1. ἀποστελῶ ὡς ἑρπετὰ ἐπὶ τὴν γῆν μὴ πέτρα ἔρημός ἐστιν τὸ ὄρος Σιων
2. ἔσῃ γὰρ ὡς πετεινοῦ ἀνιπταμένου νεοσσὸς ἀφῃρημένος θύγατερ Μωαβ ἔπειτα δέ Αρνων
3. πλείονα βουλεύου ποιεῖτε σκέπην πένθους αὐτῇ διὰ παντός ἐν μεσημβρινῇ σκοτίᾳ φεύγουσιν ἐξέστησαν μὴ ἀπαχθῇς
4. παροικήσουσίν σοι οἱ φυγάδες Μωαβ ἔσονται σκέπη ὑμῖν ἀπὸ προσώπου διώκοντος ὅτι ἤρθη ἡ συμμαχία σου καὶ ὁ ἄρχων ἀπώλετο ὁ καταπατῶν ἐπὶ τῆς γῆς
5. καὶ διορθωθήσεται μετ’ ἐλέους θρόνος καὶ καθίεται ἐπ’ αὐτοῦ μετὰ ἀληθείας ἐν σκηνῇ Δαυιδ κρίνων καὶ ἐκζητῶν κρίμα καὶ σπεύδων δικαιοσύνην
6. ἠκούσαμεν τὴν ὕβριν Μωαβ ὑβριστὴς σφόδρα τὴν ὑπερηφανίαν ἐξῆρας οὐχ οὕτως ἡ μαντεία σου
7. οὐχ οὕτως ὀλολύξει Μωαβ ἐν γὰρ τῇ Μωαβίτιδι πάντες ὀλολύξουσιν τοῖς κατοικοῦσιν Δεσεθ μελετήσεις καὶ οὐκ ἐντραπήσῃ
8. τὰ πεδία Εσεβων πενθήσει ἄμπελος Σεβαμα καταπίνοντες τὰ ἔθνη καταπατήσατε τὰς ἀμπέλους αὐτῆς ἕως Ιαζηρ οὐ μὴ συνάψητε πλανήθητε τὴν ἔρημον οἱ ἀπεσταλμένοι ἐγκατελείφθησαν διέβησαν γὰρ τὴν ἔρημον
9. διὰ τοῦτο κλαύσομαι ὡς τὸν κλαυθμὸν Ιαζηρ ἄμπελον Σεβαμα τὰ δένδρα σου κατέβαλεν Εσεβων καὶ Ελεαλη ὅτι ἐπὶ τῷ θερισμῷ καὶ ἐπὶ τῷ τρυγήτῳ σου καταπατήσω καὶ πάντα πεσοῦνται
10. καὶ ἀρθήσεται εὐφροσύνη καὶ ἀγαλλίαμα ἐκ τῶν ἀμπελώνων σου καὶ ἐν τοῖς ἀμπελῶσίν σου οὐ μὴ εὐφρανθήσονται καὶ οὐ μὴ πατήσουσιν οἶνον εἰς τὰ ὑπολήνια πέπαυται γάρ
11. διὰ τοῦτο ἡ κοιλία μου ἐπὶ Μωαβ ὡς κιθάρα ἠχήσει καὶ τὰ ἐντός μου ὡσεὶ τεῖχος ὃ ἐνεκαίνισας
12. καὶ ἔσται εἰς τὸ ἐντραπῆναί σε ὅτι ἐκοπίασεν Μωαβ ἐπὶ τοῖς βωμοῖς καὶ εἰσελεύσεται εἰς τὰ χειροποίητα αὐτῆς ὥστε προσεύξασθαι καὶ οὐ μὴ δύνηται ἐξελέσθαι αὐτόν
13. τοῦτο τὸ ῥῆμα ὃ ἐλάλησεν κύριος ἐπὶ Μωαβ ὁπότε καὶ ἐλάλησεν
14. καὶ νῦν λέγω ἐν τρισὶν ἔτεσιν ἐτῶν μισθωτοῦ ἀτιμασθήσεται ἡ δόξα Μωαβ ἐν παντὶ τῷ πλούτῳ τῷ πολλῷ καὶ καταλειφθήσεται ὀλιγοστὸς καὶ οὐκ ἔντιμος
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)
