Isaïe - Caput 21

Isaïe 21.1 onus deserti maris sicut turbines ab africo veniunt de deserto venit de terra horribili Isaïe 21.2 visio dura nuntiata est mihi qui incredulus est infideliter agit et qui depopulator est vastat ascende Aelam obside Mede omnem gemitum eius cessare feci Isaïe 21.3 propterea repleti sunt lumbi mei dolore angustia possedit me sicut angustia parientis corrui cum audirem conturbatus sum cum viderem Isaïe 21.4 emarcuit cor meum tenebrae stupefecerunt me Babylon dilecta mea posita est mihi in miraculum Isaïe 21.5 pone mensam contemplare in specula comedentes bibentes surgite principes arripite clypeum Isaïe 21.6 haec enim dixit mihi Dominus vade et pone speculatorem et quodcumque viderit adnuntiet Isaïe 21.7 et vidit currum duorum equitum ascensorem asini et ascensorem cameli et contemplatus est diligenter multo intuitu Isaïe 21.8 et clamavit leo super specula Domini ego sum stans iugiter per diem et super custodiam meam ego sum stans totis noctibus Isaïe 21.9 ecce iste venit ascensor vir bigae equitum et respondit et dixit cecidit cecidit Babylon et omnia sculptilia deorum eius contrita sunt in terram Isaïe 21.10 tritura mea et fili areae meae quae audivi a Domino exercituum Deo Israhel adnuntiavi vobis Isaïe 21.11 onus Duma ad me clamat ex Seir custos quid de nocte custos quid de nocte Isaïe 21.12 dixit custos venit mane et nox si quaeritis quaerite convertimini venite Isaïe 21.13 onus in Arabia in saltu ad vesperam dormietis in semitis Dodanim Isaïe 21.14 occurrentes sitienti ferte aquam qui habitatis terram austri cum panibus occurrite fugienti Isaïe 21.15 a facie enim gladiorum fugerunt a facie gladii inminentis a facie arcus extenti a facie gravis proelii Isaïe 21.16 quoniam haec dicit Dominus ad me adhuc in uno anno quasi in anno mercennarii et auferetur omnis gloria Cedar Isaïe 21.17 et reliquiae numeri sagittariorum fortium de filiis Cedar inminuentur Dominus enim Deus Israhel locutus est

Isaïe : Caput 21

The Prophecies of Isaiah 21: A Call to Reflection

Chapter 21 of the book of Isaiah offers us a poignant insight into the prophecies concerning the fall of empires. Which nations are mentioned in the prophet's oracles? This powerful passage presents divine judgments against Babylon, Edom, and Arabia, using language that is both symbolic and poetic.

Divine Judgment on the Nations

This chapter highlights the prophet's anguish in the face of these revelations and underscores God's sovereignty over human history. The themes of divine justice and the inevitable fulfillment of his words resonate throughout the verses. As we explore this text, we are invited to reflect on our own relationship with God and how we perceive the events of our time.

Five Enlightening Bible Passages

To deepen our understanding of the prophecies of Isaiah 21, let's examine five additional Bible passages:

Through these reflections and passages, we are called to remain vigilant and to meditate on the deeper meaning of these prophecies, both for our personal lives and for our understanding of divine history. May these words encourage us to seek wisdom and light in our walk with God.