Isaiah 28:5 net — At that time the LORD of Heaven’s Armies will become a beautiful crown and a splendid diadem for the remnant of his peo…

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"At that time the LORD of Heaven’s Armies will become a beautiful crown and a splendid diadem for the remnant of his people."

— Isaiah 28:5, NET Bible

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Isaiah 28 — Context

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Look, the Lord sends a strong, powerful one. With the force of a hailstorm or a destructive windstorm, with the might of a driving, torrential rainstorm, he will knock that crown to the ground with his hand.

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The splendid crown of Ephraim’s drunkards will be trampled underfoot.

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The withering flower, its beautiful splendor, situated at the head of a rich valley, will be like an early fig before harvest– as soon as someone notices it, he grabs it and swallows it.

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At that time the LORD of Heaven’s Armies will become a beautiful crown and a splendid diadem for the remnant of his people.

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He will give discernment to the one who makes judicial decisions, and strength to those who defend the city from attackers.

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Even these men stagger because of wine, they stumble around because of beer– priests and prophets stagger because of beer, they are confused because of wine, they stumble around because of beer; they stagger while seeing prophetic visions, they totter while making legal decisions.

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Indeed, all the tables are covered with vomit, with filth, leaving no clean place.

Isaiah 28:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 28:5 say?
Isaiah 28:5 in the NET Bible reads: “At that time the LORD of Heaven’s Armies will become a beautiful crown and a splendid diadem for the remnant 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 (NET): “At that time the LORD of Heaven’s Armies will become a beautiful crown and a splendid diadem for the remnant 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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