Isaiah 25:5 Meaning and Explanation
“Thou shalt bring down the noise of strangers, as the heat in a dry place; even the heat with the shadow of a cloud: the branch of the terrible ones shall be brought low.”
King James Version (KJV)
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The Context of Isaiah 25:5
Assurance that the boastful threats of enemies will be rendered powerless.
What Does Isaiah 25:5 Mean?
The 'noise of strangers' represents the boastful threats and arrogant claims of those who oppose God and His people. Isaiah depicts this noise being brought down—diminished and silenced—the way heat is dispersed by a cloud's shadow in the desert. The oppressor's voice, once fearsome, becomes insignificant in comparison to God's power.
'The branch of the terrible ones shall be brought low' uses the image of a plant cut down and stripped of growth. What the enemies thought represented their strength and extension (the 'branch') will be humbled to the ground. This assures God's people that intimidation and threats will ultimately be neutralized.
Isaiah 25:5 in the Original Language
tselem (צֶלֶם), 'shadow'—in context of protection, God's presence shields as shadow shields from heat.
Frequently Asked Questions About Isaiah 25:5
What does Isaiah 25:5 mean?
God will silence the enemies' threats and humble their pride.
What is the context of Isaiah 25:5?
Assurance that the boastful threats of enemies will be rendered powerless.