Isaiah 30:27
Isaiah 30:27 in Multiple Translations
Behold, the Name of the LORD comes from afar, with burning anger and dense smoke. His lips are full of fury, and His tongue is like a consuming fire.
¶ Behold, the name of the LORD cometh from far, burning with his anger, and the burden thereof is heavy: his lips are full of indignation, and his tongue as a devouring fire:
Behold, the name of Jehovah cometh from far, burning with his anger, and in thick rising smoke: his lips are full of indignation, and his tongue is as a devouring fire;
See, the name of the Lord is coming from far, burning with his wrath, with thick smoke going up: his lips are full of passion, and his tongue is like a burning fire:
Look how the Lord arrives from far away, burning with anger and accompanied by thick clouds of smoke! What he says shows his anger—it's like a fire that burns everything up.
Beholde, the Name of the Lord commeth from farre, his face is burning, and the burden thereof is heauy: his lips are full of indignation, and his tongue is as a deuouring fire.
Lo, the name of Jehovah is coming from far, Burning is His anger, and great the flame, His lips have been full of indignation, And His tongue [is] as a devouring fire.
Behold, the LORD’s name comes from far away, burning with his anger, and in thick rising smoke. His lips are full of indignation. His tongue is as a devouring fire.
Behold, the name of the LORD cometh from far, burning with his anger, and the burden of it is heavy: his lips are full of indignation, and his tongue as a devouring fire:
Behold the name of the Lord cometh from afar, his wrath burneth, and is heavy to bear: his lips are filled with indignation, and his tongue as a devouring fire.
It is as though we see Yahweh coming from far away; he is extremely angry, and there are thick clouds of smoke around him. By what he says [MTY] he shows that he is angry; what he says is like [SIM] a devastating/destructive fire.
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Hebrew Word Reference — Isaiah 30:27
Study Notes — Isaiah 30:27
- Context
- Cross References
- Isaiah 30:27 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 30:27
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 30:27
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 30:27
- Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 30:27
- Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 30:27
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Isaiah 30:27
- Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 30:27
- Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 30:27
- Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 30:27
- Sermons on Isaiah 30:27
Context — God Will Be Gracious
27Behold, the Name of the LORD comes from afar, with burning anger and dense smoke. His lips are full of fury, and His tongue is like a consuming fire.
28His breath is like a rushing torrent that rises to the neck. He comes to sift the nations in a sieve of destruction; He bridles the jaws of the peoples to lead them astray. 29You will sing as on the night of a holy festival, and your heart will rejoice like one who walks to the music of a flute, going up to the mountain of the LORD, to the Rock of Israel.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 2 Thessalonians 2:8 | And then the lawless one will be revealed, whom the Lord Jesus will slay with the breath of His mouth and annihilate by the majesty of His arrival. |
| 2 | Nahum 1:5–6 | The mountains quake before Him, and the hills melt away; the earth trembles at His presence— the world and all its dwellers. Who can withstand His indignation? Who can endure His burning anger? His wrath is poured out like fire; even rocks are shattered before Him. |
| 3 | Psalms 18:7–9 | Then the earth shook and quaked, and the foundations of the mountains trembled; they were shaken because He burned with anger. Smoke rose from His nostrils, and consuming fire came from His mouth; glowing coals blazed forth. He parted the heavens and came down with dark clouds beneath His feet. |
| 4 | Lamentations 1:12–13 | Is this nothing to you, all you who pass by? Look around and see! Is there any sorrow like mine, which was inflicted on me, which the LORD made me suffer on the day of His fierce anger? He sent fire from on high, and it overpowered my bones. He spread a net for my feet and turned me back. He made me desolate, faint all the day long. |
| 5 | Isaiah 59:19 | So shall they fear the name of the LORD where the sun sets, and His glory where it rises. For He will come like a raging flood, driven by the breath of the LORD. |
| 6 | Psalms 79:5 | How long, O LORD? Will You be angry forever? Will Your jealousy burn like fire? |
| 7 | Isaiah 66:14 | When you see, you will rejoice, and you will flourish like grass; then the hand of the LORD will be revealed to His servants, but His wrath will be shown to His enemies. |
| 8 | Deuteronomy 32:22 | For a fire has been kindled by My anger, and it burns to the depths of Sheol; it consumes the earth and its produce, and scorches the foundations of the mountains. |
| 9 | Isaiah 10:16–17 | Therefore the Lord GOD of Hosts will send a wasting disease among Assyria’s stout warriors, and under his pomp will be kindled a fire like a burning flame. And the Light of Israel will become a fire, and its Holy One a flame. In a single day it will burn and devour Assyria’s thorns and thistles. |
| 10 | Daniel 7:9 | As I continued to watch, thrones were set in place, and the Ancient of Days took His seat. His clothing was white as snow, and the hair of His head was like pure wool. His throne was flaming with fire, and its wheels were all ablaze. |
Isaiah 30:27 Summary
Isaiah 30:27 describes God as a powerful and righteous judge who is coming to pour out His wrath on those who have rebelled against Him. This verse reminds us that God is not just a loving Father, but also a holy and just God who will not tolerate sin (as seen in Leviticus 11:44-45 and Hebrews 10:31). However, this judgment is not without purpose, as it is meant to purify and refine those who belong to Him, as described in 1 Peter 1:7 and Malachi 3:3. As we reflect on this verse, we are reminded to fear God and turn to Him in repentance, trusting in His love and mercy to save us from His wrath (as seen in Romans 5:9 and 1 Thessalonians 1:10).
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean that the Name of the LORD comes from afar in Isaiah 30:27?
This phrase indicates that God is coming from a distant place to intervene in human affairs, bringing judgment and purification, as seen in Isaiah 13:9 and Malachi 3:2-3.
Why is the LORD described as having burning anger and dense smoke in this verse?
The burning anger and dense smoke symbolize God's intense wrath and judgment, which will be poured out on those who have rebelled against Him, as described in Psalms 97:3 and Revelation 19:15.
What does it mean that His lips are full of fury and His tongue is like a consuming fire?
This imagery conveys the intensity of God's righteous anger and the power of His word to judge and purify, as seen in Hebrews 12:29 and Isaiah 11:4.
How can we reconcile the idea of a loving God with the description of God's anger and fury in this verse?
The Bible teaches that God's love and wrath are not mutually exclusive, but rather, His wrath is an expression of His love for justice and righteousness, as seen in Romans 11:22 and John 3:36.
Reflection Questions
- What are the ways in which I have experienced God's judgment and purification in my own life, and how have I responded to it?
- How can I balance the fear of God's wrath with the assurance of His love and mercy in my daily walk with Him?
- What are the things in my life that need to be purified by the fire of God's judgment, and how can I surrender them to Him?
- How can I use the knowledge of God's coming judgment to share the gospel with those around me and call them to repentance?
Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 30:27
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 30:27
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 30:27
Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 30:27
Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 30:27
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Isaiah 30:27
Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 30:27
Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 30:27
Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 30:27
Sermons on Isaiah 30:27
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Be Filled and Be Filled Now! by Roy Hession | The preacher delves into the concept of 'katargeo,' which means to render something powerless or ineffective. This term is often used in the New Testament to describe the nullifica |
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Ezekiel 44:1 by Chuck Smith | Chuck Smith emphasizes the imminent return of Christ, detailing the events that must precede His coming, including the rapture of the church, the tribulation, the revelation of the |
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Duties of Protestants by Ian Paisley | Ian Paisley preaches about the importance of understanding the strength and principles of the adversary, particularly focusing on the system of Rome and its unchangeable policy. He |
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The Mysteries of the Kingdom of Heaven by Lewis Sperry Chafer | Lewis Sperry Chafer delves into the prophetic visions given to Daniel, outlining the course of the Gentile period from the last captivity to the second coming of Christ. Daniel's d |
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The Rapture of the Saints Raised or Changed at Christ's Coming. by William Kelly | William Kelly preaches about the importance of understanding the true hope of the Church, emphasizing the imminent return of Christ and the need to be prepared for His coming. He c |
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Day 257, Revelation 19 by David Servant | David Servant preaches about the battle of Armageddon, where Jesus swiftly defeats the great harlot, the beast, the false prophet, and their deluded armies, sealing their fate befo |
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The Wars of the Ptolemies and Seleucidae Predicted. the Coming Events of the Time of the End by Arno Clemens Gaebelein | Arno Clemens Gaebelein preaches on the detailed historical fulfillment of the prophecies in the book of Daniel, focusing on the accuracy of the predictions and the attacks on the b |







