Isaiah 30:28
And his breath, as an overflowing stream, shall reach to the midst of the neck, to sift the nations with the sieve of vanity: and there shall be a bridle in the jaws of the people, causing them to err.
Context
This verse from Isaiah Chapter 30 connects to 10 cross-references. Woe to the rebellious children who go down to Egypt without asking God's counsel, trusting in Pharaoh's protection. When Assyria attacks, Egypt will give no help. But in repentance and rest is Israel's salvation. God waits to be gracious; blessed …
Other Translations
and his breath is as an overflowing stream, that reacheth even unto the neck, to sift the nations with the sieve of destruction: and a bridle that causeth to err shall be in the jaws of the peoples.
And His breath <FI>is<Fi> as an overflowing stream, Unto the neck it divideth, To sift nations with a sieve of vanity, And a bridle causing to err, <FI>Is<Fi> on the jaws of the peoples.
And his breath is as an overflowing stream, coming up even to the neck, shaking the nations for their destruction, like the shaking of grain in a basket: and he will put a cord in the mouths of the people, turning them out of their way.
Cross References
And the Lord said unto him, Wherewith? And he said, I will go forth, and I will be a lying …
And the Lord said, Who shall persuade Ahab, that he may go up and fall at Ramoth–gilead? And one said …
Because thy rage against me and thy tumult is come up into mine ears, therefore I will put my hook …
Because God hath deprived her of wisdom, neither hath he imparted to her understanding.
A whip for the horse, a bridle for the ass, and a rod for the fool’s back.
Because thy rage against me, and thy tumult, is come up into mine ears, therefore will I put my hook …
And the people shall be as the burnings of lime: as thorns cut up shall they be burned in the …
Now will I rise, saith the Lord; now will I be exalted; now will I lift up myself.
Thou shalt be visited of the Lord of hosts with thunder, and with earthquake, and great noise, with storm and …
And your covenant with death shall be disannulled, and your agreement with hell shall not stand; when the overflowing scourge …