Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version I clothe the heavens with darkness and make sackcloth its covering.” New Living Translation I dress the skies in darkness, covering them with clothes of mourning.” English Standard Version I clothe the heavens with blackness and make sackcloth their covering.” Berean Standard Bible I clothe the heavens in black and make sackcloth their covering.” King James Bible I clothe the heavens with blackness, and I make sackcloth their covering. New King James Version I clothe the heavens with blackness, And I make sackcloth their covering.” New American Standard Bible “I clothe the heavens with blackness, And make sackcloth their covering.” NASB 1995 “I clothe the heavens with blackness And make sackcloth their covering.” NASB 1977 “I clothe the heavens with blackness, And I make sackcloth their covering.” Legacy Standard Bible I clothe the heavens with blackness And make sackcloth their covering.” Amplified Bible “I clothe the heavens with the blackness [of storm clouds] And make sackcloth [of mourning] their clothing.” Christian Standard Bible I dress the heavens in black and make sackcloth their covering. Holman Christian Standard Bible I dress the heavens in black and make sackcloth their clothing. American Standard Version I clothe the heavens with blackness, and I make sackcloth their covering. Contemporary English Version I make the sky turn dark like the sackcloth you wear at funerals." English Revised Version I clothe the heavens with blackness, and I make sackcloth their covering. GOD'S WORD® Translation I clothe the heavens in darkness and cover them with sackcloth. Good News Translation I can make the sky turn dark, as if it were in mourning for the dead." International Standard Version I clothe the skies with darkness and make sackcloth their covering." Majority Standard Bible I clothe the heavens in black and make sackcloth their covering.? NET Bible I can clothe the sky in darkness; I can cover it with sackcloth." New Heart English Bible I clothe the heavens with blackness, and I make sackcloth their covering." Webster's Bible Translation I clothe the heavens with blackness, and I make sackcloth their covering. World English Bible I clothe the heavens with blackness. I make sackcloth their covering.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionI clothe the heavens [with] blackness, "" And I make their covering sackcloth.” Young's Literal Translation I clothe the heavens with blackness, And sackcloth I make their covering. Smith's Literal Translation I will put darkness upon the heavens, and I will put sackcloth their covering. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleI will clothe the heavens with darkness, and will make sackcloth their covering. Catholic Public Domain Version I will clothe the heavens in darkness, and I will make sackcloth their covering. New American Bible I clothe the heavens in black, and make sackcloth their covering. New Revised Standard Version I clothe the heavens with blackness, and make sackcloth their covering. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleI clothe the heavens with darkness and make sackcloth their covering. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And I clothe the Heavens in darkness and I make their covering sackcloth OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917I clothe the heavens with blackness, And I make sackcloth their covering. Brenton Septuagint Translation I will clothe the sky with darkness, and will make its covering as sackcloth. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Israel's Sin…2Why was no one there when I arrived? Why did no one answer when I called? Is My hand too short to redeem you? Or do I lack the strength to deliver you? Behold, My rebuke dries up the sea; I turn the rivers into a desert; the fish rot for lack of water and die of thirst. 3I clothe the heavens in black and make sackcloth their covering.” Cross References Matthew 27:45 From the sixth hour until the ninth hour darkness came over all the land. Mark 15:33 From the sixth hour until the ninth hour darkness came over all the land. Luke 23:44-45 It was now about the sixth hour, and darkness came over all the land until the ninth hour. / The sun was darkened, and the veil of the temple was torn down the middle. Amos 8:9 And in that day, declares the Lord GOD, I will make the sun go down at noon, and I will darken the earth in the daytime. Joel 2:10 Before them the earth quakes; the heavens tremble. The sun and moon grow dark, and the stars lose their brightness. Revelation 6:12 And I watched as the Lamb opened the sixth seal, and there was a great earthquake, and the sun became black like sackcloth of goat hair, and the whole moon turned blood red, Revelation 8:12 Then the fourth angel sounded his trumpet, and a third of the sun and moon and stars were struck. A third of the stars were darkened, a third of the day was without light, and a third of the night as well. Exodus 10:21-23 Then the LORD said to Moses, “Stretch out your hand toward heaven, so that darkness may spread over the land of Egypt—a palpable darkness.” / So Moses stretched out his hand toward heaven, and total darkness covered all the land of Egypt for three days. / No one could see anyone else, and for three days no one left his place. Yet all the Israelites had light in their dwellings. Jeremiah 4:28 Therefore the earth will mourn and the heavens above will grow dark. I have spoken, I have planned, and I will not relent or turn back.” Ezekiel 32:7-8 When I extinguish you, I will cover the heavens and darken their stars. I will cover the sun with a cloud, and the moon will not give its light. / All the shining lights in the heavens I will darken over you, and I will bring darkness upon your land,’ declares the Lord GOD. Acts 2:20 The sun will be turned to darkness, and the moon to blood, before the coming of the great and glorious Day of the Lord. Matthew 24:29 Immediately after the tribulation of those days: ‘The sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light; the stars will fall from the sky, and the powers of the heavens will be shaken.’ Isaiah 13:10 For the stars of heaven and their constellations will not give their light. The rising sun will be darkened, and the moon will not give its light. Isaiah 34:4 All the stars of heaven will be dissolved. The skies will be rolled up like a scroll, and all their stars will fall like withered leaves from the vine, like foliage from the fig tree. Job 9:7 He commands the sun not to shine; He seals off the stars. Treasury of Scripture I clothe the heavens with blackness, and I make sackcloth their covering. Exodus 10:21 And the LORD said unto Moses, Stretch out thine hand toward heaven, that there may be darkness over the land of Egypt, even darkness which may be felt. Psalm 18:11,12 He made darkness his secret place; his pavilion round about him were dark waters and thick clouds of the skies… Matthew 27:45 Now from the sixth hour there was darkness over all the land unto the ninth hour. Jump to Previous Black Blackness Clothe Clothed Covering Darkness Haircloth Heavens Robe Sackcloth SkyJump to Next Black Blackness Clothe Clothed Covering Darkness Haircloth Heavens Robe Sackcloth SkyIsaiah 50 1. Christ shows Israel's Sin is not to be imputed to him, 2. by his ability to save 5. By his obedience in that work 7. And by his confidence in that assistance 10. An exhortation to trust in God, and not in ourselves I clothe the heavens in black This phrase signifies God's sovereign power over creation, emphasizing His ability to alter the natural order. In biblical context, darkness often symbolizes judgment or mourning. The imagery of clothing the heavens in black can be seen as a metaphor for divine judgment, similar to the darkness that covered Egypt during the plagues (Exodus 10:21-23). This act of darkening the heavens is also reminiscent of the cosmic disturbances prophesied in the end times (Joel 2:31, Revelation 6:12). The phrase underscores God's control over the universe, reflecting His authority to bring about both physical and spiritual change. and make sackcloth their covering. Persons / Places / Events 1. IsaiahA major prophet in the Old Testament, Isaiah is the author of the book that bears his name. He prophesied during the reigns of several kings of Judah and is known for his messages of both judgment and hope. 2. Heavens In this context, the heavens refer to the sky or the celestial realm. The imagery of clothing the heavens with blackness signifies a dramatic change or divine intervention. 3. Sackcloth A coarse material traditionally worn during times of mourning or repentance. The use of sackcloth as a covering for the heavens symbolizes a period of judgment or lamentation. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty Over CreationIsaiah 50:3 reminds us of God's ultimate authority over the natural world. Just as He created light, He can also bring darkness. This should lead us to trust in His power and plan, even when circumstances seem bleak. Symbolism of Darkness and Sackcloth The imagery of darkness and sackcloth serves as a powerful symbol of judgment and repentance. It calls believers to reflect on their own lives and consider areas where they need to turn back to God. Call to Repentance The use of sackcloth in the Bible often accompanies repentance. This verse encourages us to examine our hearts and seek forgiveness, knowing that God is merciful and just. Hope in God's Redemption While the imagery is somber, it also points to the hope of redemption. God's actions are purposeful, and His judgments are often a precursor to restoration and renewal.Verse 3. - I clothe the heavens with blackness (comp. Jeremiah 4:28; Ezekiel 32:7, 8; Joel 2:10; Joel 3:15; Matthew 24:29; Mark 13:24; Luke 21:25; Revelation 6:12). The Egyptian plague of darkness (Exodus 10:21-23) is not adequate to the expressions here used. God means to assert his power of leaving all nature in absolute darkness, if he so choose - a power necessarily belonging to him who said, "Let there be light; and there was light" (Genesis 1:3). I make sackcloth their covering (see Revelation 6:12, "The sun became black as sackcloth of hair"). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew I clotheאַלְבִּ֥ישׁ (’al·bîš) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 3847: Wrap around, to put on a, garment, clothe the heavens שָׁמַ֖יִם (šā·ma·yim) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 8064: Heaven, sky in black קַדְר֑וּת (qaḏ·rūṯ) Noun - feminine singular Strong's 6940: Darkness, gloom and make אָשִׂ֥ים (’ā·śîm) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 7760: Put -- to put, place, set sackcloth וְשַׂ֖ק (wə·śaq) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 8242: A mesh, coarse loose cloth, sacking, a bag their covering. כְּסוּתָֽם׃ (kə·sū·ṯām) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 3682: A cover, a veiling Links Isaiah 50:3 NIVIsaiah 50:3 NLT Isaiah 50:3 ESV Isaiah 50:3 NASB Isaiah 50:3 KJV Isaiah 50:3 BibleApps.com Isaiah 50:3 Biblia Paralela Isaiah 50:3 Chinese Bible Isaiah 50:3 French Bible Isaiah 50:3 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Isaiah 50:3 I clothe the heavens with blackness (Isa Isi Is) |
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