Isaiah 13:6

Howl, for the day of Yahweh is near; it comes with destruction from the Almighty. 1

Unlocked Literal Bible

In The King James Version

Howl ye; for the day of the LORD is at hand; it shall come as a destruction from the Almighty.

In Context

5They come from a far country, from way over the horizon. 1 It is Yahweh with his instruments of judgment, to destroy the whole land. 1

7Therefore all hands hang limp, and every heart melts. 1

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Cross References

Isaiah 2:12For there will be a day of Yahweh of hosts 1 against everyone who is proud and raised up, and against everyone who is arrogant—and he will be brought down— 1

Isaiah 14:31Howl, gate; cry, city; all of you will melt away, Philistia. 1 For out of the north comes a cloud of smoke, 1 and there is no straggler in his ranks. 1

Isaiah 34:8For it will be a day of vengeance for Yahweh and a year when he will pay them back for the cause of Zion. 1

Isaiah 63:4For I looked forward to the day of vengeance, and the year for my redemption had arrived. 1

Jeremiah 25:34Wail, shepherds, and shout for help! 1 Roll about in the dust, 1 you leaders of the flock, 1 for the days of your slaughter have come; 1 you will be scattered when you fall like fine pottery. 1

Jeremiah 51:8Babylon will fall suddenly and be destroyed. 1 Wail for her! Give her medicine for her pain; perhaps she can be healed. 1

Matthew Henry on Isaiah 13:2-6

The Doom of Babylon. ( b. c. 739.) 1 The burden of Babylon, which Isaiah the son of Amoz did see. 2 Lift ye up a banner upon the high mountain, exalt the voice unto them, shake the hand, that they may go into the gates of the nobles. 3 I have commanded my sanctified ones, I have also called my mighty ones for mine anger, even them that rejoice in my highness. 4 The noise of a multitude in the mountains, like as of a great people; a tumultuous noise of the kingdoms of nations gathered together: the Lord of hosts… Read the whole commentary →

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