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Isaiah 30:31

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Isaiah 30:31 in Multiple Translations

Berean Standard Bible BSB

For Assyria will be shattered at the voice of the LORD; He will strike them with His scepter.

King James Version KJV

For through the voice of the LORD shall the Assyrian be beaten down, which smote with a rod.

American Standard Version ASV

For through the voice of Jehovah shall the Assyrian be dismayed; with his rod will he smite him.

Bible in Basic English BBE

For through the voice of the Lord the Assyrian will be broken, and the Lord's rod will be lifted up against him.

Free Bible Version FBV

At the Lord's command the Assyrians will be shattered, knocked down by his scepter.

Geneva Bible 1599 GNV

For with the voyce of the Lord shall Asshur be destroyed, which smote with the rod.

Young's Literal Translation YLT

For from the voice of Jehovah broken down [is] Asshur, With a rod He smiteth.

World English Bible WEB

For through the LORD’s voice the Assyrian will be dismayed. He will strike him with his rod.

Noah Webster Bible WBS

For through the voice of the LORD shall the Assyrian be beaten down, who smote with a rod.

Douay-Rheims 1899 DRV

For at the voice of the Lord the Assyrian shall fear being struck with the rod.

Translation for Translators T4T

The soldiers of Assyria will be terrified when they hear the voice of Yahweh and when he strikes them with his rod.

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Berean Amplified Bible — Isaiah 30:31

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Isaiah 30:31 Interlinear (Deep Study)

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HEB כִּֽי מִ/קּ֥וֹל יְהוָ֖ה יֵחַ֣ת אַשּׁ֑וּר בַּ/שֵּׁ֖בֶט יַכֶּֽה
כִּֽי kîy H3588 for Conj
מִ/קּ֥וֹל qôwl H6963 voice Prep | N-ms
יְהוָ֖ה Yᵉhôvâh H3068 The Lord N-proper
יֵחַ֣ת châthath H2865 to to be dismayed V-Niphal-Imperf-3ms
אַשּׁ֑וּר ʼAshshûwr H804 Asshur N-proper
בַּ/שֵּׁ֖בֶט shêbeṭ H7626 tribe Prep | N-ms
יַכֶּֽה nâkâh H5221 to smite V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms
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Hebrew Word Reference — Isaiah 30:31

כִּֽי kîy H3588 "for" Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
מִ/קּ֥וֹל qôwl H6963 "voice" Prep | N-ms
A voice or sound, it can refer to the sound of a person speaking, an animal, or a musical instrument. In the Bible, it is often used to describe God's voice or the sound of praise and worship.
Definition: : sound/noise 1) voice, sound, noise 1a) voice 1b) sound (of instrument)
Usage: Occurs in 436 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] aloud, bleating, crackling, cry ([phrase] out), fame, lightness, lowing, noise, [phrase] hold peace, (pro-) claim, proclamation, [phrase] sing, sound, [phrase] spark, thunder(-ing), voice, [phrase] yell. See also: Genesis 3:8; Judges 5:11; Job 4:10.
יְהוָ֖ה Yᵉhôvâh H3068 "The Lord" N-proper
Yehovah is another name for God, often translated as 'the Lord'. It is a national name for God in the Jewish faith. This name is used throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: Another name of ye.ru.sha.laim (יְרוּשָׁלִַ֫ם, יְרוּשְׁלֵם "Jerusalem" H3389)
Usage: Occurs in 5522 OT verses. KJV: Jehovah, the Lord. Compare H3050 (יָהּ), H3069 (יְהֹוִה). See also: Genesis 2:4; Genesis 24:42; Exodus 8:8.
יֵחַ֣ת châthath H2865 "to to be dismayed" V-Niphal-Imperf-3ms
To be completely broken or shattered, either physically or emotionally, causing fear or dismay, as in Psalm 6:2.
Definition: 1) to be shattered, be dismayed, be broken, be abolished, be afraid 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to be shattered, be broken 1a2) to be dismayed 1b) (Niphal) to be broken, be dismayed 1c) (Piel) to be shattered, be dismayed, be scared 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to be dismayed 1d2) to dismay, terrify 1d3) to shatter
Usage: Occurs in 45 OT verses. KJV: abolish, affright, be (make) afraid, amaze, beat down, discourage, (cause to) dismay, go down, scare, terrify. See also: Deuteronomy 1:21; Isaiah 37:27; Isaiah 8:9.
אַשּׁ֑וּר ʼAshshûwr H804 "Asshur" N-proper
Asshur was the second son of Shem and the ancestor of the Assyrians, mentioned in Genesis 10:22. The name Asshur means 'a step'.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.10.22; son of: Shem (H8035); brother of: Elam (H5867C), Arpachshad (H0775), Lud (H3865) and Aram (H0758) § Asshur or Assyria = "a step" 1) the second son of Shem, eponymous ancestor of the Assyrians 2) the people of Assyria 3) the nation, Assyria 4) the land, Assyria or Asshur
Usage: Occurs in 138 OT verses. KJV: Asshur, Assur, Assyria, Assyrians. See H838 (אָשֻׁר). See also: Genesis 2:14; Isaiah 7:20; Psalms 83:9.
בַּ/שֵּׁ֖בֶט shêbeṭ H7626 "tribe" Prep | N-ms
This word means a stick or staff, but also a clan or tribe, and can refer to a symbol of authority or a tool for punishing. It is used in the Bible to describe the rods used by shepherds or the scepters of kings.
Definition: : tribe 1) rod, staff, branch, offshoot, club, sceptre, tribe 1a) rod, staff 1b) shaft (of spear, dart) 1c) club (of shepherd's implement) 1d) truncheon, sceptre (mark of authority) 1e) clan, tribe
Usage: Occurs in 178 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] correction, dart, rod, sceptre, staff, tribe. See also: Genesis 49:10; 2 Samuel 24:2; Psalms 2:9.
יַכֶּֽה nâkâh H5221 "to smite" V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means to strike or hit something, and it's used in many different ways, like in Exodus when God strikes down the Egyptians. It can also mean to punish or destroy, as seen in Isaiah. The word is used to describe God's judgment.
Definition: 1) to strike, smite, hit, beat, slay, kill 1a)(Niphal) to be stricken or smitten 1b) (Pual) to be stricken or smitten 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to smite, strike, beat, scourge, clap, applaud, give a thrust 1c2) to smite, kill, slay (man or beast) 1c3) to smite, attack, attack and destroy, conquer, subjugate, ravage 1c4) to smite, chastise, send judgment upon, punish, destroy 1d) (Hophal) to be smitten 1d1) to receive a blow 1d2) to be wounded 1d3) to be beaten 1d4) to be (fatally) smitten, be killed, be slain 1d5) to be attacked and captured 1d6) to be smitten (with disease) 1d7) to be blighted (of plants)
Usage: Occurs in 461 OT verses. KJV: beat, cast forth, clap, give (wounds), [idiom] go forward, [idiom] indeed, kill, make (slaughter), murderer, punish, slaughter, slay(-er, -ing), smite(-r, -ing), strike, be stricken, (give) stripes, [idiom] surely, wound. See also: Genesis 4:15; Joshua 10:20; 1 Samuel 29:5.

Study Notes — Isaiah 30:31

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1 Isaiah 11:4 but with righteousness He will judge the poor, and with equity He will decide for the lowly of the earth. He will strike the earth with the rod of His mouth and slay the wicked with the breath of His lips.
2 Isaiah 9:4 For as in the day of Midian You have shattered the yoke of their burden, the bar across their shoulders, and the rod of their oppressor.
3 Micah 5:5–6 And He will be our peace when Assyria invades our land and tramples our citadels. We will raise against it seven shepherds, even eight leaders of men. And they will rule the land of Assyria with the sword, and the land of Nimrod with the blade drawn. So He will deliver us when Assyria invades our land and marches into our borders.
4 Isaiah 10:5 Woe to Assyria, the rod of My anger; the staff in their hands is My wrath.
5 Psalms 125:5 But those who turn to crooked ways the LORD will banish with the evildoers. Peace be upon Israel.
6 Psalms 17:13–14 Arise, O LORD, confront them! Bring them to their knees; deliver me from the wicked by Your sword, from such men, O LORD, by Your hand— from men of the world whose portion is in this life. May You fill the bellies of Your treasured ones and satisfy their sons, so they leave their abundance to their children.
7 Isaiah 10:12 So when the Lord has completed all His work against Mount Zion and Jerusalem, He will say, “I will punish the king of Assyria for the fruit of his arrogant heart and the proud look in his eyes.
8 Isaiah 10:24 Therefore this is what the Lord GOD of Hosts says: “O My people who dwell in Zion, do not fear Assyria, who strikes you with a rod and lifts his staff against you as the Egyptians did.
9 Isaiah 10:15 Does an axe raise itself above the one who swings it? Does a saw boast over him who saws with it? It would be like a rod waving the one who lifts it, or a staff lifting him who is not wood!
10 Isaiah 30:30 And the LORD will cause His majestic voice to be heard and His mighty arm to be revealed, striking in angry wrath with a flame of consuming fire, and with cloudburst, storm, and hailstones.

Isaiah 30:31 Summary

[This verse means that God is all-powerful and can defeat any enemy with just His voice, like He did with the walls of Jericho in Joshua 6:20. Assyria, a powerful nation at the time, will be shattered by God's voice, demonstrating His authority and power. This reminds us that God is sovereign over all nations and will ultimately judge them, as described in Revelation 19:15. We can trust in God's power and authority, just like the people in Isaiah 30:29, who rejoiced and sang because of God's redemption.]

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean for Assyria to be shattered at the voice of the Lord?

This phrase indicates that God's powerful voice will be the means by which Assyria is defeated, much like the walls of Jericho fell at the sound of trumpets in Joshua 6:20, demonstrating the awe-inspiring power of God's voice.

What is the scepter that the Lord will use to strike Assyria?

The scepter is a symbol of God's authority and power, as seen in Psalms 2:9, where it is used to describe the rule of the Messiah, and in this context, it represents the instrument of God's judgment on Assyria.

Is this verse talking about a historical event or a future prophecy?

While Assyria was a historical nation, this verse is likely referring to a future time when God will judge all nations, as described in Isaiah 13:4 and Revelation 19:15, emphasizing God's ultimate sovereignty over all nations.

How does this verse relate to the rest of the chapter?

This verse is part of a larger section describing God's judgment on His enemies and the redemption of His people, as seen in Isaiah 30:29-33, where the Lord's mighty arm and voice are revealed in power and majesty, ultimately leading to the rejoicing of His people.

Reflection Questions

  1. What are some ways that I can experience the power of God's voice in my life, just like the Assyrians did in this verse?
  2. How can I trust in God's authority and power, even when faced with overwhelming challenges or enemies, like Assyria was?
  3. What are some areas in my life where I need to surrender to God's scepter of authority, and how can I do that?
  4. In what ways can I rejoice and sing, like the people in Isaiah 30:29, when I consider God's power and redemption in my life?

Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 30:31

For through the voice of the Lord shall the Assyrian be beaten down,.... As anything is by a storm of thunder, lightning, hail, and rain: or "fear", or be "affrighted", as the Vulgate Latin and

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 30:31

For through the voice of the LORD shall the Assyrian be beaten down, which smote with a rod For through the voice of the LORD shall the Assyrian be beaten down, which smote with a rod. A rod.

Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 30:31

The voice of the Lord; that voice mentioned in the last verse. Which smote with a rod; which was the rod wherewith God smote his and other people, ,6. He who used to smite others shall now be smitten himself. Or, as the words may be, and by others are, rendered, he (the Lord last mentioned) shall smite him with a rod, or with his rod.

Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 30:31

Isaiah 30:31 For through the voice of the LORD shall the Assyrian be beaten down, [which] smote with a rod.Ver. 31. Which smote with a rod.] Isaiah 10:5. Now he is broken in pieces with God’ s iron rod, Iustissimae talionis exemplum.

Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 30:31

(31) Shall the Assyrian be beaten down, which smote with a rod.—Better, and He (Jehovah) shall smite with the rod. Asshur appears as the foremost and most dreaded enemy of Judah. The prediction points to the destruction of the armies of Sennacherib.

Adam Clarke's Commentary on Isaiah 30:31

Verse 31. Which smote with a rod - "He that was ready to smite with his staff"] אשור "Post ashshur, forte excidit אשר asher." - SECKER. After אשור ashshur, probably אשר asher, "which," has been omitted.

Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 30:31

31. Assyria is here named for the first time as the object of the judgment. The voice of Jehovah is the thunder, as in Isaiah 30:30. For beaten down render panic-stricken. which smote with a rod] (cf. ch. Isaiah 10:24) Or “when He (Jehovah) smites with the rod.”

Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 30:31

For through the voice of the - Lord By the command of the Lord; that is, his voice going forth in the manner specified in Isaiah 30:30.

Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 30:31

30, 31. Isaiah 30:27-28, depict the approach of the great judge; here the description of the judgment begins.

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John F. Walvoord 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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