New International Version you who call yourselves citizens of the holy city and claim to rely on the God of Israel— the LORD Almighty is his name: New Living Translation even though you call yourself the holy city and talk about depending on the God of Israel, whose name is the LORD of Heaven’s Armies. English Standard Version For they call themselves after the holy city, and stay themselves on the God of Israel; the LORD of hosts is his name. Berean Standard Bible who indeed call yourselves after the holy city and lean on the God of Israel; the LORD of Hosts is His name. Berean Literal Bible Indeed, they have been called from the city of holiness, and upon the God of Israel they have leaned—YHWH of Hosts is His name. King James Bible For they call themselves of the holy city, and stay themselves upon the God of Israel; The LORD of hosts is his name. New King James Version For they call themselves after the holy city, And lean on the God of Israel; The LORD of hosts is His name: New American Standard Bible “For they name themselves after the holy city, And lean on the God of Israel; The LORD of armies is His name. NASB 1995 “For they call themselves after the holy city And lean on the God of Israel; The LORD of hosts is His name. NASB 1977 “For they call themselves after the holy city, And lean on the God of Israel; The LORD of hosts is His name. Legacy Standard Bible For they call themselves after the holy city And are supported by the God of Israel; Yahweh of hosts is His name. Amplified Bible “For they call themselves [citizens of Jerusalem] after the holy city And depend on the God of Israel; The LORD of hosts is His name. Berean Annotated Bible who indeed call yourselves after the holy city and lean on the God {Elohe} of Israel (he wrestles with God); the LORD {YHWH} of Hosts is His name. Christian Standard Bible For they are named after the holy city, and lean on the God of Israel; his name is the LORD of Armies. Holman Christian Standard Bible For they are named after the Holy City, and lean on the God of Israel; His name is Yahweh of Hosts. American Standard Version (for they call themselves of the holy city, and stay themselves upon the God of Israel; Jehovah of hosts is his name): Contemporary English Version You call Jerusalem your home and say you depend on me, the LORD All-Powerful, the God of Israel. English Revised Version For they call themselves of the holy city, and stay themselves upon the God of Israel; the LORD of hosts is his name. GOD'S WORD® Translation You call yourselves [citizens] of the holy city. You depend on the God of Israel. His name is the LORD of Armies. Good News Translation And yet you are proud to say that you are citizens of the holy city and that you depend on Israel's God, whose name is the LORD Almighty. International Standard Version For they name themselves after the holy city, and rely on the God of Israel— the LORD of the Heavenly Armies is his name. NET Bible Indeed, they live in the holy city; they trust in the God of Israel, whose name is the LORD who commands armies. New Heart English Bible (for they call themselves of the holy city, and stay themselves on the God of Israel; the LORD of hosts is his name): Webster's Bible Translation For they call themselves of the holy city, and stay themselves upon the God of Israel; The LORD of hosts is his name. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Biblewho indeed call yourselves after the holy city and lean on the God of Israel; the LORD of Hosts is His name. World English Bible for they call themselves citizens of the holy city, and rely on the God of Israel; Yahweh of Armies is his name. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionFor they have been called from the Holy City, "" And been supported on the God of Israel, "" YHWH of Hosts [is] His Name. Berean Literal Bible Indeed, they have been called from the city of holiness, and upon the God of Israel they have leaned—YHWH of Hosts is His name. Young's Literal Translation For from the Holy City they have been called, And on the God of Israel been supported, Jehovah of Hosts is His name. Smith's Literal Translation For they were called of the holy city, and rested themselves upon the God of Israel; Jehovah of armies his name. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor they are called of the holy city, and are established upon the God of Israel: the Lord of hosts is his name. Catholic Public Domain Version For they have been called from the holy city, and they have been founded upon the God of Israel. The Lord of hosts is his name. New American Bible Though you are named after the holy city and rely on the God of Israel, whose name is the LORD of hosts. New Revised Standard Version For they call themselves after the holy city, and lean on the God of Israel; the LORD of hosts is his name. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor they are called out of the holy city and they rely upon the God of Israel; the LORD of hosts is his name. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Because they were called from the city of holiness, and they leaned on The God of Israel. LORD JEHOVAH Almighty is his name OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917For they call themselves of the holy city, And stay themselves upon the God of Israel, The LORD of hosts is His name. Brenton Septuagint Translation maintaining also the name of the holy city, and staying themselves on the God of Israel: the Lord of hosts is his name. The former things I have already declared; Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Israel's Stubbornness1“Listen to this, O house of Jacob, you who are called by the name of Israel, who have descended from the line of Judah, who swear by the name of the LORD, who invoke the God of Israel—but not in truth or righteousness— 2who indeed call yourselves after the holy city and lean on the God of Israel; the LORD of Hosts is His name. 3I foretold the former things long ago; they came out of My mouth and I proclaimed them. Suddenly I acted, and they came to pass.… Cross References who indeed call yourselves after the holy city Daniel 9:19 O Lord, listen! O Lord, forgive! O Lord, hear and act! For Your sake, O my God, do not delay, because Your city and Your people bear Your name.” Isaiah 52:1 Awake, awake, clothe yourself with strength, O Zion! Put on your garments of splendor, O Jerusalem, holy city! For the uncircumcised and unclean will no longer enter you. Jeremiah 25:29 For behold, I am beginning to bring disaster on the city that bears My Name, so how could you possibly go unpunished? You will not go unpunished, for I am calling down a sword upon all the inhabitants of the earth, declares the LORD of Hosts.’ and lean on the God of Israel; 2 Kings 18:5 Hezekiah trusted in the LORD, the God of Israel. No king of Judah was like him, either before him or after him. Isaiah 10:20 On that day the remnant of Israel and the survivors of the house of Jacob will no longer depend on him who struck them, but they will truly rely on the LORD, the Holy One of Israel. 2 Chronicles 13:18 Thus the Israelites were subdued at that time, and the men of Judah prevailed because they relied on the LORD, the God of their fathers. the LORD of Hosts is His name. Jeremiah 10:16 The Portion of Jacob is not like these, for He is the Maker of all things, and Israel is the tribe of His inheritance—the LORD of Hosts is His name. Isaiah 47:4 Our Redeemer—the LORD of Hosts is His name—is the Holy One of Israel. Isaiah 54:5 For your husband is your Maker—the LORD of Hosts is His name—the Holy One of Israel is your Redeemer; He is called the God of all the earth. Jeremiah 7:4 Do not trust in deceptive words, saying: ‘This is the temple of the LORD, the temple of the LORD, the temple of the LORD.’ Micah 3:11 Her leaders judge for a bribe, her priests teach for a price, and her prophets practice divination for money. Yet they lean upon the LORD, saying, “Is not the LORD among us? No disaster can come upon us.” Matthew 3:9 And do not presume to say to yourselves, ‘We have Abraham as our father.’ For I tell you that out of these stones God can raise up children for Abraham. Romans 2:17-24 Now you, if you call yourself a Jew; if you rely on the law and boast in God; / if you know His will and approve of what is superior because you are instructed by the law; / if you are convinced that you are a guide for the blind, a light for those in darkness, … Jeremiah 5:2 Although they say, ‘As surely as the LORD lives,’ they are swearing falsely.” Ezekiel 33:31 So My people come to you as usual, sit before you, and hear your words; but they do not put them into practice. Although they express love with their mouths, their hearts pursue dishonest gain. Matthew 15:8 ‘These people honor Me with their lips, but their hearts are far from Me. Treasury of Scripture For they call themselves of the holy city, and stay themselves on the God of Israel; The LORD of hosts is his name. they call Isaiah 52:1 Awake, awake; put on thy strength, O Zion; put on thy beautiful garments, O Jerusalem, the holy city: for henceforth there shall no more come into thee the uncircumcised and the unclean. Isaiah 64:10,11 Thy holy cities are a wilderness, Zion is a wilderness, Jerusalem a desolation… Nehemiah 11:1,18 And the rulers of the people dwelt at Jerusalem: the rest of the people also cast lots, to bring one of ten to dwell in Jerusalem the holy city, and nine parts to dwell in other cities… and stay Isaiah 10:20 And it shall come to pass in that day, that the remnant of Israel, and such as are escaped of the house of Jacob, shall no more again stay upon him that smote them; but shall stay upon the LORD, the Holy One of Israel, in truth. Judges 17:13 Then said Micah, Now know I that the LORD will do me good, seeing I have a Levite to my priest. 1 Samuel 4:3-5 And when the people were come into the camp, the elders of Israel said, Wherefore hath the LORD smitten us to day before the Philistines? Let us fetch the ark of the covenant of the LORD out of Shiloh unto us, that, when it cometh among us, it may save us out of the hand of our enemies… the Lord Isaiah 47:4 As for our redeemer, the LORD of hosts is his name, the Holy One of Israel. Isaiah 51:13 And forgettest the LORD thy maker, that hath stretched forth the heavens, and laid the foundations of the earth; and hast feared continually every day because of the fury of the oppressor, as if he were ready to destroy? and where is the fury of the oppressor? Jeremiah 10:16 The portion of Jacob is not like them: for he is the former of all things; and Israel is the rod of his inheritance: The LORD of hosts is his name. Jump to Previous Almighty Armies Citizens City Faith Holy Hosts Israel Lean Rely Supported Themselves YourselvesJump to Next Almighty Armies Citizens City Faith Holy Hosts Israel Lean Rely Supported Themselves YourselvesIsaiah 48 1. God, to convince the people of their foreknown obstinance, revealed his prophecies9. He saves them for his own sake 12. He exhorts them to obedience, because of his power and providence 16. He laments their backwardness 20. He powerfully delivers his people out of Babylon who indeed call yourselves after the holy city Jerusalem, the place of the Temple and the center of Israel’s worship, marked them as a people set apart for God. Yet their association with the holy city had become a source of empty confidence rather than evidence of faithful obedience. Dan 9:19 O Lord, listen! O Lord, forgive! O Lord, hear and act!… and lean on the God of Israel; They claimed the God of the covenant as their support and protector, though their history showed repeated dependence on idols, political alliances, and their own strength. 2Ki 18:5 Hezekiah trusted in the LORD, the God of Israel.… the LORD of Hosts is His name. The God they professed to trust is the sovereign ruler over heaven’s armies and all earthly powers. His name exposes the contrast between His holiness and power and their insincere worship. Jer 10:16 The Portion of Jacob is not like these, for He is… Persons / Places / Events 1. The Holy City (Jerusalem)Refers to Jerusalem, the central place of worship and the symbolic heart of the Jewish faith. It is often called "holy" because it is the location of the Temple and the dwelling place of God's presence. 2. The God of Israel The one true God worshiped by the Israelites, who revealed Himself to them and made a covenant with them. He is the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. 3. The LORD of Hosts A title for God that emphasizes His sovereignty and command over the armies of heaven and earth. It underscores His power and authority. Teaching Points True Identity in GodOur identity should be rooted in a genuine relationship with God, not merely in external affiliations or labels. Reliance on God Leaning on God means trusting in His character and promises, not just claiming association with Him. God's Sovereignty Recognize the LORD of Hosts as the ultimate authority in our lives, deserving of our trust and obedience. Warning Against False Security Beware of placing confidence in religious symbols or heritage instead of a living faith in God. Holiness and Authenticity Strive for a life that reflects the holiness of God, aligning our actions with our professed beliefs. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Isaiah 48:2?2. How does Isaiah 48:2 challenge us to live authentically as Christians today? 3. What does "invoke the God of Israel" reveal about Israel's relationship with God? 4. How can we ensure our faith is genuine, not just "in name only"? 5. Compare Isaiah 48:2 with Matthew 7:21. What insights can we gain? 6. How can we avoid hypocrisy in our daily walk with Christ? 7. How does Isaiah 48:2 challenge the authenticity of religious identity? 8. What historical context influences the message of Isaiah 48:2? 9. How does Isaiah 48:2 address hypocrisy in religious practice? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Isaiah 48? (2) They call themselves of the holy city . . .--The words of praise are spoken, as the preceding words show, with a touch of irony. Those who so boasted were not true citizens of Zion (Psalm 15:1; Matthew 3:9). They did not enter into all that was implied in their confession of Jehovah Sabaoth.Verse 2. - For they call themselves of the holy city. It is an indication of their real want of truth and righteousness, that they lay such stress upon what is so entirely outward and formal, as the fact of their belonging to" the holy city," Jerusalem. Compare the boast of the Jews in our Lord's time, "We be Abraham's seed" (John 8:33). Stay themselves upon the God of Israel. Not resting upon him in real faith and true humble dependence, as those Israelites who are mentioned in Isaiah 10:20. but trusting to the facts that they were "Israel," and that God was "the God of Israel," and therefore bound to protect them. God reminds them that, if he is "the God of Israel," he is also "the Lord of hosts" - a term, as Dr. Kay notes, especially connected with the holiness of God. Isaiah 48:2 exposes a people satisfied with religious labels. They parade the name of Jerusalem and profess trust in Israel’s God, yet their faith is hollow. Isaiah counters their veneer by spotlighting the awe-inspiring reality of “the LORD of Hosts.” True discipleship moves beyond identity claims to wholehearted reliance and obedience before the Almighty Commander of heaven’s armies. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew who indeedכִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction call yourselves נִקְרָ֔אוּ (niq·rā·’ū) Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 7121: To call, proclaim, read after the Holy הַקֹּ֙דֶשׁ֙ (haq·qō·ḏeš) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6944: A sacred place, thing, sanctity City מֵעִ֤יר (mê·‘îr) Preposition-m | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 5892: Excitement and lean נִסְמָ֑כוּ (nis·mā·ḵū) Verb - Nifal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 5564: To prop, to lean upon, take hold of on וְעַל־ (wə·‘al-) Conjunctive waw | Preposition Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against the God אֱלֹהֵ֥י (’ĕ·lō·hê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative of Israel— יִשְׂרָאֵ֖ל (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc the LORD יְהוָ֥ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel of Hosts צְבָא֖וֹת (ṣə·ḇā·’ō·wṯ) Noun - common plural Strong's 6635: A mass of persons, reg, organized for, war, a campaign [is] His name. שְׁמֽוֹ׃ (šə·mōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 8034: A name Additonal Resources Isaiah 48:2 Blue Letter BibleIsaiah 48:2 Bible Gateway Isaiah 48:2 Bible.com Isaiah 48:2 NIV |
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