Isaiah 49:26
Isaiah 49:26 in Multiple Translations
I will make your oppressors eat their own flesh; they will be drunk on their own blood, as with wine. Then all mankind will know that I, the LORD, am your Savior and your Redeemer, the Mighty One of Jacob.”
And I will feed them that oppress thee with their own flesh; and they shall be drunken with their own blood, as with sweet wine: and all flesh shall know that I the LORD am thy Saviour and thy Redeemer, the mighty One of Jacob.
And I will feed them that oppress thee with their own flesh; and they shall be drunken with their own blood, as with sweet wine: and all flesh shall know that I, Jehovah, am thy Saviour, and thy Redeemer, the Mighty One of Jacob.
And the flesh of your attackers will be taken by themselves for food; and they will take their blood for drink, as if it was sweet wine: and all men will see that I the Lord am your saviour, even he who takes up your cause, the Strong One of Jacob.
I will make your oppressors eat their own flesh and drink their own blood like wine. Then everyone will know that I, the Lord, am your Savior and Redeemer, the Mighty One of Israel.
And will feede them that spoile thee, with their owne flesh, and they shall be drunken with their owne bloode, as with sweete wine: and all flesh shall know that I the Lord am thy sauiour and thy redeemer, the mighty one of Iaakob.
And I have caused thine oppressors to eat their own flesh, And as new wine they drink their own blood, And known have all flesh that I, Jehovah, Thy saviour, and thy redeemer, [Am] the Mighty One of Jacob!'
I will feed those who oppress you with their own flesh; and they will be drunk on their own blood, as with sweet wine. Then all flesh shall know that I, the LORD, am your Savior and your Redeemer, the Mighty One of Jacob.”
And I will feed them that oppress thee with their own flesh; and they shall be drunken with their own blood, as with sweet wine: and all flesh shall know that I the LORD am thy Savior and thy Redeemer, the mighty One of Jacob.
And I will feed thy enemies with their own flesh: and they shall be made drunk with their own blood, as with new wine: and all flesh shall know, that I am the Lord that save thee, and thy Redeemer the Mighty One of Jacob.
And I will cause your enemies to destroy themselves [MET] instead of murdering others. When that happens, everyone in the world will know that I, Yahweh, am the one who saves you, the one who rescues you from your enemies; everyone will know that I am the mighty God to whom you descendants of [MTY] Jacob belong.”
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Isaiah 49:26 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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HEB
וְ/הַאֲכַלְתִּ֤י
אֶת
מוֹנַ֨יִ/ךְ֙
אֶת
בְּשָׂרָ֔/ם
וְ/כֶ/עָסִ֖יס
דָּמָ֣/ם
יִשְׁכָּר֑וּ/ן
וְ/יָדְע֣וּ
כָל
בָּשָׂ֗ר
כִּ֣י
אֲנִ֤י
יְהוָה֙
מֽוֹשִׁיעֵ֔/ךְ
וְ/גֹאֲלֵ֖/ךְ
אֲבִ֥יר
יַעֲקֹֽב
וְ/הַאֲכַלְתִּ֤י
ʼâkal
H398
to eat
Conj | V-Hiphil-1cs
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
מוֹנַ֨יִ/ךְ֙
yânâh
H3238
to oppress
V-Hiphil | Suff
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
בְּשָׂרָ֔/ם
bâsâr
H1320
flesh
N-ms | Suff
וְ/כֶ/עָסִ֖יס
ʻâçîyç
H6071
sweet
Conj | Prep | N-ms
דָּמָ֣/ם
dâm
H1818
blood
N-ms | Suff
יִשְׁכָּר֑וּ/ן
shâkar
H7937
be drunk
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp | Suff
וְ/יָדְע֣וּ
yâdaʻ
H3045
to know
Conj | V-Qal-3cp
כָל
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms
בָּשָׂ֗ר
bâsâr
H1320
flesh
N-ms
כִּ֣י
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
אֲנִ֤י
ʼănîy
H589
I
Pron
יְהוָה֙
Yᵉhôvâh
H3068
The Lord
N-proper
מֽוֹשִׁיעֵ֔/ךְ
yâshaʻ
H3467
to save
V-Hiphil | Suff
וְ/גֹאֲלֵ֖/ךְ
gâʼal
H1350
to redeem
Conj | V-Qal | Suff
אֲבִ֥יר
ʼâbîyr
H46
mighty
Adj
יַעֲקֹֽב
Yaʻăqôb
H3290
Jacob
N-proper
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Hebrew Word Reference — Isaiah 49:26
וְ/הַאֲכַלְתִּ֤י
ʼâkal
H398
"to eat"
Conj | V-Hiphil-1cs
This word means to eat or devour, and it's used in many stories, including when Jesus fed the 5000 with fish and bread in the book of Matthew. It's about taking in nourishment and being satisfied.
Definition: 1) to eat, devour, burn up, feed 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to eat (human subject) 1a2) to eat, devour (of beasts and birds) 1a3) to devour, consume (of fire) 1a4) to devour, slay (of sword) 1a5) to devour, consume, destroy (inanimate subjects - ie, pestilence, drought) 1a6) to devour (of oppression) 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to be eaten (by men) 1b2) to be devoured, consumed (of fire) 1b3) to be wasted, destroyed (of flesh) 1c) (Pual) 1c1) to cause to eat, feed with 1c2) to cause to devour 1d) (Hiphil) 1d1) to feed 1d2) to cause to eat 1e) (Piel) 1e1) consume Aramaic equivalent: a.khal (אֲכַל "to devour" H0399)
Usage: Occurs in 703 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, burn up, consume, devour(-er, up), dine, eat(-er, up), feed (with), food, [idiom] freely, [idiom] in...wise(-deed, plenty), (lay) meat, [idiom] quite. See also: Genesis 2:16; Leviticus 6:9; Numbers 24:8.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
מוֹנַ֨יִ/ךְ֙
yânâh
H3238
"to oppress"
V-Hiphil | Suff
To oppress or treat someone violently, often implying a sense of injustice or wrongdoing, as found in the KJV.
Definition: 1) to oppress, suppress, treat violently, maltreat, vex, do wrong 1a) (Qal) to oppress, suppress 1b) (Hiphil) to treat violently, maltreat
Usage: Occurs in 19 OT verses. KJV: destroy, (thrust out by) oppress(-ing, -ion, -or), proud, vex, do violence. See also: Exodus 22:20; Jeremiah 46:16; Psalms 74:8.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
בְּשָׂרָ֔/ם
bâsâr
H1320
"flesh"
N-ms | Suff
The Hebrew word for flesh refers to the body or a person, and can also describe living things or animals. In the Bible, it is used to describe humans and animals, as in Genesis and Leviticus.
Definition: 1) flesh 1a) of the body 1a1) of humans 1a2) of animals 1b) the body itself 1c) male organ of generation (euphemism) 1d) kindred, blood-relations 1e) flesh as frail or erring (man against God) 1f) all living things 1g) animals 1h) mankind Aramaic equivalent: be.shar (בְּשַׁר "flesh" H1321)
Usage: Occurs in 241 OT verses. KJV: body, (fat, lean) flesh(-ed), kin, (man-) kind, [phrase] nakedness, self, skin. See also: Genesis 2:21; Numbers 11:21; Psalms 16:9.
וְ/כֶ/עָסִ֖יס
ʻâçîyç
H6071
"sweet"
Conj | Prep | N-ms
The word sweet refers to fresh grape juice or new wine, pressed out from grapes. It is used to describe the sweet taste of wine in the Bible, such as in the book of Isaiah.
Definition: sweet wine, wine, pressed out juice
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: juice, new (sweet) wine. See also: Song of Solomon 8:2; Joel 1:5; Isaiah 49:26.
דָּמָ֣/ם
dâm
H1818
"blood"
N-ms | Suff
Blood refers to the liquid that flows through the body, essential for life. In the Bible, blood is often used to symbolize life, guilt, or sacrifice, as seen in the story of Jesus' crucifixion.
Definition: 1) blood 1a) of wine (fig.)
Usage: Occurs in 295 OT verses. KJV: blood(-y, -guiltiness, (-thirsty), [phrase] innocent. See also: Genesis 4:10; Numbers 19:5; Psalms 5:7.
יִשְׁכָּר֑וּ/ן
shâkar
H7937
"be drunk"
V-Qal-Imperf-3mp | Suff
To become drunk or intoxicated, as warned against in Proverbs 23:20. This word describes the state of being under the influence. It is used in various forms, including making someone drunk or being merry.
Definition: 1) to be or become drunk or drunken, be intoxicated 1a) (Qal) to become drunken 1b)(Piel) to make drunken, cause to be drunk 1c) (Hiphil) to cause to be drunk 1d) (Hithpael) to make oneself drunk
Usage: Occurs in 19 OT verses. KJV: (be filled with) drink (abundantly), (be, make) drunk(-en), be merry. (Superlative of H8248 (שָׁקָה).) See also: Genesis 9:21; Isaiah 63:6; Isaiah 29:9.
וְ/יָדְע֣וּ
yâdaʻ
H3045
"to know"
Conj | V-Qal-3cp
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.
כָל
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
בָּשָׂ֗ר
bâsâr
H1320
"flesh"
N-ms
The Hebrew word for flesh refers to the body or a person, and can also describe living things or animals. In the Bible, it is used to describe humans and animals, as in Genesis and Leviticus.
Definition: 1) flesh 1a) of the body 1a1) of humans 1a2) of animals 1b) the body itself 1c) male organ of generation (euphemism) 1d) kindred, blood-relations 1e) flesh as frail or erring (man against God) 1f) all living things 1g) animals 1h) mankind Aramaic equivalent: be.shar (בְּשַׁר "flesh" H1321)
Usage: Occurs in 241 OT verses. KJV: body, (fat, lean) flesh(-ed), kin, (man-) kind, [phrase] nakedness, self, skin. See also: Genesis 2:21; Numbers 11:21; Psalms 16:9.
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.
אֲנִ֤י
ʼănîy
H589
"I"
Pron
This Hebrew word is a simple way of saying 'I' or 'me', often used for emphasis. It is used by people like David in the Psalms to express their thoughts and feelings. The word is a basic part of the Hebrew language.
Definition: I (first pers. sing. -usually used for emphasis)
Usage: Occurs in 803 OT verses. KJV: I, (as for) me, mine, myself, we, [idiom] which, [idiom] who. See also: Genesis 6:17; Leviticus 19:36; 1 Samuel 25:24.
יְהוָה֙
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.
מֽוֹשִׁיעֵ֔/ךְ
yâshaʻ
H3467
"to save"
V-Hiphil | 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.
וְ/גֹאֲלֵ֖/ךְ
gâʼal
H1350
"to redeem"
Conj | V-Qal | Suff
This Hebrew word means redemption, describing the act of a kinsman buying back a relative's property or marrying their widow, as seen in the story of Boaz in Ruth.
Definition: : redeem 1) to redeem, act as kinsman-redeemer, avenge, revenge, ransom, do the part of a kinsman 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to act as kinsman, do the part of next of kin, act as kinsman-redeemer 1a1a) by marrying brother's widow to beget a child for him, to redeem from slavery, to redeem land, to exact vengeance 1a2) to redeem (by payment) 1a3) to redeem (with God as subject) 1a3a) individuals from death 1a3b) Israel from Egyptian bondage 1a3c) Israel from exile 1b) (Niphal) 1b1) to redeem oneself 1b2) to be redeemed
Usage: Occurs in 84 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] in any wise, [idiom] at all, avenger, deliver, (do, perform the part of near, next) kinsfolk(-man), purchase, ransom, redeem(-er), revenger. See also: Genesis 48:16; Job 3:5; Psalms 19:15.
אֲבִ֥יר
ʼâbîyr
H46
"mighty"
Adj
Abir means mighty or strong, but it is only used to describe God. It is a poetic name for God, emphasizing His power and strength.
Definition: 1) strong, mighty-used only to describe God 2) the Strong-old name for God (poetic)
Usage: Occurs in 6 OT verses. KJV: mighty (one). See also: Genesis 49:24; Isaiah 1:24; Psalms 132:2.
יַעֲקֹֽב
Yaʻăqôb
H3290
"Jacob"
N-proper
This word is the name of a person, Jacob, a key figure in the Bible. He was the son of Isaac and Rebekah, and the father of many tribes of Israel. The KJV simply translates it as Jacob.
Definition: A man living at the time of the Patriarchs, first mentioned at Gen.25.26; son of: Isaac (H3327) and Rebekah (H7259); brother of: Esau (H6215); married to Rachel (H7354), Leah (H3812), Zilpah (H2153) and Bilhah (H1090A); father of: Reuben (H7205), Simeon (H8095), Levi (H3878), Judah (H3063), Dan (H1835H), Naphtali (H5321), Gad (H1410), Asher (H0836), Issachar (H3485), Zebulun (H2074), Dinah (H1783), Joseph (H3130) and Benjamin (H1144); also called Jacob frequently Another name of yis.ra.el (יִשְׂרָאֵל "Israel" H3478) § Jacob = "heel holder" or "supplanter" son of Isaac, grandson of Abraham, and father of the 12 patriarchs of the tribes of Israel
Usage: Occurs in 319 OT verses. KJV: Jacob. See also: Genesis 25:26; Genesis 34:1; Psalms 14:7.
Study Notes — Isaiah 49:26
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Context — The Servant and Light to the Gentiles
24Can the plunder be snatched from the mighty, or the captives of a tyrant be delivered?
25Indeed, this is what the LORD says: “Even the captives of the mighty will be taken away, and the plunder of the tyrant will be retrieved; I will contend with those who contend with you, and I will save your children.
26I will make your oppressors eat their own flesh; they will be drunk on their own blood, as with wine. Then all mankind will know that I, the LORD, am your Savior and your Redeemer, the Mighty One of Jacob.”
Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Isaiah 9:20 | They carve out what is on the right, but they are still hungry; they eat what is on the left, but they are still not satisfied. Each one devours the flesh of his own offspring. |
| 2 | Isaiah 41:14–20 | Do not fear, O worm of Jacob, O few men of Israel. I will help you,” declares the LORD. “Your Redeemer is the Holy One of Israel. Behold, I will make you into a threshing sledge, new and sharp, with many teeth. You will thresh the mountains and crush them, and reduce the hills to chaff. You will winnow them, and a wind will carry them away; a gale will scatter them. But you will rejoice in the LORD; you will glory in the Holy One of Israel. The poor and needy seek water, but there is none; their tongues are parched with thirst. I, the LORD, will answer them; I, the God of Israel, will not forsake them. I will open rivers on the barren heights, and fountains in the middle of the valleys. I will turn the desert into a pool of water, and the dry land into flowing springs. I will plant cedars in the wilderness, acacias, myrtles, and olive trees. I will set cypresses in the desert, elms and boxwood together, so that all may see and know, may consider and understand, that the hand of the LORD has done this and the Holy One of Israel has created it.” |
| 3 | Revelation 16:6 | For they have spilled the blood of saints and prophets, and You have given them blood to drink, as they deserve.” |
| 4 | 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. |
| 5 | Isaiah 60:16 | You will drink the milk of nations and nurse at the breasts of royalty; you will know that I, the LORD, am your Savior and your Redeemer, the Mighty One of Jacob. |
| 6 | Ezekiel 39:7 | So I will make My holy name known among My people Israel and will no longer allow it to be profaned. Then the nations will know that I am the LORD, the Holy One in Israel. |
| 7 | Isaiah 43:3 | For I am the LORD your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior; I give Egypt for your ransom, Cush and Seba in your place. |
| 8 | Psalms 9:16 | The LORD is known by the justice He brings; the wicked are ensnared by the work of their hands. Higgaion Selah |
| 9 | Psalms 58:10–11 | The righteous will rejoice when they see they are avenged; they will wash their feet in the blood of the wicked. Then men will say, “There is surely a reward for the righteous! There is surely a God who judges the earth!” |
| 10 | Revelation 17:6 | I could see that the woman was drunk with the blood of the saints and witnesses for Jesus. And I was utterly amazed at the sight of her. |
Isaiah 49:26 Summary
Isaiah 49:26 tells us that God will judge those who have hurt His people, and in doing so, He will show the world His power and salvation. This means that even when it seems like the bad guys are winning, God is still in control and will ultimately bring justice and redemption, as promised in Psalm 37:7-9. He is our Savior and Redeemer, the Mighty One who loves and protects us, as seen in His covenant with Abraham in Genesis 17:1-8. By trusting in Him, we can have confidence that He will save us and show the world His glory, just as He has promised in Jeremiah 29:11 and Romans 8:28.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does it mean for oppressors to 'eat their own flesh' and be 'drunk on their own blood'?
This is a figurative expression of God's judgment, where those who have hurt others will ultimately suffer the consequences of their own actions, as seen in Isaiah 49:26, similar to the principle in Galatians 6:7-8 where we reap what we sow.
How will all mankind know that the LORD is the Savior and Redeemer of His people?
Through the dramatic and public display of God's power and justice, as described in Isaiah 49:26, all people will come to recognize God's sovereignty and salvation, much like the proclamation of God's glory in Psalm 96:3 and the declaration of His name in all the earth in Exodus 9:16.
Is this verse speaking of a specific historical event or a future promise?
While Isaiah 49:26 has historical context, its fulfillment is also tied to the broader eschatological promises of God's redemption and salvation, echoing themes found in Isaiah 61:1-2 and Revelation 21:4, where God ultimately saves and redeems His people.
What does it mean that the LORD is 'the Mighty One of Jacob'?
This title emphasizes God's powerful and covenantal relationship with His people, descended from Jacob, promising protection, strength, and salvation, as seen in Genesis 28:13-15 and reaffirmed in Isaiah 49:26, highlighting God's faithfulness to His covenant promises.
Reflection Questions
- How have you experienced God's salvation and redemption in your own life, and how can you share this with others?
- In what ways are you, or those around you, being oppressed, and how can you pray for God's intervention and justice, as described in Isaiah 49:26?
- What does it mean for you to trust in God as your Savior and Redeemer, especially in times of difficulty or uncertainty, and how can verses like Psalm 23:4 and Romans 8:28 guide your trust?
- How can you proclaim God's glory and salvation to those around you, as a witness to His power and love, as encouraged in Matthew 28:19-20 and Acts 1:8?
Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 49:26
And I will feed them that oppress thee with their own flesh,.... Not that they should feed upon their own flesh, because of famine, for this was not the case of Babylon when taken; but that they
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 49:26
And I will feed them that oppress thee with their own flesh; and they shall be drunken with their own blood, as with sweet wine: and all flesh shall know that I the LORD am thy Saviour and thy Redeemer, the mighty One of Jacob.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 49:26
I will feed them that oppress thee with their own flesh; I will make them eat their own flesh, either through hunger, as , or through rage and madness. Or, I will make thine enemies to destroy one another, and that greedily and with delight, as the next clause implies. All their enemies are here represented as one body; and so when one part of them devoured another, it was their own flesh that was destroyed.
Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 49:26
Isaiah 49:26 And I will feed them that oppress thee with their own flesh; and they shall be drunken with their own blood, as with sweet wine: and all flesh shall know that I the LORD [am] thy Saviour and thy Redeemer, the mighty One of Jacob.Ver. 26. And I will feed them that oppress thee with their own flesh.] Which yet "no man ever hated, but nourisheth and cherisheth it." But Zion’ s enemies should one destroy another, and be put to such straits as the Jews were in the siege of their city by Titus, that they fed upon their own flesh, and the flesh of their children. So hard a thing it is "to kick against the pricks"; quae in coelum expuunt, in faciem ipsorum recidunt. And they shall be drunk with their own blood.] Yea, drowned in it, as was Attila king of Huns, Felix, Count of Wartenburg, a great warrior and bloody persecutor of the Lutherans, who was choked in his own blood, and Charles IX of France, to whom a certain poet thus rightly speaketh, “ Naribus, ore, oculis, atque auribus undique, et ano, Et pene, erumpit qui tibi, Carle, cruor, Non tuus iste cruor, sanctorum at caede cruorem Quem ferns hausisti, concoquere haud poteras. ” Alterum ut alterius mactatum sanguine cernas. Flac. Illyr.
Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 49:26
(26) I will feed them that oppress thee . . .—The words are, of course, symbolical of the utter collapse, the self-destructive struggles of the enemies of Zion, i.e., of the company, or Ecclesia, of the redeemed. The mighty One of Jacob.—Same word, and that a rare one, as in Isaiah 1:24.
Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 49:26
26. I will feed them that? &c.] Better: I will cause thine oppressors (the Chaldæans) to eat their own flesh (cf. ch. Isaiah 9:20; Zechariah 11:9). The enemies of Zion shall be consumed by internecine war—a common eschatological representation (Ezekiel 38:21; Haggai 2:22; Zechariah 14:13). and all flesh shall know] Comp. “And thou shalt know” at the end of the previous oracle (Isaiah 49:23). the mighty One of Jacob] See on ch. Isaiah 1:24, and cf. Isaiah 60:16.
Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 49:26
And I will feed them that oppress thee with their own flesh - The language used here is that which appropriately describes the distresses resuiting from discord and internal strifes.
Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 49:26
24-26. Shall the prey be taken from the mighty — An objection is logically started, but in the interest of Zion, and to remove the last ground of fear. Through the prophet, God has promised the most marvellous things.
Sermons on Isaiah 49:26
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The God of Jacob by A.B. Simpson | A.B. Simpson emphasizes the contrast between Jacob, described as a 'worm,' and the 'Mighty One of Jacob,' illustrating how God chooses the weak and unworthy to demonstrate His grac |
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Witches for Christ by E.A. Adeboye | E.A. Adeboye emphasizes the power available to believers through partaking in the flesh and blood of Jesus, highlighting how this divine empowerment gives believers superiority ove |
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Worst Thing to Happen to a Preacher - Part 2 by Leonard Ravenhill | This sermon emphasizes the danger of becoming civilized and losing the fervor for evangelism, highlighting the arrogance and lack of correction in prominent preachers. It calls for |
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Cd Gv446 Gcowe 1997 by George Verwer | In this sermon, the speaker addresses four questions related to facilitating a mission's movement among students, training them, taking them on short-term outreaches, and applying |
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If There Were an Ant at the Door of Your Granary by C.H. Spurgeon | C.H. Spurgeon emphasizes the assurance of God's help, reminding us that the Lord, our Redeemer, has already made great sacrifices for us, including His death and choosing us before |
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His Dealings by George Warnock | George Warnock preaches about God's individual and specific dealings with His people, emphasizing the importance of not criticizing others on their personal walk with the Lord. He |
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Thresh the Mountains by Charles E. Cowman | Charles E. Cowman preaches about the power of faith, using the example of the woman with great faith in Matthew 15:28 and the story of the walls of Jericho falling down by faith. H |