Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version I have commanded those I prepared for battle; I have summoned my warriors to carry out my wrath— those who rejoice in my triumph. New Living Translation I, the LORD, have dedicated these soldiers for this task. Yes, I have called mighty warriors to express my anger, and they will rejoice when I am exalted.” English Standard Version I myself have commanded my consecrated ones, and have summoned my mighty men to execute my anger, my proudly exulting ones. Berean Standard Bible I have commanded My sanctified ones; I have even summoned My warriors to execute My wrath and exult in My triumph. King James Bible I have commanded my sanctified ones, I have also called my mighty ones for mine anger, even them that rejoice in my highness. New King James Version I have commanded My sanctified ones; I have also called My mighty ones for My anger— Those who rejoice in My exaltation.” New American Standard Bible I have commanded My consecrated ones, I have also called for My warriors Who boast in My eminence, To execute My anger. NASB 1995 I have commanded My consecrated ones, I have even called My mighty warriors, My proudly exulting ones, To execute My anger. NASB 1977 I have commanded My consecrated ones, I have even called My mighty warriors, My proudly exulting ones, To execute My anger. Legacy Standard Bible I have commanded My set apart ones, I have even called My mighty warriors, My proudly exulting ones, To execute My anger. Amplified Bible I [the LORD] have commanded My consecrated ones, I have even called My great warriors, My proudly exulting ones [the Medes and the Persians who triumph for My honor]— To execute My anger. Christian Standard Bible I have commanded my consecrated ones; yes, I have called my warriors, who celebrate my triumph, to execute my wrath. Holman Christian Standard Bible I have commanded My chosen ones; I have also called My warriors, who exult in My triumph, to execute My wrath. American Standard Version I have commanded my consecrated ones, yea, I have called my mighty men for mine anger, even my proudly exulting ones. Contemporary English Version The LORD has commanded his very best warriors and his proud heroes to show how angry he is. English Revised Version I have commanded my consecrated ones, yea, I have called my mighty men for mine anger, even my proudly exulting ones. GOD'S WORD® Translation I've commanded my holy ones. I've called my mighty men to carry out my anger. They find joy in my triumphs. Good News Translation The LORD has called out his proud and confident soldiers to fight a holy war and punish those he is angry with. International Standard Version I myself have commanded my consecrated ones; I have also summoned my warriors, those who rejoice in my triumph, to carry out my angry judgments. Majority Standard Bible I have commanded My sanctified ones; I have even summoned My warriors to execute My wrath and exult in My triumph. NET Bible I have given orders to my chosen soldiers; I have summoned the warriors through whom I will vent my anger, my boasting, arrogant ones. New Heart English Bible I have commanded my consecrated ones; I have also called my mighty men to carry out my anger, my proudly exulting ones. Webster's Bible Translation I have commanded my sanctified ones, I have also called my mighty ones for my anger, even them that rejoice in my highness. World English Bible I have commanded my consecrated ones; yes, I have called my mighty men for my anger, even my proudly exulting ones. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionI have given charge to My sanctified ones, "" Also I have called My mighty ones for My anger, "" Those rejoicing at My excellence.” Young's Literal Translation I have given charge to My sanctified ones, Also I have called My mighty ones for Mine anger, Those rejoicing at Mine excellency.' Smith's Literal Translation I commanded to the consecrated, also I called the strong ones for mine anger, those exulting in my lifting up. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleI have commanded my sanctified ones, and have called my strong ones in my wrath, them that rejoice in my glory. Catholic Public Domain Version In my wrath, I commanded my sanctified ones, and I called my strong ones, those who exult in my glory. New American Bible I have commanded my consecrated ones, I have summoned my warriors, eager and bold to carry out my anger. New Revised Standard Version I myself have commanded my consecrated ones, have summoned my warriors, my proudly exulting ones, to execute my anger. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleI have commanded my sanctified ones, I have called the mighty ones in my anger, even them that became strong with my excellency. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated I have commanded my Holy Ones and I have called the warriors in my passion, and they grow strong in my excellency OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917I have commanded My consecrated ones, Yea, I have called My mighty ones for mine anger, Even My proudly exulting ones. Brenton Septuagint Translation I give command, and I bring them: giants are coming to fulfil my wrath, rejoicing at the same time and insulting. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context An Oracle Concerning Babylon…2Raise a banner on a barren hilltop; call aloud to them. Wave your hand, that they may enter the gates of the nobles. 3I have commanded My sanctified ones; I have even summoned My warriors to execute My wrath and exult in My triumph. 4Listen, a tumult on the mountains, like that of a great multitude! Listen, an uproar among the kingdoms, like nations gathered together! The LORD of Hosts is mobilizing an army for war.… Cross References Jeremiah 51:27-28 “Raise a banner in the land! Blow the ram’s horn among the nations! Prepare the nations against her. Summon the kingdoms against her—Ararat, Minni, and Ashkenaz. Appoint a captain against her; bring up horses like swarming locusts. / Prepare the nations for battle against her—the kings of the Medes, their governors and all their officials, and all the lands they rule. Joel 3:9-11 Proclaim this among the nations: “Prepare for war; rouse the mighty men; let all the men of war advance and attack! / Beat your plowshares into swords and your pruning hooks into spears. Let the weak say, ‘I am strong!’ / Come quickly, all you surrounding nations, and gather yourselves. Bring down Your mighty ones, O LORD. Revelation 17:14 They will make war against the Lamb, and the Lamb will triumph over them, because He is Lord of lords and King of kings; and He will be accompanied by His called and chosen and faithful ones.” Jeremiah 50:21-25 Go up against the land of Merathaim, and against the residents of Pekod. Kill them and devote them to destruction. Do all that I have commanded you,” declares the LORD. / “The noise of battle is in the land—the noise of great destruction. / How the hammer of the whole earth lies broken and shattered! What a horror Babylon has become among the nations! ... Ezekiel 38:4-7 I will turn you around, put hooks in your jaws, and bring you out with all your army—your horses, your horsemen in full armor, and a great company armed with shields and bucklers, all brandishing their swords. / Persia, Cush, and Put will accompany them, all with shields and helmets, / as well as Gomer with all its troops, and Beth-togarmah from the far north with all its troops—the many nations with you. ... Revelation 19:19 Then I saw the beast and the kings of the earth with their armies assembled to wage war against the One seated on the horse, and against His army. Jeremiah 25:9 behold, I will summon all the families of the north, declares the LORD, and I will send for My servant Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon, whom I will bring against this land, against its residents, and against all the surrounding nations. So I will devote them to destruction and make them an object of horror and contempt, an everlasting desolation. Zephaniah 1:7 Be silent in the presence of the Lord GOD, for the Day of the LORD is near. Indeed, the LORD has prepared a sacrifice; He has consecrated His guests. Matthew 24:31 And He will send out His angels with a loud trumpet call, and they will gather His elect from the four winds, from one end of the heavens to the other. Revelation 16:14 These are demonic spirits that perform signs and go out to all the kings of the earth, to assemble them for battle on the great day of God the Almighty. Jeremiah 46:10 For that day belongs to the Lord GOD of Hosts, a day of vengeance against His foes. The sword will devour until it is satisfied, until it is quenched with their blood. For the Lord GOD of Hosts will hold a sacrifice in the land of the north by the River Euphrates. Joel 2:11 The LORD raises His voice in the presence of His army. Indeed, His camp is very large, for mighty are those who obey His command. For the Day of the LORD is great and very dreadful. Who can endure it? 2 Thessalonians 1:7-8 and to grant relief to you who are oppressed and to us as well. This will take place when the Lord Jesus is revealed from heaven with His mighty angels / in blazing fire, inflicting vengeance on those who do not know God and do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus. Jeremiah 50:29 Summon the archers against Babylon, all who string the bow. Encamp all around her; let no one escape. Repay her according to her deeds; do to her as she has done. For she has defied the LORD, the Holy One of Israel. Revelation 19:17-18 Then I saw an angel standing in the sun, and he cried out in a loud voice to all the birds flying overhead, “Come, gather together for the great supper of God, / so that you may eat the flesh of kings and commanders and mighty men, of horses and riders, of everyone slave and free, small and great.” Treasury of Scripture I have commanded my sanctified ones, I have also called my mighty ones for my anger, even them that rejoice in my highness. commanded Isaiah 23:11 He stretched out his hand over the sea, he shook the kingdoms: the LORD hath given a commandment against the merchant city, to destroy the strong holds thereof. Isaiah 44:27,28 That saith to the deep, Be dry, and I will dry up thy rivers: … Isaiah 45:4,5 For Jacob my servant's sake, and Israel mine elect, I have even called thee by thy name: I have surnamed thee, though thou hast not known me… mighty ones Jeremiah 51:20-24 Thou art my battle axe and weapons of war: for with thee will I break in pieces the nations, and with thee will I destroy kingdoms; … Joel 3:11 Assemble yourselves, and come, all ye heathen, and gather yourselves together round about: thither cause thy mighty ones to come down, O LORD. Revelation 17:12-18 And the ten horns which thou sawest are ten kings, which have received no kingdom as yet; but receive power as kings one hour with the beast… them that Ezra 1:1 Now in the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, that the word of the LORD by the mouth of Jeremiah might be fulfilled, the LORD stirred up the spirit of Cyrus king of Persia, that he made a proclamation throughout all his kingdom, and put it also in writing, saying, Ezra 6:1 Then Darius the king made a decree, and search was made in the house of the rolls, where the treasures were laid up in Babylon. Ezra 7:12-26 Artaxerxes, king of kings, unto Ezra the priest, a scribe of the law of the God of heaven, perfect peace, and at such a time… Jump to Previous Anger Carry Charge Commanded Consecrated Effect Execute Exulting Highness Holy Mighty Ones Orders Power Pride Proudly Rejoice Sanctified Summoned Triumph War Warriors WrathJump to Next Anger Carry Charge Commanded Consecrated Effect Execute Exulting Highness Holy Mighty Ones Orders Power Pride Proudly Rejoice Sanctified Summoned Triumph War Warriors WrathIsaiah 13 1. God musters the armies of his wrath6. He threatens to destroy Babylon by the Medes 19. The desolation of Babylon I have commanded My sanctified ones; This phrase indicates divine authority and purpose. The "sanctified ones" are those set apart by God for a specific task. In the context of Isaiah 13, these are likely the Medes, who were used by God to bring judgment upon Babylon. The term "sanctified" here does not imply moral purity but rather being consecrated for God's use. This reflects the biblical theme that God can use any nation or people to fulfill His purposes, as seen in other instances like Cyrus in Isaiah 45:1. The concept of being "commanded" by God underscores His sovereignty over nations and history. I have even summoned My warriors to execute My wrath and exult in My triumph. Persons / Places / Events 1. GodThe speaker in this verse, who commands and summons His chosen instruments for a divine purpose. 2. Sanctified Ones Individuals set apart by God for a specific task, often seen as holy or consecrated. 3. Warriors Those who are called to carry out God's judgment, possibly referring to the Medes as historical agents of God's wrath against Babylon. 4. Babylon The target of God's impending judgment, representing a powerful empire known for its pride and idolatry. 5. Isaiah The prophet through whom God delivers this message, serving as a mouthpiece for divine revelation. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty in JudgmentGod is in control of history and uses nations and individuals to fulfill His purposes, even in judgment. The Role of the Sanctified Being set apart by God involves a call to action, often requiring courage and obedience to fulfill His will. The Reality of Divine Wrath God's wrath is a response to sin and rebellion, reminding us of the seriousness of turning away from Him. Joy in God's Triumph There is a call to rejoice in God's ultimate victory over evil, encouraging believers to trust in His justice. Historical Fulfillment and Prophetic Assurance The historical fulfillment of prophecies like this one assures us of the reliability of God's Word and His promises.(3) I have commanded my sanctified ones . . .--The word is applied even to the fierce tribes of the future destroyers, as being appointed, or consecrated, by Jehovah for that special work. The thought and the words (there translated "prepare") appear in Jeremiah 6:4; Jeremiah 22:7; Jeremiah 51:27. So in the later prophecies Cyrus appears as "the anointed" of the Lord (Isaiah 45:1). Even them that rejoice in my highness.--In Zephaniah 3:11 the same phrase occurs in a bad sense. Here, apparently, it denotes the proud consciousness of the invaders that they are doing God's work. . . . Verse 3. - I have commanded my sanctified ones. The pronoun "I" is emphatic - "I myself." Not only will an external summons go forth, but God will lay his own orders on them whom he chooses for his instruments, and bid them come to the muster. All who carry out his purposes are, in a certain sense, "sanctified ones" (comp. Jeremiah 22:7; Jeremiah 51:27; Zephaniah 1:7, etc.). Here the Modes and Persians are specially in. tended (see ver. 17). For mine anger; i.e. "for the purpose of executing my anger." Even them that rejoice in my highness; rather, my proudly exultant ones (Cheyne, Rosenmüller, Gesenius). AEschylus calls the Persians ὑπερκόμπους ('Persae,' 1. 827); Herodotus, ὑβριστάς (1. 41). The high spirits, however, natural to gallant soldiers on going out to war, rather than any special haughtiness or arrogancy, are intended.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Iאֲנִ֥י (’ă·nî) Pronoun - first person common singular Strong's 589: I have commanded צִוֵּ֖יתִי (ṣiw·wê·ṯî) Verb - Piel - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 6680: To lay charge (upon), give charge (to), command, order My sanctified ones; לִמְקֻדָּשָׁ֑י (lim·qud·dā·šāy) Preposition-l | Verb - Pual - Participle - masculine plural construct | first person common singular Strong's 6942: To be set apart or consecrated I have even גַּ֣ם (gam) Conjunction Strong's 1571: Assemblage, also, even, yea, though, both, and summoned קָרָ֤אתִי (qā·rā·ṯî) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular Strong's 7121: To call, proclaim, read My warriors גִבּוֹרַי֙ (ḡib·bō·w·ray) Adjective - masculine plural construct | first person common singular Strong's 1368: Powerful, warrior, tyrant to execute My wrath לְאַפִּ֔י (lə·’ap·pî) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 639: The nose, nostril, the face, a person, ire [and] exult עַלִּיזֵ֖י (‘al·lî·zê) Adjective - masculine plural construct Strong's 5947: Exultant, jubilant in My triumph. גַּאֲוָתִֽי׃ (ga·’ă·wā·ṯî) Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 1346: Arrogance, majesty, ornament Links Isaiah 13:3 NIVIsaiah 13:3 NLT Isaiah 13:3 ESV Isaiah 13:3 NASB Isaiah 13:3 KJV Isaiah 13:3 BibleApps.com Isaiah 13:3 Biblia Paralela Isaiah 13:3 Chinese Bible Isaiah 13:3 French Bible Isaiah 13:3 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Isaiah 13:3 I have commanded my consecrated ones (Isa Isi Is) |
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