Isaiah 28:18
Isaiah 28:18 in Multiple Translations
Your covenant with death will be dissolved, and your agreement with Sheol will not stand. When the overwhelming scourge passes through, you will be trampled by it.
¶ And your covenant with death shall be disannulled, and your agreement with hell shall not stand; when the overflowing scourge shall pass through, then ye shall be trodden down by it.
And your covenant with death shall be annulled, and your agreement with Sheol shall not stand; when the overflowing scourge shall pass through, then ye shall be trodden down by it.
And the help you were looking for from death will come to nothing, and your agreement with the underworld will be broken; when the overflowing waters come through, then you will be overcome by them.
Your agreement with death will be canceled; your contract with the grave will be revoked. When the terrible disaster rushes by, it will trample you underfoot.
And your couenant with death shalbe disanulled, and your agreement with hell shall not stand: when a scourge shall runne ouer and passe through, then shall ye be trode downe by it.
And disannulled hath been your covenant with death, And your provision with Sheol doth not stand, An overflowing scourge, when it passeth over, Then ye have been to it for a treading-place.
Your covenant with death shall be annulled, and your agreement with Sheol shall not stand. When the overflowing scourge passes through, then you will be trampled down by it.
And your covenant with death shall be disannulled, and your agreement with hell shall not stand; when the overflowing scourge shall pass through, then ye shall be trodden down by it.
And Sour league with death shall be abolished, and your covenant with hell shall not stand: when the overflowing scourge shall pass, you shall be trodden down by it.
I will annul/destroy the agreement that you made with the leaders of Egypt. You thought that because of that agreement you would not be killed, and you would not go to the place where the dead are. But when the vast army of Assyria overwhelms you like a flood, they will trample you into the ground.
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Study Notes — Isaiah 28:18
- Context
- Cross References
- Isaiah 28:18 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 28:18
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 28:18
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 28:18
- Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 28:18
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Isaiah 28:18
- Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 28:18
- Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 28:18
- Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 28:18
- Sermons on Isaiah 28:18
Context — A Cornerstone in Zion
18Your covenant with death will be dissolved, and your agreement with Sheol will not stand. When the overwhelming scourge passes through, you will be trampled by it.
19As often as it passes through, it will carry you away; it will sweep through morning after morning, by day and by night.” The understanding of this message will bring sheer terror. 20Indeed, the bed is too short to stretch out on, and the blanket too small to wrap around you.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Isaiah 7:7 | But this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘It will not arise; it will not happen. |
| 2 | Isaiah 8:10 | Devise a plan, but it will be thwarted; state a proposal, but it will not happen. For God is with us. ” |
| 3 | Isaiah 28:15 | For you said, “We have made a covenant with death; we have fashioned an agreement with Sheol. When the overwhelming scourge passes through it will not touch us, because we have made lies our refuge and falsehood our hiding place.” |
| 4 | Isaiah 28:3 | The majestic crown of Ephraim’s drunkards will be trampled underfoot. |
| 5 | Daniel 11:40 | At the time of the end, the king of the South will engage him in battle, but the king of the North will storm out against him with chariots, horsemen, and many ships, invading many countries and sweeping through them like a flood. |
| 6 | Malachi 4:1–3 | “For behold, the day is coming, burning like a furnace, when all the arrogant and every evildoer will be stubble; the day is coming when I will set them ablaze,” says the LORD of Hosts. “Not a root or branch will be left to them.” “But for you who fear My name, the sun of righteousness will rise with healing in its wings, and you will go out and leap like calves from the stall. Then you will trample the wicked, for they will be ashes under the soles of your feet on the day I am preparing,” says the LORD of Hosts. |
| 7 | Revelation 17:15 | Then the angel said to me, “The waters you saw, where the prostitute was seated, are peoples and multitudes and nations and tongues. |
| 8 | Ezekiel 17:15 | But this king rebelled against Babylon by sending his envoys to Egypt to ask for horses and a large army. Will he flourish? Will the one who does such things escape? Can he break a covenant and yet escape?’ |
| 9 | Daniel 9:26–27 | Then after the sixty-two weeks the Messiah will be cut off and will have nothing. Then the people of the prince who is to come will destroy the city and the sanctuary. The end will come like a flood, and until the end there will be war; desolations have been decreed. And he will confirm a covenant with many for one week, but in the middle of the week he will put an end to sacrifice and offering. And on the wing of the temple will come the abomination that causes desolation, until the decreed destruction is poured out upon him. ” |
| 10 | Revelation 12:15 | Then from the mouth of the serpent spewed water like a river to overtake the woman and sweep her away in the torrent. |
Isaiah 28:18 Summary
This verse, Isaiah 28:18, is warning us that if we try to make deals with the enemy or rely on our own strength, we will ultimately be defeated. But if we trust in God and His power, we can avoid the overwhelming scourge that is coming. It's like trying to build a house on sand versus building it on a rock - one will stand firm, but the other will be washed away (Matthew 7:24-27). By trusting in God and His promises, like the one in Psalm 23:4, we can have confidence that He will see us through even the toughest times.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to have a covenant with death?
In Isaiah 28:18, having a covenant with death refers to making an agreement or alliance with the forces of darkness and sin, which ultimately leads to spiritual death, as seen in Romans 6:23, where the wages of sin is death.
Why will the agreement with Sheol not stand?
The agreement with Sheol, or the grave, will not stand because God is more powerful than death, and He has promised to deliver His people from the power of the grave, as stated in Psalm 49:15, where God will redeem their souls from the power of the grave.
What is the overwhelming scourge that will pass through?
The overwhelming scourge is likely a reference to God's judgment, which will come upon those who have rejected Him and made alliances with the forces of darkness, similar to the judgments seen in Isaiah 13:6 and Jeremiah 30:7.
How can we avoid being trampled by the scourge?
To avoid being trampled by the scourge, we must turn to God and trust in His power and deliverance, as seen in Psalm 37:39-40, where the salvation of the righteous comes from the Lord, and He is their strength in times of trouble.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways I may be making a covenant with death in my own life, and how can I break free from those alliances?
- How can I trust in God's power to deliver me from the forces of darkness and death, and what does that look like in my daily life?
- What are some overwhelming scourges that I may be facing in my life right now, and how can I trust God to see me through them?
- In what ways can I build my faith on the sure foundation of Jesus Christ, as mentioned in Isaiah 28:16, to avoid being shaken by the storms of life?
Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 28:18
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 28:18
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 28:18
Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 28:18
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Isaiah 28:18
Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 28:18
Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 28:18
Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 28:18
Sermons on Isaiah 28:18
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(The Word for Today) Isaiah 28:16 - Part 1 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith discusses the dream of Nebuchadnezzar as recorded in the book of Daniel. Nebuchadnezzar had a dream about a great image with different materials |
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The Mystery of Iniquity by Reggie Kelly | Reggie Kelly delves into the profound mysteries of Genesis 3:15, connecting it to the comprehensive plan of God revealed in the Bible, particularly focusing on the two seeds repres |
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The Only Place of Safety by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes that throughout history, many have believed they can withstand calamities without faith in God, likening them to the spiritually blind described by Isaia |
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The Foot Out of the Snare by John Toldervy | John Toldervy recounts his journey of being led astray by false teachings and delusions, believing he was the true Christ and receiving revelations from spirits. He describes his o |
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The King of the North by John F. Walvoord | John F. Walvoord preaches about the prophetic significance of the great world conflict predicted in the Scriptures, involving a revived Roman Empire, a ten-nation confederacy, and |
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The Nations in the Millennium and the Eternal State by John F. Walvoord | John F. Walvoord preaches about the divine purpose of God for the Gentiles reaching its natural conclusion at the end of the times of the Gentiles marked by the second coming of Je |
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A Cry Against the Wicked Youth of America by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher talks about a man, a Hebrew, who is running through the streets proclaiming that there are only 40 days left before everyone will die because of their |





