Isaiah 25:3
Isaiah 25:3 in Multiple Translations
Therefore, a strong people will honor You. The cities of ruthless nations will revere You.
Therefore shall the strong people glorify thee, the city of the terrible nations shall fear thee.
Therefore shall a strong people glorify thee; a city of terrible nations shall fear thee.
For this cause will the strong people give glory to you, the town of the cruel ones will be in fear of you.
Because of this powerful nations will honor you; cities of brutal nations will be in awe of you.
Therefore shall the mightie people giue glory vnto thee: the citie of the strong nations shall feare thee.
Therefore honour Thee do a strong people, A city of the terrible nations feareth Thee.
Therefore a strong people will glorify you. A city of awesome nations will fear you.
Therefore shall the strong people glorify thee, the city of the terrible nations shall fear thee.
Therefore shall a strong people praise thee, the city of mighty nations shall fear thee.
Therefore, people in powerful nations will declare that you are very great, and people in nations whose leaders are ruthless/cruel will revere you.
Berean Amplified Bible — Isaiah 25:3
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Isaiah 25:3 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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עַל
כֵּ֖ן
יְכַבְּד֣וּ/ךָ
עַם
עָ֑ז
קִרְיַ֛ת
גּוֹיִ֥ם
עָרִיצִ֖ים
יִירָאֽוּ/ךָ
עַל
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep
כֵּ֖ן
kên
H3651
right
Part
יְכַבְּד֣וּ/ךָ
kâbad
H3513
to honor
V-Piel-Imperf-3mp | Suff
עַם
ʻam
H5971
Amaw
N-ms
עָ֑ז
ʻaz
H5794
strong
Adj
קִרְיַ֛ת
qiryâh
H7151
town
N-fs
גּוֹיִ֥ם
gôwy
H1471
Gentile
N-mp
עָרִיצִ֖ים
ʻârîyts
H6184
ruthless
Adj
יִירָאֽוּ/ךָ
yârêʼ
H3372
to fear
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Isaiah 25:3
עַל
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
כֵּ֖ן
kên
H3651
"right"
Part
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means 'so' or 'thus', often used to show agreement or confirmation, like in the book of Genesis. It can also mean 'rightly' or 'justly', as in doing something the correct way. It appears in various forms throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: adv adj 1) right, just, honest, true, veritable 1a) right, just, honest 1b) correct 1c) true, veritable
Usage: Occurs in 737 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] after that (this, -ward, -wards), as... as, [phrase] (for-) asmuch as yet, [phrase] be (for which) cause, [phrase] following, howbeit, in (the) like (manner, -wise), [idiom] the more, right, (even) so, state, straightway, such (thing), surely, [phrase] there (where) -fore, this, thus, true, well, [idiom] you. See also: Genesis 1:7; Exodus 37:19; Judges 7:17.
יְכַבְּד֣וּ/ךָ
kâbad
H3513
"to honor"
V-Piel-Imperf-3mp | Suff
This word can mean to honor or make something weighty, like when God is glorified in Psalm 138, or to be heavy with burdens, as the Israelites were in Exodus 18.
Definition: : honour/glory 1) to be heavy, be weighty, be grievous, be hard, be rich, be honourable, be glorious, be burdensome, be honoured 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be heavy 1a2) to be heavy, be insensible, be dull 1a3) to be honoured 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be made heavy, be honoured, enjoy honour, be made abundant 1b2) to get oneself glory or honour, gain glory 1c) (Piel) 1c1) to make heavy, make dull, make insensible 1c2) to make honourable, honour, glorify 1d) (Pual) to be made honourable, be honoured 1e) (Hiphil) 1e1) to make heavy 1e2) to make heavy, make dull, make unresponsive 1e3) to cause to be honoured 1f) (Hithpael) 1f1) to make oneself heavy, make oneself dense, make oneself numerous 1f2) to honour oneself
Usage: Occurs in 108 OT verses. KJV: abounding with, more grievously afflict, boast, be chargeable, [idiom] be dim, glorify, be (make) glorious (things), glory, (very) great, be grievous, harden, be (make) heavy, be heavier, lay heavily, (bring to, come to, do, get, be had in) honour (self), (be) honourable (man), lade, [idiom] more be laid, make self many, nobles, prevail, promote (to honour), be rich, be (go) sore, stop. See also: Genesis 13:2; Job 6:3; Psalms 15:4.
עַם
ʻam
H5971
"Amaw"
N-ms
A people or nation is what this Hebrew word represents, like the nation of Israel in Exodus 33:13. It can also mean a tribe, troops, or attendants, and is used to describe a group of people gathered together. The word is often used to refer to the people of God.
Definition: This name means nation, people
Usage: Occurs in 1655 OT verses. KJV: folk, men, nation, people. See also: Genesis 11:6; Exodus 16:4; Leviticus 17:9.
עָ֑ז
ʻaz
H5794
"strong"
Adj
Means strong or fierce, used to describe powerful forces or intense emotions in the Bible, like greedy desires or mighty powers.
Definition: strong, mighty, fierce
Usage: Occurs in 24 OT verses. KJV: fierce, [phrase] greedy, mighty, power, roughly, strong. See also: Genesis 49:3; Proverbs 18:23; Psalms 18:18.
קִרְיַ֛ת
qiryâh
H7151
"town"
N-fs
This word refers to a town or city, a place where people live and work. It is used in the Bible to describe various urban areas.
Definition: 1) city, town 1a) in general 1b) in specific 1c) collective 1d) indefinite Aramaic equivalent: qir.yah (קִרְיָה "town" H7149)
Usage: Occurs in 29 OT verses. KJV: city. See also: Numbers 21:28; Isaiah 22:2; Psalms 48:3.
גּוֹיִ֥ם
gôwy
H1471
"Gentile"
N-mp
This word refers to a Gentile, someone who is not Hebrew or Israeli. It can also describe a large group of animals or a nation of people, emphasizing their unity and shared identity.
Definition: 1) nation, people 1a) nation, people 1a1) usually of non-Hebrew people 1a2) of descendants of Abraham 1a3) of Israel 1b) of swarm of locusts, other animals (fig.) 1c) Goyim? = "nations" Also named: ethnos (ἔθνος "Gentiles" G1484)
Usage: Occurs in 511 OT verses. KJV: Gentile, heathen, nation, people. See also: Genesis 10:5; Judges 4:16; Psalms 2:1.
עָרִיצִ֖ים
ʻârîyts
H6184
"ruthless"
Adj
This word describes someone or something that inspires fear or awe, often due to great power or strength. It can be translated as mighty, oppressor, or ruthless in different contexts.
Definition: awe-inspiring, terror-striking, awesome, terrifying, ruthless, mighty
Usage: Occurs in 20 OT verses. KJV: mighty, oppressor, in great power, strong, terrible, violent. See also: Job 6:23; Isaiah 25:5; Psalms 37:35.
יִירָאֽוּ/ךָ
yârêʼ
H3372
"to fear"
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp | Suff
This Hebrew word means to fear or revere, and is used to describe being afraid or standing in awe of something, like God's power. It appears in the Bible to convey a sense of respect or reverence. In the KJV, it's translated as 'affright' or 'reverence'.
Definition: : frightening(DANGER) 1) to fear, revere, be afraid 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to fear, be afraid 1a2) to stand in awe of, be awed 1a3) to fear, reverence, honour, respect 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be fearful, be dreadful, be feared 1b2) to cause astonishment and awe, be held in awe 1b3) to inspire reverence or godly fear or awe 1c) (Piel) to make afraid, terrify 2) (TWOT) to shoot, pour
Usage: Occurs in 318 OT verses. KJV: affright, be (make) afraid, dread(-ful), (put in) fear(-ful, -fully, -ing), (be had in) reverence(-end), [idiom] see, terrible (act, -ness, thing). See also: Genesis 3:10; 1 Samuel 12:18; Psalms 3:7.
Study Notes — Isaiah 25:3
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- Context
- Cross References
- Isaiah 25:3 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 25:3
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 25:3
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 25:3
- Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 25:3
- Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 25:3
- Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 25:3
- Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 25:3
- Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 25:3
- Sermons on Isaiah 25:3
Context — Praise to the Victorious God
1O LORD, You are my God! I will exalt You; I will praise Your name. For You have worked wonders— plans formed long ago— in perfect faithfulness.
2Indeed, You have made the city a heap of rubble, the fortified town a ruin. The fortress of strangers is a city no more; it will never be rebuilt.
3Therefore, a strong people will honor You. The cities of ruthless nations will revere You.
4For You have been a refuge for the poor, a stronghold for the needy in distress, a refuge from the storm, a shade from the heat. For the breath of the ruthless is like rain against a wall, 5like heat in a dry land. You subdue the uproar of foreigners. As the shade of a cloud cools the heat, so the song of the ruthless is silenced.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Zechariah 14:9 | On that day the LORD will become King over all the earth—the LORD alone, and His name alone. |
| 2 | Isaiah 49:23–26 | Kings will be your foster fathers, and their queens your nursing mothers. They will bow to you facedown and lick the dust at your feet. Then you will know that I am the LORD; those who hope in Me will never be put to shame.” Can the plunder be snatched from the mighty, or the captives of a tyrant be delivered? Indeed, this is what the LORD says: “Even the captives of the mighty will be taken away, and the plunder of the tyrant will be retrieved; I will contend with those who contend with you, and I will save your children. I will make your oppressors eat their own flesh; they will be drunk on their own blood, as with wine. Then all mankind will know that I, the LORD, am your Savior and your Redeemer, the Mighty One of Jacob.” |
| 3 | Psalms 46:10–11 | “Be still and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted over the earth.” The LORD of Hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Selah |
| 4 | Zechariah 14:16 | Then all the survivors from the nations that came against Jerusalem will go up year after year to worship the King, the LORD of Hosts, and to celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles. |
| 5 | Ezekiel 38:23 | I will magnify and sanctify Myself, and will reveal Myself in the sight of many nations. Then they will know that I am the LORD. |
| 6 | Ezekiel 39:21–22 | I will display My glory among the nations, and all the nations will see the judgment that I execute and the hand that I lay upon them. From that day forward the house of Israel will know that I am the LORD their God. |
| 7 | Isaiah 13:11 | I will punish the world for its evil and the wicked for their iniquity. I will end the haughtiness of the arrogant and lay low the pride of the ruthless. |
| 8 | Revelation 11:15–17 | Then the seventh angel sounded his trumpet, and loud voices called out in heaven: “The kingdom of the world has become the kingdom of our Lord and of His Christ, and He will reign forever and ever.” And the twenty-four elders who sit on their thrones before God fell on their faces and worshiped God, saying: “We give thanks to You, O Lord God Almighty, the One who is and who was, because You have taken Your great power and have begun to reign. |
| 9 | Psalms 72:8–11 | May he rule from sea to sea, and from the Euphrates to the ends of the earth. May the nomads bow before him, and his enemies lick the dust. May the kings of Tarshish and distant shores bring tribute; may the kings of Sheba and Seba offer gifts. May all kings bow down to him and all nations serve him. |
| 10 | Isaiah 60:10–14 | Foreigners will rebuild your walls, and their kings will serve you. Although I struck you in anger, yet in favor I will show you mercy. Your gates will always stand open; they will never be shut, day or night, so that the wealth of the nations may be brought into you, with their kings being led in procession. For the nation or kingdom that will not serve you will perish; it will be utterly destroyed. The glory of Lebanon will come to you— its cypress, elm, and boxwood together— to adorn the place of My sanctuary, and I will glorify the place of My feet. The sons of your oppressors will come and bow down to you; all who reviled you will fall facedown at your feet and call you the City of the LORD, Zion of the Holy One of Israel. |
Isaiah 25:3 Summary
[This verse, Isaiah 25:3, tells us that people who are strong in their faith will give honor to God, and even cities that have been ruled by cruel leaders will come to respect Him. This shows us that God is in control of everything and everyone, and that He will be praised by all people (as seen in Revelation 7:9-10). It's a reminder that our strength comes from God, and that we should trust in His power and authority, just like David did in Psalm 28:7. As we read in Romans 11:36, everything comes from God, and everything exists for Him, so it's only natural that all people will eventually honor and reverence Him.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of people will honor God according to Isaiah 25:3?
According to Isaiah 25:3, a strong people will honor God, indicating that those who are resilient and steadfast in their faith will give reverence to Him, as seen in Psalm 138:1 where David says he will praise God's name in the presence of the gods.
How will the cities of ruthless nations respond to God?
The cities of ruthless nations will revere God, showing that even the most hardened and oppressive societies will eventually acknowledge and respect God's power and authority, similar to what is prophesied in Isaiah 2:2-3 where all nations will stream to the mountain of the Lord.
What is the significance of a strong people honoring God?
The fact that a strong people will honor God emphasizes God's universal sovereignty and the inevitability of His glory being recognized by all, as stated in Philippians 2:10-11 where every knee will bow to Jesus Christ.
How does this verse relate to God's character?
This verse highlights God's faithfulness and power, as seen in the previous verse, Isaiah 25:2, where God is described as having made the city a heap of rubble, demonstrating His ability to judge and redeem, which is also seen in Genesis 18:25 where God says He will not destroy the righteous with the wicked.
Reflection Questions
- What does it mean for me to be part of a 'strong people' that honors God, and how can I demonstrate this in my life?
- In what ways can I show reverence to God in my daily life, and what does this look like in my relationships and actions?
- How can I trust that God will be revered by all nations, even in the face of current global unrest and opposition to Him?
- What does this verse teach me about God's power and authority, and how can I apply this to my own life and struggles?
Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 25:3
Therefore shall the strong people glorify thee,.... To whom the Lord is strength, as in the following verse Isaiah 25:4; who are strong in the Lord, in the power of his might, and in the grace that
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 25:3
Therefore shall the strong people glorify thee, the city of the terrible nations shall fear thee. Therefore shall the strong people glorify thee.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 25:3
Thy stoutest enemies observing thy wonderful works, in saving thy people, and in destroying others of thine and their adversaries, shall be either converted, or at least convinced, and forced to acknowledge thy power, and shall tremble before thee.
Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 25:3
Isaiah 25:3 Therefore shall the strong people glorify thee, the city of the terrible nations shall fear thee.Ver. 3. Therefore shall the strong people glorify thee.] Will they nill they, they shall confess, as Julian did, that thou art too hard for them, and that thy Church is invincible. Thus God wringeth out of the mouth of the wicked a confession of his praises, and a counterfeit subjection.
Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 25:3
(3) Therefore shall the strong people . . .—Better, “a fierce people and a city,” the Hebrew having no article before either noun. The words paint the effect of the downfall of the imperial oppressor on the outlying fiercer nations, who were thus taught to recognise the righteous judgments of the God of Israel. (Comp. Revelation 11:13; Revelation 15:4.)
Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 25:3
3. The effect of this judgment on the heathen world. The probable rendering is, Therefore (many) a strong people shall glorify Thee, (many) a city of terrible nations shall fear Thee. If a single city were meant we should have a second representative centre of heathenism, alongside of the “city” of Isaiah 25:2, and the view that Babylon is there referred to could no longer be maintained. It is easier, however, on account of the following plurals (in the Heb. “fear” is pl.), to understand the word here in a collective sense.
Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 25:3
The strong people - The reference here is not probably to the Babylonians, but to the surrounding nations.
Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 25:3
3. Strong people… terrible nations — People outside of Babylon, even wild, idolatrous tribes, seeing such divine judgments on that great city, and recognising Israel’s God as the avenger, shall fear Him.
Sermons on Isaiah 25:3
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Driving Out the Money Changers by Zac Poonen | This sermon emphasizes the importance of having the mind of Christ and being transformed to think like Him. It highlights the need for zeal for God's house, purity in the church, a |
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(Through the Bible) Zechariah by Zac Poonen | This sermon delves into the visions and messages received by the prophet Zechariah, emphasizing the importance of teamwork, the new covenant fellowship, the need for young and old |
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The Millennium by Zac Poonen | Zac Poonen preaches about the future reign of peace on earth for 1000 years, where Garden of Eden conditions will be restored, symbolized by the lion lying with the lamb and the ch |
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Bible Survey - Zechariah by Peter Hammond | Peter Hammond preaches on the book of Zechariah, a young priest and prophet who, along with Haggai, encouraged the rebuilding of the Temple after the Babylonian exile. Zechariah's |
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The Kingdom Prophesied by Lewis Sperry Chafer | Lewis Sperry Chafer delves into the significance of the Old Testament prophets speaking during Israel's national dispersion, highlighting the contrast between the nation's dark hou |
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One King, One Lord by C.H. Spurgeon | C.H. Spurgeon proclaims the certainty of God's future reign as the one true King over all the earth, emphasizing that despite the current state of rebellion and diverse beliefs, th |
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Luke 1:26-33. the Angel's Visit to Mary. by Favell Lee Mortimer | Favell Lee Mortimer preaches about the miraculous conception of Jesus through Mary, a humble descendant of King David, chosen to bear the Savior. The angel Gabriel visits Mary, ann |