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Old TestamentIsaiah · Chapter 28

Isaiah 28:3

Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Isaiah 28:3 — by Collins Asein

Quick Summary

Isaiah 28:3 is a verse from the book of Isaiah in the Old Testament. The NIV reads: "that pampered crown of Ephraim will be trampled underfoot." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.

Isaiah 28:3 — NIV

that pampered crown of Ephraim will be trampled underfoot.

Isaiah 28:3 (NIV)

Cross-References for Isaiah 28:3

Woe to that wreath, the pride of Ephraim’s drunkards, to the fading flower, his glorious beauty, set on the head of a fertile valley— to those overcome by wine!

Contextual; part of the same prophetic oracle against Ephraim.

That fading flower, his glorious beauty, set on the head of a fertile valley, will be like figs ripe before harvest; as soon as people see them and take them in hand, they swallow them.

Direct continuation of the prophecy, describing the swiftness of the downfall.

Ephraim is blighted, their root is withered, they yield no fruit. Even if they bear children, I will slay their cherished offspring.

Shares the theme of Ephraim's downfall due to sin.

Like a reaper gathering stalks of grain, with his arm harvesting the ears— as when someone gleans heads of grain in the Valley of Rephaim,

Illustrates the thoroughness of the coming judgment and removal.

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