Isaiah 13:5

5 They come from faraway lands, from the ends of the heavens— the LORD and the weapons of his wrath— to destroy the whole country.

Isaiah 13:5 in Other Translations

KJV
5 They come from a far country, from the end of heaven, even the LORD, and the weapons of his indignation, to destroy the whole land.
ESV
5 They come from a distant land, from the end of the heavens, the LORD and the weapons of his indignation, to destroy the whole land.
NLT
5 They come from distant countries, from beyond the farthest horizons. They are the LORD ’s weapons to carry out his anger. With them he will destroy the whole land.
MSG
5 They come from far-off countries, they pour in across the horizon. It's God on the move with the weapons of his wrath, ready to destroy the whole country.
CSB
5 They are coming from a far land, from the distant horizon- the Lord and the weapons of His wrath- to destroy the whole country.

Isaiah 13:5 In-Context

3 I have commanded those I prepared for battle; I have summoned my warriors to carry out my wrath— those who rejoice in my triumph.
4 Listen, a noise on the mountains, like that of a great multitude! Listen, an uproar among the kingdoms, like nations massing together! The LORD Almighty is mustering an army for war.
5 They come from faraway lands, from the ends of the heavens— the LORD and the weapons of his wrath— to destroy the whole country.
6 Wail, for the day of the LORD is near; it will come like destruction from the Almighty.
7 Because of this, all hands will go limp, every heart will melt with fear.

Cross References 4

  • 1. S Isaiah 5:26
  • 2. Isaiah 45:1; Isaiah 54:16; Jeremiah 50:25
  • 3. S Isaiah 10:25
  • 4. S Joshua 6:17; Isaiah 24:1; Isaiah 30:25; Isaiah 34:2
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