Isaiah 66:15-17
Amplified Bible
15
For indeed, the Lord will come in fire
And His chariots will be like the stormy wind,
To render His anger with rage,
And His rebuke with flames of fire.
16
For the Lord will execute judgment by fire
And by His sword on all mankind,
And those slain by the Lord will be many.
17
“Those who [vainly attempt to] sanctify and cleanse themselves to go to the gardens [to sacrifice to idols],
Following after [a]one in the center,
Who eat swine’s flesh, [b]detestable things and mice,
Will come to an end together,” says the Lord.
Footnotes
- Isaiah 66:17 Perhaps referring to the image of the Syrian god Adad. Some commentators also suggest that this may refer to the cultic leader in the center who shows by his example how to conduct the ceremonies.
- Isaiah 66:17 This may refer to a reptile of some kind.
Isaiah 66:15-17
New American Standard Bible
15 For behold, the Lord will come in (A)fire,
And His (B)chariots like the whirlwind,
To render His anger with fury,
And His rebuke with flames of fire.
16 For the Lord will execute judgment by (C)fire
And by His (D)sword on [a]humanity,
And those put to death by the Lord will be many.
17 “Those who sanctify and purify themselves to go to the (E)gardens,
[b]Following one in the center,
Who eat (F)pig’s flesh, detestable things, and mice,
Will (G)come to an end altogether,” declares the Lord.
Footnotes
- Isaiah 66:16 Lit all flesh
- Isaiah 66:17 Lit After
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