Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version “In that day,” declares the LORD Almighty, “the peg driven into the firm place will give way; it will be sheared off and will fall, and the load hanging on it will be cut down.” The LORD has spoken. New Living Translation But the LORD of Heaven’s Armies also says: “The time will come when I will pull out the nail that seemed so firm. It will come out and fall to the ground. Everything it supports will fall with it. I, the LORD, have spoken!” English Standard Version In that day, declares the LORD of hosts, the peg that was fastened in a secure place will give way, and it will be cut down and fall, and the load that was on it will be cut off, for the LORD has spoken.” Berean Standard Bible In that day, declares the LORD of Hosts, the peg driven into a firm place will give way; it will be sheared off and fall, and the load upon it will be cut down.” Indeed, the LORD has spoken. King James Bible In that day, saith the LORD of hosts, shall the nail that is fastened in the sure place be removed, and be cut down, and fall; and the burden that was upon it shall be cut off: for the LORD hath spoken it. New King James Version In that day,’ says the LORD of hosts, ‘the peg that is fastened in the secure place will be removed and be cut down and fall, and the burden that was on it will be cut off; for the LORD has spoken.’ ” New American Standard Bible On that day,” declares the LORD of armies, “the peg driven into a firm place will give way; it will even break off and fall, and the load that is hanging on it will be cut off, for the LORD has spoken.” NASB 1995 “In that day,” declares the LORD of hosts, “the peg driven in a firm place will give way; it will even break off and fall, and the load hanging on it will be cut off, for the LORD has spoken.” NASB 1977 “In that day,” declares the LORD of hosts, “the peg driven in a firm place will give way; it will even break off and fall, and the load hanging on it will be cut off, for the LORD has spoken.” Legacy Standard Bible In that day,” declares Yahweh of hosts, “the peg driven in a firm place will give way; it will even break off and fall, and the load hanging on it will be cut off, for Yahweh has spoken.” Amplified Bible In that day,” declares the LORD of hosts, “the peg (Eliakim) that was driven into the firm place will give way; it will even break off and fall, and the burden hanging on it will be cut off, for the LORD has spoken.” Christian Standard Bible On that day”—the declaration of the LORD of Armies—“the peg that was driven into a firm place will give way, be cut off, and fall, and the load on it will be destroyed.” Indeed, the LORD has spoken. Holman Christian Standard Bible On that day"—the declaration of the LORD of Hosts—"the peg that was driven into a firm place will give way, be cut off, and fall, and the load on it will be destroyed.” Indeed, the LORD has spoken. American Standard Version In that day, saith Jehovah of hosts, shall the nail that was fastened in a sure place give way; and it shall be hewn down, and fall; and the burden that was upon it shall be cut off; for Jehovah hath spoken it. Contemporary English Version That peg is fastened firmly now, but someday it will be shaken loose and fall down. Then everything that was hanging on it will be destroyed. This is what the LORD All-Powerful has promised. English Revised Version In that day, saith the LORD of hosts, shall the nail that was fastened in a sure place give way; and it shall be hewn down, and fall, and the burden that was upon it shall be cut off; for the LORD hath spoken it. GOD'S WORD® Translation The LORD of Armies declares, "On that day the peg which I firmly fastened in place will be removed. It will be cut off and will fall, and everything hanging on it will be destroyed." The LORD has spoken. Good News Translation When that happens, the peg that was firmly fastened will pull loose and fall. And that will be the end of everything that was hanging on it." The LORD has spoken. International Standard Version At that time," declares the LORD of the Heavenly Armies, "the peg that was driven into a secure place will give way; it will be sheared and will fall, and the load hanging on it will be cut down." The LORD has spoken. NET Bible "At that time," says the LORD who commands armies, "the peg fastened into a solid place will come loose. It will be cut off and fall, and the load hanging on it will be cut off." Indeed, the LORD has spoken. New Heart English Bible "In that day," says the LORD of hosts, "the nail that was fastened in a sure place will give way. It will be cut down, and fall. The burden that was on it will be cut off, for the LORD has spoken it." Webster's Bible Translation In that day, saith the LORD of hosts, shall the nail that is fastened in the sure place be removed, and be cut down, and fall; and the burden that was upon it shall be cut off: for the LORD hath spoken it. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleIn that day, declares the LORD of Hosts, the peg driven into a firm place will give way; it will be sheared off and fall, and the load upon it will be cut down.” Indeed, the LORD has spoken. World English Bible “In that day,” says Yahweh of Armies, “the nail that was fastened in a sure place will give way. It will be cut down and fall. The burden that was on it will be cut off, for Yahweh has spoken it.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionIn that day—a declaration of YHWH of Hosts, "" The nail that is fixed is moved "" In a steadfast place, "" Indeed, it has been cut down, and has fallen, "" And the burden that [is] on it has been cut off, "" For YHWH has spoken!” Young's Literal Translation In that day -- an affirmation of Jehovah of Hosts, Moved is the nail that is fixed In a stedfast place, Yea, it hath been cut down, and hath fallen, And cut off hath been the burden that is on it, For Jehovah hath spoken!' Smith's Literal Translation In that day, says Jehovah of armies, shall the peg fastened in a faithful place give way, and it was cut down, and it fell; and the lifting up which was upon it was cut off: for Jehovah spake. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleIn that day, saith the Lord of hosts, shall the peg be removed, that was fastened in the sure place: and it shall be broken and shall fall: and that which hung thereon, shall perish, because the Lord hath spoken it. Catholic Public Domain Version In that day, says the Lord of hosts, the peg which was fastened in a trustworthy place shall be taken away. And he will be broken, and he will fall, and he will perish, along with all that had depended upon him, because the Lord has spoken it. New American Bible On that day, says the LORD of hosts, the peg fixed in a firm place shall give way, break off and fall, and the weight that hung on it shall be done away with; for the LORD has spoken. New Revised Standard Version On that day, says the LORD of hosts, the peg that was fastened in a secure place will give way; it will be cut down and fall, and the load that was on it will perish, for the LORD has spoken. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleIn that day, says the LORD of hosts, shall the nail that is fastened in a sure place be removed and be overthrown and fall; and the burden that was upon it shall be destroyed; for the LORD has spoken it. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated In that day, says LORD JEHOVAH of Hosts, the stake that we shall strengthen in the trustworthy place shall be uprooted, and it shall be thrown down, and it shall fall, and the burden that is placed upon it shall be destroyed, for LORD JEHOVAH has spoken OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917In that day, saith the LORD of hosts, shall the peg that was fastened in a sure place give way; and it shall be hewn down, and fall, and the burden that was upon it shall be cut off; for the LORD hath spoken it. Brenton Septuagint Translation Thus saith the Lord of hosts, The man that is fastened in the sure place shall be removed and be taken away, and shall fall; and the glory that is upon him shall be utterly destroyed: for the Lord has spoken it. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context A Message for Shebna…24So they will hang on him all the glory of his father’s house: the descendants and the offshoots—all the lesser vessels, from bowls to every kind of jar. 25In that day, declares the LORD of Hosts, the peg driven into a firm place will give way; it will be sheared off and fall, and the load upon it will be cut down.” Indeed, the LORD has spoken. Cross References Zechariah 10:4 The cornerstone will come from Judah, the tent peg from him, as well as the battle bow and every ruler together. Isaiah 22:23-24 I will drive him like a peg into a firm place, and he will be a throne of glory for the house of his father. / So they will hang on him all the glory of his father’s house: the descendants and the offshoots—all the lesser vessels, from bowls to every kind of jar. Ezekiel 15:3-4 Can wood be taken from it to make something useful? Or can one make from it a peg on which to hang utensils? / No, it is cast into the fire for fuel. The fire devours both ends, and the middle is charred. Can it be useful for anything? Jeremiah 10:4 They adorn it with silver and gold and fasten it with hammer and nails, so that it will not totter. 1 Kings 2:31-34 And the king replied, “Do just as he says. Strike him down and bury him, and so remove from me and from the house of my father the innocent blood that Joab shed. / The LORD will bring his bloodshed back upon his own head, for without the knowledge of my father David he struck down two men more righteous and better than he when he put to the sword Abner son of Ner, commander of Israel’s army, and Amasa son of Jether, commander of Judah’s army. / Their blood will come back upon the heads of Joab and his descendants forever; but for David, his descendants, his house, and his throne, there shall be peace from the LORD forever.” ... 2 Kings 18:18 Then they called for the king. And Eliakim son of Hilkiah the palace administrator, Shebnah the scribe, and Joah son of Asaph the recorder, went out to them. 2 Chronicles 28:22-23 In the time of his distress, King Ahaz became even more unfaithful to the LORD. / He sacrificed to the gods of Damascus, who had defeated him, and he said, “Because the gods of the kings of Aram have helped them, I will sacrifice to them that they may help me.” But these gods were the downfall of Ahaz and of all Israel. Psalm 75:3 When the earth and all its dwellers quake, it is I who bear up its pillars. Selah Job 18:14 He is torn from the shelter of his tent and is marched off to the king of terrors. Hosea 4:9 And it shall be like people, like priest. I will punish both of them for their ways and repay them for their deeds. Matthew 21:42-44 Jesus said to them, “Have you never read in the Scriptures: ‘The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone. This is from the Lord, and it is marvelous in our eyes’? / Therefore I tell you that the kingdom of God will be taken away from you and given to a people who will produce its fruit. / He who falls on this stone will be broken to pieces, but he on whom it falls will be crushed.” Luke 20:17-18 But Jesus looked directly at them and said, “Then what is the meaning of that which is written: ‘The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone’? / Everyone who falls on this stone will be broken to pieces, but he on whom it falls will be crushed.” Acts 4:11 This Jesus is ‘the stone you builders rejected, which has become the cornerstone.’ Romans 9:33 as it is written: “See, I lay in Zion a stone of stumbling and a rock of offense; and the one who believes in Him will never be put to shame.” 1 Peter 2:6-8 For it stands in Scripture: “See, I lay in Zion a stone, a chosen and precious cornerstone; and the one who believes in Him will never be put to shame.” / To you who believe, then, this stone is precious. But to those who do not believe, “The stone the builders rejected has become the cornerstone,” / and, “A stone of stumbling and a rock of offense.” They stumble because they disobey the word—and to this they were appointed. Treasury of Scripture In that day, said the LORD of hosts, shall the nail that is fastened in the sure place be removed, and be cut down, and fall; and the burden that was on it shall be cut off: for the LORD has spoken it. the nail Isaiah 22:15,16 the burden Esther 9:5-14,24,25 Psalm 52:5 Psalm 146:3 for the Isaiah 46:11 Isaiah 48:15 Jeremiah 4:28 Jump to Previous Almighty Armies Break Burden Cut Declares Driven Fall Fastened Firm Fixed Hanging Hewn Hosts Load Nail Peg Removed Sure Way WeightJump to Next Almighty Armies Break Burden Cut Declares Driven Fall Fastened Firm Fixed Hanging Hewn Hosts Load Nail Peg Removed Sure Way WeightIsaiah 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. In that day, declares the LORD of Hosts, This phrase indicates a specific time of divine intervention or judgment. "In that day" is a common prophetic term used throughout the Old Testament to denote a future time when God will act decisively. The "LORD of Hosts" emphasizes God's supreme authority and power, often associated with His role as a divine warrior leading heavenly armies. This sets the stage for a significant event orchestrated by God. the peg driven into a firm place will give way; it will be sheared off and fall, and the load upon it will be cut down.” Indeed, the LORD has spoken. Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORD of HostsThis title emphasizes God's sovereignty and power over all heavenly and earthly armies. It underscores His authority to declare and bring about the events described in the passage. 2. The Peg Symbolically represents a person or position of stability and support within a community or nation. In the context of Isaiah 22, it likely refers to Shebna or Eliakim, officials in the kingdom of Judah. 3. Jerusalem The city where these events are taking place, serving as the center of political and spiritual life for the people of Judah. 4. The Day Refers to a specific time of judgment or fulfillment of prophecy, often used in prophetic literature to denote a significant divine intervention. 5. The Load Represents the burdens or responsibilities that are supported by the peg, which could symbolize the people or the nation relying on the stability of their leaders. Teaching Points Divine SovereigntyGod is in control of leadership and authority. He appoints and removes leaders according to His purposes. The Temporary Nature of Human Authority Earthly positions and power are not permanent. We should not place our ultimate trust in human leaders but in God. Accountability of Leaders Leaders are accountable to God for their actions and the burdens they carry. They must lead with integrity and humility. The Importance of Righteous Leadership Righteous leaders are crucial for the stability and well-being of a community. Pray for and support leaders who seek to honor God. Trust in God's Plan Even when human structures fail, God's plan remains steadfast. Trust in His ultimate purpose and provision. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Isaiah 22What are the main theological differences between Testaments? How does this account align with or contradict the parallel narrative in 2 Kings 25:22-26 regarding Gedaliah's murder? In Isaiah 22:20-25, how does the 'key of David' symbolism align or conflict with other biblical references like Revelation 3:7? Isaiah 58:10 - If God's blessing depends on caring for the poor, why do many nations that prioritize social welfare still face poverty and suffering?(25) Shall the nail that is fastened in a sure place be removed . . .--There is, the prophet says, a judgment for the misuse of power portrayed in the previous verse. The "nail" that seems so firmly fixed should be removed, i.e., Eliakim should cease to hold his high office, and with his fall should come that of all his kindred and dependents. Here, as in the case of Shebna, we have no record of the fulfilment of the prediction, but it is a natural inference, from its remaining in the collected prophecies of Isaiah, either that it was fulfilled, or that it did its work as a warning, and that the penalty was averted by a timely reformation. Verse 25. - SEQUEL OF THE PROPHECY CONCERNING ELIAKIM. This verse has been truly called "an enigma" (Kay). It is impossible to understand it of Shebna. "The nail that was fastened in a sure place" can only refer to the nail said to have been so fastened in ver. 23. Are we, then, to understand that Eliakim too will experience a reverse of fortune? But then all the force of the contrast between him and Shebna would be gone. Is it not possible that the prophet, seeing in Eliakim a type of the Messiah, and becoming more and more Messianic in his utterances, has ended by forgetting the type altogether, and being absorbed in the thought of the antitype? He, the nail, so surely fixed in his eternal place, would nevertheless be "removed" for a time, and then "he cut down and fall" (comp. Isaiah 52:14; Isaiah 53:8). At the same time would be "cut off" the burden which Messiah bore (Isaiah 53:12, "He bare the sin of many"). Verse 25. - In that day. Not the day of Shebna's fall, certainly (ver. 20), but some ether. Is not the day that of Christ's earthly mission, when it seemed as if his people were about to acknowledge him (Matthew 21:1-11; Mark 11:1-10; Luke 19:29-40), and his throne to be established, but suddenly Messiah was "cut off" (Daniel 9:26) - stricken for the transgression of his people (Isaiah 53:8)? The burden that was upon it shall be cut off. The great burden upon the Messiah was the load of human sin which he had to bear. "He himself bare our sins in his own body on the tree" (1 Peter 2:24). By his death this burden was "cut off" (1 John 2:2; 2 Corinthians 5:19; Ephesians 2:16; Colossians 2:14). For the Lord hath spoken it. The double attestation, at the beginning and at the end of the verse, is a mark of the vast importance of the announcement contained in it, which is, in fact, the germ of the great doctrine of the atonement.
Hebrew In thatהַה֗וּא (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 declares נְאֻם֙ (nə·’um) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 5002: An oracle the LORD יְהוָ֣ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel of Hosts, צְבָא֔וֹת (ṣə·ḇā·’ō·wṯ) Noun - common plural Strong's 6635: A mass of persons, reg, organized for, war, a campaign the peg הַיָּתֵ֔ד (hay·yā·ṯêḏ) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 3489: A peg, pin driven הַתְּקוּעָ֖ה (hat·tə·qū·‘āh) Article | Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - feminine singular Strong's 8628: To clatter, slap, clang, to drive, to become bondsman into a firm נֶאֱמָ֑ן (ne·’ĕ·mān) Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 539: To confirm, support place בְּמָק֣וֹם (bə·mā·qō·wm) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4725: A standing, a spot, a condition will give way; תָּמוּשׁ֙ (tā·mūš) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 4185: To depart, remove it will be sheared off וְנִגְדְּעָ֣ה (wə·niḡ·də·‘āh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Conjunctive perfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 1438: To fell a, tree, to destroy anything and fall, וְנָפְלָ֗ה (wə·nā·p̄ə·lāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 5307: To fall, lie and the load הַמַּשָּׂ֣א (ham·maś·śā) Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4853: A burden, tribute, porterage, an utterance, chiefly a, doom, singing, mental, desire upon it עָלֶ֔יהָ (‘ā·le·hā) Preposition | third person feminine singular Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against will be cut down.” וְנִכְרַת֙ (wə·niḵ·raṯ) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3772: To cut, to destroy, consume, to covenant Indeed, כִּ֥י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction the LORD יְהוָ֖ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel has spoken. דִּבֵּֽר׃ (dib·bêr) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1696: To arrange, to speak, to subdue Links Isaiah 22:25 NIVIsaiah 22:25 NLT Isaiah 22:25 ESV Isaiah 22:25 NASB Isaiah 22:25 KJV Isaiah 22:25 BibleApps.com Isaiah 22:25 Biblia Paralela Isaiah 22:25 Chinese Bible Isaiah 22:25 French Bible Isaiah 22:25 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Isaiah 22:25 In that day says Yahweh of Armies (Isa Isi Is) |
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