The Oracle concerning Babylon

131 A prophecy against Babylon that Isaiah son of Amoz saw:

Other Translations of Isaiah 13:1

King James Version

The Oracle concerning Babylon

131 The burden of Babylon, which Isaiah the son of Amoz did see.

English Standard Version

The Oracle concerning Babylon

131 The oracle concerning Babylon which Isaiah the son of Amoz saw.

The Message

The Oracle concerning Babylon

131 The Message on Babylon. Isaiah son of Amoz saw it:

New King James Version

The Oracle concerning Babylon

131 The burden against Babylon which Isaiah the son of Amoz saw.

New Living Translation

The Oracle concerning Babylon

131 Isaiah son of Amoz received this message concerning the destruction of Babylon:

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Isaiah 13:1

Commentary on Isaiah 13:1-5

(Read Isaiah 13:1-5)

The threatenings of God's word press heavily upon the wicked, and are a sore burden, too heavy for them to bear. The persons brought together to lay Babylon waste, are called God's sanctified or appointed ones; designed for this service, and made able to do it. They are called God's mighty ones, because they had their might from God, and were now to use it for him. They come from afar. God can make those a scourge and ruin to his enemies, who are farthest off, and therefore least dreaded.