Isaïe - Caput 28

Isaïe 28.1 vae coronae superbiae ebriis Ephraim et flori decidenti gloriae exultationis eius qui erant in vertice vallis pinguissimae errantes a vino Isaïe 28.2 ecce validus et fortis Domini sicut impetus grandinis turbo confringens sicut impetus aquarum multarum inundantium et emissarum super terram spatiosam Isaïe 28.3 pedibus conculcabitur corona superbiae ebriorum Ephraim Isaïe 28.4 et erit flos decidens gloriae exultationis eius qui est super verticem vallis pinguium quasi temporaneum ante maturitatem autumni quod cum aspexerit videns statim ut manu tenuerit devorabit illud Isaïe 28.5 in die illa erit Dominus exercituum corona gloriae et sertum exultationis residuo populi sui Isaïe 28.6 et spiritus iudicii sedenti super iudicium et fortitudo revertentibus de bello ad portam Isaïe 28.7 verum hii quoque prae vino nescierunt et prae ebrietate erraverunt sacerdos et propheta nescierunt prae ebrietate absorti sunt a vino erraverunt in ebrietate nescierunt videntem ignoraverunt iudicium Isaïe 28.8 omnes enim mensae repletae sunt vomitu sordiumque ita ut non esset ultra locus Isaïe 28.9 quem docebit scientiam et quem intellegere faciet auditum ablactatos a lacte apulsos ab uberibus Isaïe 28.10 quia manda remanda manda remanda expecta reexpecta expecta reexpecta modicum ibi modicum ibi Isaïe 28.12 cui dixit haec requies reficite lassum et hoc est meum refrigerium et noluerunt audire Isaïe 28.13 et erit eis verbum Domini manda remanda manda remanda expecta reexpecta expecta reexpecta modicum ibi modicum ibi ut vadant et cadant retrorsum et conterantur et inlaqueentur et capiantur Isaïe 28.14 propter hoc audite verbum Domini viri inlusores qui dominamini super populum meum qui est in Hierusalem Isaïe 28.15 dixistis enim percussimus foedus cum morte et cum inferno fecimus pactum flagellum inundans cum transierit non veniet super nos quia posuimus mendacium spem nostram et mendacio protecti sumus Isaïe 28.16 idcirco haec dicit Dominus Deus ecce ego mittam in fundamentis Sion lapidem lapidem probatum angularem pretiosum in fundamento fundatum qui crediderit non festinet Isaïe 28.17 et ponam iudicium in pondere et iustitiam in mensura et subvertet grando spem mendacii et protectionem aquae inundabunt Isaïe 28.18 et delebitur foedus vestrum cum morte et pactum vestrum cum inferno non stabit flagellum inundans cum transierit eritis ei in conculcationem Isaïe 28.19 quandocumque pertransierit tollet vos quoniam mane diluculo pertransibit in die et in nocte et tantummodo sola vexatio intellectum dabit auditui Isaïe 28.20 coangustatum est enim stratum ita ut alter decidat et pallium breve utrumque operire non potest Isaïe 28.21 sicut enim in monte Divisionum stabit Dominus sicut in valle quae est in Gabao irascetur ut faciat opus suum alienum opus eius ut operetur opus suum peregrinum est opus ab eo Isaïe 28.22 et nunc nolite inludere ne forte constringantur vincula vestra consummationem enim et adbreviationem audivi a Domino Deo exercituum super universam terram Isaïe 28.23 auribus percipite et audite vocem meam adtendite et audite eloquium meum Isaïe 28.24 numquid tota die arabit arans ut serat proscindet et sariet humum suam Isaïe 28.25 nonne cum adaequaverit faciem eius seret gith et cyminum sparget et ponet triticum per ordinem et hordeum et milium et viciam in finibus suis Isaïe 28.26 et erudiet eum illud in iudicio Deus suus docebit eum illud Isaïe 28.27 non enim in serris triturabitur gith nec rota plaustri super cyminum circumiet sed in virga excutietur gith et cyminum in baculo Isaïe 28.28 panis autem comminuetur verum non in perpetuum triturans triturabit illum neque vexabit eum rota plaustri nec in ungulis suis comminuet eum Isaïe 28.29 et hoc a Domino Deo exercituum exivit ut mirabile faceret consilium et magnificaret iustitiam

Isaïe : Caput 28

Divine Wisdom and Judgment in Isaiah 28

Chapter 28 of the book of Isaiah is a passage rich in teaching, warning of the judgment that weighs on God's people while also offering a glimmer of hope. This powerful text depicts how God deals with the arrogance of His people, criticizing the drunken leaders of Israel and Judah and contrasting their folly with divine wisdom.

A Cornerstone of Hope

At the heart of this chapter, the image of the "cornerstone" of Zion emerges, symbolizing not only hope but also spiritual stability. This cornerstone represents the foundation upon which believers' faith and trust in God are based. Isaiah 28 addresses essential themes such as pride, divine discipline, and the need for spiritual discernment. Five Enlightening Bible Passages To deepen our understanding of the teachings of Isaiah 28, we invite you to meditate on five biblical passages that shed light on its meaning: 1 Peter 2:6: "For in Zion it is written, 'Behold, I have laid in Zion a stone, chosen and precious, and whoever trusts in him will never be put to shame.'" This verse directly quotes href="ISA_28_16.html" target="_blank">Isaiah 28:16, thus applying the prophecy to Jesus.

  • 1 Corinthians 14:21: "In the Law it is written: 'With men of other tongues and with the lips of strangers I will speak to this people, but even then they will not listen to me,' says the Lord." The apostle Paul quotes Isaiah 28:11-12 to emphasize the context of the gift of tongues.
  • Hebrews 5:13-14: "Those who feed on milk are still children and have no experience in righteousness. But solid food is for adults who, through constant practice, have been made to discern good and evil." This passage reflects the theme of spiritual maturity found in Isaiah 28:9-10.
  • Romans 9:33: "As it is written: 'Behold, I have laid in Zion a stumbling stone and a rock to overthrow her. Whoever trusts in him will never be put to shame.'" This verse combines Isaiah 28:16 with Isaiah 8:14, applying them to Christ.
  • Ephesians 2:20: "Built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Jesus Christ as the chief cornerstone." This passage echoes the image of the cornerstone in Isaiah 28:16, applying it to Christ and the Church.
  • Meditating on these passages, we are called to recognize the greatness of divine wisdom and to anchor ourselves firmly in the cornerstone of Jesus Christ, so that we may never know shame, but live in hope and truth.