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Isaías, 18

1. ouai ghV ploiwn pterugeV epekeina potamwn aiqiopiaV

1. væ terræ cymbalo alarum quæ est trans flumina Æthiopiæ

2. o apostellwn en qalassh omhra kai epistolaV bublinaV epanw tou udatoV poreusontai gar aggeloi koufoi proV eqnoV metewron kai xenon laon kai calepon tiV autou epekeina eqnoV anelpiston kai katapepathmenon nun oi potamoi thV ghV

2. qui mittit in mari legatos et in vasis papyri super aquas ite angeli veloces ad gentem convulsam et dilaceratam ad populum terribilem post quem non est alius gentem expectantem expectantem et conculcatam cujus diripuerunt flumina terram ejus

3. panteV wV cwra katoikoumenh katoikhqhsetai h cwra autwn wsei shmeion apo orouV arqh wV salpiggoV fwnh akouston estai

3. omnes habitatores orbis qui moramini in terra cum elevatum fuerit signum in montibus videbitis et clangorem tubæ audietis

4. oti outwV eipen moi kurioV asfaleia estai en th emh polei wV fwV kaumatoV meshmbriaV kai wV nefelh drosou hmeraV amhtou estai

4. quia hæc dicit Dominus ad me quiescam et considerabo in loco meo sicut meridiana lux clara est et sicut nubes roris in die messis

5. pro tou qerismou otan suntelesqh anqoV kai omfax anqhsh anqoV omfakizousa kai afelei ta botrudia ta mikra toiV drepanoiV kai taV klhmatidaV afelei kai katakoyei

5. ante messem enim totus effloruit et inmatura perfectio germinabit et præcidentur ramusculi ejus falcibus et quæ derelicta fuerint abscidentur excutientur

6. kai kataleiyei ama toiV peteinoiV tou ouranou kai toiV qhrioiV thV ghV kai sunacqhsetai ep' autouV ta peteina tou ouranou kai panta ta qhria thV ghV ep' auton hxei

6. et relinquentur simul avibus montium et bestiis terræ et æstate perpetua erunt super eum volucres et omnes bestiæ terræ super illum hiemabunt

7. en tw kairw ekeinw anenecqhsetai dwra kuriw sabawq ek laou teqlimmenou kai tetilmenou kai apo laou megalou apo tou nun kai eiV ton aiwna cronon eqnoV elpizon kai katapepathmenon o estin en merei potamou thV cwraV autou eiV ton topon ou to onoma kuriou sabawq epeklhqh oroV siwn

7. in tempore illo deferetur munus Domino exercituum a populo divulso et dilacerato a populo terribili post quem non fuit alius a gente expectante expectante et conculcata cujus diripuerunt flumina terram ejus ad locum nominis Domini exercituum montem Sion



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Footnotes:

18:1-2 - God addresses a message to the "land of fluttering wings" (Cush), warning about their alliances and sending ambassadors. This warning emphasizes that God's plan for the nations will prevail over political alliances (see also Zephaniah 2:12 and Psalm 2:1-2).

18:3-4 - God announces that all peoples will observe His signs and listen to His messages. He remains watchful and sovereign, ready to act at the right time, highlighting His justice (see also Isaiah 25:6-8 and Habakkuk 2:3).

18:5-6 - Before the harvest, God prunes the shoots and removes the rebellious branches. This act represents purification and the removal of those who oppose God's plan, emphasizing God's power to eliminate injustice (see also John 15:2 and Malachi 4:1).

18:7 - In the end, the people of Cush will bring gifts to the Lord in Zion. This eschatological vision shows that all nations will eventually recognize God's sovereignty and worship Him (see also Psalm 68:31 and Isaiah 60:9).

Verses related to Isaías, 18:

Isaiah chapter 18 addresses a distant nation, possibly Ethiopia. How does God draw the nations to Himself? This enigmatic text describes a tall, smooth-skinned people and their eventual submission to the Lord. The chapter demonstrates the global reach of the divine plan. Isaiah 18 reveals God's universal purpose for all nations. Consider with us five biblical passages that correlate with the missionary vision of this intriguing chapter.

Ezekiel 30:4-5: "The sword will come against Egypt, and distress will overtake Ethiopia. When the dead fall in Egypt, its riches will be taken and its foundations will be shattered. Ethiopia, Libya, Lydia, all of Arabia, Libya and the people of the land of the covenant will fall by the sword along with Egypt." - Ezekiel prophesies about Ethiopia (Cush) in a similar way to Isaiah 18, showing divine judgment on the nations.

Zephaniah 2:12: "You Ethiopians will also be killed by my sword." - Zephaniah also prophesies against Ethiopia, reinforcing the message of Isaiah 18.

Psalms 68:31: "Envoys will come from Egypt; Ethiopia will hasten to raise its hands to God." - This psalm presents a more positive view of Ethiopia, contrasting with the judgment in Isaiah 18 and showing the possibility of redemption.

Acts 8:27-28: "Then he got up and left. On the way he met an Ethiopian eunuch, an important official, in charge of all the treasures of Candace, queen of the Ethiopians. This man had come to Jerusalem to worship." - This passage shows an Ethiopian as a worshiper of God, possibly fulfilling the prophecy of Isaiah 18:7 about distant nations bringing offerings to the Lord.

Nahum 3:9: "Ethiopia and Egypt were his unlimited strength; Fute and Libya were among his allies." - Nahum mentions Ethiopia in the context of the judgment of Nineveh, showing how the nations were interconnected in the prophecies.

FAQ:

What does Isaiah prophesy about the land of Cush in Isaiah 18?

Isaiah prophesies that Cush, a distant nation, will be observed by God. The people of Cush will be called to bring offerings to the Lord, recognizing His power and authority. (Isaiah 18:1-7)

What does Isaiah say about the coming of messengers from Cush?

Isaiah speaks of messengers arriving from Cush, bringing a warning to the people. They are sent to announce that God will establish His kingdom, and the people will submit to Him. (Isaiah 18:2)

How does Isaiah describe God's power over the nations in Isaiah 18?

Isaiah describes God as sovereign, ruling over the nations and calling all peoples to submit to Him. Even distant nations like Cush are under His control. (Isaiah 18:3-7)

What is the meaning of the reference to "land of golden wings"?

The "land of golden wings" refers to Cush, a distant kingdom that will be called to acknowledge God's power. This metaphor suggests greatness and authority. (Isaiah 18:1)

What does Isaiah's prophecy about Cush teach about God's rule?

Prophecy teaches that God is the Lord of all nations, including those far away. He has the power to call and gather all peoples to His glory and worship. (Isaiah 18:3-7)


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