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Izaija, 17

1. Proroštvo o Damasku. Gle, prestat æe Damask biti gradom i postat æe hrpom ruševina;

1. Oraculum Damasci. “Ecce Damascus desinet esse civitas et erit sicut acervus ruinarum.

2. njegovi gradiæi, dovijek napušteni, bit æe pašnjak stadima; ležat æe u njima i nitko ih neæe tjerati.

2. Derelictae civitates Aroer gregibus erunt; et requiescent ibi, et non erit qui exterreat.

3. Izgubit æe Efrajim utvrde, a Damask kraljevstvo; ostatku Arama zbit æe se što i slavi sinova Izraelovih - rijeè je Jahve nad Vojskama.

3. Et auferetur munimentum ab Ephraim et regnum a Damasco, et reliquiae Syriae sicut gloria filiorum Israel erunt, dicit Dominus exercituum.

4. U onaj dan smanjit æe se slava Jakovljeva, spast æe salo tijela njegova.

4. Et erit in die illa: attenuabitur gloria Iacob, et pinguedo carnis eius marcescet;

5. Bit æe k'o kad žetelac žito hvata, a ruka mu žanje klasje, kao kad se pabirèe klasovi u refajimskoj dolini -

5. et erit, sicut cum messor arripit culmos, et brachium eius spicas legit; et erit, sicut cum quis quaerit spicas in valle Raphaim.

6. ostat æe samo pabirci; ili kao kad se otresa maslina: dvije-tri uljike sasvim na vrhu, èetiri ili pet na granama drveta - rijeè je Jahve, Boga Izraelova.

6. Et relinquetur in eo racemus, et sicut cum excutitur olea: duae vel tres olivae in summitate rami sive quattuor aut quinque in cacuminibus arboris fructiferae”, dicit Dominus Deus Israel.

7. U onaj dan èovjek æe pogledati na svog Stvoritelja i upraviti oèi k Svecu Izraelovu.

7. In die illa attendet homo ad factorem suum, et oculi eius ad Sanctum Israel respicient;

8. Neæe više gledati žrtvenika, djela svojih ruku, neæe više gledati onoga što njegovi prsti stvoriše: ašere i sunèane stupove.

8. et non attendet ad altaria, quae fecerunt manus eius, et quae operati sunt digiti eius; non respiciet lucos et thymiateria.

9. U onaj æe dan gradovi tvoji biti napušteni, kao što bjehu napušteni hivijski i amorejski kad ih ostaviše pred Izraelcima, i opustjet æe,

9. In die illa erunt civitates fortitudinis eius derelictae, sicut civitates, quas dereliquerunt Hevaei et Amorraei a facie filiorum Israel; et erit desolatio,

10. jer si zaboravio Boga svog spasenja i nisi se spomenuo Stijene svoje snage. Stog' i sadiš ljupke biljke i strane presaðuješ mladice;

10. quia oblita es Dei salutis tuae et petrae fortitudinis tuae non es recordata: propterea plantabis plantationes iucundas et germen alienum seminabis.

11. u dan kad ih posadiš, one izrastu, a ujutro procvatu tvoje sadnice, al' propada žetva u dan nevolje, u dan boli neizljeèive.

11. In ipso die plantationis tuae saepies eas et mane semen tuum florere facies; evanescet messis in die penuriae, et dolor insanabilis erit.

12. Jao, buka naroda mnogobrojnih; buèe kao što buèi more; šum naroda koji šume k'o što šumore silne vode.

12. Heu!, strepitus populorum multorum; strepunt quasi strepitu maris, et tumultus turbarum quasi sonitu aquarum sonabunt.

13. Šume narodi kao što silne vode šumore, al' kad On im zaprijeti, bježe daleko, po gorama razvijani kao pljeva na vjetru, k'o prašina u vihoru.

13. Sonabunt populi sicut sonitus aquarum inundantium, et increpabit eum, et fugiet procul; et rapietur sicut pulvis montium a facie venti et sicut turbo coram tempestate.

14. Naveèer eto straha; prije svanuæa više ga nema: to je sudba onih koji nas plijene i kob onih što nas pljaèkaju.

14. In tempore vespere, et ecce turbatio, ante matutinum non subsistet: haec est pars eorum, qui vastaverunt nos, et sors diripientium nos.



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Footnotes:

17:1-3 - The prophecy against Damascus foretells the fall of Aram and the devastation of its cities. This divine judgment highlights God's sovereignty over the nations and the vulnerability of kingdoms that stray from His will (see also Jeremiah 49:23-27 and Amos 1:3-5).

17:4-6 - Israel will be like a harvest in which only a few grains remain after the harvest. This represents a faithful remnant that will be spared and highlights God's call for the purification and renewal of His people (see also Isaiah 10:20-21 and Jeremiah 5:10).

17:7-8 - At that time, the people will turn to the Creator, abandoning pagan idols and altars. This repentance demonstrates that God alone is worthy of worship and should be the focus of human devotion (see also Isaiah 2:18-20 and Hosea 14:3).

17:9-11 - Israel's strongholds will become desolate because of idolatry and alliances with foreign nations. Seeking security outside of God results in destruction and abandonment (see also Isaiah 30:1-3 and Psalm 127:1).

17:12-14 - The clamor of the nations that rise up against Israel will be silenced by God. Even amidst the greatness of the armies, the Lord intervenes and protects His people, showing that divine judgment prevails over human pride (see also Psalm 46:10-11 and Isaiah 54:17).

Verses related to Izaija, 17:

Isaiah chapter 17 prophesies against Damascus and Israel. What dangers are there in trusting human alliances? This text announces judgment on Syria and the northern kingdom of Israel due to their godless confederation. The chapter emphasizes the futility of trusting in idols and fortifications. Isaiah 17 concludes on a note of hope in divine intervention. Explore with us five biblical passages that illuminate the lasting lessons of this admonishing chapter.

2 Kings 16:9: "The king of Assyria granted his request, attacked Damascus and conquered it. He deported his people to Kir and killed Rezin." - This historical event relates to Isaiah's prophecy about the fall of Damascus in Isaiah 17.

Amos 1:3: "Thus says the Lord: 'For three transgressions of Damascus, and for four, I will not suspend the punishment. Because he trod Gilead with rails of iron.'" - Amos also prophesies against Damascus, reinforcing the message of Isaiah 17.

Jeremiah 49:23-27: "Concerning Damascus: 'Hamate and Arpad are confused, for they have heard bad news. [...] Therefore, your young people will fall in your streets; all his soldiers will be silenced on that day,' declares the Lord of hosts." - Jeremiah elaborates on the judgment of Damascus, echoing themes from Isaiah 17.

Zechariah 9:1: "A prophecy: The word of the Lord is against the land of Hadrach and will rest on Damascus, for the eyes of humanity and all the tribes of Israel are focused on the Lord." - Zechariah also prophesies about Damascus, showing the continuity of the theme in biblical prophecy.

Psalms 83:1-4: "O God, do not remain indifferent; do not be silent or hold back, O God. See how your enemies become agitated [...] and say: 'Come, let us destroy you as a nation, so that the name of Israel will no longer be remembered!'" - This psalm reflects the hostility of neighboring nations against Israel, a theme addressed in Isaiah 17.

FAQ:

What does Isaiah prophesy about Damascus in Isaiah 17?

Isaiah prophesies the destruction of Damascus, the capital of Syria, because of its idolatry and turning away from God. The city will be reduced to ruins, and the people will be scattered. (Isaiah 17:1-3)

Why will the people of Israel also be punished, according to Isaiah 17?

The people of Israel will be punished for their apostasy and idolatry. They will trust in human alliances instead of God, which will lead to their downfall. (Isaiah 17:7-11)

How does Isaiah describe Israel's judgment in Isaiah 17?

Israel's judgment will be severe, with desolation and abandonment. God will remove His protection from them because of their disobedience, and the land will be devastated. (Isaiah 17:12-14)

What does Isaiah teach about trusting in God, as opposed to trusting in human alliances?

Isaiah teaches that trusting in human alliances is futile and leads to destruction. Only God can save and protect, and He is the one we should trust in. (Isaiah 17:7-8)

What can we learn about God's sovereignty from Isaiah 17?

Isaiah 17 teaches that God is sovereign over all nations and can bring judgment on any people who stray from His ways. God controls the history and destinies of nations. (Isaiah 17:13-14)


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