Isaiah 47:5
Isaiah 47:5 in Multiple Translations
“Sit in silence and go into darkness, O Daughter of Chaldea. For you will no longer be called the queen of kingdoms.
Sit thou silent, and get thee into darkness, O daughter of the Chaldeans: for thou shalt no more be called, The lady of kingdoms.
Sit thou silent, and get thee into darkness, O daughter of the Chaldeans; for thou shalt no more be called The mistress of kingdoms.
Be seated in the dark without a word, O daughter of the Chaldaeans: for you will no longer be named, The Queen of Kingdoms.
Sit quietly, and go into the darkness, daughter of Babylonia. Never again will you be called queen of all kingdoms.
Sit still, and get thee into darkenesse, O daughter of the Chaldeas: for thou shalt no more be called, The ladie of kingdomes.
Sit silent, and go into darkness, O daughter of the Chaldeans, For no more do they cry to thee, 'Mistress of kingdoms.'
“Sit in silence, and go into darkness, daughter of the Chaldeans. For you shall no longer be called the mistress of kingdoms.
Sit thou silent, and get thee into darkness, O daughter of the Chaldeans: for thou shalt no more be called, The lady of kingdoms.
Sit thou silent, and get thee into darkness, O daughter of the Chaldeans: for thou shalt no more be called the lady of kingdoms.
Yahweh says, “You people of Babylon, sit silently in the darkness, because people will never again say that your city is like [MET] a queen that rules many kingdoms.
Berean Amplified Bible — Isaiah 47:5
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Isaiah 47:5 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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שְׁבִ֥י
דוּמָ֛ם
וּ/בֹ֥אִי
בַ/חֹ֖שֶׁךְ
בַּת
כַּשְׂדִּ֑ים
כִּ֣י
לֹ֤א
תוֹסִ֨יפִי֙
יִקְרְאוּ
לָ֔/ךְ
גְּבֶ֖רֶת
מַמְלָכֽוֹת
שְׁבִ֥י
yâshab
H3427
to dwell
V-Qal-Impv-2fs
דוּמָ֛ם
dûwmâm
H1748
silence
Adv
וּ/בֹ֥אִי
bôwʼ
H935
Lebo
Conj | V-Qal-Impv-2fs
בַ/חֹ֖שֶׁךְ
chôshek
H2822
darkness
Prep | N-ms
בַּת
bath
H1323
Bath (Shua)
N-fs
כַּשְׂדִּ֑ים
Kasdîy
H3778
Chaldea
N-proper
כִּ֣י
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
לֹ֤א
lôʼ
H3808
not
Part
תוֹסִ֨יפִי֙
yâçaph
H3254
to add
V-Hiphil-Imperf-2fs
יִקְרְאוּ
qârâʼ
H7121
to call
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
לָ֔/ךְ
Prep | Suff
גְּבֶ֖רֶת
gᵉbereth
H1404
lady
N-fs
מַמְלָכֽוֹת
mamlâkâh
H4467
kingdom
N-fp
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Hebrew Word Reference — Isaiah 47:5
שְׁבִ֥י
yâshab
H3427
"to dwell"
V-Qal-Impv-2fs
This verb means to sit or dwell, and can also mean to remain or abide. It's used in the Bible to describe people living in a place or staying with someone, like in the book of Genesis.
Definition: 1) to dwell, remain, sit, abide 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to sit, sit down 1a2) to be set 1a3) to remain, stay 1a4) to dwell, have one's abode 1b) (Niphal) to be inhabited 1c) (Piel) to set, place 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to cause to sit 1d2) to cause to abide, set 1d3) to cause to dwell 1d4) to cause (cities) to be inhabited 1d5) to marry (give an dwelling to) 1e) (Hophal) 1e1) to be inhabited 1e2) to make to dwell Aramaic equivalent: ye.tiv (יְתִב "to dwell" H3488)
Usage: Occurs in 977 OT verses. KJV: (make to) abide(-ing), continue, (cause to, make to) dwell(-ing), ease self, endure, establish, [idiom] fail, habitation, haunt, (make to) inhabit(-ant), make to keep (house), lurking, [idiom] marry(-ing), (bring again to) place, remain, return, seat, set(-tle), (down-) sit(-down, still, -ting down, -ting (place) -uate), take, tarry. See also: Genesis 4:16; Leviticus 25:18; Joshua 13:6.
דוּמָ֛ם
dûwmâm
H1748
"silence"
Adv
This Hebrew word means silence or stillness, often used to describe waiting quietly for God. It appears in Psalm 37:7 and Isaiah 41:1, where people are told to be silent before God. It is about being quiet and still.
Definition: 1) silence adv 2) in silence, silently
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: dumb, silent, quietly wait. See also: Isaiah 47:5; Lamentations 3:26; Habakkuk 2:19.
וּ/בֹ֥אִי
bôwʼ
H935
"Lebo"
Conj | V-Qal-Impv-2fs
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.
בַ/חֹ֖שֶׁךְ
chôshek
H2822
"darkness"
Prep | N-ms
This word refers to darkness, both physical and spiritual. It can also mean misery, destruction, or wickedness. In the Bible, it is often used to describe a state of being without light or hope.
Definition: 1) darkness, obscurity 1a) darkness 1b) secret place
Usage: Occurs in 77 OT verses. KJV: dark(-ness), night, obscurity. See also: Genesis 1:2; Psalms 35:6; Psalms 18:12.
בַּת
bath
H1323
"Bath (Shua)"
N-fs
The Hebrew word for daughter is used to describe a female child or a woman, and can also be used figuratively. In the Bible, it is used to describe women like Bathsheba, the wife of Uriah and later of King David.
Definition: A woman living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.38.2; daughter of: Shua (H7770); married to Judah (H3063); mother of: Er (H6147), Onan (H0209) and Shelah (H7956) the wife of Uriah whom David had murdered, having had adulterous relations with her; subsequently wife of David and mother of Solomon, Shimea, Shobab, and Nathan (alternate spelling to 'Bathsheba')
Usage: Occurs in 498 OT verses. KJV: apple (of the eye), branch, company, daughter, [idiom] first, [idiom] old, [phrase] owl, town, village. See also: Genesis 5:4; Exodus 2:21; Ruth 1:13.
כַּשְׂדִּ֑ים
Kasdîy
H3778
"Chaldea"
N-proper
Chaldea refers to a region in Mesopotamia and its inhabitants, known for wisdom and astrology, as seen in Daniel 1:4. The Chaldeans lived near the Persian Gulf and were considered wise. They are mentioned in 2 Kings 25:11.
Definition: § Chaldea or Chaldeans = "clod-breakers" 1) a territory in lower Mesopotamia bordering on the Persian Gulf 2) the inhabitants of Chaldea, living on the lower Euphrates and Tigris 3) those persons considered the wisest in the land (by extension)
Usage: Occurs in 80 OT verses. KJV: Chaldeans, Chaldees, inhabitants of Chaldea. See also: Genesis 11:28; Jeremiah 37:13; Isaiah 13:19.
כִּ֣י
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.
לֹ֤א
lôʼ
H3808
"not"
Part
The Hebrew word for not or no is used to indicate absence or negation, as when God says no to the Israelites' requests, or when they disobey His commands.
Definition: 1) not, no 1a) not (with verb-absolute prohibition) 1b) not (with modifier-negation) 1c) nothing (subst) 1d) without (with particle) 1e) before (of time) Aramaic equivalent: la (לָא "not" H3809)
Usage: Occurs in 3967 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] before, [phrase] or else, ere, [phrase] except, ig(-norant), much, less, nay, neither, never, no((-ne), -r, (-thing)), ([idiom] as though...,(can-), for) not (out of), of nought, otherwise, out of, [phrase] surely, [phrase] as truly as, [phrase] of a truth, [phrase] verily, for want, [phrase] whether, without. See also: Genesis 2:5; Genesis 31:15; Exodus 4:9.
תוֹסִ֨יפִי֙
yâçaph
H3254
"to add"
V-Hiphil-Imperf-2fs
To add means to increase or do something again, like adding more of something or continuing an action. This word is used in the Bible to describe growth or repetition.
Definition: : add/more[amount] 1) to add, increase, do again 1a) (Qal) to add, increase, do again 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to join, join oneself to 1b2) to be joined, be added to 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to cause to add, increase 1c2) to do more, do again
Usage: Occurs in 205 OT verses. KJV: add, [idiom] again, [idiom] any more, [idiom] cease, [idiom] come more, [phrase] conceive again, continue, exceed, [idiom] further, [idiom] gather together, get more, give more-over, [idiom] henceforth, increase (more and more), join, [idiom] longer (bring, do, make, much, put), [idiom] (the, much, yet) more (and more), proceed (further), prolong, put, be (strong-) er, [idiom] yet, yield. See also: Genesis 4:2; 2 Samuel 19:14; Psalms 10:18.
יִקְרְאוּ
qârâʼ
H7121
"to call"
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp
This Hebrew word means to call out to someone or something, often by name. It's used in many situations, like calling for help or reading aloud. In Genesis, God calls out to Adam in the Garden.
Definition: : call_to/invite/entreat 1) to call, call out, recite, read, cry out, proclaim 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to call, cry, utter a loud sound 1a2) to call unto, cry (for help), call (with name of God) 1a3) to proclaim 1a4) to read aloud, read (to oneself), read 1a5) to summon, invite, call for, call and commission, appoint, call and endow 1a6) to call, name, give name to, call by 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to call oneself 1b2) to be called, be proclaimed, be read aloud, be summoned, be named 1c) (Pual) to be called, be named, be called out, be chosen
Usage: Occurs in 689 OT verses. KJV: bewray (self), that are bidden, call (for, forth, self, upon), cry (unto), (be) famous, guest, invite, mention, (give) name, preach, (make) proclaim(-ation), pronounce, publish, read, renowned, say. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 49:1; Judges 1:26.
לָ֔/ךְ
""
Prep | Suff
גְּבֶ֖רֶת
gᵉbereth
H1404
"lady"
N-fs
This word means 'lady' or 'mistress', referring to a woman of high social status, such as a queen or the mistress of a household. It is used to describe women like the Queen of Sheba or the mistress of a large estate.
Definition: 1) lady, queen 2) mistress (of servants)
Usage: Occurs in 9 OT verses. KJV: lady, mistress. See also: Genesis 16:4; Psalms 123:2; Proverbs 30:23.
מַמְלָכֽוֹת
mamlâkâh
H4467
"kingdom"
N-fp
This word refers to a kingdom or dominion, describing a ruler's power or territory. In the Bible, it is used to describe the kingdoms of Israel and other nations, as well as God's sovereignty. It emphasizes a ruler's authority and control.
Definition: 1) kingdom, dominion, reign, sovereignty 1a) kingdom, realm 1b) sovereignty, dominion 1c) reign
Usage: Occurs in 113 OT verses. KJV: kingdom, king's, reign, royal. See also: Genesis 10:10; 2 Chronicles 22:9; Psalms 46:7.
Study Notes — Isaiah 47:5
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- Isaiah 47:5 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 47:5
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 47:5
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 47:5
- Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 47:5
- Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 47:5
- Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 47:5
- Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 47:5
- Sermons on Isaiah 47:5
Context — The Humiliation of Babylon
3Your nakedness will be uncovered and your shame will be exposed. I will take vengeance; I will spare no one.”
4Our Redeemer—the LORD of Hosts is His name— is the Holy One of Israel.
5“Sit in silence and go into darkness, O Daughter of the Chaldeans. For you will no longer be called the queen of kingdoms.
6I was angry with My people; I profaned My heritage, and I placed them under your control. You showed them no mercy; even on the elderly you laid a most heavy yoke. 7You said, ‘I will be queen forever.’ You did not take these things to heart or consider their outcome.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Revelation 18:16–19 | saying: “Woe, woe to the great city, clothed in fine linen and purple and scarlet, adorned with gold and precious stones and pearls! For in a single hour such fabulous wealth has been destroyed!” Every shipmaster, passenger, and sailor, and all who make their living from the sea, will stand at a distance and cry out at the sight of the smoke rising from the fire that consumes her. “What city was ever like this great city?” they will exclaim. Then they will throw dust on their heads as they weep and mourn and cry out: “Woe, woe to the great city, where all who had ships on the sea were enriched by her wealth! For in a single hour she has been destroyed.” |
| 2 | Habakkuk 2:20 | But the LORD is in His holy temple; let all the earth be silent before Him. |
| 3 | Isaiah 47:7 | You said, ‘I will be queen forever.’ You did not take these things to heart or consider their outcome. |
| 4 | Psalms 31:17 | O LORD, let me not be ashamed, for I have called on You. Let the wicked be put to shame; let them lie silent in Sheol. |
| 5 | Lamentations 1:1 | How lonely lies the city, once so full of people! She who was great among the nations has become a widow. The princess of the provinces has become a slave. |
| 6 | Psalms 46:10 | “Be still and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted over the earth.” |
| 7 | Zechariah 2:13 | Be silent before the LORD, all people, for He has roused Himself from His holy dwelling.” |
| 8 | 1 Samuel 2:9 | He guards the steps of His faithful ones, but the wicked perish in darkness; for by his own strength shall no man prevail. |
| 9 | Daniel 2:37–38 | You, O king, are the king of kings, to whom the God of heaven has given sovereignty, power, strength, and glory. Wherever the sons of men or beasts of the field or birds of the air dwell, He has given them into your hand and has made you ruler over them all. You are that head of gold. |
| 10 | Revelation 17:3–5 | And the angel carried me away in the Spirit into a wilderness, where I saw a woman sitting on a scarlet beast that was covered with blasphemous names and had seven heads and ten horns. The woman was dressed in purple and scarlet, and adorned with gold and precious stones and pearls. She held in her hand a golden cup full of abominations and the impurities of her sexual immorality. And on her forehead a mysterious name was written: BABYLON THE GREAT, THE MOTHER OF PROSTITUTES AND OF THE ABOMINATIONS OF THE EARTH. |
Isaiah 47:5 Summary
[This verse is about God judging the city of Babylon for being too proud and mean to other people, as He says in Isaiah 47:5, 'Sit in silence and go into darkness, O Daughter of Chaldea.' God is saying that Babylon will not be the most powerful city in the world anymore, and this is because of its own actions, as stated in Isaiah 47:7, and this reminds us that God is in control, as seen in Daniel 2:21 and Psalm 103:19. This verse can teach us to be humble and kind to others, and to remember that God is the one who is really in charge, as stated in Romans 13:1 and 1 Peter 5:6.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Daughter of Chaldea in Isaiah 47:5?
The Daughter of Chaldea refers to the city of Babylon, the capital of the Chaldean Empire, as seen in Isaiah 47:1, and is symbolic of the kingdom's power and influence, similar to how the Daughter of Zion represents Jerusalem in Isaiah 37:22.
Why is God telling the Daughter of Chaldea to sit in silence and go into darkness?
God is pronouncing judgment on Babylon for its pride and lack of mercy, as stated in Isaiah 47:6, and this darkness symbolizes the end of its reign and influence, much like the fall of other kingdoms in Isaiah 13:19 and Ezekiel 26:3.
What does it mean that the Daughter of Chaldea will no longer be called the queen of kingdoms?
This phrase signifies the end of Babylon's dominance and rule over other nations, as prophesied in Isaiah 47:7, where it says 'I will be queen forever,' but God declares this will come to an end, much like the fate of other proud kingdoms in Daniel 4:31 and Revelation 18:7.
How does this verse relate to God's people, Israel?
The fall of Babylon is connected to Israel's history, as seen in Isaiah 47:6, where God expresses anger with His people for being placed under Babylon's control, and this serves as a reminder of God's sovereignty and redemption, as stated in Isaiah 48:20 and Jeremiah 50:34.
Reflection Questions
- What are the consequences of pride and a lack of mercy, as seen in the example of the Daughter of Chaldea?
- How does this verse encourage me to trust in God's sovereignty, even when worldly powers seem strong?
- In what ways can I apply the lesson of humility from this verse to my own life and relationships?
- What does this verse teach me about God's heart for justice and His concern for the oppressed?
Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 47:5
Sit thou silent,.... Here the speech is directed again to Babylon, which used to be a place of noise and hurry, as well as famous and much talked of all the world over; but now there should be a deep
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 47:5
Sit thou silent, and get thee into darkness, O daughter of the Chaldeans: for thou shalt no more be called, The lady of kingdoms. Sit thou silent - the posture of mourning (Ezra 9:4; Job 2:13; Lamentations 2:10).
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 47:5
Sit thou silent, through grief and shame, and as mourners use to do, . Cease thy vaunting and insolent speeches; thou canst say nothing for thine own justification. Get thee into darkness; thou shalt go into an obscure, disconsolate, and calamitous condition. Thou shalt no more be called, The lady of kingdoms; the chief and glory of all kingdoms, as , the most large, and potent, and glorious empire of the world, as thou hast been.
Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 47:5
Isaiah 47:5 Sit thou silent, and get thee into darkness, O daughter of the Chaldeans: for thou shalt no more be called, The lady of kingdoms.Ver. 5. Sit thou silent.] Here he threateneth Babylon with loss of her former fame; she shall be buried in obscurity and oblivion, as out of sight and out of mind, no longer called the ‘ lady of kingdoms,’ but a wretched drudge, ut de Hecuba tradunt tragici. For thou shalt no more be called.] Heb., Thou shalt not add to be called. Oecolampadius senseth it thus, Thou wast wont to be called the lady of kingdoms, now they shall call thee, Non adiecies, as desperate and irrecoverable. And why?
Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 47:5
5–7. The second strophe commences anew with an apostrophe to Babylon. The keynote is struck in the words “mistress of kingdoms.” She is threatened with the loss of her imperial power, because she has so grossly abused it by her cruelty to Israel.
Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 47:5
Sit thou silent - The same general sentiment is expressed here as in the preceding verses, though the figure is changed.
Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 47:5
5. Sit thou silent — The prophet spoke, in preceding verse, in his own person. He now speaks in God’s name. He uses imperatives.
Sermons on Isaiah 47:5
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The Reproach of the Solemn Assembly by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the speaker expresses concern about the negative effects of the prosperity gospel and false prophets on believers. He describes witnessing people engaging in strang |
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Light Shines Brightest in the Dark by Joey Buran | In this sermon, the speaker reflects on the tremendous upheaval and moral and social events that have shaped and defined the world of the graduating class of 2002. The speaker emph |
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The Seven Levels of Judgment - Improper Response Part 3 by Dan Biser | This sermon emphasizes the importance of responding properly to God's call, highlighting the consequences of improper responses seen in various biblical examples. It discusses the |
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Why Revival and Who Needs It? by Ralph Sutera | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the need for revival and a genuine moving of God in the lives of believers. He prays for God to cure the warring madness and selfishness in |
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Just Wait on God by A.W. Tozer | A.W. Tozer emphasizes the importance of waiting on God rather than being overly busy in religious activities. He critiques the tendency of Christians to rush into action without se |
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Worship - Waiting on God by Christian Weiss | Christian Weiss preaches on the importance of waiting on God in prayer, highlighting the concept of stillness and silence before the Lord as a crucial aspect of genuine prayer. He |
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The Power of Silence by Charles E. Cowman | Charles E. Cowman preaches on the power of stillness and silence in knowing God, emphasizing the importance of quieting our hearts and minds to hear His voice. He describes the pea |