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He will give great courage to their warriors who stand at the gates.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/isaiah/28.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />and a spirit of justice to him who sits in judgment, and strength to those who turn back the battle at the gate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/isaiah/28.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />a spirit of justice to him who sits in judgment, and a strength to those who repel the onslaught at the gate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/isaiah/28.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And for a spirit of judgment to him that sitteth in judgment, and for strength to them that turn the battle to the gate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/isaiah/28.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />For a spirit of justice to him who sits in judgment, And for strength to those who turn back the battle at the gate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/isaiah/28.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />A spirit of justice for him who sits in judgment, A strength to those who repel the onslaught at the gate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/isaiah/28.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />A spirit of justice for him who sits in judgment, A strength to those who repel the onslaught at the gate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/isaiah/28.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />A spirit of justice for him who sits in judgment, A strength to those who repel the onslaught at the gate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/isaiah/28.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />A spirit of <i>just</i> judgment for him who sits in judgment, A might to those who turn back the onslaught at the gate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/isaiah/28.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />A spirit of justice for him who sits in judgment [administering the law], A strength to those who drive back the battle at the gate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/isaiah/28.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />a spirit of justice to the one who sits in judgment, and strength to those who repel attacks at the city gate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/isaiah/28.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />a spirit of justice to the one who sits in judgment, and strength to those who turn back the battle at the gate. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/isaiah/28.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />and a spirit of justice to him that sitteth in judgment, and strength to them that turn back the battle at the gate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/isaiah/28.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />He will see that justice rules and that his people are able to defend their cities. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/isaiah/28.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />and for a spirit of judgment to him that sitteth in judgment, and for strength to them that turn back the battle at the gate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/isaiah/28.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />He will give a spirit of justice to those who judge. He will give strength to those who defend the city gates in battle.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/isaiah/28.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />He will give a sense of justice to those who serve as judges, and courage to those who defend the city gates from attack. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/isaiah/28.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />and a spirit of justice to the one who sits in judgment, a source of strength to those who turn back the battle at the gate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/isaiah/28.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />a spirit of justice to him who sits in judgment, and a strength to those who repel the onslaught at the gate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/isaiah/28.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />He will give discernment to the one who makes judicial decisions, and strength to those who defend the city from attackers. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/isaiah/28.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />and a spirit of justice to him who sits in judgment, and strength to those who turn back the battle at the gate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/isaiah/28.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And for a spirit of judgment to him that sitteth in judgment, and for strength to them that turn the battle to the gate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/isaiah/28.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />and a spirit of justice to him who sits in judgment, and strength to those who turn back the battle at the gate. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/isaiah/28.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And for a spirit of judgment "" To him who is sitting in the judgment, "" And for might [to] those turning back the battle to the gate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/isaiah/28.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And for a spirit of judgment To him who is sitting in the judgment, And for might to those turning back the battle to the gate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/isaiah/28.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And for a spirit of judgment to him sitting upon the judgment, and for strength of them turning back the battle of the storm.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/isaiah/28.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And a spirit of judgment to him that sitteth in judgment, and strength to them that return out of the battle to the gate. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/isaiah/28.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And he will be the spirit of judgment for those who sit in judgment, and the strength of those who return from war to the gates.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/isaiah/28.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />A spirit of judgment for the one who sits in judgment, And strength for those who turn back the battle at the gate. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/isaiah/28.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />and a spirit of justice to the one who sits in judgment, and strength to those who turn back the battle at the gate.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/isaiah/28.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And for a spirit of justice to him that sits in judgment, and for strength to those who turn away the battle from the gate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/isaiah/28.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />For The Spirit of judgment to him who sits for judgment and the mighty men who turn war away from the gates<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/isaiah/28.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />And for a spirit of judgment to him that sitteth in judgment, And for strength to them that turn back the battle at the gate.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/isaiah/28.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />They shall be left in the spirit of judgement for judgement, and for the strength of them that hinder slaying.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/isaiah/28-6.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xv9bHT-nr9s?start=5603" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/isaiah/28.htm">Judgment on Ephraim</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">5</span>On that day the LORD of Hosts will be a crown of glory, a diadem of splendor to the remnant of His people, <span class="reftext">6</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/7307.htm" title="7307: ū·lə·rū·aḥ (Conj-w, Prep-l:: N-csc) -- Breath, wind, spirit. From ruwach; wind; by resemblance breath.">a spirit</a> <a href="/hebrew/4941.htm" title="4941: miš·pāṭ (N-ms) -- Judgment. ">of justice</a> <a href="/hebrew/3427.htm" title="3427: lay·yō·wō·šêḇ (Prep-l, Art:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to sit down; by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry.">to him who sits</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.">in</a> <a href="/hebrew/4941.htm" title="4941: ham·miš·pāṭ (Art:: N-ms) -- Judgment. ">judgment,</a> <a href="/hebrew/1369.htm" title="1369: wə·liḡ·ḇū·rāh (Conj-w, Prep-l:: N-fs) -- Strength, might. Feminine passive participle from the same as gibbowr; force; by implication, valor, victory.">and a strength</a> <a href="/hebrew/7725.htm" title="7725: mə·šî·ḇê (V-Hifil-Prtcpl-mpc) -- A primitive root; to turn back transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively; generally to retreat; often adverbial, again.">to those who repel</a> <a href="/hebrew/4421.htm" title="4421: mil·ḥā·māh (N-fs) -- A battle, war. From lacham; a battle; generally, war.">the onslaught</a> <a href="/hebrew/8179.htm" title="8179: šā·‘ə·rāh (N-ms:: 3fs) -- A gate. From sha'ar in its original sense; an opening, i.e. Door or gate.">at the gate.</a> </span><span class="reftext">7</span>These also stagger from wine and stumble from strong drink: Priests and prophets reel from strong drink and are befuddled by wine. They stumble because of strong drink, muddled in their visions and stumbling in their judgments.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/1-5.htm">James 1:5</a></span><br />Now if any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/2-6.htm">Proverbs 2:6-7</a></span><br />For the LORD gives wisdom; from His mouth come knowledge and understanding. / He stores up sound wisdom for the upright; He is a shield to those who walk with integrity,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/1-30.htm">1 Corinthians 1:30</a></span><br />It is because of Him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God: our righteousness, holiness, and redemption.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/11-2.htm">Isaiah 11:2</a></span><br />The Spirit of the LORD will rest on Him—the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and strength, the Spirit of knowledge and fear of the LORD.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/3-9.htm">1 Kings 3:9-12</a></span><br />Therefore give Your servant an understanding heart to judge Your people and to discern between good and evil. For who is able to govern this great people of Yours?” / Now it pleased the Lord that Solomon had made this request. / So God said to him, “Since you have asked for this instead of requesting long life or wealth for yourself or death for your enemies—but you have asked for discernment to administer justice— ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/1-17.htm">Ephesians 1:17</a></span><br />that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you a spirit of wisdom and revelation in your knowledge of Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/daniel/2-21.htm">Daniel 2:21</a></span><br />He changes the times and seasons; He removes kings and establishes them. He gives wisdom to the wise and knowledge to the discerning.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/2-3.htm">Colossians 2:3</a></span><br />in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/9-6.htm">Isaiah 9:6</a></span><br />For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_timothy/1-7.htm">2 Timothy 1:7</a></span><br />For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/8-14.htm">Proverbs 8:14</a></span><br />Counsel and sound judgment are mine; I have insight and strength.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/21-15.htm">Luke 21:15</a></span><br />For I will give you speech and wisdom that none of your adversaries will be able to resist or contradict.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/32-1.htm">Isaiah 32:1</a></span><br />Behold, a king will reign in righteousness, and princes will rule with justice.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/11-33.htm">Romans 11:33</a></span><br />O, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments, and untraceable His ways!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/23-5.htm">Jeremiah 23:5</a></span><br />Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and He will reign wisely as King and will administer justice and righteousness in the land.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And for a spirit of judgment to him that sits in judgment, and for strength to them that turn the battle to the gate.</p><p class="hdg">for a spirit</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/11-2.htm">Isaiah 11:2-4</a></b></br> And the spirit of the LORD shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD; … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/32-15.htm">Isaiah 32:15,16</a></b></br> Until the spirit be poured upon us from on high, and the wilderness be a fruitful field, and the fruitful field be counted for a forest… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/genesis/41-38.htm">Genesis 41:38,39</a></b></br> And Pharaoh said unto his servants, Can we find <i>such a one</i> as this <i>is</i>, a man in whom the Spirit of God <i>is</i>? … </p><p class="hdg">and for strength</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/deuteronomy/20-4.htm">Deuteronomy 20:4</a></b></br> For the LORD your God <i>is</i> he that goeth with you, to fight for you against your enemies, to save you.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/joshua/1-9.htm">Joshua 1:9</a></b></br> Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the LORD thy God <i>is</i> with thee whithersoever thou goest.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/18-32.htm">Psalm 18:32-34</a></b></br> <i>It is</i> God that girdeth me with strength, and maketh my way perfect… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/psalms/35-15.htm">Attackers</a> <a href="/isaiah/27-4.htm">Battle</a> <a href="/isaiah/14-31.htm">Door</a> <a href="/isaiah/24-12.htm">Gate</a> <a href="/isaiah/16-5.htm">Judge</a> <a href="/isaiah/16-5.htm">Judgment</a> <a href="/isaiah/16-5.htm">Justice</a> <a href="/proverbs/3-25.htm">Onslaught</a> <a href="/proverbs/31-23.htm">Sits</a> <a href="/isaiah/16-5.htm">Sitteth</a> <a href="/isaiah/6-1.htm">Sitting</a> <a href="/psalms/80-6.htm">Source</a> <a href="/isaiah/26-9.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/isaiah/27-5.htm">Strength</a> <a href="/isaiah/23-17.htm">Turn</a> <a href="/isaiah/24-1.htm">Turning</a> <a href="/isaiah/11-2.htm">Wisdom</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/isaiah/29-5.htm">Attackers</a> <a href="/isaiah/29-3.htm">Battle</a> <a href="/isaiah/57-8.htm">Door</a> <a href="/isaiah/29-21.htm">Gate</a> <a href="/isaiah/33-22.htm">Judge</a> <a href="/isaiah/28-7.htm">Judgment</a> <a href="/isaiah/28-17.htm">Justice</a> <a href="/proverbs/3-25.htm">Onslaught</a> <a href="/isaiah/30-7.htm">Sits</a> <a href="/isaiah/30-7.htm">Sitteth</a> <a href="/isaiah/30-15.htm">Sitting</a> <a href="/matthew/21-25.htm">Source</a> <a href="/isaiah/29-4.htm">Spirit</a> <a href="/isaiah/28-12.htm">Strength</a> <a href="/isaiah/28-24.htm">Turn</a> <a href="/isaiah/28-24.htm">Turning</a> <a href="/isaiah/28-29.htm">Wisdom</a><div class="vheading2">Isaiah 28</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/isaiah/28-1.htm">The prophet threatens Ephraim for their pride and drunkenness</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/isaiah/28-5.htm">The residue shall be advanced in the kingdom of Christ</a></span><br><span class="reftext">7. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/isaiah/28-7.htm">He rebukes their error</a></span><br><span class="reftext">9. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/isaiah/28-9.htm">Their unwillingness to learn</a></span><br><span class="reftext">14. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/isaiah/28-14.htm">And their security</a></span><br><span class="reftext">16. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/isaiah/28-16.htm">Christ the sure foundation is promised</a></span><br><span class="reftext">17. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/isaiah/28-17.htm">Their security shall be tried</a></span><br><span class="reftext">23. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/isaiah/28-23.htm">They are incited to the consideration of God's providence</a></span><br></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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/isaiah/28.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/isaiah/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/isaiah/28.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>a spirit of justice to him who sits in judgment</b><br>This phrase highlights the divine empowerment given to leaders who are tasked with making judicial decisions. In the context of ancient Israel, judges and leaders were expected to uphold God's law and administer justice fairly. The "spirit of justice" implies a divine influence or guidance, reminiscent of the wisdom granted to Solomon (<a href="/1_kings/3-28.htm">1 Kings 3:28</a>). This aligns with the broader biblical theme that true justice originates from God (<a href="/psalms/89-14.htm">Psalm 89:14</a>). The phrase also foreshadows the Messianic prophecy of Jesus Christ, who embodies perfect justice (<a href="/isaiah/11-2.htm">Isaiah 11:2-4</a>).<p><b>and a strength to those who repel the onslaught at the gate</b><br>In ancient cities, gates were strategic points of defense and commerce. The "onslaught at the gate" refers to military attacks or sieges, common in the turbulent history of Israel. The promise of "strength" suggests divine support for those defending the city, akin to the protection God provided to Jerusalem during the Assyrian siege (<a href="/2_kings/19-32.htm">2 Kings 19:32-36</a>). This strength can be seen as both physical and spiritual, empowering defenders to withstand external threats. Theologically, it points to God's role as a protector and deliverer, a theme echoed in the New Testament where believers are called to stand firm against spiritual adversaries (<a href="/ephesians/6-10.htm">Ephesians 6:10-17</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/i/isaiah.htm">Isaiah</a></b><br>A major prophet in the Old Testament, Isaiah is the author of the book bearing his name. He prophesied to the Kingdom of Judah during a time of moral and spiritual decline.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/j/judah.htm">Judah</a></b><br>The southern kingdom of Israel, which was often under threat from surrounding nations. Isaiah's prophecies were directed towards the leaders and people of Judah.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/j/judges.htm">Judges</a></b><br>Those who sit in judgment, likely referring to leaders or rulers in Judah who are responsible for maintaining justice and order.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/g/gates.htm">Gates</a></b><br>In ancient cities, gates were strategic points of defense and commerce. They were often the first line of defense against enemy attacks.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/e/enemies.htm">Enemies</a></b><br>The surrounding nations that threatened Judah, representing both physical and spiritual adversaries.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_role_of_justice_in_leadership.htm">The Role of Justice in Leadership</a></b><br>Leaders are called to embody a spirit of justice, ensuring fairness and righteousness in their judgments. This is a divine empowerment that comes from God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/strength_in_times_of_adversity.htm">Strength in Times of Adversity</a></b><br>God provides strength to those who defend against attacks, whether physical or spiritual. Believers are encouraged to rely on God's strength in their battles.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_readiness.htm">Spiritual Readiness</a></b><br>Just as the gates were crucial for a city's defense, believers must be vigilant and prepared to defend their faith against spiritual attacks.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/dependence_on_the_holy_spirit.htm">Dependence on the Holy Spirit</a></b><br>The "spirit of justice" implies reliance on the Holy Spirit for guidance and strength in fulfilling our roles, whether in leadership or daily life.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/community_defense.htm">Community Defense</a></b><br>The imagery of repelling onslaughts at the gate suggests a communal effort. Believers are called to support and defend one another in faith.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_isaiah_28.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Isaiah 28</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/most_accurate_bible_translation.htm">What is the meaning of 'Spirit of the Law'?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_a_christian_worldview.htm">What defines a Christian worldview?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/did_jesus_rise_on_the_third_day.htm">What is the nature of God according to scripture?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_god_show_himself_in_contradictions.htm">How does God reveal Himself through contradictions in theology?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/isaiah/28.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(6) <span class= "bld">And for a spirit of judgment . . .</span>--The words remind us of the list of spiritual gifts in <a href="/isaiah/11-2.htm" title="And the spirit of the LORD shall rest on him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the LORD;">Isaiah 11:2</a>. The injustice of corrupt judges was the crying evil of both Samaria and Jerusalem, and their place was to be taken by those who should be just and faithful. And brave warriors, able to drive back the enemy to the gate of the city from which they had issued forth (<a href="/2_samuel/11-23.htm" title="And the messenger said to David, Surely the men prevailed against us, and came out to us into the field, and we were on them even to the entering of the gate.">2Samuel 11:23</a>)--or, perhaps, to defeat them <span class= "ital">at the gate </span>of that which they attacked--should be the companions of the upright judges.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/isaiah/28.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 6.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">For a spirit of judgment</span>. How far Judah had departed from the spirit of just judgment was made apparent in the very opening chapter of Isaiah's prophecy (vers. 15-27). <span class="cmt_word">To him that sitteth in judgment</span>; rather, <span class="accented">that sitteth on the judgment-seat</span> (Cheyne). <span class="cmt_word">For strength to them that turn the battle to the gate</span>; <span class="accented">i.e.</span> "to those who repulse an enemy, and drive him back to his own city's gate" (comp. <a href="/2_kings/18-8.htm">2 Kings 18:8</a>, "He smote the Philistines, even <span class="accented">unto Gaza</span> "). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/isaiah/28-6.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">a spirit</span><br /><span class="heb">וּלְר֖וּחַ</span> <span class="translit">(ū·lə·rū·aḥ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - common singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7307.htm">Strong's 7307: </a> </span><span class="str2">Wind, breath, exhalation, life, anger, unsubstantiality, a region of the sky, spirit</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of justice</span><br /><span class="heb">מִשְׁפָּ֑ט</span> <span class="translit">(miš·pāṭ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4941.htm">Strong's 4941: </a> </span><span class="str2">A verdict, a sentence, formal decree, divine law, penalty, justice, privilege, style</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to him who sits</span><br /><span class="heb">לַיּוֹשֵׁב֙</span> <span class="translit">(lay·yō·wō·šêḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l, Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3427.htm">Strong's 3427: </a> </span><span class="str2">To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry</span><br /><br /><span class="word">in</span><br /><span class="heb">עַל־</span> <span class="translit">(‘al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">judgment,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַמִּשְׁפָּ֔ט</span> <span class="translit">(ham·miš·pāṭ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4941.htm">Strong's 4941: </a> </span><span class="str2">A verdict, a sentence, formal decree, divine law, penalty, justice, privilege, style</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and a strength</span><br /><span class="heb">וְלִ֨גְבוּרָ֔ה</span> <span class="translit">(wə·liḡ·ḇū·rāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1369.htm">Strong's 1369: </a> </span><span class="str2">Force, valor, victory</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to those who repel</span><br /><span class="heb">מְשִׁיבֵ֥י</span> <span class="translit">(mə·šî·ḇê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7725.htm">Strong's 7725: </a> </span><span class="str2">To turn back, in, to retreat, again</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the onslaught</span><br /><span class="heb">מִלְחָמָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(mil·ḥā·māh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4421.htm">Strong's 4421: </a> </span><span class="str2">A battle, war</span><br /><br /><span class="word">at the gate.</span><br /><span class="heb">שָֽׁעְרָה׃</span> <span class="translit">(šā·‘ə·rāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_8179.htm">Strong's 8179: </a> </span><span class="str2">An opening, door, gate</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/isaiah/28-6.htm">Isaiah 28:6 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/isaiah/28-6.htm">Isaiah 28:6 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/isaiah/28-6.htm">Isaiah 28:6 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/isaiah/28-6.htm">Isaiah 28:6 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/isaiah/28-6.htm">Isaiah 28:6 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/isaiah/28-6.htm">Isaiah 28:6 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/isaiah/28-6.htm">Isaiah 28:6 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/isaiah/28-6.htm">Isaiah 28:6 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/isaiah/28-6.htm">Isaiah 28:6 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/isaiah/28-6.htm">Isaiah 28:6 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/isaiah/28-6.htm">OT Prophets: Isaiah 28:6 And a spirit of justice to him (Isa Isi Is)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/isaiah/28-5.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Isaiah 28:5"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Isaiah 28:5" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/isaiah/28-7.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Isaiah 28:7"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Isaiah 28:7" /></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>