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In the same way, the LORD of Heaven’s Armies will come down and fight on Mount Zion. <a href="/esv/isaiah/31.htm">English Standard Version</a> For thus the LORD said to me, “As a lion or a young lion growls over his prey, and when a band of shepherds is called out against him he is not terrified by their shouting or daunted at their noise, so the LORD of hosts will come down to fight on Mount Zion and on its hill. <a href="/bsb/isaiah/31.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> For this is what the LORD has said to me: “Like a lion roaring or a young lion over its prey—and though a band of shepherds is called out against it, it is not terrified by their shouting or subdued by their clamor—so the LORD of Hosts will come down to do battle on Mount Zion and its heights. <a href="/kjv/isaiah/31.htm">King James Bible</a> For thus hath the LORD spoken unto me, Like as the lion and the young lion roaring on his prey, when a multitude of shepherds is called forth against him, he will not be afraid of their voice, nor abase himself for the noise of them: so shall the LORD of hosts come down to fight for mount Zion, and for the hill thereof. <a href="/nkjv/isaiah/31.htm">New King James Version</a> For thus the LORD has spoken to me: “As a lion roars, And a young lion over his prey (When a multitude of shepherds is summoned against him, He will not be afraid of their voice Nor be disturbed by their noise), So the LORD of hosts will come down To fight for Mount Zion and for its hill. <a href="/nasb_/isaiah/31.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> For this is what the LORD says to me: “As the lion or the young lion growls over his prey, Against which a band of shepherds is called out, And he will not be terrified at their voice nor disturbed at their noise, So will the LORD of armies come down to wage war on Mount Zion and on its hill.” <a href="/nasb/isaiah/31.htm">NASB 1995</a> For thus says the LORD to me, &#8220As the lion or the young lion growls over his prey, Against which a band of shepherds is called out, And he will not be terrified at their voice nor disturbed at their noise, So will the LORD of hosts come down to wage war on Mount Zion and on its hill.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/isaiah/31.htm">NASB 1977 </a> For thus says the LORD to me, “As the lion or the young lion growls over his prey, Against which a band of shepherds is called out, Will not be terrified at their voice, nor disturbed at their noise, So will the LORD of hosts come down to wage war on Mount Zion and on its hill.” <a href="/lsb/isaiah/31.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> For thus says Yahweh to me, “As the lion or the young lion growls over its prey, Against which a multitude of shepherds is called out, And it will not be dismayed at their voice nor afflicted at their noise, So will Yahweh of hosts come down to wage war on Mount Zion and on its hill.” <a href="/amp/isaiah/31.htm">Amplified Bible</a> For so the LORD says to me, “As the lion or the young lion growls over his prey, And though a large group of shepherds is called out against him He will not be terrified at their voice nor cringe at their noise, So the LORD of hosts will come down to wage war on Mount Zion and on its hill.” <a href="/csb/isaiah/31.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> For this is what the LORD said to me: As a lion or young lion growls over its prey when a band of shepherds is called out against it, and it is not terrified by their shouting or subdued by their noise, so the LORD of Armies will come down to fight on Mount Zion and on its hill. <a href="/hcsb/isaiah/31.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> For this is what the LORD said to me: As a lion or young lion growls over its prey when a band of shepherds is called out against it, and is not terrified by their shouting or subdued by their noise, so the LORD of Hosts will come down to fight on Mount Zion and on its hill. <a href="/asv/isaiah/31.htm">American Standard Version</a> For thus saith Jehovah unto me, As the lion and the young lion growling over his prey, if a multitude of shepherds be called forth against him, will not be dismayed at their voice, nor abase himself for the noise of them: so will Jehovah of hosts come down to fight upon mount Zion, and upon the hill thereof. <a href="/cev/isaiah/31.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> The LORD All-Powerful said to me, "I will roar and attack like a fearless lion not frightened by the shouts of shepherds trying to protect their sheep. That's how I will come down and fight on Mount Zion. <a href="/erv/isaiah/31.htm">English Revised Version</a> For thus saith the LORD unto me, Like as when the lion growleth and the young lion over his prey, if a multitude of shepherds be called forth against him, he will not be dismayed at their voice, nor abase himself for the noise of them: so shall the LORD of hosts come down to fight upon mount Zion, and upon the hill thereof. <a href="/gwt/isaiah/31.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> This is what the LORD said to me: A lion, even a young lion, growls over its prey when a crowd of shepherds is called to fight it. It isn't frightened by their voices or disturbed by the noise they make. So the LORD of Armies will come to fight for Mount Zion and its hill. <a href="/gnt/isaiah/31.htm">Good News Translation</a> The LORD said to me, "No matter how shepherds yell and shout, they can't scare away a lion from an animal that it has killed; in the same way, there is nothing that can keep me, the LORD Almighty, from protecting Mount Zion. <a href="/isv/isaiah/31.htm">International Standard Version</a> For this is what the LORD told me: "Just as a lion or a young lion growls over his objects of prey, — even when a whole band of shepherds is called out against it, it is not alarmed at their shouting or disturbed by their clamor— so the LORD of the Heavenly Armies will come down to do battle on Mount Zion and on its hill. <a href="/msb/isaiah/31.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> For this is what the LORD has said to me: ?Like a lion roaring or a young lion over its prey?and though a band of shepherds is called out against it, it is not terrified by their shouting or subdued by their clamor?so the LORD of Hosts will come down to do battle on Mount Zion and its heights. <a href="/net/isaiah/31.htm">NET Bible</a> Indeed, this is what the LORD says to me: "The LORD will be like a growling lion, like a young lion growling over its prey. Though a whole group of shepherds gathers against it, it is not afraid of their shouts or intimidated by their yelling. In this same way the LORD who commands armies will descend to do battle on Mount Zion and on its hill. <a href="/nheb/isaiah/31.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> For thus says the LORD to me, "As the lion and the young lion growling over his prey, if a multitude of shepherds is called together against him, will not be dismayed at their voice, nor abase himself for the noise of them, so the LORD of hosts will come down to fight on Mount Zion and on its heights. <a href="/wbt/isaiah/31.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> For thus hath the LORD spoken to me, As the lion and the young lion roaring on his prey, when a multitude of shepherds is called forth against him, he will not be afraid of their voice, nor abase himself for the noise of them: so will the LORD of hosts come down to fight for mount Zion, and for the hill thereof. <a href="/web/isaiah/31.htm">World English Bible</a> For Yahweh says to me, “As the lion and the young lion growling over his prey, if a multitude of shepherds is called together against him, will not be dismayed at their voice, nor abase himself for their noise, so Yahweh of Armies will come down to fight on Mount Zion and on its heights. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/isaiah/31.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> For thus said YHWH to me: “As the lion and the young lion growl over his prey, "" Against whom a multitude of shepherds is called, "" He is not frightened from their voice, "" And he is not humbled from their noise; So YHWH of Hosts comes down "" To war on Mount Zion, and on her height. <a href="/ylt/isaiah/31.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> For thus said Jehovah unto me: 'As growl doth the lion and the young lion over his prey, Called against whom is a multitude of shepherds, From their voice he is not affrighted, And from their noise he is not humbled; So come down doth Jehovah of Hosts To war on mount Zion, and on her height. <a href="/slt/isaiah/31.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> For thus spake Jehovah to me, As the lion shall growl, and the young lion over his prey, when a fulness of shepherds shall be called against him, from their voice shall he not be terrified, and shall not he be humbled from their noise: thus shalt Jehovah of armies come down to war from mount Zion and for its hill.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/isaiah/31.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> For thus saith the Lord to me: Like as the lion roareth, and the lion's whelp upon his prey, and when a multitude of shepherds shall come against him, he will not fear at their voice, nor be afraid of their multitude: so shall the Lord of hosts come down to fight upon mount Sion, and upon the hill thereof. <a href="/cpdv/isaiah/31.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> For the Lord says this to me: In the same way that a lion roars, and a young lion is over his prey, and though a multitude of shepherds may meet him, he will not dread their voice, nor be afraid of their number, so will the Lord of hosts descend in order to battle upon mount Zion and upon its hill. <a href="/nabre/isaiah/31.htm">New American Bible</a> For thus says the LORD to me: As a lion or its young growling over the prey, With a band of shepherds assembled against it, Is neither dismayed by their shouts nor cowed by their noise, So shall the LORD of hosts come down to wage war upon Mount Zion, upon its height. <a href="/nrsvce/isaiah/31.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> For thus the LORD said to me, As a lion or a young lion growls over its prey, and—when a band of shepherds is called out against it— is not terrified by their shouting or daunted at their noise, so the LORD of hosts will come down to fight upon Mount Zion and upon its hill.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/isaiah/31.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> For thus has the LORD spoken to me: As the lion, even the young lion, roars over his prey when a multitude of shepherds shout against him, is not afraid of their voice nor terrified by their multitude; so shall the LORD of hosts come down to fight for mount Zion and for the hill thereof. <a href="/hpbt/isaiah/31.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> Because thus said LORD JEHOVAH to me: “As a lion and the cub of a lion roars over whatever it has broken, and a multitude of Shepherds are shouting at it, and it is not afraid of their voice, and is not shaken by their multitude; in this way LORD JEHOVAH of Hosts shall descend to exert strength on the Mountain of Zion and upon its hill<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/isaiah/31.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> For thus saith the LORD unto me: Like as the lion, or the young lion, growling over his prey, Though a multitude of shepherds be called forth against him, Will not be dismayed at their voice, Nor abase himself for the noise of them; So will the LORD of hosts come down To fight upon mount Zion, and upon the hill thereof. <a href="/sep/isaiah/31.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> For thus said the Lord to me, As a lion would roar, or a lion's whelp over prey which he has taken, and cry over it, until the mountains are filled with his voice, and the animals are awe-struck and tremble at the fierceness of his wrath: so the Lord of hosts shall descend to fight upon the mount Sion, even upon her mountains. <a href="/parallel/isaiah/31-4.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xv9bHT-nr9s?start=6581" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/isaiah/31.htm">Woe to Those Who Rely on Egypt</a> …3But the Egyptians are men, not God; their horses are flesh, not spirit. When the LORD stretches out His hand, the helper will stumble, and the one he helps will fall; both will perish together. 4<a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">For</a> <a href="/hebrew/3541.htm" title="3541: ḵōh (Adv) -- Thus, here. From the prefix k and huw'; properly, like this, i.e. By implication, thus; also here; or now.">this is what</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/559.htm" title="559: ’ā·mar- (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To utter, say. A primitive root; to say.">has said</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’ê·lay (Prep:: 1cs) -- To, into, towards. ">to me:</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ka·’ă·šer (Prep-k:: Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">“Like</a> <a href="/hebrew/738.htm" title="738: hā·’ar·yêh (Art:: N-ms) -- A lion. Or earyeh; from 'arah; a lion.">a lion</a> <a href="/hebrew/1897.htm" title="1897: yeh·geh (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To moan, growl, utter, speak, muse. A primitive root; to murmur; by implication, to ponder.">roaring</a> <a href="/hebrew/3715.htm" title="3715: wə·hak·kə·p̄îr (Conj-w, Art:: N-ms) -- Young lion. From kaphar; a village; also a young lion.">or a young lion</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">over</a> <a href="/hebrew/2964.htm" title="2964: ṭar·pōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Prey, food, a leaf. From taraph; something torn, i.e. A fragment, e.g. A fresh leaf, prey, food.">its prey—</a> <a href="/hebrew/834.htm" title="834: ’ă·šer (Pro-r) -- Who, which, that. A primitive relative pronoun; who, which, what, that; also when, where, how, because, in order that, etc.">and though</a> <a href="/hebrew/4393.htm" title="4393: mə·lō (N-msc) -- Fullness, that which fills. Rarely mlowf; or mlow,; from male'; fulness.">a band</a> <a href="/hebrew/7462.htm" title="7462: rō·‘îm (V-Qal-Prtcpl-mp) -- A primitive root; to tend a flock; i.e. Pasture it; intransitively, to graze; generally to rule; by extension, to associate with.">of shepherds</a> <a href="/hebrew/7121.htm" title="7121: yiq·qā·rê (V-Nifal-Imperf-3ms) -- To call, proclaim, read. A primitive root; to call out to.">is called out</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘ā·lāw (Prep:: 3ms) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">against it,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">it is not</a> <a href="/hebrew/2865.htm" title="2865: yê·ḥāṯ (V-Nifal-Imperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to prostrate; hence, to break down, either by violence, or by confusion and fear.">terrified</a> <a href="/hebrew/6963.htm" title="6963: miq·qō·w·lām (Prep-m:: N-msc:: 3mp) -- Sound, voice. Or qol; from an unused root meaning to call aloud; a voice or sound.">by their shouting</a> <a href="/hebrew/6031.htm" title="6031: ya·‘ă·neh (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To be bowed down or afflicted. A primitive root; to depress literally or figuratively, transitive or intransitive.">or subdued</a> <a href="/hebrew/1995.htm" title="1995: ū·mê·hă·mō·w·nām (Conj-w, Prep-m:: N-msc:: 3mp) -- A sound, murmur, roar, crowd, abundance. Or hamon; from hamah; a noise, tumult, crowd; also disquietude, wealth.">by their clamor</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">—</a> <a href="/hebrew/3651.htm" title="3651: kên (Adv) -- So, thus. From kuwn; properly, set upright; hence just; but usually rightly or so.">so</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">the LORD</a> <a href="/hebrew/6635.htm" title="6635: ṣə·ḇā·’ō·wṯ (N-cp) -- Or tsbadah; from tsaba'; a mass of persons, especially reg. Organized for war; by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively.">of Hosts</a> <a href="/hebrew/3381.htm" title="3381: yê·rêḏ (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- To come or go down, descend. ">will come down</a> <a href="/hebrew/6633.htm" title="6633: liṣ·bō (Prep-l:: V-Qal-Inf) -- To wage war, serve. A primitive root; to mass.">to do battle</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">on</a> <a href="/hebrew/2022.htm" title="2022: har- (N-msc) -- Mountain, hill, hill country. A shortened form of harar; a mountain or range of hills.">Mount</a> <a href="/hebrew/6726.htm" title="6726: ṣî·yō·wn (N-proper-fs) -- A mountain in Jer., also a name for Jer. The same as tsiyuwn; Tsijon, a mountain of Jerusalem.">Zion</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: wə·‘al- (Conj-w:: Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">and</a> <a href="/hebrew/1389.htm" title="1389: giḇ·‘ā·ṯāh (N-fsc:: 3fs) -- A hill. Feminine from the same as Geba'; a hillock.">its heights.</a> 5Like birds hovering overhead, so the LORD of Hosts will protect Jerusalem. He will shield it and deliver it; He will pass over it and preserve it.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/hosea/11-10.htm">Hosea 11:10</a> They will walk after the LORD; He will roar like a lion. When He roars, His children will come trembling from the west. <a href="/amos/3-8.htm">Amos 3:8</a> The lion has roared—who will not fear? The Lord GOD has spoken—who will not prophesy? <a href="/jeremiah/50-44.htm">Jeremiah 50:44</a> Behold, one will come up like a lion from the thickets of the Jordan to the watered pasture. For in an instant I will chase Babylon from her land. Who is the chosen one I will appoint for this? For who is like Me, and who can challenge Me? What shepherd can stand against Me?” <a href="/jeremiah/25-30.htm">Jeremiah 25:30</a> So you are to prophesy all these words against them and say to them: ‘The LORD will roar from on high; He will raise His voice from His holy habitation. He will roar loudly over His pasture; like those who tread the grapes, He will call out with a shout against all the inhabitants of the earth. <a href="/joel/3-16.htm">Joel 3:16</a> The LORD will roar from Zion and raise His voice from Jerusalem; heaven and earth will tremble. But the LORD will be a refuge for His people, a stronghold for the people of Israel. <a href="/revelation/5-5.htm">Revelation 5:5</a> Then one of the elders said to me, “Do not weep! Behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has triumphed to open the scroll and its seven seals.” <a href="/revelation/10-3.htm">Revelation 10:3</a> Then he cried out in a loud voice like the roar of a lion. And when he cried out, the seven thunders sounded their voices. <a href="/1_peter/5-8.htm">1 Peter 5:8</a> Be sober-minded and alert. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. <a href="/ezekiel/22-25.htm">Ezekiel 22:25</a> The conspiracy of the princes in her midst is like a roaring lion tearing its prey. They devour the people, seize the treasures and precious things, and multiply the widows within her. <a href="/numbers/23-24.htm">Numbers 23:24</a> Behold, the people rise like a lioness; they rouse themselves like a lion, not resting until they devour their prey and drink the blood of the slain.” <a href="/isaiah/42-13.htm">Isaiah 42:13</a> The LORD goes forth like a mighty one; He stirs up His zeal like a warrior. He shouts; yes, He roars in triumph over His enemies: <a href="/isaiah/5-29.htm">Isaiah 5:29</a> Their roaring is like that of a lion; they roar like young lions. They growl and seize their prey; they carry it away, and no one can rescue it. <a href="/isaiah/38-13.htm">Isaiah 38:13</a> I composed myself until the morning. Like a lion He breaks all my bones; from day until night You make an end of me. <a href="/isaiah/11-10.htm">Isaiah 11:10</a> On that day the Root of Jesse will stand as a banner for the peoples. The nations will seek Him, and His place of rest will be glorious. <a href="/isaiah/29-1.htm">Isaiah 29:1</a> Woe to you, O Ariel, the city of Ariel where David camped! Year upon year let your festivals recur.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>For thus has the LORD spoken to me, Like as the lion and the young lion roaring on his prey, when a multitude of shepherds is called forth against him, he will not be afraid of their voice, nor abase himself for the noise of them: so shall the LORD of hosts come down to fight for mount Zion, and for the hill thereof.like as<a href="/numbers/24-8.htm">Numbers 24:8,9</a> God brought him forth out of Egypt; he hath as it were the strength of an unicorn: he shall eat up the nations his enemies, and shall break their bones, and pierce them through with his arrows… <a href="/jeremiah/50-44.htm">Jeremiah 50:44</a> Behold, he shall come up like a lion from the swelling of Jordan unto the habitation of the strong: but I will make them suddenly run away from her: and who is a chosen man, that I may appoint over her? for who is like me? and who will appoint me the time? and who is that shepherd that will stand before me?<a href="/hosea/11-10.htm">Hosea 11:10</a> They shall walk after the LORD: he shall roar like a lion: when he shall roar, then the children shall tremble from the west.noise.<a href="/isaiah/10-16.htm">Isaiah 10:16</a> Therefore shall the Lord, the Lord of hosts, send among his fat ones leanness; and under his glory he shall kindle a burning like the burning of a fire.<a href="/isaiah/12-6.htm">Isaiah 12:6</a> Cry out and shout, thou inhabitant of Zion: for great is the Holy One of Israel in the midst of thee.<a href="/isaiah/37-35.htm">Isaiah 37:35,36</a> For I will defend this city to save it for mine own sake, and for my servant David's sake… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/isaiah/13-11.htm">Abase</a> <a href="/isaiah/29-6.htm">Armies</a> <a href="/isaiah/30-31.htm">Dismayed</a> <a href="/isaiah/30-32.htm">Fight</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-15.htm">Growling</a> <a href="/isaiah/14-14.htm">Heights</a> <a href="/isaiah/30-25.htm">Hill</a> <a href="/isaiah/29-6.htm">Hosts</a> <a href="/isaiah/21-8.htm">Lion</a> <a href="/isaiah/30-25.htm">Mount</a> <a href="/isaiah/29-8.htm">Multitude</a> <a href="/isaiah/29-6.htm">Noise</a> <a href="/isaiah/18-6.htm">Prey</a> <a href="/isaiah/13-20.htm">Shepherds</a> <a href="/isaiah/30-33.htm">Thereof</a> <a href="/isaiah/31-3.htm">Together</a> <a href="/isaiah/30-31.htm">Voice</a> <a href="/isaiah/30-24.htm">Young</a> <a href="/isaiah/30-19.htm">Zion</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/ezekiel/21-26.htm">Abase</a> <a href="/isaiah/31-5.htm">Armies</a> <a href="/isaiah/31-9.htm">Dismayed</a> <a href="/isaiah/37-9.htm">Fight</a> <a href="/proverbs/19-12.htm">Growling</a> <a href="/isaiah/33-16.htm">Heights</a> <a href="/isaiah/32-14.htm">Hill</a> <a href="/isaiah/31-5.htm">Hosts</a> <a href="/isaiah/35-9.htm">Lion</a> <a href="/isaiah/37-32.htm">Mount</a> <a href="/isaiah/32-14.htm">Multitude</a> <a href="/isaiah/32-14.htm">Noise</a> <a href="/isaiah/33-23.htm">Prey</a> <a href="/isaiah/56-11.htm">Shepherds</a> <a href="/isaiah/33-20.htm">Thereof</a> <a href="/isaiah/33-4.htm">Together</a> <a href="/isaiah/32-9.htm">Voice</a> <a href="/isaiah/31-8.htm">Young</a> <a href="/isaiah/31-9.htm">Zion</a><div class="vheading2">Isaiah 31</div>1. <a href="/isaiah/31-1.htm">The prophet shows the folly and danger of trusting Egypt, and forsaking God</a> 6. <a href="/isaiah/31-6.htm">He exhorts to conversion</a> 8. <a href="/isaiah/31-8.htm">He shows the fall of Assyria</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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It emphasizes the authority and divine origin of the message. In the context of Isaiah, God often communicates directly with His prophets to guide, warn, or comfort His people. This underscores the role of prophets as God's mouthpieces, delivering messages that are not their own but from the Almighty.Like a lion roaring or a young lion over its prey— The imagery of a lion is powerful and conveys strength, dominance, and fearlessness. In the ancient Near East, lions were symbols of power and were often associated with royalty and divinity. This metaphor suggests God's might and His protective nature over His people. The lion's roar signifies authority and the certainty of its actions, much like God's assured intervention.and though a band of shepherds is called out against it, Shepherds in biblical times were protectors of their flocks, often facing threats from predators like lions. This phrase suggests a collective human effort to confront a powerful force. It highlights the futility of human attempts to oppose God's will, as shepherds would be ineffective against a determined lion. This can be seen as a metaphor for nations or powers that attempt to thwart God's plans.it is not terrified by their shouting or subdued by their clamor— The lion's indifference to the shepherds' noise illustrates God's unshakeable resolve and sovereignty. Human efforts, no matter how loud or numerous, cannot deter God's purposes. This reflects the biblical theme of God's omnipotence and the futility of resisting His will, as seen in passages like <a href="/psalms/2.htm">Psalm 2:1-4</a>, where the nations' plots are in vain against the Lord.so the LORD of Hosts will come down to do battle on Mount Zion and its heights. The title "LORD of Hosts" emphasizes God's supreme command over the heavenly armies, indicating His unmatched power and authority. Mount Zion, a central location in Jerusalem, holds significant spiritual and historical importance as the site of the Temple and God's dwelling place among His people. This phrase prophesies God's direct intervention and protection of Jerusalem, symbolizing His commitment to His covenant people. It also foreshadows the ultimate victory of God over His enemies, a theme echoed in eschatological passages like <a href="/revelation/19-11.htm">Revelation 19:11-16</a>, where Christ returns as a conquering King.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD (Yahweh)</a> The covenant God of Israel, who is depicted as a powerful and fearless lion in this passage. 2. <a href="/topical/l/lion/young_lion.htm">Lion/Young Lion</a> Symbolizes strength, power, and fearlessness. Represents God's might and determination. 3. <a href="/topical/s/shepherds.htm">Shepherds</a> Represents those who might oppose or try to deter God's plans, possibly referring to earthly leaders or nations. 4. <a href="/topical/m/mount_zion.htm">Mount Zion</a> A significant location in Jerusalem, often symbolizing God's presence and the spiritual center of Israel. 5. <a href="/topical/b/battle_on_mount_zion.htm">Battle on Mount Zion</a> Represents God's intervention and protection of His people, emphasizing His sovereignty and power.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_and_power.htm">God's Sovereignty and Power</a> Just as a lion is undeterred by shepherds, God's plans cannot be thwarted by human opposition. Trust in His ultimate authority and power over all circumstances. <a href="/topical/f/fearlessness_in_faith.htm">Fearlessness in Faith</a> Like the lion, believers are called to be fearless in their faith, knowing that God is with them and will fight their battles. <a href="/topical/g/god's_protection.htm">God's Protection</a> Mount Zion symbolizes God's protection over His people. We can find security and peace in His presence, knowing He defends us against spiritual and physical threats. <a href="/topical/d/divine_intervention.htm">Divine Intervention</a> God's willingness to "come down" and engage in battle for His people shows His commitment to intervene in our lives. We should seek His intervention through prayer and faith. <a href="/topical/t/the_roar_of_god's_word.htm">The Roar of God's Word</a> Just as a lion's roar commands attention, God's word demands our attention and response. We should be attentive and obedient to His voice in our lives.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_isaiah_31.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Isaiah 31</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_biblical_meditation.htm">What defines Biblical meditation?</a> <a href="/q/what_are_the_4_creatures_in_revelation.htm">What are the four living creatures in Revelation?</a> <a href="/q/why_does_psalm_102_lack_historical_context.htm">Why does Psalm 102 speak of Zion's restoration without any clear historical fulfillment during the time it was written?</a> <a href="/q/does_hosea_13_7-8_show_god_as_loving.htm">Hosea 13:7–8: Does the graphic depiction of God as a devouring predator align with a loving deity, or does it represent an inconsistency in the biblical portrayal of God’s character? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/isaiah/31.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(4) Like as the lion . . .--The similitude is note worthy, as for its fulness and vividness, so also for the fact that the lion is made the symbol, not of destruction, but protection. As the king of beasts stands haughtily defiant over the prey which he has made his own against the shepherds who seek to rob him of it, so will Jehovah, in His character as the Lord of hosts, refuse to surrender Jerusalem, His peculiar possession, to the armies of the Assyrians. (Comp. Homer, Il., 18:161.)To fight for Mount Zion.--The preposition has been differently rendered as for, on, against. The lion in the last case is claiming the sheep as his own prey, and will not suffer interference from without. Jehovah, using the Assyrian armies as His instruments, will fight against Jerusalem, and will not allow the Egyptian allies to interfere with His chastisements. (Comp. <a href="/context/isaiah/29-7.htm" title="And the multitude of all the nations that fight against Ariel, even all that fight against her and her fortification, and that distress her, shall be as a dream of a night vision.">Isaiah 29:7-8</a>.) The second clause simply marks Jerusalem as the scene of the conflict, but agrees in substance with the first. Looking to the verse that follows, the idea of protection seems more natural than that of hostility. The thought of supreme ownership, however, includes both; Jerusalem belonged to Jehovah to protect or to chastise.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/isaiah/31.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verses 4-9. - A PROMISE OF PROTECTION, AND OF THE DISCOMFITURE OF ASSYRIA. In the promise of protection (vers. 4, 5) there is nothing new but the imagery, which is of remarkable beauty. The promise is followed by a brief exhortation (vers. 6, 7); and then the discomfiture of Assyria is declared in the plainest terms, and her flight before the avenging sword of God (vers. 8, 9). Verse 4. - Like as the lion, etc. The resemblance of this simile to Hem., 'Iliad,' 18:11. 161, 162, has been often noticed. In both, the lion has seized his prey, and is crouching over it; the shepherds gather themselves together against him, and seek to scare him away; but he remains firm, undaunted by their threats and cries, never for a moment relinquishing the body of which he has made himself the master. The image is best explained as representing Jehovah, standing over and keeping guard on Jerusalem, which he will allow, no one to rend from him. And the young lion; rather, even the young lion (Lowth). A single animal must be intended. Roaring on his prey; rather, growleth over his prey. So shall the Lord of hosts come down to fight for Mount Zion; rather, so shall the Lord of hosts descend, to fight, on Mount Zion. If we connect the concluding words of the clause with tsaba, to fight, the meaning must be "fight against," as Delitzsch shows conclusively. But we may connect them with the more distant yered, will descend, in which case they will mean "on," or "upon Mount Zion" (comp. <a href="/exodus/19-18.htm">Exodus 19:18</a>; <a href="/psalms/133-3.htm">Psalm 133:3</a>). The best commentators are of opinion that this must be the sense. The words are a promise, not a threat. <a href="/commentaries/isaiah/31-4.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>For כִּ֣י (kî) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction this is what כֹ֣ה (ḵōh) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3541.htm">Strong's 3541: </a> Like this, thus, here, now the LORD יְהוָ֣ה ׀ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel has said אָֽמַר־ (’ā·mar-) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_559.htm">Strong's 559: </a> To utter, say to me: אֵלַ֡י (’ê·lay) Preposition | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> Near, with, among, to “Like כַּאֲשֶׁ֣ר (ka·’ă·šer) Preposition-k | Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that a lion הָאַרְיֵ֨ה (hā·’ar·yêh) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_738.htm">Strong's 738: </a> A lion roaring יֶהְגֶּה֩ (yeh·geh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1897.htm">Strong's 1897: </a> To moan, growl, utter, speak, muse or a young lion וְהַכְּפִ֜יר (wə·hak·kə·p̄îr) Conjunctive waw, Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3715.htm">Strong's 3715: </a> A village, a young lion over עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against its prey— טַרְפּ֗וֹ (ṭar·pōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2964.htm">Strong's 2964: </a> Something torn, a fragment, a fresh leaf, prey, food and though אֲשֶׁ֨ר (’ă·šer) Pronoun - relative <a href="/hebrew/strongs_834.htm">Strong's 834: </a> Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that a band מְלֹ֣א (mə·lō) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4393.htm">Strong's 4393: </a> Fullness, that which fills of shepherds רֹעִ֔ים (rō·‘îm) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7462.htm">Strong's 7462: </a> To tend a, flock, pasture it, in, to graze, to rule, to associate with is called out יִקָּרֵ֤א (yiq·qā·rê) Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7121.htm">Strong's 7121: </a> To call, proclaim, read against it, עָלָיו֙ (‘ā·lāw) Preposition | third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against it is not לֹ֣א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> Not, no terrified יֵחָ֔ת (yê·ḥāṯ) Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2865.htm">Strong's 2865: </a> To prostrate, to break down, either, by violence, by confusion and fear by their shouting מִקּוֹלָם֙ (miq·qō·w·lām) Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6963.htm">Strong's 6963: </a> A voice, sound or subdued יַֽעֲנֶ֑ה (ya·‘ă·neh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6031.htm">Strong's 6031: </a> To be bowed down or afflicted by their clamor— וּמֵֽהֲמוֹנָ֖ם (ū·mê·hă·mō·w·nām) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1995.htm">Strong's 1995: </a> A noise, tumult, crowd, disquietude, wealth so כֵּ֗ן (kên) Adverb <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3651.htm">Strong's 3651: </a> So -- thus the LORD יְהוָ֣ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel of Hosts צְבָא֔וֹת (ṣə·ḇā·’ō·wṯ) Noun - common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6635.htm">Strong's 6635: </a> A mass of persons, reg, organized for, war, a campaign will come down יֵרֵד֙ (yê·rêḏ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3381.htm">Strong's 3381: </a> To come or go down, descend to do battle לִצְבֹּ֥א (liṣ·bō) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6633.htm">Strong's 6633: </a> To wage war, serve on עַל־ (‘al-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against Mount הַר־ (har-) Noun - masculine singular construct <a href="/hebrew/strongs_2022.htm">Strong's 2022: </a> Mountain, hill, hill country Zion צִיּ֖וֹן (ṣî·yō·wn) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_6726.htm">Strong's 6726: </a> Zion -- a mountain in Jerusalem, also a name for Jerusalem [and] וְעַל־ (wə·‘al-) Conjunctive waw | Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> Above, over, upon, against its heights. גִּבְעָתָֽהּ׃ (giḇ·‘ā·ṯāh) Noun - feminine singular construct | third person feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1389.htm">Strong's 1389: </a> A hillock <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/isaiah/31-4.htm">Isaiah 31:4 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/isaiah/31-4.htm">Isaiah 31:4 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/isaiah/31-4.htm">Isaiah 31:4 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/isaiah/31-4.htm">Isaiah 31:4 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/isaiah/31-4.htm">Isaiah 31:4 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/isaiah/31-4.htm">Isaiah 31:4 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/isaiah/31-4.htm">Isaiah 31:4 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/isaiah/31-4.htm">Isaiah 31:4 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/isaiah/31-4.htm">Isaiah 31:4 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/isaiah/31-4.htm">Isaiah 31:4 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/isaiah/31-4.htm">OT Prophets: Isaiah 31:4 For thus says Yahweh to me As (Isa Isi Is)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/isaiah/31-3.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Isaiah 31:3"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Isaiah 31:3" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/isaiah/31-5.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Isaiah 31:5"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Isaiah 31:5" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>