1. κατάβηθι κάθισον ἐπὶ τὴν γῆν παρθένος θυγάτηρ Βαβυλῶνος εἴσελθε εἰς τὸ σκότος θυγάτηρ Χαλδαίων ὅτι οὐκέτι προστεθήσῃ κληθῆναι ἁπαλὴ καὶ τρυφερά
2. λαβὲ μύλον ἄλεσον ἄλευρον ἀποκάλυψαι τὸ κατακάλυμμά σου ἀνακάλυψαι τὰς πολιάς ἀνάσυραι τὰς κνήμας διάβηθι ποταμούς
3. ἀνακαλυφθήσεται ἡ αἰσχύνη σου φανήσονται οἱ ὀνειδισμοί σου τὸ δίκαιον ἐκ σοῦ λήμψομαι οὐκέτι μὴ παραδῶ ἀνθρώποις
4. εἶπεν ὁ ῥυσάμενός σε κύριος σαβαωθ ὄνομα αὐτῷ ἅγιος Ισραηλ
5. κάθισον κατανενυγμένη εἴσελθε εἰς τὸ σκότος θυγάτηρ Χαλδαίων οὐκέτι μὴ κληθῇς ἰσχὺς βασιλείας
6. παρωξύνθην ἐπὶ τῷ λαῷ μου ἐμίανας τὴν κληρονομίαν μου ἐγὼ ἔδωκα εἰς τὴν χεῖρά σου σὺ δὲ οὐκ ἔδωκας αὐτοῖς ἔλεος τοῦ πρεσβυτέρου ἐβάρυνας τὸν ζυγὸν σφόδρα
7. καὶ εἶπας εἰς τὸν αἰῶνα ἔσομαι ἄρχουσα οὐκ ἐνόησας ταῦτα ἐν τῇ καρδίᾳ σου οὐδὲ ἐμνήσθης τὰ ἔσχατα
8. νῦν δὲ ἄκουσον ταῦτα ἡ τρυφερὰ ἡ καθημένη πεποιθυῖα ἡ λέγουσα ἐν τῇ καρδίᾳ αὐτῆς ἐγώ εἰμι καὶ οὐκ ἔστιν ἑτέρα οὐ καθιῶ χήρα οὐδὲ γνώσομαι ὀρφανείαν
9. νῦν δὲ ἥξει ἐξαίφνης ἐπὶ σὲ τὰ δύο ταῦτα ἐν μιᾷ ἡμέρᾳ χηρεία καὶ ἀτεκνία ἥξει ἐξαίφνης ἐπὶ σὲ ἐν τῇ φαρμακείᾳ σου ἐν τῇ ἰσχύι τῶν ἐπαοιδῶν σου σφόδρα
10. τῇ ἐλπίδι τῆς πονηρίας σου σὺ γὰρ εἶπας ἐγώ εἰμι καὶ οὐκ ἔστιν ἑτέρα γνῶθι ὅτι ἡ σύνεσις τούτων καὶ ἡ πορνεία σου ἔσται σοι αἰσχύνη καὶ εἶπας τῇ καρδίᾳ σου ἐγώ εἰμι καὶ οὐκ ἔστιν ἑτέρα
11. καὶ ἥξει ἐπὶ σὲ ἀπώλεια καὶ οὐ μὴ γνῷς βόθυνος καὶ ἐμπεσῇ εἰς αὐτόν καὶ ἥξει ἐπὶ σὲ ταλαιπωρία καὶ οὐ μὴ δυνήσῃ καθαρὰ γενέσθαι καὶ ἥξει ἐπὶ σὲ ἐξαπίνης ἀπώλεια καὶ οὐ μὴ γνῷς
12. στῆθι νῦν ἐν ταῖς ἐπαοιδαῖς σου καὶ τῇ πολλῇ φαρμακείᾳ σου ἃ ἐμάνθανες ἐκ νεότητός σου εἰ δυνήσῃ ὠφεληθῆναι
13. κεκοπίακας ἐν ταῖς βουλαῖς σου στήτωσαν καὶ σωσάτωσάν σε οἱ ἀστρολόγοι τοῦ οὐρανοῦ οἱ ὁρῶντες τοὺς ἀστέρας ἀναγγειλάτωσάν σοι τί μέλλει ἐπὶ σὲ ἔρχεσθαι
14. ἰδοὺ πάντες ὡς φρύγανα ἐπὶ πυρὶ κατακαήσονται καὶ οὐ μὴ ἐξέλωνται τὴν ψυχὴν αὐτῶν ἐκ φλογός ὅτι ἔχεις ἄνθρακας πυρός κάθισαι ἐπ’ αὐτούς
15. οὗτοι ἔσονταί σοι βοήθεια ἐκοπίασας ἐν τῇ μεταβολῇ σου ἐκ νεότητος ἄνθρωπος καθ’ ἑαυτὸν ἐπλανήθη σοὶ δὲ οὐκ ἔσται σωτηρία
Footnotes:
47:1-3 - Babylon is portrayed as a humbled maiden, destined for divine judgment. This symbolizes the fall of arrogant kingdoms before God's power (see also Daniel 5:26-28 and Revelation 18:7-8).
47:7-8 - Babylon boasts of her security and says, "I am, and there is no other besides me." This arrogance invites God's judgment, which crushes human pride (see also Proverbs 16:18 and Obadiah 1:3-4).
47:10-11 - Babylon's reliance on wisdom and sorcery is condemned. The text shows that no human power can escape divine judgment (see also Deuteronomy 18:10-12 and Ezekiel 28:17).
47:12-13 - Babylon's enchantments and astrological counsel fail, demonstrating the futility of trusting in created forces rather than the Creator (see also Isaiah 44:24-25 and Psalm 146:3).
47:15:00 - The final abandonment of Babylon by the allies highlights the futility of relying on human help to escape divine judgment (see also Lamentations 1:2 and Ezekiel 28:7-8).
Verses related to Isaías, 47:
Isaiah chapter 47 announces the judgment of Babylon. How does God deal with the pride of nations? This prophetic text portrays the fall of mighty Babylon, exposing its arrogance and cruelty. The chapter serves as a warning against reliance on human power and occult practices. Isaiah 47 addresses themes such as divine justice, the transience of worldly power, and the consequences of pride. Ponder with us five biblical passages that relate to the solemn warnings in this powerful chapter.
Revelation 18:7-8: "As much as she glorified herself and lived in luxury, give her as much torment and sadness. She boasts in her heart: 'I am sitting like a queen; I am not a widow and I will never be sad.' Therefore, in one day her plagues will come upon her: death, sadness and hunger. She will be consumed by fire, for the Lord God is powerful and judges her." - This passage about the fall of Babylon in Revelation echoes the judgment against Babylon prophesied in Isaiah 47.
1 Thessalonians 5:3: "When they say, 'Peace and security,' then suddenly destruction will come upon them, like pangs upon a pregnant woman; and they will not escape." - This warning from Paul reflects the theme of sudden judgment found in Isaiah 47:9,11.
Luke 1:51-52: "He performed mighty feats with his arm; He has scattered those who are proud in their innermost hearts. He toppled rulers from their thrones, but exalted the humble." - Mary's song echoes the themes of Isaiah 47, where God humbles the powerful and exalts the humble.
James 4:13-16: "Listen now, you who say, 'Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, do business and make money.' You don't even know what will happen to you tomorrow! What is your life? You are like the fog that appears for a little while and then dissipates. Instead, they should say, 'If the Lord wills, we will live and do this or that.' Now, however, you boast about your claims. All boasting like this is evil." - This warning from James against arrogance and overconfidence in human wisdom reflects the themes of Isaiah 47:10.
1 Peter 5:5: "In the same way, young people, submit yourselves to your elders. Be humble toward one another, for 'God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble.'" - This verse echoes the theme of Isaiah 47, where God opposes the proud, like Babylon.
FAQ:
What does Isaiah 47 say about the judgment of Babylon?
Isaiah 47 prophesies the fall of Babylon, which will be humiliated and destroyed for its pride and corruption. God will use another nation to bring judgment upon it. (Isaiah 47:1-15)
How is Babylon described in Isaiah 47?
Babylon is described as a "virgin" who boasts of her power, but will be punished for her sins, especially her arrogance and confidence in her wealth. (Isaiah 47:7-9)
What does God promise for Israel's future in Isaiah 47?
Despite the judgment on Babylon, God promises to restore Israel and free it from the oppression of the nations, revealing His sovereignty. (Isaiah 47:4-5)
Why will Babylon be destroyed in Isaiah 47?
Babylon will be destroyed because of her pride, her abuse of power, and her trust in her own idols and enchantments instead of trusting in God. (Isaiah 47:10-15)
How does the fall of Babylon serve as a lesson to other nations?
The fall of Babylon shows that no human empire can endure without God's justice. The nations are called to recognize divine sovereignty. (Isaiah 47:11-15)
