Isaiah Chapter 28

Ephraim is threatened for pride


28:1 Woe to the crown of pride, to the drunkards of Ephraim אֶפְרַיִם
(/ˈiːfriːəm/;ʾEp̄rayīm, in pausa: אֶפְרָיִםʾEp̄rāyīm). The Book of Genesis related the name “Ephraim” to the Hebrew root פָּרָה (pārā), meaning “to be fruitful”. This referring to Joseph’s ability to produce children, specifically while in Egypt (termed by the Torah as the land of his affliction). The name Ephraim can therefore be translated as “I will be fruitful”, with the prefix of aleph (א‎) indicating the first person, singular, future tense, Also name for an Israelite tribe – sometimes used name for the northern kingdom (Hosea or Isaiah). For more info click here
, the pleasure of his glory is a fading flower, it is [like] a valley of oil on the head of those that are beat down by wine!
28:2 Look, my Adonai לַאדֹנָי
my or to the Lord, Pluralis majestatis taken as singular) is the possessive form of adon (“Lord”), along with the first-person singular pronoun enclitic. As with Elohim, Adonai’s grammatical form is usually explained as a plural of majesty. For more info click here
has a 
strong and mighty [wind], like a downpour of hail and a destructive storm, like a flood of powerful waters overflowing, He will lay [that crown] to the earth with [His] hand.
28:3 The crown of pride, the drunkards of Ephraim אֶפְרַיִם
(/ˈiːfriːəm/;ʾEp̄rayīm, in pausa: אֶפְרָיִםʾEp̄rāyīm). The Book of Genesis related the name “Ephraim” to the Hebrew root פָּרָה (pārā), meaning “to be fruitful”. This referring to Joseph’s ability to produce children, specifically while in Egypt (termed by the Torah as the land of his affliction). The name Ephraim can therefore be translated as “I will be fruitful”, with the prefix of aleph (א‎) indicating the first person, singular, future tense, Also name for an Israelite tribe – sometimes used name for the northern kingdom (Hosea or Isaiah). For more info click here
, will be trampled under foot:
28:4 And the fading flower the pleasure of his glory, it is [like] a valley of oil on [his] head,  will be like a fig that ripens before the summer; as soon as a passerby sees it, while it is in his hand he eats it.
28:5 On that day will YAHWEH יְהֹוָה
Hebrew Yəhōwā, one vocalization of the Tetragrammaton יהוה‎ (YHWH), the proper name of the God of Israel in the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament. It is considered one of the seven names of God in Judaism and a form of God’s name in Christianity. Covenant making covenant keeping GOD. For more info click here
of hostsצְבָאוֹת
Transliteration:ṣāḇā’ Pronunciation: tsaw-baw’ From the Hebrew root word translated “hosts” is tzva’ which is a term that describes “military units.” They have specific functions to carry out in a military campaign. The two places these military units are located is in the sky and on the earth. Continue reading at: click here
be for a crown of glory, and for a garland of splendor, for the remainder of His people,
28:6 And a Spirit וּלְרוּחַ
Transliteration: rûaḥ Pronunciation: roo’-akh feminine noun Meaning: wind, breath, mind, spirit For more info click here
of judgment to him that sits in judgment, and a source of strength for them that return from war to the gate.

The straying scolded


28:7 But they too have stumbled because of wine, and because strong drink have staggered; the priestכֹּהֵן
kôhên, ko-hane’ Kohen = priest, principal officer or chief ruler For more info click here
and the [false] prophet have trespassed because of strong drink, they are corrupted by wine, they have wander because of strong drink; they fumbled in vision, they stumble [in] judgment.
28:8 Because all tables are full of vomit [and] filth, so that there isn’t a single place [clean].
28:9 To whom will he teach knowledge? and to whom will he explain the message? [To] those that are weaned from [mother’s] milk, those taken from the breast?
28:10 Because it is commandment by commandment, commandment by commandment; line by line, line by line; here a little, and there a little:
28:11 Because as if with mocking speech and in another language* To idiots, the prophet’s message is unintelligible, as if he were talking incoherently. (Radak). – From the Artscroll English Tanach will he speak to this people.
28:12 To whom he said, Here is the rest, Y’all give
to rest the weary ; and this is the [true] restfulness: but they wouldn’t listen.
28:13 So the word of YAHWEH יְהֹוָה
Hebrew Yəhōwā, one vocalization of the Tetragrammaton יהוה‎ (YHWH), the proper name of the God of Israel in the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament. It is considered one of the seven names of God in Judaism and a form of God’s name in Christianity. Covenant making covenant keeping GOD. For more info click here
happened to them commandment by commandment, commandment by commandment; line by line, line by line; here a little, and there a little; that they will go, and stumble backward, and be broken, and trapped, and captured.
28:14 So hear the word of YAHWEH יְהֹוָה
Hebrew Yəhōwā, one vocalization of the Tetragrammaton יהוה‎ (YHWH), the proper name of the God of Israel in the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament. It is considered one of the seven names of God in Judaism and a form of God’s name in Christianity. Covenant making covenant keeping GOD. For more info click here
, Y’all scoffers, Rulers of these people who are in Jerusalem.
28:15 Because y’all say, We have made a covenant with Death, and with Sheol שְׁאוֹל
Transliteration: šᵊ’ôl Pronunciation: sheh-ole’ underworld, grave, hell, pit For more info click here
are we have a pact; when the rolling whip passes over, it will not come to us: because we have made lies our shelter and
have we hidden ourselves in falsehood :

Zion’s precious corner stone


28:16 So Adonaiהָאָדוֹן
the Lord, Pluralis majestatis taken as singular) is the possessive form of adon (“Lord”), along with the first-person singular pronoun enclitic. As with Elohim, Adonai’s grammatical form is usually explained as a plural of majesty. For more info click here
YAHWEH יְהֹוָה
Hebrew Yəhōwā, one vocalization of the Tetragrammaton יהוה‎ (YHWH), the proper name of the God of Israel in the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament. It is considered one of the seven names of God in Judaism and a form of God’s name in Christianity. Covenant making covenant keeping GOD. For more info click here
, says, Look, I’m laying in Zionצִיּוֹן
LXX Σιών, also variously transliterated Sion,Tzion, Tsion, Tsiyyon Zion = “parched place” often used as a synonym for Jerusalem as well as for the Land of Israel as a whole For more info click here
for a foundation a stone, a proven stone, a precious corner stone, an establish foundation: he that believes will not expect it soon.
28:17 I will use judgment as a [measuring] line, and righteousness as a plumb bob. Hail will sweep away the shelter of lies, and the waters will wash away the secret place [of deceit].
28:18 And your covenant with death will be annulled, and your pact with Sheolשְׁאוֹל
Transliteration: šᵊ’ôl Pronunciation: sheh-ole’ underworld, grave, hell, pit For more info click here
will not stand; when the rolling whip passes through, then y’all will be beaten down by it.
28:19 Whenever it passes through, it will take you; because it will pass through morning after morning, by day and by night: understanding the message will be an object of terror .
28:20 For the mat is shorter than that a man can stretch out on: and the covers narrower than that he can wrap himself in* A metaphor. When the Assyrians invade the Jews will be left with only the city of Jerusalem. (Radak). – From the Artscroll English Tanach
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28:21 Because YAHWEH יְהֹוָה
Hebrew Yəhōwā, one vocalization of the Tetragrammaton יהוה‎ (YHWH), the proper name of the God of Israel in the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament. It is considered one of the seven names of God in Judaism and a form of God’s name in Christianity. Covenant making covenant keeping GOD. For more info click here
will rise up like at the mountain Perazim (Baal-perazim), he will be angry like at the valley of Gibeonגִּבְעוֹן
giḇʻôn, giv’ôn a Canaanite city north of Jerusalem that was conquered by Joshua
, so that He produces His work, His strange work; and serve His deed, His strange deed.
28:22 So now don’t y’all scoff, or your bonds will be made stronger: because I have heard from Adonaiהָאָדוֹן
the Lord, Pluralis majestatis taken as singular) is the possessive form of adon (“Lord”), along with the first-person singular pronoun enclitic. As with Elohim, Adonai’s grammatical form is usually explained as a plural of majesty. For more info click here
YAHWEH יְהֹוָה
Hebrew Yəhōwā, one vocalization of the Tetragrammaton יהוה‎ (YHWH), the proper name of the God of Israel in the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament. It is considered one of the seven names of God in Judaism and a form of God’s name in Christianity. Covenant making covenant keeping GOD. For more info click here
of hosts צְבָאוֹת
Transliteration:ṣāḇā’ Pronunciation: tsaw-baw’ The Hebrew word translated “hosts” is tzva’ which is a term that describes “military units.” They have specific functions to carry out in a military campaign. The two places these military units are located is in the sky and on the earth. Continue reading at: click here
a decree of destruction, concerning the entire land.

Consideration of God’s providence


28:23 Y’all give ear, and hear My voice; listen, and pay attention to My speech.
28:24 Does the farmer plow all day to sow? Does he continually open and harrow his ground?
28:25 When he has leveled its surface, doesn’t he scatter the black caraway, and scatter the cumin, and plant wheat in rows and barley in its proper place, and spelt as the border?
28:26 Because his Elohim אֱלֹהָיו
His God – Hebrew Noun: Common Masculine Plural Construct root word is Elohim for more info on the word click here
instructs him with judgement, and teaches him.
28:27 Because the black caraway aren’t threshed with a threshing board, or is a wagon wheel rolled over the cumin; but the black caraway are beaten out with a staff, and the cumin with a stick.
28:28  Wheat is crushed for bread; but he doesn’t thresh it forever, or break it with the wheel of his cart, or crush [it with] his horses.
28:29 This too comes from YAHWEH יְהֹוָה
Hebrew Yəhōwā, one vocalization of the Tetragrammaton יהוה‎ (YHWH), the proper name of the God of Israel in the Hebrew Bible/Old Testament. It is considered one of the seven names of God in Judaism and a form of God’s name in Christianity. Covenant making covenant keeping GOD. For more info click here
of hostsצְבָאוֹת
Transliteration:ṣāḇā’ Pronunciation: tsaw-baw’ From the Hebrew root word translated “hosts” is tzva’ which is a term that describes “military units.” They have specific functions to carry out in a military campaign. The two places these military units are located is in the sky and on the earth. Continue reading at: click here
, His advice is wonderful, and His wisdom is great.

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