Parallel Verses
NET Bible
He wears his desire for justice like body armor, and his desire to deliver is like a helmet on his head. He puts on the garments of vengeance and wears zeal like a robe.
New American Standard Bible
And a
And He put on
And wrapped Himself with
King James Version
For he put on righteousness as a breastplate, and an helmet of salvation upon his head; and he put on the garments of vengeance for clothing, and was clad with zeal as a cloke.
Holman Bible
and a helmet of salvation on His head;
He put on garments of vengeance for clothing,
and He wrapped Himself in zeal as in a cloak.
International Standard Version
He put on righteousness like a breastplate, and a helmet of salvation on his head; he put on garments of vengeance for clothing, and wrapped himself in fury like a cloak.
A Conservative Version
And he put on righteousness as a breastplate, and a helmet of salvation upon his head. And he put on garments of vengeance for clothing, and was clad with zeal as a mantle.
American Standard Version
And he put on righteousness as a breastplate, and a helmet of salvation upon his head; and he put on garments of vengeance for clothing, and was clad with zeal as a mantle.
Amplified
For He [the Lord] put on righteousness like a coat of armor,
And salvation like a helmet on His head;
He put on garments of vengeance for clothing
And covered Himself with zeal [and great love for His people] as a cloak.
Bible in Basic English
Yes, he put on righteousness as a breastplate, and salvation as a head-dress; and he put on punishment as clothing, and wrath as a robe.
Darby Translation
And he put on righteousness as a breastplate, and a helmet of salvation upon his head; and he put on garments of vengeance for clothing, and was clad with zeal as a cloak.
Julia Smith Translation
And he will put on justice as a coat of mail, and a helmet of salvation upon his head; and be will put on robes of vengeance a garment, and he will clothe himself with zeal as an upper garment
King James 2000
For he put on righteousness as a breastplate, and a helmet of salvation upon his head; and he put on the garments of vengeance for clothing, and was clad with zeal as a cloak.
Lexham Expanded Bible
And he put on righteousness like breastplate, and a helmet of salvation on his head, and he put on garments of vengeance [for] clothing, and he wrapped [himself in] zeal as [in a] robe.
Modern King James verseion
For He put on righteousness like a breastplate, and a helmet of salvation on His head. And He put on the garments of vengeance for clothing, and was covered with zeal like a cloak.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
He put righteousness upon him for a breastplate, and set the helmet of health upon his head. He put on wrath instead of clothing, and took jealousy about him for a cloak:
New Heart English Bible
He put on righteousness as a breastplate, and a helmet of salvation on his head; and he put on garments of vengeance for clothing, and was clad with zeal as a mantle.
The Emphasized Bible
And he put on Righteousness as a coat of mail, And a helmet of victory upon his head, - And he put on the garments of avenging, for clothing, And wrapped about him as a cloak - jealousy,
Webster
For he put on righteousness as a breast-plate, and a helmet of salvation upon his head; and he put on the garments of vengeance for clothing, and was clad with zeal as a cloke.
World English Bible
He put on righteousness as a breastplate, and a helmet of salvation on his head; and he put on garments of vengeance for clothing, and was clad with zeal as a mantle.
Youngs Literal Translation
And He putteth on righteousness as a breastplate, And an helmet of salvation on His head, And He putteth on garments of vengeance for clothing, And is covered, as with an upper-robe, with zeal.
Themes
Activity » Christ's zeal » General references to
Armor » The lord armoring himself with righteousness and salvation
Battle of Life » Weapons and armour of the saints » The helmet of salvation
Breastplate » Armor for soldiers » Figurative
Breastplate » Illustrative of the » Righteous judgment of Christ
Christ » Divinity of Christ of God, universal » Zeal of
Fervour » Christ's zeal » General references to
Israel/jews » The lord redeeming israel
Opposition » Those that oppose the lord
Righteousness » Christ » Put on, as breast-plate
Salvation » Illustrated by » A helmet
Topics
Interlinear
Labash
Ts@daqah
Ro'sh
Labash
`atah
References
Word Count of 20 Translations in Isaiah 59:17
Verse Info
Context Readings
Judgment And Redemption
16 He sees there is no advocate; he is shocked that no one intervenes. So he takes matters into his own hands; his desire for justice drives him on. 17 He wears his desire for justice like body armor, and his desire to deliver is like a helmet on his head. He puts on the garments of vengeance and wears zeal like a robe. 18 He repays them for what they have done, dispensing angry judgment to his adversaries and punishing his enemies. He repays the coastlands.
Cross References
Ephesians 6:14
Stand firm therefore, by fastening the belt of truth around your waist, by putting on the breastplate of righteousness,
Ephesians 6:17
And take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.
1 Thessalonians 5:8
But since we are of the day, we must stay sober by putting on the breastplate of faith and love and as a helmet our hope for salvation.
Isaiah 9:7
His dominion will be vast and he will bring immeasurable prosperity. He will rule on David's throne and over David's kingdom, establishing it and strengthening it by promoting justice and fairness, from this time forward and forevermore. The Lord's intense devotion to his people will accomplish this.
Romans 13:12-14
The night has advanced toward dawn; the day is near. So then we must lay aside the works of darkness, and put on the weapons of light.
Job 29:14
I put on righteousness and it clothed me, my just dealing was like a robe and a turban;
Psalm 69:9
Certainly zeal for your house consumes me; I endure the insults of those who insult you.
Isaiah 11:5
Justice will be like a belt around his waist, integrity will be like a belt around his hips.
Isaiah 51:9
Wake up! Wake up! Clothe yourself with strength, O arm of the Lord! Wake up as in former times, as in antiquity! Did you not smash the Proud One? Did you not wound the sea monster?
Isaiah 63:3
"I have stomped grapes in the winepress all by myself; no one from the nations joined me. I stomped on them in my anger; I trampled them down in my rage. Their juice splashed on my garments, and stained all my clothes.
Isaiah 63:15
Look down from heaven and take notice, from your holy, majestic palace! Where are your zeal and power? Do not hold back your tender compassion!
John 2:17
His disciples remembered that it was written, "Zeal for your house will devour me."
2 Corinthians 6:7
by truthful teaching, by the power of God, with weapons of righteousness both for the right hand and for the left,
2 Thessalonians 1:8
With flaming fire he will mete out punishment on those who do not know God and do not obey the gospel of our Lord Jesus.
Hebrews 10:30
For we know the one who said, "Vengeance is mine, I will repay," and again, "The Lord will judge his people."
Revelation 19:11
Then I saw heaven opened and here came a white horse! The one riding it was called "Faithful" and "True," and with justice he judges and goes to war.
Zechariah 1:14
Turning to me, the messenger then said, "Cry out that the Lord who rules over all says, 'I am very much moved for Jerusalem and for Zion.
Deuteronomy 32:35-43
I will get revenge and pay them back at the time their foot slips; for the day of their disaster is near, and the impending judgment is rushing upon them!"
Psalm 94:1
O Lord, the God who avenges! O God who avenges, reveal your splendor!