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Isaiah 28:6

Old Testament Major Prophet ASV (1901)

What does Isaiah 28:6 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “and a spirit of justice to him that sitteth in judgment, and strength to them that turn back the battle at the gate.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

and a spirit of justice to him that sitteth in judgment, and strength to them that turn back the battle at the gate.
Isaiah 28:6 — American Standard Version

Context — Isaiah 28

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
3The crown of pride of the drunkards of Ephraim shall be trodden under foot:
4and 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.
5In that day will Jehovah of hosts become a crown of glory, and a diadem of beauty, unto the residue of his people;
6and a spirit of justice to him that sitteth in judgment, and strength to them that turn back the battle at the gate.
7And 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.
8For all tables are full of vomit [and] filthiness, [so that there is] no place [clean].
9Whom will he teach knowledge? and whom will he make to understand the message? them that are weaned from the milk, and drawn from the breasts?
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“And for a spirit of judgment to him that sitteth in judgment, &c.] That is, as the Lord would give honour and glory to the people in general, so wisdom and prudence, a spirit of judgment and discerning, to the king in particular, who sat on the throne of judgment to do justice, and execute judgment among his subjects: though this need not be restrained to the king, but be applied to all the judges and magistrates in the land, who sat and heard causes and complaints brought before them, for which they should be qualified by the Lord; so Aben Ezra interprets it of the sanhedrim: and for strength to them that turn the battle to the gate; as wisdom is promised to the king and judges of the land,…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“Jehovah will inspire their magistrates with justice, and their soldiers with strength of spirit. turn . . . battle to . . . gate--the defenders of their country who not only repel the foe from themselves, but drive him to the gates of his own cities (Sa2 11:23; Kg2 18:8).”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“To them - Who not only drive their enemies from their land, but pursue them into their own lands, and besiege them in their own cities. Isaiah 28:7”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“for a spirit: Isa 11:2-4, Isa 32:15, Isa 32:16; Gen 41:38, Gen 41:39; Num 11:16, Num 11:17, Num 27:16-18; Kg1 3:28; Psa 72:1-4; Pro 20:8; Joh 3:34, Joh 5:30; Co1 12:8 and for strength: Deu 20:4; Jos 1:9; Psa 18:32-34, Psa 46:1, Psa 46:11 Isaiah 28:7”
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