Isaiah 19:4

Context

19:4 I will hand Egypt over to a harsh master;

a powerful king will rule over them,”

says the sovereign master,¹ the Lord who commands armies.

Isaiah 26:1

Context

Judah Will Celebrate

26:1 At that time² this song will be sung in the land of Judah:

“We have a strong city!

The Lord’s³ deliverance, like walls and a rampart, makes it secure.⁴

Context

56:11 The dogs have big appetites;

they are never full.⁵

They are shepherds who have no understanding;

they all go their own way,

each one looking for monetary gain.⁶

[19:4] ¹tn The Hebrew term translated “sovereign master” here is אֲדֹנָי (’adonay).

[26:1] ²tn Heb “In that day” (so KJV).

[26:1] ³tn Heb “his”; the referent (the Lord) has been specified in the translation for clarity.

[26:1] ⁴tn Heb “deliverance he makes walls and a rampart.”

[56:11] ³sn The phrase never full alludes to the greed of the leaders.

[56:11] ⁴tn Heb “for his gain from his end.”