Isaiah 34:5

For my sword shall be bathed in heaven: behold, it shall come down upon Idumea, and upon the people of my curse, to judgment.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Isaiah 34:5

BSB
When My sword has drunk its fill in the heavens, then it will come down upon Edom, upon the people I have devoted to destruction.
AKJV
For my sword shall be bathed in heaven: behold, it shall come down on Idumea, and on the people of my curse, to judgment.
CPDV
"For my sword in heaven has been inebriated. Behold, it will descend upon Idumea, and upon the people of my slaughter, unto judgment."
ERV
For my sword hath drunk its fill in heaven: behold, it shall come down upon Edom, and upon the people of my curse, to judgment.
NHEB
For my sword has drunk its fill in the sky. Look, it will come down on Edom, and on the people of my curse, for judgment.
SMT
For my sword was drunk in the heavens: behold, it shall come down upon Edom, and upon the people of destruction for judgment.

Commentary for Isaiah 34:5

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Isaiah 34:5
Summary
God's sword executes judgment on cursed people
Place
Idumea
Event
Divine sword bringing judgment
Estimated Time Period
c. 700 BC
Category
Judgment