Isaiah 13:3

What does Isaiah 13:3 mean?

A plain-English look at Isaiah 13:3 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

I have commanded my consecrated ones, yea, I have called my mighty men for mine anger, even my proudly exulting ones.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

I have commanded my sanctified ones, I have also called my mighty ones for mine anger, even them that rejoice in my highness.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

I have commanded my consecrated ones, yea, I have called my mighty men for mine anger, even my proudly exulting ones.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

I have given orders to my holy ones, I have sent out my men of war, those of mine who take pride in their power, to give effect to my wrath.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

I have given charge to My sanctified ones, Also I have called My mighty ones for Mine anger, Those rejoicing at Mine excellency.'

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

I have commanded my sanctified ones, and have called my strong ones in my wrath, them that rejoice in my glory.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

I have commanded my hallowed ones, I have also called my mighty men for mine anger, them that rejoice in my highness.

Context

v.2Set ye up an ensign upon the bare mountain, lift up the voice unto them, wave the hand, that they may go into the gates of the nobles.

v.3This passage

v.4The noise of a multitude in the mountains, as of a great people! the noise of a tumult of the kingdoms of the nations gathered together! Jehovah of hosts is mustering the host for the battle.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Revelation 18:20

    Rejoice over her, thou heaven, and ye saints, and ye apostles, and ye prophets; for God hath judged your judgment on her.

  • Isaiah 45:4

    For Jacob my servant’s sake, and Israel my chosen, I have called thee by thy name: I have surnamed thee, though thou hast not known me.

  • Jeremiah 50:21

    Go up against the land of Merathaim, even against it, and against the inhabitants of Pekod: slay and utterly destroy after them, saith Jehovah, and do according to all that I have commanded thee.

  • Psalms 149:2

    Let Israel rejoice in him that made him: Let the children of Zion be joyful in their King.

  • Psalms 149:5

    Let the saints exult in glory: Let them sing for joy upon their beds.

  • Isaiah 44:27

    that saith to the deep, Be dry, and I will dry up thy rivers;

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