Isaiah 28:6

Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

He will also be a spirit of justice for those who sit in judgment and a source of strength for those who turn back the battle at the gate.

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Other Translations

  • King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

    And for a spirit of judgment to him that sitteth in judgment, and for strength to them that turn the battle to the gate.

  • KJV1611 – Modern English

    And for a spirit of judgment to him who sits in judgment, and for strength to those who turn the battle to the gate.

  • King James Version 1611 (Original)

    And for a spirit of judgment to him that sitteth in judgment, and for strength to them that turn the battle to the gate.

  • American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers

    and a spirit{H7307} of justice{H4941} to him that sitteth{H3427} in judgment,{H4941} and strength{H1369} to them that turn{H7725} back the battle{H4421} at the gate.{H8179}

  • King James Version with Strong's Numbers

    And for a spirit{H7307} of judgment{H4941} to him that sitteth{H3427}{(H8802)} in judgment{H4941}, and for strength{H1369} to them that turn{H7725}{(H8688)} the battle{H4421} to the gate{H8179}.

  • Coverdale Bible (1535)

    Vnto the lowly, he shalbe a sprete of iudgment, and vnto them that dryue awaye the enemies from ye gates, he shalbe a sprete of stregth.

  • Geneva Bible (1560)

    And for a spirite of iudgement to him that sitteth in iudgement, and for strength vnto them that turne away the battell to the gate.

  • Bishops' Bible (1568)

    He wylbe also a spirite of perfect knowledge to him that sitteth in iudgement, and strength vnto them that turne away the battayle to the gate of the enemies.

  • Authorized King James Version (1611)

    And for a spirit of judgment to him that sitteth in judgment, and for strength to them that turn the battle to the gate.

  • Webster's Bible (1833)

    and a spirit of justice to him who sits in judgment, and strength to those who turn back the battle at the gate.

  • Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

    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.

  • American Standard Version (1901)

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

  • American Standard Version (1901)

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

  • Bible in Basic English (1941)

    And a spirit of wisdom to the judge, and strength to those who keep back the attackers at the door of the town.

  • World English Bible (2000)

    and a spirit of justice to him who sits in judgment, and strength to those who turn back the battle at the gate.

  • NET Bible® (New English Translation)

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

Referenced Verses

  • 1 Kgs 3:28 : 28 When all Israel heard the judgment the king had given, they stood in awe of the king, for they saw that he had the wisdom of God to administer justice.
  • John 5:30 : 30 I can do nothing on My own. As I hear, I judge, and My judgment is just because I do not seek My own will but the will of Him who sent Me.
  • Isa 11:2-4 : 2 The Spirit of the LORD will rest upon him—the Spirit of wisdom and understanding, the Spirit of counsel and strength, the Spirit of knowledge and reverence for the LORD. 3 And his delight will be in the fear of the LORD. He will not judge by what his eyes see, nor decide by what his ears hear. 4 But he will judge the poor with righteousness, and decide with equity for the meek of the earth. He will strike the earth with the rod of his mouth, and with the breath of his lips he will slay the wicked.
  • Isa 32:15-16 : 15 Until the Spirit is poured out upon us from on high, and the wilderness will become a fertile field, and the fertile field will be considered as a forest. 16 Then justice will dwell in the wilderness, and righteousness will reside in the fertile field.
  • John 3:34 : 34 For the one whom God has sent speaks the words of God, for God gives the Spirit without measure.
  • 1 Cor 12:8 : 8 To one, a message of wisdom is given through the Spirit; to another, a message of knowledge by the same Spirit;
  • 2 Chr 32:8 : 8 With him is only an arm of flesh, but with us is the LORD our God to help us and to fight our battles." The people regained confidence from the words of Hezekiah king of Judah.
  • Ps 18:32-34 : 32 For who is God besides the LORD? And who is the rock except our God? 33 It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way perfect. 34 He makes my feet like the feet of a deer; He causes me to stand on the heights.
  • Ps 46:1 : 1 For the choirmaster. A song of the sons of Korah, set to soprano voices.
  • Ps 46:11 : 11 Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.
  • Ps 72:1-4 : 1 God, grant your judgments to the king and your righteousness to the king's son. 2 He will judge your people with righteousness and your afflicted ones with justice. 3 The mountains will bring peace to the people, and the hills will bring it in righteousness. 4 He will judge the poor of the people, save the children of the needy, and crush the oppressor.
  • Prov 20:8 : 8 A king who sits on the throne of judgment disperses all evil with his eyes.
  • Gen 41:38-39 : 38 Then Pharaoh said to his officials, 'Can we find anyone like this man, in whom is the spirit of God?' 39 So Pharaoh said to Joseph, 'Since God has made all this known to you, there is no one as discerning and wise as you.'
  • Num 11:16-17 : 16 The LORD said to Moses, 'Gather seventy men from the elders of Israel whom you know to be leaders of the people and their officials. Bring them to the Tent of Meeting, and have them stand there with you.' 17 I will come down and speak with you there, and I will take some of the Spirit that is on you and put it on them. They will help you bear the burden of the people, so that you do not have to bear it alone.
  • Num 27:16-18 : 16 May the LORD, the God of the spirits of all humankind, appoint a man over the assembly 17 to go out and come in before them, to lead them out and bring them in, so that the congregation of the LORD will not be like sheep without a shepherd. 18 The LORD said to Moses, "Take Joshua son of Nun, a man in whom is the spirit, and lay your hand on him.
  • Deut 20:4 : 4 For the LORD your God goes with you to fight for you against your enemies and to give you victory.
  • Josh 1:9 : 9 Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or discouraged, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”

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