Isaiah 22:24
New International Version
All the glory of his family will hang on him: its offspring and offshoots—all its lesser vessels, from the bowls to all the jars.

New Living Translation
They will give him great responsibility, and he will bring honor to even the lowliest members of his family.”

English Standard Version
And they will hang on him the whole honor of his father’s house, the offspring and issue, every small vessel, from the cups to all the flagons.

Berean Standard Bible
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.

King James Bible
And they shall hang upon him all the glory of his father's house, the offspring and the issue, all vessels of small quantity, from the vessels of cups, even to all the vessels of flagons.

New King James Version
‘They will hang on him all the glory of his father’s house, the offspring and the posterity, all vessels of small quantity, from the cups to all the pitchers.

New American Standard Bible
So they will hang on him all the glory of his father’s house, the offspring and the descendants, all the least of vessels, from bowls to all the jars.

NASB 1995
“So they will hang on him all the glory of his father’s house, offspring and issue, all the least of vessels, from bowls to all the jars.

NASB 1977
“So they will hang on him all the glory of his father’s house, offspring and issue, all the least of vessels, from bowls to all the jars.

Legacy Standard Bible
So they will hang on him all the glory of his father’s house, offspring and issue, all the least of vessels, from bowls to all the jars.

Amplified Bible
So they will hang on him all the honor and glory [the complete responsibility] of his father’s house, offspring and issue [of the family, high and low], all the least of the articles, from the bowls to all the jars.

Christian Standard Bible
They will hang on him all the glory of his father’s family: the descendants and the offshoots—all the small vessels, from bowls to every kind of jar.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
They will hang on him the whole burden of his father’s house: the descendants and the offshoots—all the small vessels, from bowls to every kind of jar.

American Standard Version
And they shall hang upon him all the glory of his father's house, the offspring and the issue, every small vessel, from the cups even to all the flagons.

Contemporary English Version
His children and relatives will be supported by him, like pans hanging from a peg on the wall.

English Revised Version
And they shall hang upon him all the glory of his father's house, the offspring and the issue, every small vessel, from the vessels of cups even to all the vessels of flagons.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
They will hang on him the whole weight of his father's household, descendants and offspring and all the little utensils, from bowls to jars of every kind."

Good News Translation
"But all his relatives and dependents will become a burden to him. They will hang on him like pots and bowls hanging from a peg!

International Standard Version
The entire reputation of his father's house will hang on him: its offspring and offshoots—all its smaller vessels, from the cups to all the jars.

Majority Standard Bible
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.

NET Bible
His father's family will gain increasing prominence because of him, including the offspring and the offshoots. All the small containers, including the bowls and all the jars will hang from this peg.'

New Heart English Bible
They will hang on him all the glory of his father's house, the offspring and the issue, every small vessel, from the cups even to all the pitchers.

Webster's Bible Translation
And they shall hang upon him all the glory of his father's house, the offspring and the issue, all vessels of small quantity, from the vessels of cups, even to all the vessels of flagons.

World English Bible
They will hang on him all the glory of his father’s house, the offspring and the issue, every small vessel, from the cups even to all the pitchers.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And they have hanged on him "" All the glory of the house of his father, "" The offspring and the issue, "" All vessels of small quality, "" From vessels of basins to all vessels of flagons.

Young's Literal Translation
And they have hanged on him All the honour of the house of his father, The offspring and the issue, All vessels of small quality, From vessels of basins to all vessels of flagons.

Smith's Literal Translation
And they hung upon him all the glory of his father's house, the offspring and the sprouts, all the vessels of smallness, from the vessels of lavers and even to all the vessels of flasks.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And they shall hang upon him all the glory of his father's house, divers kinds of vessels, every little vessel, from the vessels of cups even to every instrument of music.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And they will suspend over him all the glory of his father’s house: various kinds of vessels and every little article, from the vessels of bowls even to every instrument of music.

New American Bible
On him shall hang all the glory of his ancestral house: descendants and offspring, all the little dishes, from bowls to jugs.

New Revised Standard Version
And they will hang on him the whole weight of his ancestral house, the offspring and issue, every small vessel, from the cups to all the flagons.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And they shall hang upon him all the glory of his father's house, both the honorable men and the glorious men, and all small vessels, from instruments of music to the harp.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And they shall hang upon it all the honor of the house of his venerable and glorious father, and every little instrument, from the instrument of singing and unto the instrument of the harp ”
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And they shall hang upon him all the glory of his father's house, the offspring and the issue, all vessels of small quantity, from the vessels of cups even to all the vessels of flagons.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And every one that is glorious in the house of his father shall trust in him, from the least to the greatest; and they shall depend upon him in that day.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
A Message for Shebna
23I will drive him like a peg into a firm place, and he will be a throne of glory for the house of his father. 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
Isaiah 9:6-7
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. / Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from that time and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this.

Isaiah 11:1-5
Then a shoot will spring up from the stump of Jesse, and a Branch from his roots will bear fruit. / The Spirit of the LORD will rest on Him—the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and strength, the Spirit of knowledge and fear of the LORD. / And He will delight in the fear of the LORD. He will not judge by what His eyes see, and He will not decide by what His ears hear, ...

Isaiah 42:1-4
“Here is My Servant, whom I uphold, My Chosen One, in whom My soul delights. I will put My Spirit on Him, and He will bring justice to the nations. / He will not cry out or raise His voice, nor make His voice heard in the streets. / A bruised reed He will not break and a smoldering wick He will not extinguish; He will faithfully bring forth justice. ...

Isaiah 49:6-8
He says: “It is not enough for You to be My Servant, to raise up the tribes of Jacob, and to restore the protected ones of Israel. I will also make You a light for the nations, to bring My salvation to the ends of the earth.” / Thus says the LORD, the Redeemer and Holy One of Israel, to Him who was despised and abhorred by the nation, to the Servant of rulers: “Kings will see You and rise, and princes will bow down, because of the LORD, who is faithful, the Holy One of Israel, who has chosen You.” / This is what the LORD says: “In the time of favor I will answer You, and in the day of salvation I will help You; I will keep You and appoint You to be a covenant for the people, to restore the land, to apportion its desolate inheritances,

Isaiah 53:10-12
Yet it was the LORD’s will to crush Him and to cause Him to suffer; and when His soul is made a guilt offering, He will see His offspring, He will prolong His days, and the good pleasure of the LORD will prosper in His hand. / After the anguish of His soul, He will see the light of life and be satisfied. By His knowledge My righteous Servant will justify many, and He will bear their iniquities. / Therefore I will allot Him a portion with the great, and He will divide the spoils with the strong, because He has poured out His life unto death, and He was numbered with the transgressors. Yet He bore the sin of many and made intercession for the transgressors.

Isaiah 55:3-5
Incline your ear and come to Me; listen, so that your soul may live. I will make with you an everlasting covenant—My loving devotion promised to David. / Behold, I have made him a witness to the nations, a leader and commander of the peoples. / Surely you will summon a nation you do not know, and nations who do not know you will run to you. For the LORD your God, the Holy One of Israel, has bestowed glory on you.”

Isaiah 60:1-3
Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you. / For behold, darkness covers the earth, and thick darkness is over the peoples; but the LORD will rise upon you, and His glory will appear over you. / Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn.

Isaiah 61:1-3
The Spirit of the Lord GOD is on Me, because the LORD has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and freedom to the prisoners, / to proclaim the year of the LORD’s favor and the day of our God’s vengeance, to comfort all who mourn, / to console the mourners in Zion—to give them a crown of beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, and a garment of praise for a spirit of despair. So they will be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that He may be glorified.

Jeremiah 23:5-6
Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and He will reign wisely as King and will administer justice and righteousness in the land. / In His days Judah will be saved, and Israel will dwell securely. And this is His name by which He will be called: The LORD Our Righteousness.

Ezekiel 34:23-24
I will appoint over them one shepherd, My servant David, and he will feed them. He will feed them and be their shepherd. / I, the LORD, will be their God, and My servant David will be a prince among them. I, the LORD, have spoken.

Zechariah 6:12-13
And you are to tell him that this is what the LORD of Hosts says: ‘Here is a man whose name is the Branch, and He will branch out from His place and build the temple of the LORD. / Yes, He will build the temple of the LORD; He will be clothed in splendor and will sit on His throne and rule. And He will be a priest on His throne, and there will be peaceful counsel between the two.’

Matthew 28:18-20
Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me. / Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, / and teaching them to obey all that I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”

Luke 1:32-33
He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David, / and He will reign over the house of Jacob forever. His kingdom will never end!”

John 1:14-18
The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth. / John testified concerning Him. He cried out, saying, “This is He of whom I said, ‘He who comes after me has surpassed me because He was before me.’” / From His fullness we have all received grace upon grace. ...

John 3:35-36
The Father loves the Son and has placed all things in His hands. / Whoever believes in the Son has eternal life. Whoever rejects the Son will not see life. Instead, the wrath of God remains on him.”


Treasury of Scripture

And they shall hang on him all the glory of his father's house, the offspring and the issue, all vessels of small quantity, from the vessels of cups, even to all the vessels of flagons.

hang

Genesis 41:44,45
And Pharaoh said unto Joseph, I am Pharaoh, and without thee shall no man lift up his hand or foot in all the land of Egypt…

Genesis 47:11-25
And Joseph placed his father and his brethren, and gave them a possession in the land of Egypt, in the best of the land, in the land of Rameses, as Pharaoh had commanded…

Daniel 6:1-3
It pleased Darius to set over the kingdom an hundred and twenty princes, which should be over the whole kingdom; …

vessels of small

Ezekiel 15:3
Shall wood be taken thereof to do any work? or will men take a pin of it to hang any vessel thereon?

Romans 9:22,23
What if God, willing to shew his wrath, and to make his power known, endured with much longsuffering the vessels of wrath fitted to destruction: …

2 Timothy 2:20,21
But in a great house there are not only vessels of gold and of silver, but also of wood and of earth; and some to honour, and some to dishonour…

vessels of flagons.

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Isaiah 22
1. The prophet laments the invasion of Jerusalem
8. 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.














So they will hang on him all the glory of his father’s house:
This phrase refers to the transfer of authority and responsibility to Eliakim, who is being appointed as a steward over the house of David. In the context of Isaiah 22, Eliakim is contrasted with Shebna, who was unfaithful. The "glory of his father's house" signifies the honor and burden of leadership. This can be seen as a type of Christ, who bears the glory and responsibility of His Father's house, the Church. The imagery of "hanging" suggests a firm and secure placement, indicating trust and stability in leadership.

the descendants and the offshoots—
The mention of "descendants and offshoots" implies the comprehensive nature of Eliakim's authority, extending to all members of the household. This can be seen as a foreshadowing of Christ's inclusive leadership over all believers, both Jews and Gentiles. The terms suggest a family or clan structure, common in ancient Israel, where leadership affected all members. This reflects the biblical theme of covenantal relationships, where the actions of one can impact many.

all the lesser vessels,
"Lesser vessels" refers to the smaller, perhaps more mundane, items within a household. In a spiritual sense, this can symbolize the care and attention given to even the least significant members of God's people. It highlights the comprehensive nature of stewardship, where nothing is too small to be overlooked. This echoes the New Testament teaching that all parts of the body of Christ are valuable, as seen in 1 Corinthians 12:22-23.

from bowls to every kind of jar.
This phrase emphasizes the variety and inclusivity of the items under Eliakim's care, from common bowls to various jars. It suggests a meticulous and thorough management of resources. In a broader biblical context, it can be seen as a metaphor for the diverse gifts and roles within the Church, all of which are important for its functioning. The imagery of vessels is also used in the New Testament to describe believers as vessels for honorable use (2 Timothy 2:20-21), indicating the sanctification and purpose found in Christ.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Eliakim
In the context of Isaiah 22, Eliakim is the servant of God who is appointed to replace Shebna. He is a type of Christ, symbolizing a faithful steward.

2. Shebna
The unfaithful steward who is replaced by Eliakim. His removal signifies God's judgment on unfaithfulness.

3. Jerusalem
The city where these events unfold, representing the center of God's people and His covenant.

4. The House of David
The royal lineage from which Eliakim comes, symbolizing the messianic promise.

5. Vessels
Symbolic of the people and responsibilities that will be entrusted to Eliakim, representing the various roles and functions within the community.
Teaching Points
Faithful Stewardship
Eliakim's appointment reminds us of the importance of being faithful stewards of what God entrusts to us. We are called to manage our responsibilities with integrity and dedication.

Christ as Our Support
Just as Eliakim was a peg on which the glory of his father's house was hung, Christ is our ultimate support. We can rely on Him to bear our burdens and uphold us.

The Role of Authority
Authority in God's kingdom is meant to serve and uplift others, not for personal gain. Eliakim's example challenges us to use our influence for the benefit of others.

Diversity of Gifts
The mention of various vessels signifies the diversity within the body of Christ. Each person has a unique role and function, contributing to the whole.

Judgment and Restoration
The removal of Shebna and the appointment of Eliakim illustrate God's judgment on unfaithfulness and His restoration through righteous leadership.(24) And they shall hang upon him all the glory of his father's house . . .--The metaphor of the nail is resumed. Not without a touch of irony, as the sequel shows, the prophet paints the extent to which those who belong to Eliakim will hang upon his support. There will be the "glory" or the "weight" (the Hebrew word has both meanings) of his next-of-kin. Besides these there will be the remoter off-shoots and side-shoots of his family. But the number will increase, and upon that single nail, or peg, would hang the "vessels of small quantity," cups such as were used by the priests for the blood of the victims in sacrificing (Exodus 24:6), or for wine in common use (Song Song of Solomon 7:2), flagons, or earthen pitchers, as in Isaiah 30:14; Lamentations 4:2, i.e., the whole crowd of the retainers of a great official. The prophet obviously paints the picture as a warning. There was the danger even for Eliakim, upright and religious as he was, as there has been for others like him, of giving way to nepotism, and the fault would not remain unpunished.

Verse 24. - All the glory. According to scriptural notions, the "glory" of a family consists very much in its size (Genesis 15:5; Psalm 127:5, etc.). And Christ's glory in his final kingdom will consist greatly in the number of the saved (Revelation 7:4-9). The offspring and the issue; i.e. the flourishing scions, and the despised seedlings alike. The word translated "issue" is a term of contempt (see Ezekiel 4:15). From the vessels of cups; rather, of bowls (comp. Exodus 24:6). To all the vessels of flagons; rather, of pitchers. "A numerous, undistinguished, family connection" seems to be intended (Delitzsch).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
So they will hang
וְתָל֨וּ (wə·ṯā·lū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 8518: To suspend

on
עָלָ֜יו (‘ā·lāw)
Preposition | third person masculine singular
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

him the whole
כֹּ֣ל ׀ (kōl)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

burden
כְּב֣וֹד (kə·ḇō·wḏ)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3519: Weight, splendor, copiousness

of his father’s
אָבִ֗יו (’ā·ḇîw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 1: Father

house:
בֵּית־ (bêṯ-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1004: A house

the descendants
הַצֶּֽאֱצָאִים֙ (haṣ·ṣe·’ĕ·ṣā·’îm)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 6631: Issue, offspring, produce

and the offshoots—
וְהַצְּפִע֔וֹת (wə·haṣ·ṣə·p̄i·‘ō·wṯ)
Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - feminine plural
Strong's 6849: An outcast thing

all
כֹּ֖ל (kōl)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

the lesser
הַקָּטָ֑ן (haq·qā·ṭān)
Article | Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 6996: Small, young, unimportant

vessels,
כְּלֵ֣י (kə·lê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 3627: Something prepared, any apparatus

from bowls
הָֽאַגָּנ֔וֹת (hā·’ag·gā·nō·wṯ)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 101: A bowl, basin

to
וְעַ֖ד (wə·‘aḏ)
Conjunctive waw | Preposition
Strong's 5704: As far as, even to, up to, until, while

every kind
כָּל־ (kāl-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every

of jar.
הַנְּבָלִֽים׃ (han·nə·ḇā·lîm)
Article | Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 5035: A skin-bag for, liquids, a vase, a lyre


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