Isaiah 47:13
Isaiah 47:13 in Multiple Translations
You are wearied by your many counselors; let them come forward now and save you— your astrologers who observe the stars, who monthly predict your fate.
Thou art wearied in the multitude of thy counsels. Let now the astrologers, the stargazers, the monthly prognosticators, stand up, and save thee from these things that shall come upon thee.
Thou art wearied in the multitude of thy counsels: let now the astrologers, the star-gazers, the monthly prognosticators, stand up, and save thee from the things that shall come upon thee.
But your mind is troubled by the number of your guides: let them now come forward for your salvation: the measurers of the heavens, the watchers of the stars, and those who are able to say from month to month what things are coming on you.
All the advice you've received has worn you out! Where are your astrologers, those who look to the stars for guidance, who give you their predictions every month? Let them stand up and save you from what's coming down on you!
Thou art wearied in the multitude of thy counsels: let now the astrologers, the starre gasers, and prognosticatours stand vp, and saue thee from these things, that shall come vpon thee.
Thou hast been wearied in the multitude of thy counsels, Stand up, I pray thee, and save thee, Let the charmers of the heavens, Those looking on the stars, Those teaching concerning the months, From those things that come on thee!
You are wearied in the multitude of your counsels. Now let the astrologers, the stargazers, and the monthly prognosticators stand up and save you from the things that will happen to you.
Thou art wearied in the multitude of thy counsels. Let now the astrologers, the star-gazers, the monthly prognosticators, stand up, and save thee from these things that shall come upon thee.
Thou hast failed in the multitude or thy counsels: let now the astrologers stand and save thee, they that gazed at the stars, and counted the months, that from them they might tell the things that shall come to thee.
But all that has resulted from your doing all the things that the magicians have told you to do is that you have become tired! The men who look at the stars every month and predict what will happen should come forward and rescue you from the disasters that you are about to experience.
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Isaiah 47:13 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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נִלְאֵ֖ית
בְּ/רֹ֣ב
עֲצָתָ֑יִ/ךְ
יַעַמְדוּ
נָ֨א
וְ/יוֹשִׁיעֻ֜/ךְ
הברו
הֹבְרֵ֣י
שָׁמַ֗יִם
הַֽ/חֹזִים֙
בַּ/כּ֣וֹכָבִ֔ים
מֽוֹדִיעִם֙
לֶ/חֳדָשִׁ֔ים
מֵ/אֲשֶׁ֥ר
יָבֹ֖אוּ
עָלָֽיִ/ךְ
נִלְאֵ֖ית
lâʼâh
H3811
be weary
V-Niphal-Perf-2fs
בְּ/רֹ֣ב
rôb
H7230
abundance
Prep | N-cs
עֲצָתָ֑יִ/ךְ
ʻêtsâh
H6098
counsel
N-fp | Suff
יַעַמְדוּ
ʻâmad
H5975
to stand
V-Qal-Juss-3mp
נָ֨א
nâʼ
H4994
please
Part
וְ/יוֹשִׁיעֻ֜/ךְ
yâshaʻ
H3467
to save
Conj | V-Hiphil-Juss-3mp | Suff
הברו
hâbar
H1895
to divide
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
הֹבְרֵ֣י
hâbar
H1895
to divide
V-Qal
שָׁמַ֗יִם
shâmayim
H8064
heaven
N-mp
הַֽ/חֹזִים֙
chôzeh
H2374
seer
Art | V-Qal
בַּ/כּ֣וֹכָבִ֔ים
kôwkâb
H3556
star
Prep | N-mp
מֽוֹדִיעִם֙
yâdaʻ
H3045
to know
V-Hiphil
לֶ/חֳדָשִׁ֔ים
chôdesh
H2320
month
Prep | N-mp
מֵ/אֲשֶׁ֥ר
ʼăsher
H834
which
Prep | Rel
יָבֹ֖אוּ
bôwʼ
H935
Lebo
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
עָלָֽיִ/ךְ
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Isaiah 47:13
נִלְאֵ֖ית
lâʼâh
H3811
"be weary"
V-Niphal-Perf-2fs
Means to be or make weary, disgusted, or tired, like in Psalm 6:8 where David is weary of crying. It can also mean to be impatient or grieved.
Definition: 1) to be weary, be impatient, be grieved, be offended 1a) (Qal) to be weary, be impatient 1b) (Niphal) to be tired of something, weary oneself 1c) (Hiphil) to weary, make weary, exhaust
Usage: Occurs in 18 OT verses. KJV: faint, grieve, lothe, (be, make) weary (selves). See also: Genesis 19:11; Isaiah 16:12; Psalms 68:10.
בְּ/רֹ֣ב
rôb
H7230
"abundance"
Prep | N-cs
Describes abundance or greatness in the Bible, used to talk about God's power and creation in Psalms and Isaiah.
Definition: 1) multitude, abundance, greatness 1a) multitude 1a1) abundance, abundantly 1a2) numerous 1b) greatness
Usage: Occurs in 145 OT verses. KJV: abundance(-antly), all, [idiom] common (sort), excellent, great(-ly, -ness, number), huge, be increased, long, many, more in number, most, much, multitude, plenty(-ifully), [idiom] very (age). See also: Genesis 16:10; Job 32:7; Psalms 5:8.
עֲצָתָ֑יִ/ךְ
ʻêtsâh
H6098
"counsel"
N-fp | Suff
This Hebrew word means counsel or advice, implying a plan or purpose. It is used in the Bible when describing wise decision-making.
Definition: counsel, advice, purpose
Usage: Occurs in 85 OT verses. KJV: advice, advisement, counsel(l-(or)), purpose. See also: Deuteronomy 32:28; Psalms 107:11; Psalms 1:1.
יַעַמְדוּ
ʻâmad
H5975
"to stand"
V-Qal-Juss-3mp
Means 'to stand' in a strong sense, like in Exodus 17:12 where Moses stood with his arms up to help Israel win a battle.
Definition: : stand/stop/establish 1) to stand, remain, endure, take one's stand 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to stand, take one's stand, be in a standing attitude, stand forth, take a stand, present oneself, attend upon, be or become servant of 1a2) to stand still, stop (moving or doing), cease 1a3) to tarry, delay, remain, continue, abide, endure, persist, be steadfast 1a4) to make a stand, hold one's ground 1a5) to stand upright, remain standing, stand up, rise, be erect, be upright 1a6) to arise, appear, come on the scene, stand forth, appear, rise up or against 1a7) to stand with, take one's stand, be appointed, grow flat, grow insipid 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to station, set 1b2) to cause to stand firm, maintain 1b3) to cause to stand up, cause to set up, erect 1b4) to present (one) before (king) 1b5) to appoint, ordain, establish 1c) (Hophal) to be presented, be caused to stand, be stood before
Usage: Occurs in 497 OT verses. KJV: abide (behind), appoint, arise, cease, confirm, continue, dwell, be employed, endure, establish, leave, make, ordain, be (over), place, (be) present (self), raise up, remain, repair, [phrase] serve, set (forth, over, -tle, up), (make to, make to be at a, with-) stand (by, fast, firm, still, up), (be at a) stay (up), tarry. See also: Genesis 18:8; Joshua 21:44; 1 Chronicles 6:17.
נָ֨א
nâʼ
H4994
"please"
Part
The Hebrew word 'nâ'' is used to express a polite request, like 'please' or 'I pray', and is often added to verbs to make them more polite. In the Bible, it appears in passages like Ezra's reading of the law to the people.
Definition: 1) I (we) pray, now, please 1a) used in entreaty or exhortation
Usage: Occurs in 374 OT verses. KJV: I beseech (pray) thee (you), go to, now, oh. See also: Genesis 12:11; Judges 4:19; 1 Kings 13:6.
וְ/יוֹשִׁיעֻ֜/ךְ
yâshaʻ
H3467
"to save"
Conj | V-Hiphil-Juss-3mp | Suff
Means to save or be delivered, used in the Bible to describe being freed from danger or trouble, like in battle or from moral struggles, as seen in the Psalms and Proverbs.
Definition: 1) to save, be saved, be delivered 1a) (Niphal) 1a1) to be liberated, be saved, be delivered 1a2) to be saved (in battle), be victorious 1b) (Hiphil) 1b1) to save, deliver 1b2) to save from moral troubles 1b3) to give victory to
Usage: Occurs in 198 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, avenging, defend, deliver(-er), help, preserve, rescue, be safe, bring (having) salvation, save(-iour), get victory. See also: Exodus 2:17; Psalms 55:17; Psalms 3:8.
הברו
hâbar
H1895
"to divide"
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
Hâbar means to divide, but it can also mean to be an astrologer. It involves studying the heavens to predict the future, a practice warned against in the Bible.
Definition: 1) (Qal) to divide 1a) be an astrologer (with obj-heavens)
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] (astro-) loger. See also: Isaiah 47:13.
הֹבְרֵ֣י
hâbar
H1895
"to divide"
V-Qal
Hâbar means to divide, but it can also mean to be an astrologer. It involves studying the heavens to predict the future, a practice warned against in the Bible.
Definition: 1) (Qal) to divide 1a) be an astrologer (with obj-heavens)
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] (astro-) loger. See also: Isaiah 47:13.
שָׁמַ֗יִם
shâmayim
H8064
"heaven"
N-mp
The Hebrew word for heaven or sky, it refers to the visible universe and the abode of God. It is often used in the Bible to describe the dwelling place of celestial bodies.
Definition: 1) heaven, heavens, sky 1a) visible heavens, sky 1a1) as abode of the stars 1a2) as the visible universe, the sky, atmosphere, etc 1b) Heaven (as the abode of God) Aramaic equivalent: sha.ma.yin (שָׁמַ֫יִן "heaven" H8065)
Usage: Occurs in 395 OT verses. KJV: air, [idiom] astrologer, heaven(-s). See also: Genesis 1:1; 1 Samuel 2:10; Job 28:21.
הַֽ/חֹזִים֙
chôzeh
H2374
"seer"
Art | V-Qal
A seer or prophet, someone who receives visions from God, like those mentioned in 1 Samuel and Isaiah. This word is used to describe people with spiritual insight.
Definition: 1) seer 1a) seer 1b) vision
Usage: Occurs in 21 OT verses. KJV: agreement, prophet, see that, seer, (star-) gazer. See also: 2 Samuel 24:11; 2 Chronicles 33:18; Isaiah 28:15.
בַּ/כּ֣וֹכָבִ֔ים
kôwkâb
H3556
"star"
Prep | N-mp
A star is a round or shining celestial body, and can also symbolize a prince or leader. It is used figuratively in the Bible to describe the Messiah or God's omniscience.
Definition: 1) star 1a) of Messiah, brothers, youth, numerous progeny, personification, God's omniscience (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 37 OT verses. KJV: star(-gazer). See also: Genesis 1:16; Job 25:5; Psalms 8:4.
מֽוֹדִיעִם֙
yâdaʻ
H3045
"to know"
V-Hiphil
The Hebrew word for to know means to ascertain by seeing, and is used in many senses, including to learn, perceive, and recognize, as seen in various KJV translations.
Definition: 1) to know 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to know 1a1a) to know, learn to know 1a1b) to perceive 1a1c) to perceive and see, find out and discern 1a1d) to discriminate, distinguish 1a1e) to know by experience 1a1f) to recognise, admit, acknowledge, confess 1a1g) to consider 1a2) to know, be acquainted with 1a3) to know (a person carnally) 1a4) to know how, be skilful in 1a5) to have knowledge, be wise 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be made known, be or become known, be revealed 1b2) to make oneself known 1b3) to be perceived 1b4) to be instructed 1c) (Piel) to cause to know 1d) (Poal) to cause to know 1e) (Pual) 1e1) to be known 1e2) known, one known, acquaintance (participle) 1f) (Hiphil) to make known, declare 1g) (Hophal) to be made known 1h) (Hithpael) to make oneself known, reveal oneself Aramaic equivalent: ye.da (יְדַע "to know" H3046)
Usage: Occurs in 874 OT verses. KJV: acknowledge, acquaintance(-ted with), advise, answer, appoint, assuredly, be aware, (un-) awares, can(-not), certainly, comprehend, consider, [idiom] could they, cunning, declare, be diligent, (can, cause to) discern, discover, endued with, familiar friend, famous, feel, can have, be (ig-) norant, instruct, kinsfolk, kinsman, (cause to let, make) know, (come to give, have, take) knowledge, have (knowledge), (be, make, make to be, make self) known, [phrase] be learned, [phrase] lie by man, mark, perceive, privy to, [idiom] prognosticator, regard, have respect, skilful, shew, can (man of) skill, be sure, of a surety, teach, (can) tell, understand, have (understanding), [idiom] will be, wist, wit, wot. See also: Genesis 3:5; Leviticus 5:4; Judges 21:12.
לֶ/חֳדָשִׁ֔ים
chôdesh
H2320
"month"
Prep | N-mp
The Hebrew term for month, specifically referring to the new moon and the lunar cycle, as described in the book of Exodus and the festivals of Israel. It marks the beginning of a new month in the Hebrew calendar.
Definition: : month 1) the new moon, month, monthly 1a) the first day of the month 1b) the lunar month
Usage: Occurs in 224 OT verses. KJV: month(-ly), new moon. See also: Genesis 7:11; 1 Chronicles 3:4; Psalms 81:4.
מֵ/אֲשֶׁ֥ר
ʼăsher
H834
"which"
Prep | Rel
This Hebrew word is a conjunction that connects ideas and events in the Bible, like in the book of Genesis, where it's used to describe the relationship between God and His creation.
Definition: A: 1) (relative part.) 1a) which, who 1b) that which 2) (conj) 2a) that (in obj clause) 2b) when 2c) since 2d) as 2e) conditional if B: Beth+ 1) in (that) which 2) (adv) 2a) where 3) (conj) 3a) in that, inasmuch as 3b) on account of C: Mem+ 1) from (or than) that which 2) from (the place) where 3) from (the fact) that, since D: Kaph+ 1) (conj.), according as, as, when 1a) according to that which, according as, as 1b) with a causal force: in so far as, since 1c) with a temporal force: when
Usage: Occurs in 4440 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] after, [idiom] alike, as (soon as), because, [idiom] every, for, [phrase] forasmuch, [phrase] from whence, [phrase] how(-soever), [idiom] if, (so) that ((thing) which, wherein), [idiom] though, [phrase] until, [phrase] whatsoever, when, where ([phrase] -as, -in, -of, -on, -soever, -with), which, whilst, [phrase] whither(-soever), who(-m, -soever, -se). As it is indeclinable, it is often accompanied by the personal pronoun expletively, used to show the connection. See also: Genesis 1:7; Genesis 20:9; Genesis 31:16.
יָבֹ֖אוּ
bôwʼ
H935
"Lebo"
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
This verb means to go or come, and is used in many contexts, such as entering a place or approaching someone, as seen in the book of Genesis. It can also mean to abide or apply, and is translated in various ways in the KJV Bible. This term is related to the name Lebo Hamath.
Definition: A shortened name of Lebo Hamath complined withcha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574) This name means to go in, enter
Usage: Occurs in 2307 OT verses. KJV: abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. See also: Genesis 2:19; Genesis 32:7; Exodus 1:19.
עָלָֽיִ/ךְ
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep | Suff
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.
Study Notes — Isaiah 47:13
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- Sermons on Isaiah 47:13
Context — The Humiliation of Babylon
11But disaster will come upon you; you will not know how to charm it away. A calamity will befall you that you will be unable to ward off. Devastation will happen to you suddenly and unexpectedly.
12So take your stand with your spells and with your many sorceries, with which you have wearied yourself from your youth. Perhaps you will succeed; perhaps you will inspire terror!
13You are wearied by your many counselors; let them come forward now and save you— your astrologers who observe the stars, who monthly predict your fate.
14Surely they are like stubble; the fire will burn them up. They cannot deliver themselves from the power of the flame. There will be no coals to warm them or fire to sit beside. 15This is what they are to you— those with whom you have labored and traded from youth— each one strays in his own direction; not one of them can save you.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Isaiah 44:25 | who foils the signs of false prophets and makes fools of diviners, who confounds the wise and turns their knowledge into nonsense, |
| 2 | Daniel 2:2–10 | So the king gave orders to summon the magicians, enchanters, sorcerers, and astrologers to explain his dreams. When they came and stood before the king, he said to them, “I have had a dream, and my spirit is anxious to understand it.” Then the astrologers answered the king in Aramaic, “O king, may you live forever! Tell your servants the dream, and we will give the interpretation.” The king replied to the astrologers, “My word is final: If you do not tell me the dream and its interpretation, you will be cut into pieces and your houses will be reduced to rubble. But if you tell me the dream and its interpretation, you will receive from me gifts and rewards and great honor. So tell me the dream and its interpretation.” They answered a second time, “Let the king tell the dream to his servants, and we will give the interpretation.” The king replied, “I know for sure that you are stalling for time, because you see that my word is final. If you do not tell me the dream, there is only one decree for you. You have conspired to speak before me false and fraudulent words, hoping the situation will change. Therefore tell me the dream, and I will know that you can give me its interpretation.” The astrologers answered the king, “No one on earth can do what the king requests! No king, however great and powerful, has ever asked anything like this of any magician, enchanter, or astrologer. |
| 3 | Ezekiel 24:12 | It has frustrated every effort; its thick rust has not been removed, even by the fire. |
| 4 | Isaiah 57:10 | You are wearied by your many journeys, but you did not say, “There is no hope!” You found renewal of your strength; therefore you did not grow weak. |
| 5 | Jeremiah 51:58 | This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “Babylon’s thick walls will be leveled, and her high gates consumed by fire. So the labor of the people will be for nothing; the nations will exhaust themselves to fuel the flames.” |
| 6 | Daniel 5:7–8 | The king called out for the enchanters, astrologers, and diviners to be brought in, and he said to these wise men of Babylon, “Whoever reads this inscription and tells me its interpretation will be clothed in purple and have a gold chain placed around his neck, and he will be made the third highest ruler in the kingdom.” So all the king’s wise men came in, but they could not read the inscription or interpret it for him. |
| 7 | Isaiah 47:15 | This is what they are to you— those with whom you have labored and traded from youth— each one strays in his own direction; not one of them can save you. |
| 8 | Daniel 5:15–16 | Now the wise men and enchanters were brought before me to read this inscription and interpret it for me, but they could not give its interpretation. But I have heard about you, that you are able to give interpretations and solve difficult problems. Therefore, if you can read this inscription and give me its interpretation, you will be clothed in purple and have a gold chain placed around your neck, and you will be made the third highest ruler in the kingdom.” |
| 9 | Habakkuk 2:13 | Is it not indeed from the LORD of Hosts that the labor of the people only feeds the fire, and the nations weary themselves in vain? |
| 10 | Daniel 5:30 | That very night Belshazzar king of the Chaldeans was slain, |
Isaiah 47:13 Summary
This verse is saying that the people of Babylon have tried to use many different sources of guidance, like astrologers and sorcerers, to try to control their fate, but it's not working. They are tired and worn out from trying to use these methods, but God is saying that none of these things can truly save them. Instead, we should trust in God and seek His guidance, as seen in Jeremiah 29:11, which says that God has plans to prosper us, not to harm us. By trusting in God, we can find true rest and peace, rather than trying to control our own destiny.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean to be wearied by many counselors?
In Isaiah 47:13, being wearied by many counselors means that the people of Babylon have sought guidance from numerous astrologers and sorcerers, but to no avail, as stated in Deuteronomy 18:10-12, which warns against such practices.
Why does God mock the astrologers in this verse?
God mocks the astrologers because they claim to have the power to predict the future, but they are unable to save the people from the disaster that is coming, as seen in Isaiah 47:11, which says that disaster will come upon them unexpectedly.
What is the significance of the astrologers observing the stars and predicting fate?
The astrologers observing the stars and predicting fate is a form of idolatry, as they are seeking guidance from created things rather than the Creator, as warned against in Romans 1:25, which says that people have exchanged the truth of God for a lie.
How does this verse relate to the concept of trust in God?
This verse highlights the importance of trusting in God rather than in human wisdom or supernatural powers, as seen in Proverbs 3:5-6, which says to trust in the Lord with all our heart and lean not on our own understanding.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I seek guidance from sources other than God, and how can I shift my focus to trusting in Him?
- How do I respond when faced with uncertainty or disaster, and what can I learn from the example of the people of Babylon in this verse?
- In what ways can I be tempted to rely on my own wisdom or the wisdom of others rather than seeking God's guidance, and how can I overcome this temptation?
- What does it mean to 'come forward' and try to save myself, and how can I learn to surrender to God's plan instead?
Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 47:13
Thou art wearied in the multitude of thy counsels,.... Taken of astrologers, diviners, and soothsayers; who were never able to give any satisfactory answers to questions put to them, or to give good
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 47:13
Thou art wearied in the multitude of thy counsels. Let now the astrologers, the stargazers, the monthly prognosticators, stand up, and save thee from these things that shall come upon thee.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 47:13
Thou art wearied; thou hast spent thy time and strength in going from one to another, in trying all manner of experiments, and all to no purpose. Stand up, and save thee to succour thee, or to inquire for thee.
Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 47:13
Isaiah 47:13 Thou art wearied in the multitude of thy counsels. Let now the astrologers, the stargazers, the monthly prognosticators, stand up, and save thee from [these things] that shall come upon thee.Ver. 13. Thou art wearied in the multitude of thy counsels.] As all such are sure to be, with a woe to boot, as "take counsel, but not of God; and that cover with a covering, but not by his Spirit, that they may add sin to sin" Thus do those vain astrologers, that pretend to read men’ s fates and fortunes in the heavens, velut in Minervae peplo, and thence to foretell good and evil. But experience frequently confuteth them, as it did Abraham the Jew, who foretold by the stars the coming of their Messiah, A.D. 1464; and Albumazar, a Mohammedan wizard, who predicted an end of the Christian religion, A.D. 1460 at utmost. A great flood was foretold by these diviners to occur in the year 1524, cum planetae comitia in piscibus celebrarent. This caused the prior of St Bartholomew’ s, in London, wise manlike, to go and build him a house at Harrow-on-the-hill, for his better security. Stand up, and save thee.] Save thee if they can: but Belshazzar found they could not, though he called for them all, and they likely had promised him an everlasting monarchy - as some did the Romans imperium sine fine, but falsely; for now the Roman empire is at a very low ebb, and who shall be emperor is much questioned. Hollinsh. in 1524. This was written, Sept. 19, 1637.
Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 47:13
(13) Let now the astrologers . . .—The three words describe two aspects of the same art—(1) the dividers of the heavens, assigning stellar influences to the signs of the Zodiac; (2) the “star-gazers,” further defined as those who make known things to come at the new moon. The Assyrian and Chaldæan observers compiled an almanack, in which the days of the month were noted as severally lucky or unlucky for the incidents of war or of home-life, as the case might be.
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Isaiah 47:13
Verse 13. From these things - "What are the events"] For מאשר measher, read מה אשר mah asher, so the Septuagint, "what is to happen to thee."
Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 47:13
13–15. The last strophe dwells on the futility of all the resources that the “daughter of Babel” can call to her aid.
Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 47:13
Thou art wearied - Thou hast practiced so many arts, and practiced them so long, that thou art exhausted in them.
Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 47:13
13. Multitude of thy counsels — The whole magian school. Astrologers — Rawlinson (Monarchies, 3:425) says: “Most of the astronomical tablets discovered at Babylon are of an astrological character,
Sermons on Isaiah 47:13
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The Counterfeit 'Knowledge' by G.W. North | G.W. North addresses the distinction between divine knowledge and counterfeit knowledge derived from human spirits, emphasizing that the latter is often mistaken for genuine insigh |
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(Living as Jesus Lived) 9. the Bride of Christ by Zac Poonen | Zac Poonen emphasizes the stark contrast between the Bride of Christ and the Harlot church, illustrating how the Holy Spirit's work results in a glorious, holy city, while Satan's |
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Commentary Notes - Jeremiah by Walter Beuttler | Walter Beuttler preaches about the life and prophecies of the Prophet Jeremiah, highlighting his call at a young age, his tender and retiring personality, and his unwavering commit |
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(Daniel) Nebuchadnezzar's Dream - Part 2 by Willie Mullan | In this sermon, the preacher focuses on Daniel chapter two and the image that Nebuchadnezzar saw in his dream. The image had a head of gold, breast and arms of silver, belly and th |
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Belshazzer by Welcome Detweiler | In this sermon, the preacher uses the story of Belshazzar from the book of Daniel to illustrate the consequences of ignoring God's offer of salvation. Belshazzar, a pleasure-loving |
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Daniel 5 by Robert F. Adcock | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the story of Belshazzar from the Bible. He emphasizes the importance of being prepared for the unexpected and being spiritually ready to leav |
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God Speaking to America - Part 2 by J.C. Hibbard | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the need for individuals to make a stand and serve God. He calls out backsliders who have not been actively serving God and challenges them |