Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
it will then come down on Edom
and on the people I have set apart for destruction.
New American Standard Bible
Behold it shall descend for judgment upon
And upon the people whom I have
King James Version
For my sword shall be bathed in heaven: behold, it shall come down upon Idumea, and upon the people of my curse, to judgment.
International Standard Version
For my sword will be seen in the heavens. Look! It descends in judgment on Edom, on the people I have doomed to destruction.
A Conservative Version
For my sword has drunk its fill in heaven. Behold, it shall come down upon Edom, and upon the people of my curse, to judgment.
American Standard Version
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.
Amplified
For My sword is satiated [with blood] in heaven;
Indeed, it will come down for judgment on Edom
And on the people whom I have doomed for destruction.
Bible in Basic English
For my sword in heaven is full of wrath: see, it is coming down on Edom, in punishment on the people of my curse.
Darby Translation
For my sword is bathed in the heavens; behold, it shall come down upon Edom, and upon the people of my ban, to judgment.
Julia Smith Translation
For my sword was drunk in the heavens: behold, it shall come down upon Edom, and upon the people of destruction for judgment
King James 2000
For my sword shall be bathed in heaven: behold, it shall come down upon Edom, and upon the people of my curse, to judgment.
Lexham Expanded Bible
When my sword is drenched in the heavens, look! It will descend upon Edom, and upon the people of my ban, for judgment.
Modern King James verseion
For My sword bathed in the heavens. Behold, it shall come down on Edom, and on the people of My curse for judgment.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
For my sword shall be bathed in heaven, and shall immediately come down upon Idumaea, and upon the people which I have cursed for my vengeance.
NET Bible
He says, "Indeed, my sword has slaughtered heavenly powers. Look, it now descends on Edom, on the people I will annihilate in judgment."
New Heart English Bible
For my sword has drunk its fill in the sky. Behold, it will come down on Edom, and on the people of my curse, for judgment.
The Emphasized Bible
For my sword hath been sated in the heavens, - Lo! upon Edom, shall it descend, Even on the people whom I have devoted to justice.
Webster
For my sword shall be bathed in heaven: behold, it shall come down upon Edom, and upon the people of my curse, to judgment.
World English Bible
For my sword has drunk its fill in the sky. Behold, it will come down on Edom, and on the people of my curse, for judgment.
Youngs Literal Translation
For soaked in the heavens was My sword, Lo, on Edom it cometh down, On the people of My curse for judgment.
Interlinear
Ravah
References
Word Count of 20 Translations in Isaiah 34:5
Verse Info
Context Readings
Judgment On The Nations
4
The skies will roll up like a scroll,
and their stars will all wither
as leaves wither on the vine,
and foliage on the fig tree.
it will then come down on Edom
and on the people I have set apart for destruction.
It drips with fat,
with the blood of lambs and goats,
with the fat of the kidneys of rams.
For the Lord has a sacrifice in Bozrah,
a great slaughter in the land of Edom.
Cross References
Malachi 1:4
Though Edom says: “We have been devastated, but we will rebuild
Isaiah 63:1
in crimson-stained garments from Bozrah—
this One who is splendid in His apparel,
rising up proudly
powerful to save.
Jeremiah 46:10
a day of vengeance to avenge Himself
against His adversaries.
The sword will devour and be satisfied;
it will drink its fill of their blood,
because it will be a sacrifice
in the northern land by the Euphrates River.
Amos 1:11-12
The Lord says:
for three crimes, even four,
because he pursued his brother with the sword.
He stifled his compassion,
his anger tore at them
and he harbored his rage incessantly.
Jeremiah 49:7-22
About Edom, this is what the Lord of Hosts says:
Has counsel perished from the prudent?
Has their wisdom rotted away?
Ezekiel 21:3-5
and say to it: This is what the Lord says: I am against you.
Ezekiel 25:12-14
This is what the Lord God says: “Because Edom acted vengefully against the house of Judah
Deuteronomy 27:15-26
And all the people will reply, ‘Amen!’
Deuteronomy 29:18-21
Be sure there is no man, woman, clan, or tribe among you today whose heart turns away from the Lord our God to go and worship the gods of those nations. Be sure there is no root among you bearing poisonous and bitter fruit.
Deuteronomy 32:14
with the fat of lambs,
rams from Bashan, and goats,
with the choicest grains of wheat;
you drank wine from the finest grapes.
Deuteronomy 32:41-42
and My hand takes hold of judgment,
I will take vengeance on My adversaries
and repay those who hate Me.
Psalm 17:13
Confront him; bring him down.
With Your sword, save me from the wicked.
Psalm 137:7
that day
“Destroy it! Destroy it
down to its foundations!”
Isaiah 24:6
and its inhabitants have become guilty;
the earth’s inhabitants have been burned,
and only a few survive.
Jeremiah 47:6
How long will you be restless?
Go back to your sheath;
be still; be silent!
Ezekiel 21:9-11
“Son of man, prophesy: This is what the Lord says! You are to proclaim:
and also polished.
Obadiah 1:1-14
The vision of Obadiah.
This is what the Lord God has said about Edom:
a messenger has been sent
“Rise up,
Zephaniah 2:12
Matthew 25:41
1 Corinthians 16:22
If anyone does not love the Lord, a curse be on him. Marana tha that is, Lord, come!
Galatians 3:10
For all who rely on the works of the law are under a curse,
2 Peter 2:14
They have eyes full of adultery
Revelation 1:16
He had seven stars in His right hand; a sharp double-edged sword came from His mouth,