Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version I will make your battlements of rubies, your gates of sparkling jewels, and all your walls of precious stones. New Living Translation I will make your towers of sparkling rubies, your gates of shining gems, and your walls of precious stones. English Standard Version I will make your pinnacles of agate, your gates of carbuncles, and all your wall of precious stones. Berean Standard Bible I will make your pinnacles of rubies, your gates of sparkling jewels, and all your walls of precious stones. King James Bible And I will make thy windows of agates, and thy gates of carbuncles, and all thy borders of pleasant stones. New King James Version I will make your pinnacles of rubies, Your gates of crystal, And all your walls of precious stones. New American Standard Bible “Moreover, I will make your battlements of rubies, And your gates of crystal, And your entire wall of precious stones. NASB 1995 “Moreover, I will make your battlements of rubies, And your gates of crystal, And your entire wall of precious stones. NASB 1977 “Moreover, I will make your battlements of rubies, And your gates of crystal, And your entire wall of precious stones. Legacy Standard Bible Moreover, I will make your battlements of rubies, And your gates of crystal, And your entire wall of precious stones. Amplified Bible “And I will make your battlements of rubies, And your gates of [shining] beryl stones, And all your [barrier] walls of precious stones. Christian Standard Bible I will make your fortifications out of rubies, your gates out of sparkling stones, and all your walls out of precious stones. Holman Christian Standard Bible I will make your fortifications out of rubies, your gates out of sparkling stones, and all your walls out of precious stones. American Standard Version And I will make thy pinnacles of rubies, and thy gates of carbuncles, and all thy border of precious stones. Contemporary English Version Your fortresses will be built of rubies, your gates of jewels, and your walls of gems. English Revised Version And I will make thy pinnacles of rubies, and thy gates of carbuncles, and all thy border of pleasant stones. GOD'S WORD® Translation I will rebuild your towers with rubies, your gates with sparkling stones, and all your walls with precious stones." Good News Translation I will build your towers with rubies, your gates with stones that glow like fire, and the wall around you with jewels. International Standard Version And I'll make your battlements of rubies, and your gates of jewels, and all your walls of precious stones. Majority Standard Bible I will make your pinnacles of rubies, your gates of sparkling jewels, and all your walls of precious stones. NET Bible I will make your pinnacles out of gems, your gates out of beryl, and your outer wall out of beautiful stones. New Heart English Bible I will make your pinnacles of rubies, and your gates of sparkling jewels, and all your walls of precious stones. Webster's Bible Translation And I will make thy windows of agates, and thy gates of carbuncles, and all thy borders of pleasant stones. World English Bible I will make your pinnacles of rubies, your gates of sparkling jewels, and all your walls of precious stones. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd have made your pinnacles of agate, "" And your gates of carbuncle stones, "" And all your border of stones of delight, Young's Literal Translation And have made of agate thy pinnacles, And thy gates of carbuncle stones, And all thy border of stones of delight, Smith's Literal Translation And I set thy battlements the ruby, and thy gates in stones of sparkling, and all thy bound in stones of delight. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd I will make thy bulwarks of jasper: and thy gates of graven stones, and all thy borders of desirable stones. Catholic Public Domain Version and I will make your ramparts out of jasper, and your gates out of sculpted stones, and all your borders out of desirable stones. New American Bible I will make your battlements of rubies, your gates of jewels, and all your walls of precious stones. New Revised Standard Version I will make your pinnacles of rubies, your gates of jewels, and all your wall of precious stones. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd I will make your walls of jasper and your gates of crystal and your borders of precious stones. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And I shall build your walls with stones of jasper and your gates with stones of crystal, and your borders with choice stones OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And I will make thy pinnacles of rubies, And thy gates of carbuncles, And all thy border of precious stones. Brenton Septuagint Translation and I will make thy buttresses jasper, and thy gates crystal, and thy border precious stones. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Future Blessings for Zion…11“O afflicted city, lashed by storms, without solace, surely I will set your stones in antimony and lay your foundations with sapphires. 12I will make your pinnacles of rubies, your gates of sparkling jewels, and all your walls of precious stones. 13Then all your sons will be taught by the LORD, and great will be their prosperity.… Cross References Revelation 21:18-21 The wall was made of jasper, and the city itself of pure gold, as pure as glass. / The foundations of the city walls were adorned with every kind of precious stone: The first foundation was jasper, the second sapphire, the third chalcedony, the fourth emerald, / the fifth sardonyx, the sixth carnelian, the seventh chrysolite, the eighth beryl, the ninth topaz, the tenth chrysoprase, the eleventh jacinth, and the twelfth amethyst. ... Ezekiel 28:13 You were in Eden, the garden of God. Every kind of precious stone adorned you: ruby, topaz, and diamond, beryl, onyx, and jasper, sapphire, turquoise, and emerald. Your mountings and settings were crafted in gold, prepared on the day of your creation. Revelation 21:2 I saw the holy city, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. Revelation 21:10-11 And he carried me away in the Spirit to a mountain great and high, and showed me the holy city of Jerusalem coming down out of heaven from God, / shining with the glory of God. Its radiance was like a most precious jewel, like a jasper, as clear as crystal. Revelation 21:19 The foundations of the city walls were adorned with every kind of precious stone: The first foundation was jasper, the second sapphire, the third chalcedony, the fourth emerald, Job 28:16-19 It cannot be valued in the gold of Ophir, in precious onyx or sapphire. / Neither gold nor crystal can compare to it, nor jewels of fine gold be exchanged for it. / Coral and quartz are unworthy of mention; the price of wisdom is beyond rubies. ... Lamentations 4:7 Her dignitaries were brighter than snow, whiter than milk; their bodies were more ruddy than rubies, their appearance like sapphires. 1 Kings 10:18-20 Additionally, the king made a great throne of ivory and overlaid it with pure gold. / The throne had six steps, and its back had a rounded top. There were armrests on both sides of the seat, with a lion standing beside each armrest. / Twelve lions stood on the six steps, one at either end of each step. Nothing like this had ever been made for any kingdom. 1 Chronicles 29:2 Now with all my ability I have made provision for the house of my God—gold for the gold articles, silver for the silver, bronze for the bronze, iron for the iron, and wood for the wood, as well as onyx for the settings, turquoise, stones of various colors, all kinds of precious stones, and slabs of marble—all in abundance. Song of Solomon 5:14 His arms are rods of gold set with beryl. His body is polished ivory bedecked with sapphires. Isaiah 60:17 Instead of bronze I will bring you gold; I will bring silver in place of iron, bronze instead of wood, and iron instead of stones. I will appoint peace as your governor and righteousness as your ruler. Isaiah 60:10 Foreigners will rebuild your walls, and their kings will serve you. Although I struck you in anger, yet in favor I will show you mercy. Isaiah 60:19 No longer will the sun be your light by day, nor the brightness of the moon shine on your night; for the LORD will be your everlasting light, and your God will be your splendor. Isaiah 62:3 You will be a crown of glory in the hand of the LORD, a royal diadem in the palm of your God. Isaiah 62:6 On your walls, O Jerusalem, I have posted watchmen; they will never be silent day or night. You who call on the LORD shall take no rest for yourselves, Treasury of Scripture And I will make your windows of agates, and your gates of carbuncles, and all your borders of pleasant stones. no reference Jump to Previous Agate Battlements Beautiful Border Borders Carbuncle Carbuncles Crystal Delight Doors Entire Gates Jewels Moreover Pinnacles Pleasant Precious Round Rubies Sorts Sparkling Stones Towers Wall Walls WindowsJump to Next Agate Battlements Beautiful Border Borders Carbuncle Carbuncles Crystal Delight Doors Entire Gates Jewels Moreover Pinnacles Pleasant Precious Round Rubies Sorts Sparkling Stones Towers Wall Walls WindowsIsaiah 54 1. The prophet, to comfort the Gentiles, prophesies the amplitude of their church4. Their safety 6. Their certain deliverance out of affliction 11. Their fair edification 15. And their sure preservation I will make your pinnacles of rubies This phrase symbolizes the transformation and beautification of Zion, representing the people of God. Rubies, known for their rarity and value, signify the preciousness and strength that God will bestow upon His people. In ancient times, rubies were considered one of the most valuable gemstones, often associated with royalty and wealth. This imagery suggests a future restoration and glorification, pointing to the ultimate fulfillment in the New Jerusalem described in Revelation 21:18-21, where the city is adorned with precious stones. The use of rubies also reflects the divine protection and splendor that God promises to His people. your gates of sparkling jewels and all your walls of precious stones Persons / Places / Events 1. IsaiahA major prophet in the Old Testament, Isaiah's ministry spanned the reigns of several kings of Judah. He is known for his prophecies concerning the coming of the Messiah and the future glory of Zion. 2. Zion Often used to refer to Jerusalem, Zion represents the people of God and the spiritual center of God's kingdom. In Isaiah 54, Zion is depicted as a restored and glorified city. 3. The Exile The context of Isaiah 54 is the promise of restoration following the Babylonian exile, a period when the Israelites were taken captive and Jerusalem was destroyed. Teaching Points God's Promise of RestorationIsaiah 54:12 assures us of God's commitment to restore and beautify His people. Just as He promised to adorn Zion with precious stones, He promises to restore our lives with His grace and glory. Spiritual Value and Identity The use of precious stones symbolizes the immense value God places on His people. As believers, we are treasured and valued by God, reflecting His glory in our lives. Hope in God's Future Plans The imagery of a glorified Zion encourages us to look forward to the ultimate fulfillment of God's promises in the New Jerusalem. It reminds us to live with hope and anticipation of God's future plans. Transformation through Christ Just as raw stones are transformed into precious jewels, our lives are transformed through Christ. This transformation is both a present reality and a future hope. Security in God's Protection The fortified imagery of walls and gates made of jewels signifies God's protection and security over His people. We can trust in His safeguarding presence in our lives.Verse 12. - I will make thy windows of agates. Most moderns translate, "I will make thy battlements," or "thy pinnacles of rubies." The exact meaning is very doubtful. Thy gates of carbuncles. In the Revelation of St. John the gates are each of them composed of one pearl (Revelation 21:21) - the pearl betokening purity, the carbuncle the glow of devotional feeling. We must not expect consistency in descriptions which are entirely allegorical. All thy borders of pleasant stones; or, all thy boundaries. An enclosing wall seems to be meant (comp. Revelation 21:17). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew I will makeוְשַׂמְתִּ֤י (wə·śam·tî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular Strong's 7760: Put -- to put, place, set your pinnacles שִׁמְשֹׁתַ֔יִךְ (šim·šō·ṯa·yiḵ) Noun - common plural construct | second person feminine singular Strong's 8121: The sun, the east, a ray, a notched battlement of rubies, כַּֽדְכֹד֙ (kaḏ·ḵōḏ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3539: (a precious stone) perhaps ruby your gates וּשְׁעָרַ֖יִךְ (ū·šə·‘ā·ra·yiḵ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | second person feminine singular Strong's 8179: An opening, door, gate of sparkling אֶקְדָּ֑ח (’eq·dāḥ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 688: Burning, a carbuncle, other fiery gem jewels, לְאַבְנֵ֣י (lə·’aḇ·nê) Preposition-l | Noun - feminine plural construct Strong's 68: A stone and all וְכָל־ (wə·ḵāl) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every your walls גְּבוּלֵ֖ךְ (gə·ḇū·lêḵ) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person feminine singular Strong's 1366: A cord, a boundary, the territory inclosed of precious חֵֽפֶץ׃ (ḥê·p̄eṣ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2656: Pleasure, desire, a valuable thing, a matter stones. לְאַבְנֵי־ (lə·’aḇ·nê-) Preposition-l | Noun - feminine plural construct Strong's 68: A stone Links Isaiah 54:12 NIVIsaiah 54:12 NLT Isaiah 54:12 ESV Isaiah 54:12 NASB Isaiah 54:12 KJV Isaiah 54:12 BibleApps.com Isaiah 54:12 Biblia Paralela Isaiah 54:12 Chinese Bible Isaiah 54:12 French Bible Isaiah 54:12 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Isaiah 54:12 I will make your pinnacles of rubies (Isa Isi Is) |
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