1. καὶ ἐπιλήμψονται ἑπτὰ γυναῖκες ἀνθρώπου ἑνὸς λέγουσαι τὸν ἄρτον ἡμῶν φαγόμεθα καὶ τὰ ἱμάτια ἡμῶν περιβαλούμεθα πλὴν τὸ ὄνομα τὸ σὸν κεκλήσθω ἐφ’ ἡμᾶς ἄφελε τὸν ὀνειδισμὸν ἡμῶν
2. τῇ δὲ ἡμέρᾳ ἐκείνῃ ἐπιλάμψει ὁ θεὸς ἐν βουλῇ μετὰ δόξης ἐπὶ τῆς γῆς τοῦ ὑψῶσαι καὶ δοξάσαι τὸ καταλειφθὲν τοῦ Ισραηλ
3. καὶ ἔσται τὸ ὑπολειφθὲν ἐν Σιων καὶ τὸ καταλειφθὲν ἐν Ιερουσαλημ ἅγιοι κληθήσονται πάντες οἱ γραφέντες εἰς ζωὴν ἐν Ιερουσαλημ
4. ὅτι ἐκπλυνεῖ κύριος τὸν ῥύπον τῶν υἱῶν καὶ τῶν θυγατέρων Σιων καὶ τὸ αἷμα ἐκκαθαριεῖ ἐκ μέσου αὐτῶν ἐν πνεύματι κρίσεως καὶ πνεύματι καύσεως
5. καὶ ἥξει καὶ ἔσται πᾶς τόπος τοῦ ὄρους Σιων καὶ πάντα τὰ περικύκλῳ αὐτῆς σκιάσει νεφέλη ἡμέρας καὶ ὡς καπνοῦ καὶ ὡς φωτὸς πυρὸς καιομένου νυκτός πάσῃ τῇ δόξῃ σκεπασθήσεται
6. καὶ ἔσται εἰς σκιὰν ἀπὸ καύματος καὶ ἐν σκέπῃ καὶ ἐν ἀποκρύφῳ ἀπὸ σκληρότητος καὶ ὑετοῦ
Footnotes:
4:2 - The “Branch of the Lord” will be glorious and beautiful. This prophecy points to the coming of the Messiah and the spiritual restoration of Israel, where true beauty is found in God (see also Jeremiah 23:5 and Zechariah 3:8).
4:3-4 - God will cleanse Jerusalem from sins, removing all impurity. This renewal symbolizes the holiness God desires for His people and the coming of the Holy Spirit to purify believers (see also Ezekiel 36:25-27 and 1 John 1:7).
4:5 - God will be a covering over His people, protecting them like a cloud and a flame. This imagery recalls God's protection in the wilderness and symbolizes God's continued presence (see also Exodus 13:21-22 and Psalm 91:1-2).
4:6 - The Lord will be a shelter and a refuge for His people, protecting them from troubles and storms. This highlights God's loving care for those who seek Him (see also Psalm 27:5 and Isaiah 25:4).
Verses related to Isaías, 4:
Isaiah chapter 4 envisions future purification and restoration. How will God renew His people? This brief but powerful text describes the "Branch of the Lord", symbol of the Messiah, and the purification of Jerusalem. The chapter addresses topics such as divine grace, the sanctification of the remnant, and the protective presence of God. Isaiah 4 offers hope in the midst of judgment. Consider with us five biblical passages that relate to the redemptive vision of this significant chapter.
John 15:2: "Every branch that, being in me, does not bear fruit, he cuts off; and everything that bears fruit he prunes, so that it will bear even more fruit." - This teaching of Jesus reflects the theme of purification in Isaiah 4:2-4.
Revelation 7:15-17: "Therefore, they stand before the throne of God and serve him day and night in his sanctuary; and he who sits on the throne will spread his tabernacle over them. They will never be hungry again, they will never be thirsty again. The sun or any scorching heat will not afflict them." - This heavenly vision echoes the promise of divine protection and provision in Isaiah 4:5-6.
Zechariah 13:1: "On that day there will be a fountain opened for the descendants of David and for the inhabitants of Jerusalem, to cleanse them from sin and impurity." - Zechariah expands on the idea of purification mentioned in Isaiah 4:4.
Exodus 13:21-22: "The Lord went before them, during the day in a pillar of cloud to guide them on the way, and at night in a pillar of fire to illuminate them, so that they could walk day and night." - This passage from Exodus is reflected in the promise of God's protecting presence in Isaiah 4:5.
Matthew 5:8: "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God." - Jesus reaffirms the importance of purity emphasized in Isaiah 4:3-4.
FAQ:
What does Isaiah prophesy about the restoration of Jerusalem in Isaiah 4?
Isaiah foresees a time when the city will be purified and a protective "pillar of cloud" will stand over it, representing God's presence. (Isaiah 4:2-6)
How does Isaiah describe the remnant of Israel?
Isaiah speaks of the remnant of Israel who will be purified and restored, a faithful group who will pursue holiness. (Isaiah 4:3-4)
What does "a spirit of judgment and a spirit of fire" mean?
Isaiah prophesies that God will bring purification through judgment and fire, removing impurity from the people and restoring holiness. (Isaiah 4:4)
What is the "refuge" that God offers to Jerusalem?
The "refuge" represents the divine protection that God will grant to His people, bringing safety and peace in times of trouble. (Isaiah 4:6)
