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Isaiah, 13

1. Proclamation about Babylon, seen by Isaiah son of Amoz.

1. The burden of Babylon, which Isaiah the son of Amoz did see.

2. On a bare hill hoist a signal, shout for them, beckon them to come to the Nobles' Gate.

2. Lift ye up a banner upon the high mountain, exalt the voice unto them, shake the hand, that they may go into the gates of the nobles.

3. I have issued orders to my sacred warriors, I have summoned my heroes to serve my anger, my proud champions.

3. I have commanded my sanctified ones, I have also called my mighty ones for mine anger, [even] them that rejoice in my highness.

4. The noise of a great crowd in the mountains, like an immense people, the tumultuous sound of kingdoms, of nations mustering: it is Yahweh Sabaoth marshalling the troops for battle.

4. The noise of a multitude in the mountains, like as of a great people; a tumultuous noise of the kingdoms of nations gathered together: the LORD of hosts mustereth the host of the battle.

5. They come from a distant country, from the far horizons, Yahweh and the instruments of his fury to lay the whole country waste.

5. They come from a far country, from the end of heaven, [even] the LORD, and the weapons of his indignation, to destroy the whole land.

6. Howl! For the Day of Yahweh is near, coming like devastation from Shaddai.

6. Howl ye; for the day of the LORD [is] at hand; it shall come as a destruction from the Almighty.

7. This is why all hands fall limp, why all the men are losing heart;

7. Therefore shall all hands be faint, and every man's heart shall melt:

8. they are panic-stricken, seized with pains and convulsions; they writhe like a woman in labour, they look at one another appalled, with feverish faces.

8. And they shall be afraid: pangs and sorrows shall take hold of them; they shall be in pain as a woman that travaileth: they shall be amazed one at another; their faces [shall be as] flames.

9. Look, the Day of Yahweh is coming, merciless, with wrath and burning anger, to reduce the country to a desert and root out the sinners from it.

9. Behold, the day of the LORD cometh, cruel both with wrath and fierce anger, to lay the land desolate: and he shall destroy the sinners thereof out of it.

10. For in the sky the stars and Orion will shed their light no longer, the sun will be dark when it rises, and the moon will no longer give its light.

10. For the stars of heaven and the constellations thereof shall not give their light: the sun shall be darkened in his going forth, and the moon shall not cause her light to shine.

11. I am going to punish the world for its wickedness and the wicked for their guilt, and put an end to the pride of the arrogant and humble the haughtiness of despots.

11. And I will punish the world for [their] evil, and the wicked for their iniquity; and I will cause the arrogancy of the proud to cease, and will lay low the haughtiness of the terrible.

12. I shall make people scarcer than pure gold, human life scarcer than the gold of Ophir.

12. I will make a man more precious than fine gold; even a man than the golden wedge of Ophir.

13. This is why I am going to shake the heavens, why the earth will reel on its foundations, under the wrath of Yahweh Sabaoth, the day when his anger ignites.

13. Therefore I will shake the heavens, and the earth shall remove out of her place, in the wrath of the LORD of hosts, and in the day of his fierce anger.

14. Then like a hunted gazelle, like sheep that nobody gathers in, everyone will head back to his people, everyone will flee to his native land.

14. And it shall be as the chased roe, and as a sheep that no man taketh up: they shall every man turn to his own people, and flee every one into his own land.

15. All those who are found will be stabbed, all those captured will fall by the sword,

15. Every one that is found shall be thrust through; and every one that is joined [unto them] shall fall by the sword.

16. their babies dashed to pieces before their eyes, their houses plundered, their wives raped.

16. Their children also shall be dashed to pieces before their eyes; their houses shall be spoiled, and their wives ravished.

17. Look, against them I am stirring up the Medes who care nothing for silver, who set no value by gold.

17. Behold, I will stir up the Medes against them, which shall not regard silver; and [as for] gold, they shall not delight in it.

18. Bows will annihilate the young men, they will have no pity for the fruit of the womb, or mercy in their eyes for children.

18. [Their] bows also shall dash the young men to pieces; and they shall have no pity on the fruit of the womb; their eye shall not spare children.

19. And Babylon, that pearl of kingdoms, that splendid jewel of the Chaldaeans, will, like Sodom and Gomorrah, be overthrown by God.

19. And Babylon, the glory of kingdoms, the beauty of the Chaldees' excellency, shall be as when God overthrew Sodom and Gomorrah.

20. Never again will anyone live there or reside there for all generations to come. Never again will the Arab pitch his tent there, or the shepherds bring their flocks to rest.

20. It shall never be inhabited, neither shall it be dwelt in from generation to generation: neither shall the Arabian pitch tent there; neither shall the shepherds make their fold there.

21. But beasts of the desert will make their haunt there and owls fill their houses, there ostriches will settle their home, there goats will dance.

21. But wild beasts of the desert shall lie there; and their houses shall be full of doleful creatures; and owls shall dwell there, and satyrs shall dance there.

22. Hyenas will howl in its towers, jackals in its delightful palaces, for its doom is about to come and its days will not last long.

22. And the wild beasts of the islands shall cry in their desolate houses, and dragons in [their] pleasant palaces: and her time [is] near to come, and her days shall not be prolonged.



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Fusnote:

13:1-3 - Isaiah prophesies against Babylon, revealing God's judgment on an arrogant nation. He calls his army to carry out this sentence, showing that even powerful nations are under divine rule (see also Jeremiah 50:1-3 and Revelation 18:1-3).

13:6-9 - The prophecy describes the “Day of the Lord” as a day of destruction and terror for Babylon. This represents God’s judgment against pride and oppression, a warning to all nations who practice injustice (see also Zephaniah 1:14-15 and Amos 5:18-20).

13:10-13 - Isaiah announces that the sun, moon, and stars will be darkened as a sign of divine judgment. This imagery is symbolic of the cosmic impact of judgment, highlighting God's authority over all creation (see also Joel 2:31 and Matthew 24:29).

13:17-19 - God raises the Medes and Persians against Babylon. This historical event confirms the fulfillment of prophecy and highlights God's sovereignty, which even uses other nations to carry out His plans (see also Daniel 5:28-30 and Jeremiah 51:11).

13:20-22 - The destruction of Babylon is described as total and irreversible, leaving the city forever desolate. This symbolizes the end of oppression and serves as an example of divine justice (see also Revelation 18:21-23 and Isaiah 47:1).

Stihovi vezani uz Isaiah, 13:

Isaiah chapter 13 begins a series of oracles against the nations. What fate awaits Babylon? This prophetic text describes divine judgment against the Babylonian empire, a symbol of human pride. The chapter uses apocalyptic language to portray the fall of this superpower. Isaiah 13 demonstrates God's sovereignty over all nations. Consider with us five biblical passages that illuminate the theme of divine judgment presented in this powerful chapter.

Revelation 18:2: "And he cried out with a loud voice, saying: He has fallen! The great Babylon has fallen! It became a dwelling place for demons, a refuge for every unclean spirit and a hiding place for every unclean and detestable bird." - This verse echoes Isaiah's prophecy about the fall of Babylon, showing the continuity of the theme in biblical eschatology.

Jeremiah 50:9: "For I will raise up and bring against Babylon an alliance of great nations of the north. They will form a battle line against her, and there she will be captured. Your arrows will be like skilled warriors, who do not return empty-handed." - Jeremiah elaborates on Isaiah's prophecy against Babylon, providing additional details about its fall.

Daniel 5:30-31: "That same night Belshazzar, king of the Babylonians, was killed, and Darius the Mede seized the kingdom at the age of sixty-two." - This excerpt narrates the historical fulfillment of Isaiah's prophecy about the fall of Babylon.

Matthew 24:29: "Immediately after the tribulation of those days, the sun will be darkened, the moon will not give its light, the stars will fall from the sky, and the heavenly powers will be shaken." - Jesus uses language similar to that of Isaiah 13:10 to describe eschatological events, showing the lasting influence of prophetic imagery.

1 Peter 4:7: "The end of all things is near. Therefore, be judicious and sober; dedicate yourselves to prayer." - Peter uses the imminence of judgment, a theme present in Isaiah 13, to urge spiritual vigilance.

FAQ:

What does Isaiah prophesy about the fall of Babylon?

Isaiah 13 prophesies the destruction of Babylon, which will be invaded by peoples from afar and become a desolation as part of God's judgment. (Isaiah 13:19-22)

How does Isaiah describe God's wrath against Babylon?

God's wrath will be demonstrated in the total destruction of Babylon. Isaiah speaks of the battle in which God will use the nations to punish the empire. (Isaiah 13:6-13)

What will be the fate of the Babylonians, according to Isaiah?

The Babylonians will be defeated and humiliated, with their cities destroyed and their inhabitants exiled, as punishment for their oppression. (Isaiah 13:15-16)

What does the fall of Babylon represent in the context of Isaiah 13?

The fall of Babylon symbolizes God's triumph over human empires, showing that no earthly power can stand against His sovereignty. (Isaiah 13:17-18)

What does Isaiah 13 reveal about the end times?

Isaiah 13 suggests that at the end of time, there will be a divine judgment, where the empires of the earth will be defeated and God's righteousness will be established. (Isaiah 13:9-13)


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