Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The Lord, the LORD Almighty, called you on that day to weep and to wail, to tear out your hair and put on sackcloth. New Living Translation At that time the Lord, the LORD of Heaven’s Armies, called you to weep and mourn. He told you to shave your heads in sorrow for your sins and to wear clothes of burlap to show your remorse. English Standard Version In that day the Lord GOD of hosts called for weeping and mourning, for baldness and wearing sackcloth; Berean Standard Bible On that day the Lord GOD of Hosts called for weeping and wailing, for shaven heads and the wearing of sackcloth. Berean Literal Bible And the Lord YHWH of Hosts called on that day for weeping, and for wailing, and for baldness, and for girding with sackcloth. King James Bible And in that day did the Lord GOD of hosts call to weeping, and to mourning, and to baldness, and to girding with sackcloth: New King James Version And in that day the Lord GOD of hosts Called for weeping and for mourning, For baldness and for girding with sackcloth. New American Standard Bible Therefore on that day the Lord GOD of armies called you to weeping, to wailing, To shaving the head, and to wearing sackcloth. NASB 1995 Therefore in that day the Lord GOD of hosts called you to weeping, to wailing, To shaving the head and to wearing sackcloth. NASB 1977 Therefore in that day the Lord GOD of hosts, called you to weeping, to wailing, To shaving the head, and to wearing sackcloth. Legacy Standard Bible Therefore in that day Lord Yahweh of hosts called you to weeping, to wailing, To shaving the head, and to wearing sackcloth. Amplified Bible Therefore in that day the Lord GOD of hosts called you to weeping, to mourning, To shaving the head and to wearing sackcloth [in humiliation]. Berean Annotated Bible On that day the Lord GOD {Adonai YHWH} of Hosts called for weeping and wailing, for shaven heads and the wearing of sackcloth. Christian Standard Bible On that day the Lord GOD of Armies called for weeping, for wailing, for shaven heads, and for the wearing of sackcloth. Holman Christian Standard Bible On that day the Lord GOD of Hosts called for weeping, for wailing, for shaven heads, and for the wearing of sackcloth. American Standard Version And in that day did the Lord, Jehovah of hosts, call to weeping, and to mourning, and to baldness, and to girding with sackcloth: Contemporary English Version When all of this happened, the LORD All-Powerful told you to weep and mourn, to shave your heads, and wear sackcloth. English Revised Version And in that day did the Lord, the LORD of hosts, call to weeping, and to mourning, and to baldness, and to girding with sackcloth: GOD'S WORD® Translation On that day the Almighty LORD of Armies will call for crying and for mourning, for shaving your heads and for wearing sackcloth. Good News Translation The Sovereign LORD Almighty was calling you then to weep and mourn, to shave your heads and wear sackcloth. International Standard Version On that day the Lord GOD of the Heavenly Armies called for weeping and mourning, for shaving heads and wearing sackcloth. NET Bible At that time the sovereign master, the LORD who commands armies, called for weeping and mourning, for shaved heads and sackcloth. New Heart English Bible In that day the LORD of hosts called for weeping and for mourning, for shaved heads, and for the wearing of sackcloth. Webster's Bible Translation And in that day did the Lord GOD of hosts call to weeping, and to mourning, and to baldness, and to girding with sackcloth: Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleOn that day the Lord GOD of Hosts called for weeping and wailing, for shaven heads and the wearing of sackcloth. World English Bible In that day, the Lord, Yahweh of Armies, called to weeping, to mourning, to baldness, and to dressing in sackcloth; Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the Lord calls, YHWH of Hosts, "" In that day, to weeping and to lamentation, "" And to baldness and to girding on of sackcloth, Berean Literal Bible And the Lord YHWH of Hosts called on that day for weeping, and for wailing, and for baldness, and for girding with sackcloth. Young's Literal Translation And call doth the Lord, Jehovah of Hosts, In that day, to weeping and to lamentation, And to baldness and to girding on of sackcloth, Smith's Literal Translation And the Lord Jehovah of armies in that day will call to weeping and to wailing, and to baldness and to girding with sackcloth: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the Lord, the God of hosts, in that day shall call to weeping, and to mourning, to baldness, and to girding with sackcloth: Catholic Public Domain Version And in that day, the Lord, the God of hosts, will call to weeping and mourning, to baldness and the wearing of sackcloth. New American Bible On that day the Lord, the GOD of hosts, called For weeping and mourning, for shaving the head and wearing sackcloth. New Revised Standard Version In that day the Lord GOD of hosts called to weeping and mourning, to baldness and putting on sackcloth; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd in that day the LORD God of hosts called to weeping and to mourning and to baldness and to girding with sackcloth; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And LORD JEHOVAH, God of Hosts, called in that day to weeping and to mourning and to tearing out hair and to putting on of sackcloth OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And in that day did the Lord, the GOD of hosts, call To weeping, and to lamentation, and to baldness, and to girding with sackcloth; Brenton Septuagint Translation And the Lord, the Lord of hosts, called in that day for weeping, and lamentation, and baldness, and for girding with sackcloth: Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Valley of Vision…11You built a reservoir between the walls for the waters of the ancient pool, but you did not look to the One who made it, or consider Him who planned it long ago. 12On that day the Lord GOD of Hosts called for weeping and wailing, for shaven heads and the wearing of sackcloth. 13But look, there is joy and gladness, butchering of cattle and slaughtering of sheep, eating of meat and drinking of wine: “Let us eat and drink, for tomorrow we die!”… Cross References On that day Isaiah 2:11 The proud look of man will be humbled, and the loftiness of men brought low; the LORD alone will be exalted in that day. Isaiah 10:20 On that day the remnant of Israel and the survivors of the house of Jacob will no longer depend on him who struck them, but they will truly rely on the LORD, the Holy One of Israel. Zephaniah 1:14 The great Day of the LORD is near—near and coming quickly. Listen, the Day of the LORD! Then the cry of the mighty will be bitter. the Lord GOD of Hosts Isaiah 3:1 For behold, the Lord GOD of Hosts is about to remove from Jerusalem and Judah both supply and support: the whole supply of food and water, Isaiah 1:24 Therefore the Lord GOD of Hosts, the Mighty One of Israel, declares: “Ah, I will be relieved of My foes and avenge Myself on My enemies. Amos 4:13 For behold, He who forms the mountains, who creates the wind and reveals His thoughts to man, who turns the dawn to darkness and strides on the heights of the earth—the LORD, the God of Hosts, is His name.” called for weeping and wailing, Amos 5:16 Therefore this is what the LORD, the God of Hosts, the Lord, says: “There will be wailing in all the public squares and cries of ‘Alas! Alas!’ in all the streets. The farmer will be summoned to mourn, and the mourners to wail. Jeremiah 4:8 So put on sackcloth, mourn and wail, for the fierce anger of the LORD has not turned away from us.” Joel 1:13-14 Put on sackcloth and lament, O priests; wail, O ministers of the altar. Come, spend the night in sackcloth, O ministers of my God, because the grain and drink offerings are withheld from the house of your God. / Consecrate a fast; proclaim a solemn assembly! Gather the elders and all the residents of the land to the house of the LORD your God, and cry out to the LORD. for shaven heads Micah 1:16 Shave yourselves bald and cut off your hair in mourning for your precious children; make yourselves as bald as an eagle, for they will go from you into exile. Jeremiah 48:37 For every head is shaved and every beard is clipped; on every hand is a gash, and around every waist is sackcloth. Job 1:20 Then Job stood up, tore his robe, and shaved his head. He fell to the ground and worshiped, and the wearing of sackcloth. Esther 4:1-3 When Mordecai learned of all that had happened, he tore his clothes, put on sackcloth and ashes, and went out into the middle of the city, wailing loudly and bitterly. / But he went only as far as the king’s gate, because the law prohibited anyone wearing sackcloth from entering that gate. / In every province to which the king’s command and edict came, there was great mourning among the Jews. They fasted, wept, and lamented, and many lay in sackcloth and ashes. Jonah 3:5-6 And the Ninevites believed God. They proclaimed a fast and dressed in sackcloth, from the greatest of them to the least. / When word reached the king of Nineveh, he got up from his throne, took off his royal robe, covered himself with sackcloth, and sat in ashes. Daniel 9:3 So I turned my attention to the Lord God to seek Him by prayer and petition, with fasting, sackcloth, and ashes. Joel 2:12-13 “Yet even now,” declares the LORD, “return to Me with all your heart, with fasting, weeping, and mourning.” / So rend your hearts and not your garments, and return to the LORD your God. For He is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger, abounding in loving devotion. And He relents from sending disaster. Treasury of Scripture And in that day did the Lord GOD of hosts call to weeping, and to mourning, and to baldness, and to girding with sackcloth: call 2 Chronicles 35:25 And Jeremiah lamented for Josiah: and all the singing men and the singing women spake of Josiah in their lamentations to this day, and made them an ordinance in Israel: and, behold, they are written in the lamentations. Nehemiah 8:9-12 And Nehemiah, which is the Tirshatha, and Ezra the priest the scribe, and the Levites that taught the people, said unto all the people, This day is holy unto the LORD your God; mourn not, nor weep. For all the people wept, when they heard the words of the law… Nehemiah 9:9 And didst see the affliction of our fathers in Egypt, and heardest their cry by the Red sea; to baldness Isaiah 15:2 He is gone up to Bajith, and to Dibon, the high places, to weep: Moab shall howl over Nebo, and over Medeba: on all their heads shall be baldness, and every beard cut off. Ezra 9:3 And when I heard this thing, I rent my garment and my mantle, and plucked off the hair of my head and of my beard, and sat down astonied. Job 1:20 Then Job arose, and rent his mantle, and shaved his head, and fell down upon the ground, and worshipped, Jump to Previous Almighty Armies Baldness Clothing Cries Cutting Dressing Girding Hair Head Hosts Lamentation Mourning Putting Sackcloth Sorrow Tear Wail Wailing Wearing Weep WeepingJump to Next Almighty Armies Baldness Clothing Cries Cutting Dressing Girding Hair Head Hosts Lamentation Mourning Putting Sackcloth Sorrow Tear Wail Wailing Wearing Weep WeepingIsaiah 22 1. The prophet laments the invasion of Jerusalem8. He reproves their human wisdom and worldly joy 15. He prophesies Shebna's deprivation 20. And the substitution of Eliakim, prefiguring the kingdom of Christ. On that day This phrase refers to a specific time of judgment and calamity. In the context of Isaiah 22, it is a prophecy concerning the impending siege of Jerusalem. The "day" often signifies a period of divine intervention or judgment in biblical literature, echoing the "Day of the Lord" theme found throughout the prophets. the Lord GOD of Hosts called for weeping and wailing for shaven heads and the wearing of sackcloth Persons / Places / Events 1. The Lord GOD of HostsThis title emphasizes God's supreme authority and power over all heavenly armies. It underscores His sovereignty and the seriousness of His call to repentance. 2. Isaiah The prophet through whom God delivers His message. Isaiah's role is to communicate God's call for repentance to the people of Judah. 3. Judah The southern kingdom of Israel, which is the primary audience of Isaiah's prophecy. The people of Judah are being called to repentance due to their disobedience and lack of trust in God. 4. Weeping and Wailing Traditional expressions of mourning and repentance in ancient Israel. These actions signify a deep sorrow for sin and a desire to return to God. 5. Shaving of Heads and Wearing of Sackcloth Cultural practices in the ancient Near East that symbolize humility, penitence, and mourning. These acts are outward signs of an inward contrition. Teaching Points The Call to RepentanceGod desires genuine repentance from His people. This involves not just outward expressions but a heartfelt return to Him. The Seriousness of Sin The call for weeping and wailing highlights the gravity of sin and the need for sincere contrition. Cultural Expressions of Repentance While cultural practices may differ, the underlying principle of humility and turning back to God remains constant. God's Sovereignty and Mercy Even in judgment, God provides an opportunity for repentance, demonstrating His desire for restoration rather than destruction. Reflecting on Personal Repentance Consider how we respond to God's call for repentance in our own lives. Are we truly sorrowful for our sins, and do we seek to change our ways? Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Isaiah 22:12?2. How does Isaiah 22:12 call us to respond to God's discipline today? 3. What does "weeping and wailing" in Isaiah 22:12 signify about true repentance? 4. How can Isaiah 22:12 inspire our personal prayer and fasting practices? 5. How does Isaiah 22:12 connect with James 4:9 on mourning over sin? 6. What steps can we take to align our hearts with Isaiah 22:12's message? 7. What is the historical context of Isaiah 22:12 in ancient Jerusalem? 8. How does Isaiah 22:12 reflect God's expectations for repentance? 9. Why does Isaiah 22:12 emphasize mourning and weeping? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Isaiah 22? 11. Jeremiah 47:5 – Why does the prophecy mention baldness at Gaza and Ashkelon’s demise if records indicate these cities continued to exist beyond the period of Jeremiah’s ministry? 12. How do the mourning rites described in Zechariah 12:10-14 compare to other Old Testament passages, and why do some scholars see inconsistencies in the depiction of national lamentation? 13. In Isaiah 22:1-2, why is Jerusalem called the 'Valley of Vision' if it doesn't match any known geographic valley? 14. Why does the text emphasize mourning rituals in Isaiah 15:2-3 if the city's destruction was as instantaneous as indicated? What Does Isaiah 22:12 Mean On that day• The phrase “On that day” (Isaiah 22:12) fixes the prophecy to a real moment when God would intervene in Jerusalem’s life. Similar expressions in Isaiah 2:12 and 13:6 signal decisive acts of judgment, reminding us that God keeps a precise calendar. • Here it looks ahead to the looming siege (vv. 1-14), yet it also echoes the broader “day of the LORD” theme found in Amos 5:18 and Zephaniah 1:14. • By marking time this way, Scripture shows that judgment is never random; it comes at the exact point God determines (Genesis 18:25, Acts 17:31). the Lord GOD of Hosts • The title stresses absolute authority: “the Lord GOD of Hosts” commands earth’s armies and heaven’s (Isaiah 1:24; Psalm 24:10). • Because He rules every power, His summons overrides all earthly agendas. Jerusalem’s leaders trusted in their fortifications (Isaiah 22:8-11), yet the real Commander had issued orders. • This same sovereign hand later stirred Nebuchadnezzar against the city (2 Kings 25:1-10; Jeremiah 25:8-9). When God speaks, events move. called for weeping and wailing • The call is an invitation to heartfelt repentance. Joel 2:12-13 echoes it: “Return to Me with all your heart, with fasting, weeping, and mourning.” • Weeping and wailing are not empty theatrics; they express sorrow over sin (2 Corinthians 7:10, James 4:9). • Tragically, Jerusalem chose revelry instead: “Let us eat and drink, for tomorrow we die!” (Isaiah 22:13). Ignoring God’s summons always amplifies the coming judgment (Luke 19:41-44). for shaven heads • Shaving the head pictured deep grief and humiliation. Micah 1:16 urges Israel, “Shave your head in mourning,” while Amos 8:10 says God would “make it like mourning for an only son.” • Such visible signs declare, “We have nothing to boast of before God” (cf. Jeremiah 7:29). • In Isaiah 22 the people should have humbled themselves, acknowledging their helplessness against the enemy. and the wearing of sackcloth • Sackcloth, a coarse goat-hair garment, symbolized repentance and dependence on God. Kings (2 Kings 19:1), prophets (Zechariah 13:4), and nations (Jonah 3:5-8) all wore it when seeking mercy. • Sackcloth stood opposite to self-indulgence; it was a physical reminder to turn from sin and appeal to God’s compassion (Psalm 35:13). • God did not delight in their misery but in the contrite heart it should have produced (Isaiah 57:15). summary Isaiah 22:12 reveals a gracious yet urgent summons. On a specific day the sovereign LORD commanded His people to mourn, humble themselves, and repent. The external acts—tears, shaved heads, sackcloth—were meant to mirror an internal brokenness over sin. Jerusalem refused, opting for reckless celebration, and judgment followed. The verse therefore warns that when God calls for repentance, obedience must be swift and sincere, for He alone sets the day and holds every outcome in His mighty hands. (12) To weeping, and to mourning, and to baldness . . .--National danger, Isaiah adds, should call to a national repentance in its outward manifestations, like the fast described in Joel 2 "Baldness,' produced by the tearing of the hair in extreme grief, took its place naturally, with weeping and sackcloth, in those manifestations.Verse 12. - In that day. The day alluded to in ver. 7, when the choice valleys in the neighborhood of Jerusalem were first seen to be full of a hostile soldiery, and the Assyrian horsemen were observed drawing themselves up opposite the gates. Such a sight constituted an earnest call upon the people for immediate repentance. Baldness (comp. Isaiah 15:2; Micah 1:16; Amos 8:10). It has been said that "baldness" was forbidden by the Law (Cheyne); but this is not so, absolutely. Baldness was wholly forbidden to the priests (Leviticus 21:5; comp. Ezekiel 44:20); and certain peculiar modes of shaving the hair, the beard, and the eyebrows, practiced by idolatrous nations, were prohibited to all the people (Leviticus 19:27; Deuteronomy 14:2). But such shaving of the head as was practiced by Job (Job 1:20) and other pious men, was not forbidden to laymen, any more than the wearing of sackcloth. It was regarded as a natural mode of exhibiting grief.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew On thatהַה֑וּא (ha·hū) Article | Pronoun - third person masculine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are day בַּיּ֣וֹם (bay·yō·wm) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3117: A day the Lord אֲדֹנָ֧י (’ă·ḏō·nāy) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 136: The Lord GOD יְהוִ֛ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3069: YHWH of Hosts צְבָא֖וֹת (ṣə·ḇā·’ō·wṯ) Noun - common plural Strong's 6635: A mass of persons, reg, organized for, war, a campaign called וַיִּקְרָ֗א (way·yiq·rā) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7121: To call, proclaim, read for weeping לִבְכִי֙ (liḇ·ḵî) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1065: A weeping, a dripping and wailing, וּלְמִסְפֵּ֔ד (ū·lə·mis·pêḏ) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4553: A lamentation for shaven heads וּלְקָרְחָ֖ה (ū·lə·qā·rə·ḥāh) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 7144: Baldness, bald spot and the wearing וְלַחֲגֹ֥ר (wə·la·ḥă·ḡōr) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 2296: To gird, gird on, gird oneself of sackcloth. שָֽׂק׃ (śāq) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 8242: A mesh, coarse loose cloth, sacking, a bag Links Isaiah 22:12 NIVIsaiah 22:12 NLT Isaiah 22:12 ESV Isaiah 22:12 NASB Isaiah 22:12 KJV Isaiah 22:12 BibleApps.com Isaiah 22:12 Biblia Paralela Isaiah 22:12 Chinese Bible Isaiah 22:12 French Bible Isaiah 22:12 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Isaiah 22:12 In that day the Lord Yahweh (Isa Isi Is) |
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