Isaiah 66:15-17
New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition
15 For the Lord will come in fire
and his chariots in a whirlwind,[a]
to vent his anger in fury
and his rebuke in flames of fire.(A)
16 For by fire will the Lord execute judgment,
and by his sword on all flesh;
and those slain by the Lord shall be many.(B)
17 Those who sanctify and purify themselves to go into the gardens, following the one in the center, eating the flesh of pigs, vermin, and rodents, shall come to an end together, says the Lord,(C)
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- 66.15 Q ms: MT like a whirlwind
Isaiah 66:15-17
International Standard Version
15 “Take notice! The Lord will come with fire,
and his chariot[a] will be[b] like a whirlwind,
to pay back his anger—yes, his anger!—[c] in fury,
and his menacing rebukes[d] in flames of fire.
16 For with fire and with his sword the Lord will proceed to judgment[e] on all humanity,[f]
and those slain by the Lord will be many.”
17 “Those who consecrate and purify themselves to enter the groves,[g] following the one at the center of those who eat the meat of pigs, disgusting things,[h] and rats, are all alike,”[i] says[j] the Lord.
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- Isaiah 66:15 So 1QIsaa; MT LXX read his chariots
- Isaiah 66:15 1QIsaa MT LXX lack will be
- Isaiah 66:15 So 1QIsaa; 1QIsab MT LXX lack yes, his anger!
- Isaiah 66:15 So 1QIsaa; 1QIsab MT read his rebuke
- Isaiah 66:16 So 1QIsaa; 1QIsab MT read settle his claim
- Isaiah 66:16 Lit. on the humanity; so 1QIsaa; MT reads on humanity
- Isaiah 66:17 I.e. pagan sacred worship sites located in forested areas
- Isaiah 66:17 Or vermin
- Isaiah 66:17 So 1QIsaa; 1QIsab MT LXX read alike—they will meet their end together
- Isaiah 66:17 So 1QIsaa; MT reads declares
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