Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The mighty man will become tinder and his work a spark; both will burn together, with no one to quench the fire.” New Living Translation The strongest among you will disappear like straw; their evil deeds will be the spark that sets it on fire. They and their evil works will burn up together, and no one will be able to put out the fire. English Standard Version And the strong shall become tinder, and his work a spark, and both of them shall burn together, with none to quench them. Berean Standard Bible The strong man will become tinder and his work will be a spark; both will burn together, with no one to quench the flames. King James Bible And the strong shall be as tow, and the maker of it as a spark, and they shall both burn together, and none shall quench them. New King James Version The strong shall be as tinder, And the work of it as a spark; Both will burn together, And no one shall quench them. New American Standard Bible The strong man will become like flax fiber, And his work a spark. So they shall both burn together And there will be no one to extinguish them. NASB 1995 The strong man will become tinder, His work also a spark. Thus they shall both burn together And there will be none to quench them. NASB 1977 And the strong man will become tinder, His work also a spark. Thus they shall both burn together, And there will be none to quench them. Legacy Standard Bible And the strong man will become tinder, His work also a spark. Thus they shall both burn together, And there will be none to quench them. Amplified Bible The strong man will become tinder, And his work a spark. So both will burn together And there will be none to quench them. Christian Standard Bible The strong one will become tinder, and his work a spark; both will burn together, with no one to extinguish the flames. Holman Christian Standard Bible The strong one will become tinder, and his work a spark; both will burn together, with no one to quench the flames. American Standard Version And the strong shall be as tow, and his work as a spark; and they shall both burn together, and none shall quench them. Contemporary English Version Your strongest leaders will be like dry wood set on fire by their idols. No one will be able to help, as they all go up in flames. English Revised Version And the strong shall be as tow, and his work as a spark; and they shall both burn together, and none shall quench them. GOD'S WORD® Translation Strong people will become tinder for a fire, and their work will be the spark. Both of them will burn together, and there will be no one to put out the fire. Good News Translation Just as straw is set on fire by a spark, so powerful people will be destroyed by their own evil deeds, and no one will be able to stop the destruction. International Standard Version Your strong one will be like tinder, and your work a spark; both of them will burn together, with no one to quench the flames that burn them." Majority Standard Bible The strong man will become tinder and his work will be a spark; both will burn together, with no one to quench the flames. NET Bible The powerful will be like a thread of yarn, their deeds like a spark; both will burn together, and no one will put out the fire. New Heart English Bible The strong will be like tinder, and his work like a spark. They will both burn together, and no one will quench them." Webster's Bible Translation And the strong shall be as tow, and the maker of it as a spark, and they shall both burn together, and none shall quench them. World English Bible The strong will be like tinder, and his work like a spark. They will both burn together, and no one will quench them.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the strong has been for tow, "" And his work for a spark, "" And both of them have burned together, "" And there is none quenching! Young's Literal Translation And the strong hath been for tow, And his work for a spark, And burned have both of them together, And there is none quenching! Smith's Literal Translation And the strong was for tow, and his work for a spark, and they two were burnt together, and none quenching. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd your strength shall be as the ashes of tow, and your work as a spark: and both shall burn together, and there shall be none to quench it. Catholic Public Domain Version And your strength will be like the embers from stubble, and your work will be like a spark, and both will burn together, and there will be no one to extinguish it. New American Bible The strong tree shall turn to tinder, and the one who tends it shall become a spark; Both of them shall burn together, and there shall be none to quench them. New Revised Standard Version The strong shall become like tinder, and their work like a spark; they and their work shall burn together, with no one to quench them. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd their strength shall be like cotton, and their works like a spark, and they shall both burn together, and there shall be none to quench them. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And their strength will become linen and their works sparks, and both shall burn as one, and there is none who extinguishes’” OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the strong shall be as tow, And his work as a spark; And they shall both burn together, And none shall quench them. Brenton Septuagint Translation And their strength shall be as a thread of tow, and their works as sparks, and the transgressors and the sinners shall be burnt up together, and there shall be none to quench them. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Corruption of Zion…30For you will become like an oak whose leaves are withered, like a garden without water. 31The strong man will become tinder and his work will be a spark; both will burn together, with no one to quench the flames. Cross References Malachi 4:1 “For behold, the day is coming, burning like a furnace, when all the arrogant and every evildoer will be stubble; the day is coming when I will set them ablaze,” says the LORD of Hosts. “Not a root or branch will be left to them.” Ezekiel 20:47-48 Say to the forest of the Negev: Hear the word of the LORD! This is what the Lord GOD says: I am about to ignite in you a fire, and it will devour all your trees, both green and dry. The blazing flame will not be quenched, and by it every face from south to north will be scorched. / Then all people will see that I, the LORD, have kindled it; it will not be quenched.” Jeremiah 21:14 I will punish you as your deeds deserve, declares the LORD. I will kindle a fire in your forest that will consume everything around you.’” Psalm 37:20 But the wicked and enemies of the LORD will perish like the glory of the fields. They will vanish; like smoke they will fade away. Proverbs 1:31 So they will eat the fruit of their own way, and be filled with their own devices. Hosea 8:7 For they sow the wind, and they shall reap the whirlwind. There is no standing grain; what sprouts fails to yield flour. Even if it should produce, the foreigners would swallow it up. Nahum 1:10 For they will be entangled as with thorns and consumed like the drink of a drunkard—like stubble that is fully dry. Zephaniah 1:18 Neither their silver nor their gold will be able to deliver them on the Day of the LORD’s wrath. The whole earth will be consumed by the fire of His jealousy.” For indeed, He will make a sudden end of all who dwell on the earth. 2 Kings 22:17 because they have forsaken Me and burned incense to other gods, that they might provoke Me to anger with all the works of their hands. My wrath will be kindled against this place and will not be quenched.’ Jeremiah 7:20 Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: Behold, My anger and My fury will be poured out on this place, on man and beast, on the trees of the field and the produce of the land, and it will burn and not be extinguished. Matthew 3:10 The axe lies ready at the root of the trees, and every tree that does not produce good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire. Luke 3:9 The axe lies ready at the root of the trees, and every tree that does not produce good fruit will be cut down and thrown into the fire.” John 15:6 If anyone does not remain in Me, he is like a branch that is thrown away and withers. Such branches are gathered up, thrown into the fire, and burned. 1 Corinthians 3:13 his workmanship will be evident, because the Day will bring it to light. It will be revealed with fire, and the fire will prove the quality of each man’s work. Hebrews 6:8 But land that produces thorns and thistles is worthless, and its curse is imminent. In the end it will be burned. Treasury of Scripture And the strong shall be as wick, and the maker of it as a spark, and they shall both burn together, and none shall quench them. the strong Ezekiel 32:21 The strong among the mighty shall speak to him out of the midst of hell with them that help him: they are gone down, they lie uncircumcised, slain by the sword. as tow Isaiah 27:4 Fury is not in me: who would set the briers and thorns against me in battle? I would go through them, I would burn them together. Isaiah 43:17 Which bringeth forth the chariot and horse, the army and the power; they shall lie down together, they shall not rise: they are extinct, they are quenched as tow. Isaiah 50:11 Behold, all ye that kindle a fire, that compass yourselves about with sparks: walk in the light of your fire, and in the sparks that ye have kindled. This shall ye have of mine hand; ye shall lie down in sorrow. the maker of it. Isaiah 34:9,10 And the streams thereof shall be turned into pitch, and the dust thereof into brimstone, and the land thereof shall become burning pitch… Isaiah 66:24 And they shall go forth, and look upon the carcases of the men that have transgressed against me: for their worm shall not die, neither shall their fire be quenched; and they shall be an abhorring unto all flesh. Ezekiel 20:47,48 And say to the forest of the south, Hear the word of the LORD; Thus saith the Lord GOD; Behold, I will kindle a fire in thee, and it shall devour every green tree in thee, and every dry tree: the flaming flame shall not be quenched, and all faces from the south to the north shall be burned therein… Jump to Previous Burn Burned Fire Flame Food Maker Mighty Quench Quenching Spark Strong Together Tow WorkJump to Next Burn Burned Fire Flame Food Maker Mighty Quench Quenching Spark Strong Together Tow WorkIsaiah 1 1. Isaiah complains of Judah for her rebellion5. He laments her judgments 10. He upbraids their whole service 16. He exhorts to repentance, with promises and threats 21. Bewailing their wickedness, he denounces God's judgments 25. He promises grace 28. And threatens destruction to the wicked The strong man will become tinder This phrase suggests the futility of relying on human strength and power. In the context of Isaiah, the "strong man" represents those who trust in their own abilities or in idols rather than in God. The imagery of becoming "tinder" indicates vulnerability and the ease with which they can be consumed. This reflects the biblical theme that human pride and self-reliance lead to downfall, as seen in Proverbs 16:18, "Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a fall." and his work will be a spark; both will burn together, with no one to quench the flames. Persons / Places / Events 1. IsaiahA major prophet in the Old Testament, Isaiah's ministry was primarily to the Kingdom of Judah. He is known for his prophecies concerning judgment and redemption. 2. Judah The southern kingdom of Israel, which Isaiah addressed in his prophecies. During Isaiah's time, Judah was often guilty of idolatry and social injustice. 3. The Strong Man Represents those who rely on their own strength and achievements rather than on God. In the context of Isaiah, this could refer to the leaders and people of Judah who were self-reliant and idolatrous. 4. Tinder and Spark Metaphors for the inevitable destruction that comes from self-reliance and sin. The imagery suggests that the very things people trust in will lead to their downfall. 5. Fire/Flames Symbolizes God's judgment. In the context of Isaiah, it represents the consuming nature of divine judgment against sin and rebellion. Teaching Points The Danger of Self-RelianceTrusting in our own strength and achievements can lead to spiritual downfall. We must rely on God rather than our own abilities. The Inevitability of Divine Judgment Just as tinder and spark lead to fire, sin and rebellion lead to God's judgment. We must live in obedience to avoid spiritual destruction. The Futility of Idolatry Idolatry, whether in the form of literal idols or modern-day equivalents like wealth and power, ultimately leads to ruin. The Call to Repentance Isaiah's message is a call to turn away from sin and return to God. Repentance is essential to avoid the "unquenchable flames" of judgment. The Hope of Redemption While Isaiah warns of judgment, his prophecies also point to the hope of redemption for those who turn back to God.(31) The maker of it as a spark.--Better, his work as a spark. The sin itself becomes the instrument of destruction. The mighty and the proud, who were foremost in the work of idolatry, and who did not repent, should perish with their work--i.e., with the idol which their hands had made. The tow and the spark are chosen as representing the most rapid form of combustion. Verse 31. - The strong (literally, the strong one) shall be as tow; i.e. weak and powerless (comp. Judges 16:9), utterly unable to resist the Divine fiat when it goes forth. The maker of it. An extraordinary mistranslation, since po'al never means anything but "work." His own acts would light the fire by which the "strong one" would be consumed and perish. "Nec lex justior ulla est, |
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