1. apostelw wV erpeta epi thn ghn mh petra erhmoV estin to oroV siwn
2. esh gar wV peteinou aniptamenou neossoV afhrhmenoV qugater mwab epeita de arnwn
3. pleiona bouleuou poieite skephn penqouV auth dia pantoV en meshmbrinh skotia feugousin exesthsan mh apacqhV
4. paroikhsousin soi oi fugadeV mwab esontai skeph umin apo proswpou diwkontoV oti hrqh h summacia sou kai o arcwn apwleto o katapatwn epi thV ghV
5. kai diorqwqhsetai met' eleouV qronoV kai kaqietai ep' autou meta alhqeiaV en skhnh dauid krinwn kai ekzhtwn krima kai speudwn dikaiosunhn
6. hkousamen thn ubrin mwab ubristhV sfodra thn uperhfanian exhraV ouc outwV h manteia sou
7. ouc outwV ololuxei mwab en gar th mwabitidi panteV ololuxousin toiV katoikousin deseq melethseiV kai ouk entraphsh
8. ta pedia esebwn penqhsei ampeloV sebama katapinonteV ta eqnh katapathsate taV ampelouV authV ewV iazhr ou mh sunayhte planhqhte thn erhmon oi apestalmenoi egkateleifqhsan diebhsan gar thn erhmon
9. dia touto klausomai wV ton klauqmon iazhr ampelon sebama ta dendra sou katebalen esebwn kai elealh oti epi tw qerismw kai epi tw trughtw sou katapathsw kai panta pesountai
10. kai arqhsetai eufrosunh kai agalliama ek twn ampelwnwn sou kai en toiV ampelwsin sou ou mh eufranqhsontai kai ou mh pathsousin oinon eiV ta upolhnia pepautai gar
11. dia touto h koilia mou epi mwab wV kiqara hchsei kai ta entoV mou wsei teicoV o enekainisaV
12. kai estai eiV to entraphnai se oti ekopiasen mwab epi toiV bwmoiV kai eiseleusetai eiV ta ceiropoihta authV wste proseuxasqai kai ou mh dunhtai exelesqai auton
13. touto to rhma o elalhsen kurioV epi mwab opote kai elalhsen
14. kai nun legw en trisin etesin etwn misqwtou atimasqhsetai h doxa mwab en panti tw ploutw tw pollw kai kataleifqhsetai oligostoV kai ouk entimoV
Footnotes:
16:1-2 - Moab is urged to send tribute to Jerusalem, seeking refuge in Judah. This symbolizes the search for mercy and the need for submission to God's people in times of distress (see also 1 Kings 4:21 and Isaiah 2:2-3).
16:4-5 - Isaiah prophesies that a righteous ruler will arise, promising refuge and security. This ruler is often seen as a messianic reference, pointing to the righteous reign of Christ (see also Jeremiah 23:5-6 and Isaiah 9:6-7).
16:6-7 - Isaiah laments Moab's arrogance, which leads to its destruction. Self-sufficiency and pride are causes of downfall, warning against turning away from God (see also Proverbs 16:18 and Isaiah 13:11).
16:8-10 - Moab's vineyards are destroyed, a symbol of its lost prosperity. This imagery reinforces the desolation that judgment brings, including economic and cultural aspects (see also Joel 1:11-12 and Jeremiah 48:32-33).
16:12-14 - Moab's prayer to its gods does not prevent its destruction. The ineffectiveness of its idols highlights the futility of trusting in false deities and the supremacy of God (see also Psalm 115:4-8 and Isaiah 44:9-10).
Verses related to Isaías, 16:
Isaiah chapter 16 concludes the oracle against Moab. How does mercy manifest itself in the midst of judgment? This prophetic text provides an opportunity for refuge for the Moabites and laments their coming destruction. The chapter reveals God's compassionate heart even as he pronounces judgment. Isaiah 16 balances themes of divine justice and mercy. Ponder with us five biblical passages that relate to the complexity of divine judgment in this significant chapter.
2 Kings 3:4-5: "Now Mesha, king of Moab, kept sheep, and paid the king of Israel a tribute of a hundred thousand lambs and the wool of a hundred thousand rams. But after Ahab's death, the king of Moab rebelled against the king of Israel." - This historical excerpt provides context for relations between Israel and Moab, a theme addressed in Isaiah 16.
Jeremiah 48:29-30: "We have heard about the pride of Moab, its exaggerated pride, its arrogance, its arrogance and its insolence. [...] I know your insolence, but it is useless, declares the Lord, "and your bravado accomplishes nothing."" - Jeremiah echoes the themes of Isaiah 16 about Moab's pride and judgment.
Ruth 1:1-2: "In the days when the judges ruled, there was a famine in the land, and a man from Bethlehem in Judah, with his wife and two children, went to live for a while in the land of Moab." - This passage shows an earlier period of peaceful relations between Israel and Moab, contrasting with Isaiah's prophecy.
Amos 2:1-3: "This is what the Lord says: 'For three transgressions of Moab, and for four, I will not lift the punishment [...] I will eliminate the judge of Moab and kill all his leaders along with him', says the Lord." - Amos reinforces the judgment against Moab prophesied by Isaiah.
Micah 6:8: "He has shown you, O man, what is good and what the Lord requires: do justice, love faithfulness and walk humbly with your God." - This verse reflects the values that Moab (and all nations) should follow, contrasting with their behavior described in Isaiah 16.
FAQ:
What does Isaiah prophesy about Moab in Isaiah 16?
Isaiah prophesies that Moab will be destroyed because of pride and sin. The city of Kir will be captured, and the Moabites will cry out to Judah for help, but salvation will be impossible. (Isaiah 16:1-14)
Why will Moab face judgment, according to Isaiah 16?
Moab will face judgment for its arrogance, idolatry, and rejection of God. The pride of the Moabites will be their downfall, and destruction will come as a consequence of sin. (Isaiah 16:6-14)
How does Isaiah describe Moab's suffering in Isaiah 16?
Isaiah describes Moab in deep distress, with lamentation and pain, for its cities will be destroyed, and its people will face famine and destruction. (Isaiah 16:7-11)
What is Moab's request to Judah in Isaiah 16?
Moab seeks refuge in Judah, but Isaiah warns that there is no salvation for Moab. Moab's destruction has already been decreed, and Judah cannot intervene. (Isaiah 16:3-5)
What does Isaiah's prophecy about Moab teach us about pride?
Isaiah's prophecy teaches that pride leads to downfall. Moab, by trusting in its power and riches, will experience destruction. God resists the proud and exalts the humble. (Isaiah 16:6)
