Isaiah 28:5 asv — In that day will Jehovah of hosts become a crown of glory, and a diadem of beauty, unto the residue of his people;

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"In that day will Jehovah of hosts become a crown of glory, and a diadem of beauty, unto the residue of his people; "

— Isaiah 28:5, American Standard Version

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Isaiah 28 — Context

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Behold, the Lord hath a mighty and strong one; as a tempest of hail, a destroying storm, as a tempest of mighty waters overflowing, will he cast down to the earth with the hand.

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The crown of pride of the drunkards of Ephraim shall be trodden under foot:

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and the fading flower of his glorious beauty, which is on the head of the fat valley, shall be as the first-ripe fig before the summer; which when he that looketh upon it seeth, while it is yet in his hand he eateth it up.

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In that day will Jehovah of hosts become a crown of glory, and a diadem of beauty, unto the residue of his people;

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and a spirit of justice to him that sitteth in judgment, and strength to them that turn back the battle at the gate.

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And even these reel with wine, and stagger with strong drink; the priest and the prophet reel with strong drink, they are swallowed up of wine, they stagger with strong drink; they err in vision, they stumble in judgment.

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For all tables are full of vomit and filthiness, so that there is no place clean.

Isaiah 28:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 28:5 say?
Isaiah 28:5 in the American Standard Version reads: “In that day will Jehovah of hosts become a crown of glory, and a diadem of beauty, unto the residue of his people; ”
Where is Isaiah 28:5 in the Bible?
Isaiah 28:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 28, verse 5.
Who wrote Isaiah?
Isaiah is traditionally attributed to Isaiah son of Amoz. Many critical scholars propose multiple authors ("Deutero-" and "Trito-Isaiah") for chapters 40–66; conservative scholarship holds to single Isaianic authorship. It was written c. 740–680 BC.
What is the book of Isaiah about?
Isaiah is the most quoted prophet in the New Testament — a sweeping vision of God's holiness, Judah's sin, coming judgment, and a promised Servant who would bear the iniquity of many. From "Holy, holy, holy" to "by his stripes we are healed," Isaiah speaks the gospel before the gospel.
What are the major themes of Isaiah?
Isaiah explores themes including Holiness, Judgment, Servant of the LORD, Hope, Salvation, Restoration. These themes shape the meaning and context of Isaiah 28:5.
What translation should I read Isaiah 28:5 in?
Isaiah 28:5 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Isaiah 28:5?
Isaiah 28:5 reads (ASV): “In that day will Jehovah of hosts become a crown of glory, and a diadem of beauty, unto the residue of his people; ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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