Isaiah 28:20
For the bed is shorter than that a man can stretch himself on it: and the covering narrower than that he can wrap himself in it.
Isaiah 28:20 in other translations
| BSB | Indeed, the bed is too short to stretch out on, and the blanket too small to wrap around you. |
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| WEB | For the bed is too short to stretch out on, and the blanket is too narrow to wrap oneself in. |
| ASV | For the bed is shorter than that a man can stretch himself on it; and the covering narrower than that he can wrap himself in it. |
| YLT | For shorter hath been the bed Than to stretch one's self out in, And the covering hath been narrower Than to wrap one's self up in. |
| DARBY | For the bed is too short to stretch oneself on, and the covering too narrow when he would wrap himself in it. |
| BBE | For the bed is not long enough for a man to be stretched out on: and the cover is not wide enough for him to be covered with. |
| Webster | For the bed is shorter than that a man can stretch himself on it: and the covering narrower than that he can wrap himself in it. |
What does Isaiah 28:20 mean?
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain
Adam Clarke's Commentary
Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain
Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Isaiah 28:16-22
Here is a promise of Christ, as the only foundation of hope for escaping the wrath to come. This foundation was laid in Zion, in the eternal counsels of God. This foundation is a stone, firm and able to support his church. It is a tried stone, a chosen stone, approved of God, and never failed any who made trial of it. A corner stone, binding together the whole building, and bearing the whole weight; precious in the…
Isaiah 28:20 in the original Hebrew
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Cross references for Isaiah 28:20
- 1 Corinthians 1:18-31
For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God. For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent. Where is the wise? where is the scribe? where is the disputer of this world? hath not God made foolish the wisdom of this world? For after that in the wisdom of God the world by wisdom knew not God, it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe. …
- Isaiah 64:6
But we are all as an unclean thing, and all our righteousnesses are as filthy rags; and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, have taken us away.
- Romans 9:30-32
What shall we say then? That the Gentiles, which followed not after righteousness, have attained to righteousness, even the righteousness which is of faith. But Israel, which followed after the law of righteousness, hath not attained to the law of righteousness. Wherefore? Because they sought it not by faith, but as it were by the works of the law. For they stumbled at that stumblingstone;
- Jeremiah 7:8-10
Behold, ye trust in lying words, that cannot profit. Will ye steal, murder, and commit adultery, and swear falsely, and burn incense unto Baal, and walk after other gods whom ye know not; And come and stand before me in this house, which is called by my name, and say, We are delivered to do all these abominations?
- Isaiah 59:5-6
They hatch cockatrice’ eggs, and weave the spider’s web: he that eateth of their eggs dieth, and that which is crushed breaketh out into a viper. Their webs shall not become garments, neither shall they cover themselves with their works: their works are works of iniquity, and the act of violence is in their hands.
- Isaiah 66:3-6
He that killeth an ox is as if he slew a man; he that sacrificeth a lamb, as if he cut off a dog’s neck; he that offereth an oblation, as if he offered swine’s blood; he that burneth incense, as if he blessed an idol. Yea, they have chosen their own ways, and their soul delighteth in their abominations. I also will choose their delusions, and will bring their fears upon them; because when I called, none did answer; when I spake, they did not hear: but they did evil before mine eyes, and chose that in which I delighted not. Hear the word of the Lord, ye that tremble at his word; Your brethren that hated you, that cast you out for my name’s sake, said, Let the Lord be glorified: but he shall appear to your joy, and they shall be ashamed. A voice of noise from the city, a voice from the temple, a voice of the Lord that rendereth recompence to his enemies.
- Isaiah 57:12-13
I will declare thy righteousness, and thy works; for they shall not profit thee. When thou criest, let thy companies deliver thee; but the wind shall carry them all away; vanity shall take them: but he that putteth his trust in me shall possess the land, and shall inherit my holy mountain;
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57:12,13; 59:5,6; 64:6; 66:3-6; Jer 7:8-10; Ro 9:30-32; 1Co 1:18-31
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Context
- Isaiah 28:19
From the time that it goeth forth it shall take you: for morning by morning shall it pass over, by day and by night: and it shall be a vexation only to understand the report.
- Isaiah 28:20
For the bed is shorter than that a man can stretch himself on it: and the covering narrower than that he can wrap himself in it.
- Isaiah 28:21
For the Lord shall rise up as in mount Perazim, he shall be wroth as in the valley of Gibeon, that he may do his work, his strange work; and bring to pass his act, his strange act.
Isaiah 28:20 in other languages
| Spanish Reina-Valera 1909 | Porque la cama es tan angosta que no basta, y la cubierta estrecha para recoger. |
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| French Bible J.N. Darby 1885 | car le lit est trop court pour qu’on s’y allonge, et la couverture trop étroite quand on s’en enveloppe. |
| German Elberfelder 1871 | Denn das Bett ist zu kurz, um sich auszustrecken und die Decke zu schmal, um sich einzuhüllen. |
| Latin Clementine Vulgate | Coangustatum est enim stratum, ita ut alter decidat; et pallium breve utrumque operire non potest. |