form Forming Heap Heaping Ho Increasing League Obstinate Order Plan Plans Projects Rebellious Sin Spirit Uncontrolled Wo WoeJump to Next Add Affirmation Agreement Alliance Apostate Carry Children Counsel Cover Covering Declares Effect Execute Form Forming Heap Heaping Ho Increasing League Obstinate Order Plan Plans Projects Rebellious Sin Spirit Uncontrolled Wo WoeIsaiah 30 1. The prophet threatens the people for their confidence in Egypt8. And contempt of God's word 18. God's mercies toward his church 27. God's wrath and the people's joy, in the destruction of Assyria “Woe to the rebellious children,” declares the LORD, Judah had turned from the Lord’s counsel while still claiming covenant standing as His people. Their rebellion was shown not only in idolatry but in refusing to trust Him during national danger. Jer 3:14 “Return, O faithless children,” declares the LORD, … “to those who carry out a plan that is not Mine, Facing the Assyrian threat, Judah’s leaders pursued their own political strategy instead of seeking and obeying God’s direction through Isaiah. Jer 10:23 I know, O LORD, that a man’s way is not his own;… who form an alliance, but against My will, Judah looked to Egypt for military support against Assyria. God had not authorized this dependence on a foreign power; He required His people to rely on His protection. Jos 9:14-15 Then the men of Israel sampled their provisions… heaping up sin upon sin. Their alliance added deliberate unbelief to their existing disobedience. What appeared to be practical diplomacy became a rejection of God’s rule and provision. Rev 18:5 For her sins are piled up to heaven, … Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORD (Yahweh)The covenant God of Israel, who is speaking through the prophet Isaiah. 2. Obstinate Children Refers to the people of Judah who are rebellious and refuse to follow God's guidance. 3. Isaiah The prophet through whom God delivers His message to the people of Judah. 4. Judah The southern kingdom of Israel, facing threats from surrounding nations and seeking alliances contrary to God's will. 5. Egypt The nation with whom Judah is seeking an alliance, representing reliance on human strength rather than divine guidance. Teaching Points Rebellion Against God’s PlansThe passage warns against making plans without seeking God's guidance. It is crucial to align our decisions with His will to avoid the pitfalls of rebellion. The Danger of Human Alliances Trusting in human strength or alliances, like Judah's reliance on Egypt, can lead to spiritual downfall. We must prioritize our reliance on God. Consequences of Sin The phrase "heaping sin upon sin" highlights the compounding nature of sin when we persist in disobedience. Repentance and realignment with God's will are necessary. Seeking God’s Guidance In decision-making, it is essential to seek God's wisdom through prayer and scripture, ensuring our plans align with His purposes. Faithfulness in Adversity Like Hezekiah, we are called to remain faithful to God, especially in challenging times, trusting in His deliverance and provision. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Isaiah 30:1?2. How does Isaiah 30:1 warn against seeking counsel apart from God's guidance? 3. What are the consequences of forming plans without God's Spirit, according to Isaiah 30:1? 4. How can Isaiah 30:1 encourage reliance on God's wisdom in decision-making? 5. In what ways does Isaiah 30:1 connect with Proverbs 3:5-6 about trust? 6. How can you ensure your plans align with God's will, per Isaiah 30:1? 7. What does Isaiah 30:1 reveal about God's view on human plans without His guidance? 8. How does Isaiah 30:1 challenge the idea of self-reliance in spiritual matters? 9. Why does God condemn alliances in Isaiah 30:1, and what does this mean for modern believers? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Isaiah 30? XXX. (1) Woe to the rebellious children . . .--The interjection perhaps expresses sorrow rather than indignation, Alas, for . . .! as in Isaiah 1:4. The prophet hears that the intrigues of the palace have at last issued in favour of an alliance with Egypt, and that an embassy has been already sent. That cover with a covering.--Better, that weave a web. The word was fitly chosen then, as now, to describe the subtle intricacies of a double-dealing diplomacy. Some, however, render "form a molten image," not as referring to actual idolatry, but to the trust in human plans which the prophet condemns. Verse 1. - Woe to the rebellious children (comp. Isaiah 1:23; Isaiah 65:2). The word translated "rebellious" is used in Deuteronomy 21:18, 20 of the persistently disobedient son, who was to be brought before the elders and stoned to death. That take counsel; rather, that form plans, such as the plan now formed to call in the aid of Egypt. It must be borne in mind that, under the theocracy, there was an authorized mode of consulting God, and receiving an answer from him, in any political emergency. That cover with a covering. The exact metaphor employed is uncertain, Mr. Cheyne renders, "that weave a web;" Dr. Kay, "that pour out a molten image." The meaning, however, in any case is, "that carry out a design," the clause being a mere variant of the preceding one. That they may add sin to sin; i.e. "to add a fresh sin to all their former sins." Isaiah 30:1 is a loving but urgent alarm. God grieves when His children choose self-reliance over divine guidance, forging alliances and crafting plans without Him. Such rebellion compounds sin and invites judgment. The passage calls us to lay down our own blueprints, listen to the Lord’s authoritative word, and anchor every partnership and plan in His will—stopping the pile of sin before it rises any higher.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Woeה֣וֹי (hō·w) Interjection Strong's 1945: Ah! alas! ha! to the rebellious סֽוֹרְרִים֙ (sō·wr·rîm) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 5637: To turn away, be refractory children, בָּנִ֤ים (bā·nîm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 1121: A son declares נְאֻם־ (nə·’um-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 5002: An oracle the LORD, יְהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel to those who carry out לַעֲשׂ֤וֹת (la·‘ă·śō·wṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 6213: To do, make a plan, עֵצָה֙ (‘ê·ṣāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 6098: Advice, plan, prudence but not וְלֹ֣א (wə·lō) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no Mine, מִנִּ֔י (min·nî) Preposition | first person common singular Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of who form וְלִנְסֹ֥ךְ (wə·lin·sōḵ) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 5258: To pour out, a libation, to cast, to anoint a, king an alliance, מַסֵּכָ֖ה (mas·sê·ḵāh) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 4541: A pouring over, fusion of metal, a libation, league, a coverlet but against וְלֹ֣א (wə·lō) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no My will, רוּחִ֑י (rū·ḥî) Noun - common singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 7307: Wind, breath, exhalation, life, anger, unsubstantiality, a region of the sky, spirit heaping up סְפ֥וֹת (sə·p̄ō·wṯ) Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 5595: To sweep or snatch away, catch up sin חַטָּ֖את (ḥaṭ·ṭāṯ) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 2403: An offence, its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, expiation, an offender upon עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against sin. חַטָּֽאת׃ (ḥaṭ·ṭāṯ) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 2403: An offence, its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, expiation, an offender Additonal Resources Isaiah 30:1 Blue Letter BibleIsaiah 30:1 Bible Gateway Isaiah 30:1 Bible.com Isaiah 30:1 NIV |
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