Isaiah 25:3
New International Version
Therefore strong peoples will honor you; cities of ruthless nations will revere you.

New Living Translation
Therefore, strong nations will declare your glory; ruthless nations will fear you.

English Standard Version
Therefore strong peoples will glorify you; cities of ruthless nations will fear you.

Berean Standard Bible
Therefore, a strong people will honor You. The cities of ruthless nations will revere You.

King James Bible
Therefore shall the strong people glorify thee, the city of the terrible nations shall fear thee.

New King James Version
Therefore the strong people will glorify You; The city of the terrible nations will fear You.

New American Standard Bible
Therefore a strong people will glorify You; Cities of ruthless nations will revere You.

NASB 1995
Therefore a strong people will glorify You; Cities of ruthless nations will revere You.

NASB 1977
Therefore a strong people will glorify Thee; Cities of ruthless nations will revere Thee.

Legacy Standard Bible
Therefore a strong people will glorify You; Towns of ruthless nations will fear You.

Amplified Bible
Therefore a strong people will honor You; Cities of terrible and violent nations will fear You.

Christian Standard Bible
Therefore, a strong people will honor you. The cities of violent nations will fear you.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Therefore, a strong people will honor You. The cities of violent nations will fear You.

American Standard Version
Therefore shall a strong people glorify thee; a city of terrible nations shall fear thee.

Contemporary English Version
Now strong and cruel nations will fear and honor you.

English Revised Version
Therefore shall the strong people glorify thee, the city of the terrible nations shall fear thee.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
That is why strong people will honor you, and cities ruled by the world's tyrants will fear you.

Good News Translation
The people of powerful nations will praise you; you will be feared in the cities of cruel nations.

International Standard Version
Therefore strong peoples will glorify you; cities of ruthless nations will revere you.

Majority Standard Bible
Therefore, a strong people will honor You. The cities of ruthless nations will revere You.

NET Bible
So a strong nation will extol you; the towns of powerful nations will fear you.

New Heart English Bible
Therefore a strong people will glorify you. A city of awesome nations will fear you.

Webster's Bible Translation
Therefore shall the strong people glorify thee, the city of the terrible nations shall fear thee.

World English Bible
Therefore a strong people will glorify you. A city of awesome nations will fear you.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Therefore a strong people honors You, "" A city of the terrible nations fears You.

Young's Literal Translation
Therefore honour Thee do a strong people, A city of the terrible nations feareth Thee.

Smith's Literal Translation
For this shall the strong people honor thee, the city of terrible nations shall fear thee.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Therefore shall a strong people praise thee, the city of mighty nations shall fear thee.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Concerning this, a strong people will praise you; a city with a robust people will fear you.

New American Bible
Therefore a strong people will honor you, ruthless nations will fear you.

New Revised Standard Version
Therefore strong peoples will glorify you; cities of ruthless nations will fear you.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Therefore many peoples shall praise thee, the city of the mighty nations shall worship thee.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Because of this, the many nations shall praise you, and the city of the strong nations shall be in awe of you!
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Therefore shall the strong people glorify Thee, The city of the terrible nations shall fear Thee.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Therefore shall the poor people bless thee, and cities of injured men shall bless thee.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
A Song of Praise for God's Favor
2Indeed, You have made the city a heap of rubble, the fortified town a ruin. The fortress of strangers is a city no more; it will never be rebuilt. 3Therefore, a strong people will honor You. The cities of ruthless nations will revere You. 4For You have been a refuge for the poor, a stronghold for the needy in distress, a refuge from the storm, a shade from the heat. For the breath of the ruthless is like rain against a wall,…

Cross References
Revelation 15:4
Who will not fear You, O Lord, and glorify Your name? For You alone are holy. All nations will come and worship before You, for Your righteous acts have been revealed.”

Psalm 22:27
All the ends of the earth will remember and turn to the LORD. All the families of the nations will bow down before Him.

Philippians 2:10-11
that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, / and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

Zechariah 14:16
Then all the survivors from the nations that came against Jerusalem will go up year after year to worship the King, the LORD of Hosts, and to celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles.

Psalm 86:9
All the nations You have made will come and bow before You, O Lord, and they will glorify Your name.

Revelation 11:13
And in that hour there was a great earthquake, and a tenth of the city collapsed. Seven thousand were killed in the quake, and the rest were terrified and gave glory to the God of heaven.

Malachi 1:11
For My name will be great among the nations, from where the sun rises to where it sets. In every place, incense and pure offerings will be presented in My name, because My name will be great among the nations,” says the LORD of Hosts.

Psalm 66:4
All the earth bows down to You; they sing praise to You; they sing praise to Your name.” Selah

Revelation 21:24
By its light the nations will walk, and into it the kings of the earth will bring their glory.

Jeremiah 16:19
O LORD, my strength and my fortress, my refuge in the day of distress, the nations will come to You from the ends of the earth, and they will say, “Our fathers inherited nothing but lies, worthless idols of no benefit at all.

Romans 15:9-12
so that the Gentiles may glorify God for His mercy. As it is written: “Therefore I will praise You among the Gentiles; I will sing hymns to Your name.” / Again, it says: “Rejoice, O Gentiles, with His people.” / And again: “Praise the Lord, all you Gentiles, and extol Him, all you peoples.” ...

Micah 4:1-2
In the last days the mountain of the house of the LORD will be established as the chief of the mountains; it will be raised above the hills, and the peoples will stream to it. / And many nations will come and say: “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob. He will teach us His ways, so that we may walk in His paths.” For the law will go forth from Zion and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem.

Isaiah 2:2-3
In the last days the mountain of the house of the LORD will be established as the chief of the mountains; it will be raised above the hills, and all nations will stream to it. / And many peoples will come and say: “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob. He will teach us His ways so that we may walk in His paths.” For the law will go forth from Zion, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem.

Matthew 24:14
And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in all the world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come.

Psalm 72:11
May all kings bow down to him and all nations serve him.


Treasury of Scripture

Therefore shall the strong people glorify you, the city of the terrible nations shall fear you.

Isaiah 49:23-26
And kings shall be thy nursing fathers, and their queens thy nursing mothers: they shall bow down to thee with their face toward the earth, and lick up the dust of thy feet; and thou shalt know that I am the LORD: for they shall not be ashamed that wait for me…

Isaiah 60:10-14
And the sons of strangers shall build up thy walls, and their kings shall minister unto thee: for in my wrath I smote thee, but in my favour have I had mercy on thee…

Isaiah 66:18-20
For I know their works and their thoughts: it shall come, that I will gather all nations and tongues; and they shall come, and see my glory…

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Isaiah 25
1. Song of Praise for God's Favor














Therefore
The word "therefore" serves as a connective term, linking the preceding verses with the current statement. In the context of Isaiah 25, it follows a description of God's triumph over His enemies and the establishment of His kingdom. This word indicates a conclusion drawn from God's mighty acts, suggesting that the subsequent reverence from the nations is a direct result of His demonstrated power and justice.

a strong people
The phrase "a strong people" refers to nations or groups characterized by power and might. In the Hebrew text, the word for "strong" can also imply firmness or resilience. Historically, this could refer to nations known for their military prowess or cultural influence. The prophecy suggests that even these formidable groups will come to recognize and honor God, acknowledging His supreme authority over all earthly powers.

will honor You
To "honor" in this context means to give respect, reverence, and acknowledgment of God's sovereignty. The Hebrew root for "honor" often conveys a sense of weightiness or glory. This implies that the recognition given to God is not superficial but profound and deeply rooted in an understanding of His majesty and righteousness. It is a voluntary act of worship and submission to God's will.

The cities of ruthless nations
This phrase highlights the transformation of "ruthless nations," which are typically characterized by cruelty and oppression. The term "ruthless" in Hebrew can denote violence or a lack of compassion. Historically, these could be nations known for their aggressive conquests and harsh rule. The mention of "cities" suggests a comprehensive change, as cities often represent the heart of a nation's culture and power.

will revere You
To "revere" means to hold in deep respect and awe. The Hebrew root for this term is often associated with fear, but in a sense of reverential awe rather than terror. This reverence is a recognition of God's holiness and justice, leading to a transformation in the hearts of those who once opposed Him. It signifies a shift from rebellion to submission, from hostility to worship.

(3) Therefore shall the strong people . . .--Better, "a fierce people and a city," the Hebrew having no article before either noun. The words paint the effect of the downfall of the imperial oppressor on the outlying fiercer nations, who were thus taught to recognise the righteous judgments of the God of Israel. (Comp. Revelation 11:13; Revelation 15:4.)

Verse 3. - Therefore shall the strong people glorify thee; rather, strong peoples. God's judgments on the nations specially hostile to him would cause some among the heathen peoples to range themselves on his side. Perhaps Persia is mainly intended (see Isaiah 44:28; Isaiah 45:1, etc.; and comp. Ezra 1:1-4; Ezra 6:3-12, etc.). The city of the terrible nations; rather, cities of terrible nations. Though the noun is singular, the verb is plural, showing that the word "city" is again used distributively.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Therefore,
עַל־ (‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

a strong
עָ֑ז (‘āz)
Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 5794: Strong, vehement, harsh

people
עַם־ (‘am-)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock

will honor You.
יְכַבְּד֣וּךָ (yə·ḵab·bə·ḏū·ḵā)
Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine plural | second person masculine singular
Strong's 3513: To be heavy, weighty, or burdensome

The cities
קִרְיַ֛ת (qir·yaṯ)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 7151: A town, city

of ruthless
עָרִיצִ֖ים (‘ā·rî·ṣîm)
Adjective - masculine plural
Strong's 6184: Awe-inspiring, terror-striking

nations
גּוֹיִ֥ם (gō·w·yim)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 1471: A foreign nation, a Gentile, a troop of animals, a flight of locusts

will revere You.
יִירָאֽוּךָ׃ (yî·rā·’ū·ḵā)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural | second person masculine singular
Strong's 3372: To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten


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