What is the meaning of Isaiah 28:5? On that day • “On that day” signals a definite moment God Himself has set aside—often called “the day of the LORD” (Isaiah 2:12). • It follows the warnings of judgment in Isaiah 28:1–4, showing that discipline is never God’s final word to His people. • For the faithful, that day means deliverance and restoration (Isaiah 10:20-22; Joel 2:32; Romans 11:26-27). the LORD of Hosts • The title stresses His absolute authority over Heaven’s armies (Psalm 46:7); no enemy can withstand Him. • The same Lord who brings judgment is also the Champion who fights for His people (Isaiah 31:5; Zechariah 14:3). • Because He is “of Hosts,” His resources are limitless—assuring the remnant that their security rests in Him, not in alliances or human strength (Psalm 20:7). will be a crown of glory • A crown is worn on the head, the place of honor; God Himself becomes the beauty and dignity of His people (Isaiah 62:3). • He replaces the fading wreaths of human pride condemned earlier in the chapter (Isaiah 28:1). • New-covenant fulfillment shines in 1 Peter 5:4, where the “Chief Shepherd” rewards His own with an “unfading crown of glory.” Here, the reward is ultimately God Himself (Revelation 21:3). a diadem of splendor • “Diadem” intensifies the picture: an ornate, kingly headpiece displaying majesty (Zechariah 9:16). • God does not merely give splendor; He is the splendor. Relationship with Him outweighs every earthly ornament (Philippians 3:8). • In contrast to the eroding glory of worldly power, His splendor is eternal (Psalm 145:11-13). to the remnant of His people • Isaiah repeatedly highlights a remnant—those preserved by grace through judgment (Isaiah 7:3; 37:31-32). • This group is small but secure, chosen yet responsible to trust and obey (Micah 2:12; Romans 9:27). • The promise centers on them: the Lord Himself will adorn, protect, and satisfy all who remain faithful (Zephaniah 3:12-13). summary Isaiah 28:5 assures believers that after judgment comes a God-given renewal. On the divinely appointed “day,” the Almighty Commander will personally crown His faithful remnant. He will be their glory, their splendor, their unshakable confidence—far surpassing every earthly crown that withers and falls. |
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