Catholic Bible
Mosaico decorativo

Isaías, 29

1. ouai poliV arihl hn dauid epolemhsen sunagagete genhmata eniauton ep' eniauton fagesqe gar sun mwab

1. væ Arihel Arihel civitas quam circumdedit David additus est annus ad annum sollemnitates evolutæ sunt

2. ekqliyw gar arihl kai estai authV h iscuV kai to ploutoV emoi

2. et circumvallabo Arihel et erit tristis et mærens et erit mihi quasi Arihel

3. kai kuklwsw wV dauid epi se kai balw peri se caraka kai qhsw peri se purgouV

3. et circumdabo quasi spheram in circuitu tuo et jaciam contra te aggerem et munimenta ponam in obsidionem tuam

4. kai tapeinwqhsontai oi logoi sou eiV thn ghn kai eiV thn ghn oi logoi sou dusontai kai estai wV oi fwnounteV ek thV ghV h fwnh sou kai proV to edafoV h fwnh sou asqenhsei

4. humiliaberis de terra loqueris et de humo audietur eloquium tuum et erit quasi pythonis de terra vox tua et de humo eloquium tuum mussitabit

5. kai estai wV koniortoV apo trocou o ploutoV twn asebwn kai wV cnouV feromenoV kai estai wV stigmh paracrhma

5. et erit sicut pulvis tenuis multitudo ventilantium te et sicut favilla pertransiens multitudo eorum qui contra te prævaluerunt

6. para kuriou sabawq episkoph gar estai meta bronthV kai seismou kai fwnhV megalhV kataigiV feromenh kai flox puroV katesqiousa

6. eritque repente confestim a Domino exercituum visitabitur in tonitru et commotione terræ et voce magna turbinis et tempestatis et flammæ ignis devorantis

7. kai estai wV o enupniazomenoV en upnw o ploutoV twn eqnwn pantwn osoi epestrateusan epi arihl kai panteV oi strateusamenoi epi ierousalhm kai panteV oi sunhgmenoi ep' authn kai qlibonteV authn

7. et erit sicut somnium visionis nocturnæ multitudo omnium gentium quæ dimicaverunt contra Arihel et omnes qui militaverunt et obsederunt et prævaluerunt adversus eam

8. kai esontai wV oi en upnw pinonteV kai esqonteV kai exanastantwn mataion autwn to enupnion kai on tropon enupniazetai o diywn wV pinwn kai exanastaV eti diya h de yuch autou eiV kenon hlpisen outwV estai o ploutoV pantwn twn eqnwn osoi epestrateusan epi to oroV siwn

8. et sicuti somniat esuriens et comedit cum autem fuerit expertus vacua est anima ejus et sicut somniat sitiens et bibit et postquam fuerit expergefactus lassus adhuc sitit et anima ejus vacua est sic erit multitudo omnium gentium quæ dimicaverunt contra montem Sion

9. ekluqhte kai eksthte kai kraipalhsate ouk apo sikera oude apo oinou

9. obstupescite et admiramini fluctuate et vacillate inebriamini et non a vino movemini et non ebrietate

10. oti pepotiken umaV kurioV pneumati katanuxewV kai kammusei touV ofqalmouV autwn kai twn profhtwn autwn kai twn arcontwn autwn oi orwnteV ta krupta

10. quoniam miscuit vobis Dominus spiritum soporis claudet oculos vestros prophetas et principes vestros qui vident visiones operiet

11. kai esontai umin panta ta rhmata tauta wV oi logoi tou bibliou tou esfragismenou toutou o ean dwsin auto anqrwpw epistamenw grammata legonteV anagnwqi tauta kai erei ou dunamai anagnwnai esfragistai gar

11. et erit vobis visio omnium sicut verba libri signati quem cum dederint scienti litteras dicent lege istum et respondebit non possum signatus est enim

12. kai doqhsetai to biblion touto eiV ceiraV anqrwpou mh epistamenou grammata kai erei autw anagnwqi touto kai erei ouk epistamai grammata

12. et dabitur liber nescienti litteras diceturque ei lege et respondebit nescio litteras

13. kai eipen kurioV eggizei moi o laoV outoV toiV ceilesin autwn timwsin me h de kardia autwn porrw apecei ap' emou mathn de sebontai me didaskonteV entalmata anqrwpwn kai didaskaliaV

13. et dixit Dominus eo quod adpropinquat populus iste ore suo et labiis suis glorificat me cor autem ejus longe est a me et timuerunt me mandato hominum et doctrinis

14. dia touto idou egw prosqhsw tou metaqeinai ton laon touton kai metaqhsw autouV kai apolw thn sofian twn sofwn kai thn sunesin twn sunetwn kruyw

14. ideo ecce ego addam ut admirationem faciam populo huic miraculo grandi et stupendo peribit enim sapientia a sapientibus ejus et intellectus prudentium ejus abscondetur

15. ouai oi baqewV boulhn poiounteV kai ou dia kuriou ouai oi en krufh boulhn poiounteV kai estai en skotei ta erga autwn kai erousin tiV hmaV ewraken kai tiV hmaV gnwsetai h a hmeiV poioumen

15. væ qui profundi estis corde ut a Domino abscondatis consilium quorum sunt in tenebris opera et dicunt quis videt nos et quis novit nos

16. ouc wV o phloV tou keramewV logisqhsesqe mh erei to plasma tw plasanti ou su me eplasaV h to poihma tw poihsanti ou sunetwV me epoihsaV

16. perversa est hæc vestra cogitatio quasi lutum contra figulum cogitet et dicat opus factori suo non fecisti me et figmentum dicat fictori suo non intellegis

17. ouketi mikron kai metateqhsetai o libanoV wV to oroV to cermel kai to oroV to cermel eiV drumon logisqhsetai

17. nonne adhuc in modico et in brevi convertetur Libanus in Chermel et Chermel in saltum reputabitur

18. kai akousontai en th hmera ekeinh kwfoi logouV bibliou kai oi en tw skotei kai oi en th omiclh ofqalmoi tuflwn bleyontai

18. et audient in die illa surdi verba libri et de tenebris et caligine oculi cæcorum videbunt

19. kai agalliasontai ptwcoi dia kurion en eufrosunh kai oi aphlpismenoi twn anqrwpwn emplhsqhsontai eufrosunhV

19. et addent mites in Domino lætitiam et pauperes homines in Sancto Israël exultabunt

20. exelipen anomoV kai apwleto uperhfanoV kai exwleqreuqhsan oi anomounteV epi kakia

20. quoniam defecit qui prævalebat consummatus est inlusor et succisi sunt omnes qui vigilabant super iniquitatem

21. kai oi poiounteV amartein anqrwpouV en logw pantaV de touV elegcontaV en pulaiV proskomma qhsousin kai eplagiasan en adikoiV dikaion

21. qui peccare faciebant homines in verbo et arguentem in porta subplantabant et declinaverunt frustra a justo

22. dia touto tade legei kurioV epi ton oikon iakwb on afwrisen ex abraam ou nun aiscunqhsetai iakwb oude nun to proswpon metabalei israhl

22. propter hoc hæc dicit Dominus ad domum Jacob qui redemit Abraham non modo confundetur Jacob nec modo vultus ejus erubescet

23. all' otan idwsin ta tekna autwn ta erga mou di' eme agiasousin to onoma mou kai agiasousin ton agion iakwb kai ton qeon tou israhl fobhqhsontai

23. sed cum viderit filios suos opera manuum mearum in medio sui sanctificantes nomen meum et sanctificabunt Sanctum Jacob et Deum Israël prædicabunt

24. kai gnwsontai oi tw pneumati planwmenoi sunesin oi de gogguzonteV maqhsontai upakouein kai ai glwssai ai yellizousai maqhsontai lalein eirhnhn

24. et scient errantes spiritu intellectum et mussitatores discent legem



Read the Bible in a Year

Join our community and complete the entire Bible in 365 days. A structured and inspiring path to deepen your faith and knowledge of Scripture.

Join the Program Download the PDF Plan

Footnotes:

29:1-4 - Jerusalem, called Ariel, is warned of impending judgment. Despite their religious rituals, the people were spiritually distant from God. This reflects the importance of sincere worship and a heart turned to God (see also Matthew 15:8-9 and Amos 5:21-23).

29:5-8 - God promises the defeat of Jerusalem's enemies, demonstrating His sovereignty and ability to protect His people. However, the vision of the enemies as a passing dream highlights the transience of opposition to God's plan (see also Psalm 37:10-11 and Exodus 14:13-14).

29:9-12 - The people are described as spiritually blind and deaf, unable to understand God's message. This highlights the danger of spiritual indifference and the need to seek understanding in God's Word (see also Romans 11:8 and 2 Corinthians 4:3-4).

29:13-14 - God condemns the superficial worship of people, who honor God with their lips but keep their hearts distant. He promises to act in ways that expose their hypocrisy, highlighting the need for authentic devotion (see also Matthew 23:27-28 and James 1:22).

29:22-24 - God promises redemption and transformation for Israel, affirming that the righteous will inherit His blessing. The humble and obedient will understand the truth and experience joy in God (see also Isaiah 61:10 and Matthew 5:5-8).

Verses related to Isaías, 29:

Isaiah chapter 29 prophesies about Jerusalem, the "Ariel". What fate awaits the city of David? This enigmatic text predicts the siege of Jerusalem, but also its miraculous liberation. The chapter criticizes religious hypocrisy and promises future spiritual transformation. Isaiah 29 explores themes such as spiritual blindness, divine intervention, and the renewal of understanding. Dig deeper with us into five biblical passages that echo the messages of this provocative chapter.

Matthew 15:8-9: "These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me. They adore me in vain; their teachings are nothing more than rules taught by men." - Jesus directly quotes Isaiah 29:13, applying it to the Pharisees of his day.

1 Corinthians 1:19: "For it is written: 'I will destroy the wisdom of the wise and reject the understanding of the intelligent.'" - Paul quotes Isaiah 29:14 to argue against human wisdom.

Romans 11:8: "As it is written: 'God gave them a spirit of dullness, eyes not to see, and ears not to hear, unto this day.'" - Paul combines Isaiah 29:10 with Deuteronomy 29:4 to explain Israel's spiritual blindness.

2 Corinthians 4:6: "For God, who said, 'Let light shine out of darkness,' has himself shone in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ." - It reflects the theme of spiritual enlightenment found in Isaiah 29:18.

James 1:5: "If any of you lacks wisdom, ask God, who gives it to all freely and willingly; and it will be granted to you." - It contrasts with the human wisdom criticized in Isaiah 29:14.

FAQ:

What does Isaiah 29 say about Israel's spiritual blindness?

Isaiah 29 denounces Israel's spiritual blindness, where the people, despite being instructed by God, fail to understand His will. God promises to restore the people's spiritual sight. (Isaiah 29:10-12)

How does Isaiah 29 describe God's judgment on Jerusalem?

Isaiah 29 describes God's judgment on Jerusalem, where He will bring hardship and confusion, but also a future restoration for those who repent. (Isaiah 29:1-8)

What does Isaiah 29 teach about God's power over enemies?

Isaiah 29 shows that God has the power to thwart the plans of Israel's enemies. He can turn their plans of attack into victory for His people. (Isaiah 29:5-7)

What is the promise of restoration in Isaiah 29?

Isaiah 29 promises that God will restore Israel, bringing spiritual vision to the people and establishing a kingdom of peace where justice will prevail. (Isaiah 29:18-19)

How does Isaiah 29 speak about the sincerity of worship to God?

Isaiah 29 criticizes Israel's empty worship, where religious acts are performed without a sincere heart. God requires that worship be genuine and done in spirit and truth. (Isaiah 29:13)


Bibles

Old Testament

New Testament

Avaiable on Youtube