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Isaiah 28:12 - Meaning and Application
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Translation: World English Bible — Catholic Edition
" to whom he said, “This is the resting place. Give rest to the weary,” and “This is the refreshing;” yet they would not hear. "
Isaiah 28:12
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10 For it is precept on precept, precept on precept; line on line, line on line; here a little, there a little.
11 But he will speak to this nation with stammering lips and in another language,
12 to whom he said, “This is the resting place. Give rest to the weary,” and “This is the refreshing;” yet they would not hear.
13 Therefore the LORD’s word will be to them precept on precept, precept on precept; line on line, line on line; here a little, there a little; that they may go, fall backward, be broken, be snared, and be taken.
14 Therefore hear the LORD’s word, you scoffers, that rule this people in Jerusalem:
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Isaiah 28:1
"Woe to the crown of pride of the drunkards of Ephraim, and to the fading flower of his glorious beauty, which is on the head of the fertile valley of those who are overcome with wine!"
Isaiah 28:2
"Behold, the Lord has one who is mighty and strong. Like a storm of hail, a destroying storm, and like a storm of mighty waters overflowing, he will cast them down to the earth with his hand."
Isaiah 28:3
"The crown of pride of the drunkards of Ephraim will be trodden under foot."
Isaiah 28:4
"The fading flower of his glorious beauty, which is on the head of the fertile valley, shall be like the first-ripe fig before the summer, which someone picks and eats as soon as he sees it."
Isaiah 28:5
"In that day, the LORD of Armies will become a crown of glory and a diadem of beauty to the residue of his people,"
Isaiah 28:6
"and a spirit of justice to him who sits in judgment, and strength to those who turn back the battle at the gate."
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