1. emitte agnum dominatorem terræ de Petra deserti ad montem filiæ Sion
2. et erit sicut avis fugiens et pulli de nido avolantes sic erunt filiæ Moab in transcensu Arnon
3. ini consilium coge concilium pone quasi noctem umbram tuam in meridie absconde fugientes et vagos ne prodas
4. habitabunt apud te profugi mei Moab esto latibulum eorum a facie vastatoris finitus est enim pulvis consummatus est miser defecit qui conculcabat terram
5. et præparabitur in misericordia solium et sedebit super eum in veritate in tabernaculo David judicans et quærens judicium et velociter reddens quod justum est
6. audivimus superbiam Moab superbus est valde superbia ejus et arrogantia ejus et indignatio ejus plus quam fortitudo ejus
7. idcirco ululabit Moab ad Moab universus ululabit his qui lætantur super muro cocti lateris loquimini plagas suas
8. quoniam suburbana Esebon deserta sunt et vinea Sabama domini gentium exciderunt flagella ejus usque ad Jazer pervenerunt erraverunt in deserto propagines ejus relictæ sunt transierunt mare
9. super hoc plorabo in fletu Jazer vineam Sabama inebriabo te lacrima mea Esebon et Eleale quoniam super vindemiam tuam et super messem tuam vox calcantium inruit
10. et auferetur lætitia et exultatio de Carmelo et in vineis non exultabit neque jubilabit vinum in torculari non calcabit qui calcare consueverat vocem calcantium abstuli
11. super hoc venter meus ad Moab quasi cithara sonabit et viscera mea ad murum cocti lateris
12. et erit cum apparuerit quod laboravit Moab super excelsis suis ingredietur ad sancta sua ut obsecret et non valebit
13. hoc verbum quod locutus est Dominus ad Moab ex tunc
14. et nunc locutus est Dominus dicens in tribus annis quasi anni mercennarii auferetur gloria Moab super omni populo multo et relinquetur parvus et modicus nequaquam multus
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 Liber Isaiae, 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)
