New International VersionVery soon my anger against you will end and my wrath will be directed to their destruction.”
New Living TranslationIn a little while my anger against you will end, and then my anger will rise up to destroy them.”
English Standard VersionFor in a very little while my fury will come to an end, and my anger will be directed to their destruction.
Berean Standard BibleFor in just a little while My fury against you will subside, and My anger will turn to their destruction.”
King James BibleFor yet a very little while, and the indignation shall cease, and mine anger in their destruction.
New King James VersionFor yet a very little while and the indignation will cease, as will My anger in their destruction.”
New American Standard BibleFor in a very little while My indignation against you will be ended and My anger will be directed toward their destruction.”
NASB 1995“For in a very little while My indignation against you will be spent and My anger will be directed to their destruction.”
NASB 1977“For in a very little while My indignation against you will be spent, and My anger will be directed to their destruction.”
Legacy Standard BibleFor in a very little while My indignation against you will end and My anger will be directed to their destruction.”
Amplified BibleFor yet a very little while and My indignation [against you] will be fulfilled and My anger will be directed toward the destruction of the Assyrian.”
Christian Standard BibleIn just a little while my wrath will be spent and my anger will turn to their destruction.”
Holman Christian Standard BibleIn just a little while My wrath will be spent and My anger will turn to their destruction.”
American Standard VersionFor yet a very little while, and the indignation against thee shall be accomplished, and mine anger shall be directed to his destruction.
Contemporary English VersionSoon I will stop being angry with you, and I will punish them for their crimes.
English Revised VersionFor yet a very little while, and the indignation shall be accomplished, and mine anger, in their destruction.
GOD'S WORD® TranslationVery soon I will unleash my fury, and my anger will destroy them.
Good News TranslationIn only a little while I will finish punishing you, and then I will destroy them.
International Standard VersionIn just a little while, my fury will come to an end, and my anger then will be directed to their destruction.
NET BibleFor very soon my fury will subside, and my anger will be directed toward their destruction."
New Heart English BibleFor yet a very little while, and the indignation against you will be accomplished, and my anger will be directed to his destruction."
Webster's Bible TranslationFor yet a very little while, and the indignation shall cease, and my anger in their destruction. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleFor in just a little while My fury against you will subside, and My anger will turn to their destruction.”
World English BibleFor yet a very little while, and the indignation against you will be accomplished, and my anger will be directed to his destruction.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionFor yet a very little [while], "" And the indignation has been completed, "" And My anger by their wearing out.”
Young's Literal Translation For yet a very little, And the indignation hath been completed, And Mine anger by their wearing out.
Smith's Literal TranslationFor yet a very little and wrath finished, and mine anger, in their destruction. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFor yet a little and a very little while, and my indignation shall cease, and my wrath shall be upon their wickedness.
Catholic Public Domain VersionBut after a little while and a brief time, my indignation will be consumed, and my fury will turn to their wickedness.”
New American BibleFor just a brief moment more, and my wrath shall be over, and my anger shall be set for their destruction.
New Revised Standard VersionFor in a very little while my indignation will come to an end, and my anger will be directed to their destruction. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFor yet a very little while, and my indignation shall be accomplished, and my anger because of their destruction.
Peshitta Holy Bible TranslatedBecause in a very little while, and my passion and my anger shall be fulfilled upon their destruction OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917For yet a very little while, and the indignation shall be accomplished, and Mine anger shall be to their destruction.
Brenton Septuagint TranslationFor yet a little while, and the indignation shall cease: but my wrath shall be against their council.
Additional Translations ... Audio Bible
Context A Remnant of Israel Shall Return… 24Therefore this is what the Lord GOD of Hosts says: “O My people who dwell in Zion, do not fear Assyria, who strikes you with a rod and lifts his staff against you as the Egyptians did. 25Forin justa little whileMy fury against youwill subside,and My angerwill turn totheir destruction.”26And the LORD of Hosts will brandish a whip against them, as when He struck Midian at the rock of Oreb. He will raise His staff over the sea, as He did in Egypt.…
Cross References Nahum 1:12-13This is what the LORD says: “Though they are allied and numerous, yet they will be cut down and pass away. Though I have afflicted you, O Judah, I will afflict you no longer. / For I will now break their yoke from your neck and tear away your shackles.”
Isaiah 14:24-27The LORD of Hosts has sworn: “Surely, as I have planned, so will it be; as I have purposed, so will it stand. / I will break Assyria in My land; I will trample him on My mountain. His yoke will be taken off My people, and his burden removed from their shoulders.” / This is the plan devised for the whole earth, and this is the hand stretched out over all the nations. ...
Isaiah 37:36-38Then the angel of the LORD went out and struck down 185,000 men in the camp of the Assyrians. When the people got up the next morning, there were all the dead bodies! / So Sennacherib king of Assyria broke camp and withdrew. He returned to Nineveh and stayed there. / One day, while he was worshiping in the temple of his god Nisroch, his sons Adrammelech and Sharezer put him to the sword and escaped to the land of Ararat. And his son Esar-haddon reigned in his place.
Jeremiah 46:28And you, My servant Jacob, do not be afraid, declares the LORD, for I am with you. Though I will completely destroy all the nations to which I have banished you, I will not completely destroy you. Yet I will discipline you justly, and will by no means leave you unpunished.”
Zephaniah 3:15The LORD has taken away your punishment; He has turned back your enemy. Israel’s King, the LORD, is among you; no longer will you fear any harm.
Psalm 37:10Yet a little while, and the wicked will be no more; though you look for them, they will not be found.
Psalm 103:9He will not always accuse us, nor harbor His anger forever.
Lamentations 4:22O Daughter of Zion, your punishment is complete; He will not prolong your exile. But He will punish your iniquity, O Daughter of Edom; He will expose your sins.
Micah 7:9Because I have sinned against Him, I must endure the rage of the LORD, until He argues my case and executes justice for me. He will bring me into the light; I will see His righteousness.
Daniel 11:36Then the king will do as he pleases and will exalt and magnify himself above every god, and he will speak monstrous things against the God of gods. He will be successful until the time of wrath is completed, for what has been decreed must be accomplished.
Romans 9:27-28Isaiah cries out concerning Israel: “Though the number of the Israelites is like the sand of the sea, only the remnant will be saved. / For the Lord will carry out His sentence on the earth thoroughly and decisively.”
Hebrews 10:37For, “In just a little while, He who is coming will come and will not delay.
2 Corinthians 4:17For our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory that is far beyond comparison.
1 Peter 5:10And after you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who has called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself restore you, secure you, strengthen you, and establish you.
Revelation 6:11Then each of them was given a white robe and told to rest a little while longer until the full number of their fellow servants, their brothers, were killed, just as they had been killed.
Treasury of Scripture For yet a very little while, and the indignation shall cease, and my anger in their destruction. for yet Isaiah 10:33,34 Behold, the Lord, the LORD of hosts, shall lop the bough with terror: and the high ones of statureshall be hewn down, and the haughty shall be humbled… Isaiah 12:1,2 And in that day thou shalt say, O LORD, I will praise thee: though thou wast angry with me, thine anger is turned away, and thou comfortedst me… Isaiah 14:24,25 The LORD of hosts hath sworn, saying, Surely as I have thought, so shall it come to pass; and as I have purposed,so shall it stand: … Jump to Previous AccomplishedAngerCeaseCompletedDestructionDirectedEndIndignationLittlePassionShortSoonSpentTimeTurnedWearingWrathJump to Next AccomplishedAngerCeaseCompletedDestructionDirectedEndIndignationLittlePassionShortSoonSpentTimeTurnedWearingWrathIsaiah 10 1.The woe of tyrants5.Assyria, the rod of hypocrites, for its pride shall be broken20.A remnant of Israel shall be saved23.Judah is comforted with promise of deliverance from AssyriaFor in just a little whileThis phrase indicates a temporary period of divine judgment. In the context of Isaiah, God often uses time-bound language to assure His people that His wrath is not permanent. This reflects God's patience and mercy, as seen in other scriptures like Psalm 30:5, which states that His anger lasts only a moment. Historically, this period refers to the Assyrian threat, which was a real and present danger to Israel and Judah during Isaiah's time. My fury against you will subside
Here, "fury" refers to God's righteous anger towards Israel due to their disobedience and idolatry. The subsiding of God's fury signifies a restoration of His favor. This is consistent with the covenant relationship where God disciplines His people but also promises restoration, as seen inDeuteronomy 30:1-3. Theologically, it underscores the concept of divine discipline as a means to bring about repentance and renewal. and My anger will turn to their destruction.”
The "anger" of God shifting to "their destruction" refers to the Assyrians, who were used as instruments of judgment against Israel but would themselves face judgment for their pride and cruelty. This reflects the biblical principle that God holds all nations accountable, as seen inHabakkuk 2:8. It also foreshadows the ultimate justice of God, where evil will be punished, aligning with the eschatological themes found in Revelation. This phrase can be seen as a type of Christ's ultimate victory over sin and evil, where He will judge the nations and establish His kingdom. Persons / Places / Events 1. IsaiahA major prophet in the Old Testament, Isaiah is the author of the book. He prophesied during the reigns of several kings of Judah and is known for his messages of both judgment and hope. 2. AssyriaA powerful empire during Isaiah's time, Assyria was used by God as an instrument of judgment against Israel and Judah but was also subject to God's wrath due to its arrogance and cruelty. 3. JudahThe southern kingdom of Israel, which was under threat from Assyria. Isaiah's prophecies often addressed the people of Judah, calling them to repentance and trust in God. 4. God's WrathA central theme in this passage, God's wrath is depicted as temporary and purposeful, aimed at bringing about justice and ultimately leading to the destruction of the wicked. 5. Destruction of the WickedThe eventual outcome of God's wrath, where those who oppose Him and oppress His people will face judgment and destruction. Teaching Points The Temporary Nature of God's WrathGod's anger is not eternal; it serves a purpose and is followed by restoration and peace for His people. God's Sovereignty Over NationsGod uses nations like Assyria for His purposes but holds them accountable for their actions, demonstrating His ultimate control over world events. Hope in Times of JudgmentBelievers can find hope in knowing that God's judgment is just and that His anger will not last forever. Trust in God's TimingGod's timing is perfect, and His plans will come to fruition in "just a very little while," encouraging patience and faith. The Assurance of JusticeGod's promise to turn His anger towards the destruction of the wicked assures believers that justice will prevail. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1.What is the meaning of Isaiah 10:25?
2.How does Isaiah 10:25 illustrate God's control over His wrath and timing?
3.What does Isaiah 10:25 teach about God's promise to "end My wrath"?
4.How can Isaiah 10:25 encourage patience during personal trials and tribulations?
5.Connect Isaiah 10:25 with other scriptures about God's mercy and justice.
6.How can believers apply the message of Isaiah 10:25 in daily life?
7.What does Isaiah 10:25 reveal about God's timing in delivering justice?
8.How does Isaiah 10:25 reflect God's character in dealing with His people?
9.Why is God's anger described as temporary in Isaiah 10:25?
10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Isaiah 10?
11.What fate awaits Edom according to biblical prophecies?
12.Isaiah 25:10 proclaims God's protection over His people, yet wars and disasters continue; does this prophecy provide any verifiable timeline for its fulfillment?
13.Jeremiah 51:7 calls Babylon a 'golden cup' in God's hand; if God used Babylon, why should the nation be punished?
14.Why would God threaten complete destruction (Jeremiah 21:5-6) instead of offering a path to repentance, seeming to contradict earlier scriptures that highlight mercy?What Does Isaiah 10:25 Mean For in just a little while• The Lord sets a time limit on the hardship His people face; their suffering is not indefinite. • Similar promises echo throughout Scripture: “For yet in a very little while, He who is coming will come and will not delay” (Hebrews 10:37); “For light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory” (2 Corinthians 4:17). • Isaiah repeats this theme elsewhere: “Come, My people, enter your chambers… until the wrath has passed” (Isaiah 26:20). God’s timeline may test patience, but He guarantees it is short compared with His long-range plan of redemption.
My fury against you will subside• God had disciplined Judah because of persistent sin (Isaiah 10:6;2 Kings 17:18). Yet His anger is parental, not punitive in the ultimate sense. • “His anger is but for a moment; His favor is for a lifetime” (Psalm 30:5). The same heartbeat is heard inIsaiah 12:1: “Though You were angry with me, Your anger has turned away, and You have comforted me.” • The verse assures that divine correction has an endpoint. Like a father who withholds discipline once it has achieved its purpose (Hebrews 12:10-11), the Lord’s indignation lifts when hearts are humbled.
and My anger will turn to their destruction• The “their” points to Assyria, the empire God employed as a rod but now judges for its arrogance (Isaiah 10:12). • The shift of wrath reveals God’s justice: He defends His covenant people and holds oppressors accountable. Compare His promise, “I will break the Assyrian in My land” (Isaiah 14:24-25) and His word concerning Babylon, “Though I have afflicted you, I will afflict you no more” (Nahum 1:12). • History records Assyria’s swift decline after its zenith—an exact match to God’s forecast. As with Egypt at the Red Sea (Exodus 14:13-31), the Lord turns the tables, proving He alone is sovereign over nations (Jeremiah 50:34). • For believers today, the pattern stands: discipline serves to refine us; judgment falls on unrepentant adversaries (2 Thessalonians 1:6-7).
summaryIsaiah 10:25 packs three assurances: the trial will be brief, God’s corrective anger toward His people will end, and ultimate destruction awaits ruthless oppressors. The verse underscores the Lord’s faithfulness to chastise, restore, and vindicate, inviting His people to endure with hope while resting in His perfect justice. (25) The indignation shall cease . . .--The "indignation" is the wrath of Jehovah poured out upon His people. That wrath is to cease, and His anger shall be forthe destruction of their enemies. Verse 25. - The indignation shall cease; rather, there shall be an end of wrath; i.e. "my wrath against Israel shall come to an end" - Israel having been sufficiently punished. And mine auger in their destruction; rather, and my anger shall be to their destruction; i.e. to the destruction of the Assyrians (see the margin of the Revised Version).
Parallel Commentaries ...
Hebrew Forכִּי־(kî-)Conjunction
Strong's 3588:A relative conjunctionin justע֖וֹד(‘ō·wḏ)Adverb
Strong's 5750:Iteration, continuance, again, repeatedly, still, morea very little whileמְעַ֣ט(mə·‘aṭ)Adjective - masculine singular construct
Strong's 4592:A little, fewness, a fewMy wrathזַ֔עַם(za·‘am)Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 2195:Froth at the mouth, furywill be spentוְכָ֣לָה(wə·ḵā·lāh)Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 3615:To be complete, at an end, finished, accomplished, or spentand My angerוְאַפִּ֖י(wə·’ap·pî)Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 639:The nose, nostril, the face, a person, irewill turn toעַל־(‘al-)Preposition
Strong's 5921:Above, over, upon, againsttheir destruction.”תַּבְלִיתָֽם׃(taḇ·lî·ṯām)Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 8399:Consumption
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