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◄ Isaiah 30:13►

New International Version
this sin will become for you like a high wall, cracked and bulging, that collapses suddenly, in an instant.

New Living Translation
calamity will come upon you suddenly— like a bulging wall that bursts and falls. In an instant it will collapse and come crashing down.

English Standard Version
therefore this iniquity shall be to you like a breach in a high wall, bulging out and about to collapse, whose breaking comes suddenly, in an instant;

Berean Standard Bible
this iniquity of yours is like a breach about to fail, a bulge in a high wall, whose collapse will come suddenly—in an instant!

King James Bible
Therefore this iniquity shall be to you as a breach ready to fall, swelling out in a high wall, whose breaking cometh suddenly at an instant.

New King James Version
Therefore this iniquity shall be to you Like a breach ready to fall, A bulge in a high wall, Whose breaking comes suddenly, in an instant.

New American Standard Bible
Therefore this wrongdoing will be to you Like a breach about to fall, A bulge in a high wall, Whose collapse comes suddenly in an instant,

NASB 1995
Therefore this iniquity will be to you Like a breach about to fall, A bulge in a high wall, Whose collapse comes suddenly in an instant,

NASB 1977
Therefore this iniquity will be to you Like a breach about to fall, A bulge in a high wall, Whose collapse comes suddenly in an instant.

Legacy Standard Bible
Therefore this iniquity will be to you Like a breach about to fall, A bulge in a high wall, Whose breaking comes suddenly in an instant,

Amplified Bible
Therefore this wickedness [this sin, this injustice, this wrongdoing] will be to you Like a crack [in a wall] about to fall, A bulge in a high wall, Whose collapse comes suddenly in an instant,

Christian Standard Bible
this iniquity of yours will be like a crumbling gap, a bulge in a high wall whose collapse will come in an instant—suddenly!

Holman Christian Standard Bible
this iniquity of yours will be like a spreading breach, a bulge in a high wall whose collapse will come in an instant—suddenly!

American Standard Version
therefore this iniquity shall be to you as a breach ready to fall, swelling out in a high wall, whose breaking cometh suddenly in an instant.

Contemporary English Version
This sin is like a crack that makes a high wall quickly crumble

English Revised Version
therefore this iniquity shall be to you as a breach ready to fall, swelling out in a high wall, whose breaking cometh suddenly at an instant.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
That is why your sin will be like a high wall with a bulging crack, ready to fall. All of a sudden it will fall.

Good News Translation
You are guilty. You are like a high wall with a crack running down it; suddenly you will collapse.

International Standard Version
therefore, for you this sin will become like a breach in a high wall that is about to collapse, bulging out, and whose crash comes suddenly—in an instant.

NET Bible
So this sin will become your downfall. You will be like a high wall that bulges and cracks and is ready to collapse; it crumbles suddenly, in a flash.

New Heart English Bible
therefore this iniquity shall be to you like a breach ready to fall, swelling out in a high wall, whose breaking comes suddenly in an instant.

Webster's Bible Translation
Therefore this iniquity shall be to you as a breach ready to fall, swelling out in a high wall, whose breaking cometh suddenly at an instant.

Majority Text Translations

Majority Standard Bible
this iniquity of yours is like a breach about to fail, a bulge in a high wall, whose collapse will come suddenly—in an instant!

World English Bible
therefore this iniquity shall be to you like a breach ready to fall, swelling out in a high wall, whose breaking comes suddenly in an instant.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
Therefore this iniquity is to you as a breach falling, "" Swelled out in a wall set on high, "" Whose destruction comes suddenly, in an instant.

Young's Literal Translation
Therefore is this iniquity to you as a breach falling, Swelled out in a wall set on high, Whose destruction suddenly, at an instant cometh.

Smith's Literal Translation
For this, this iniquity shall be to you as a breach falling, gushing out in a high wall, of which the breaking will come suddenly at a moment.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
Therefore shall this iniquity be to you as a breach that falleth, and is found wanting in a high wall, for the destruction thereof shall come on a sudden, when it is not looked for.

Catholic Public Domain Version
for this reason, this iniquity will be to you like a breach that has fallen, and like a gap in a high wall. For its destruction will happen suddenly, when it is not expected.

New American Bible
This iniquity of yours shall be like a descending rift Bulging out in a high wall whose crash comes suddenly, in an instant,

New Revised Standard Version
therefore this iniquity shall become for you like a break in a high wall, bulging out, and about to collapse, whose crash comes suddenly, in an instant;

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
Therefore this iniquity shall be to you as a breach ready to fall and as a high wall whose breaking comes suddenly at an instant.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Because of this, this sin will be to you like a mountain pass that has fallen, and like a high wall whose breaking apart was sudden

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
Therefore this iniquity shall be to you As a breach ready to fall, swelling out in a high wall, Whose breaking cometh suddenly at an instant.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
therefore shall this sin be to you as a wall suddenly falling when a strong city has been taken, of which the fall is very near at hand.

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

The Worthless Treaty with Egypt
…12Therefore this is what the Holy One of Israel says: “Because you have rejected this message, trusting in oppression and relying on deceit,13 this iniquity of yours is like a breach about to fail,a bulge in a high wall,whose collapse will come suddenly—in an instant!14It will break in pieces like a potter’s jar, shattered so that no fragment can be found. Not a shard will be found in the dust large enough to scoop the coals from a hearth or to skim the water from a cistern.”…

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Cross References

Jeremiah 6:19
Hear, O earth! I am bringing disaster on this people, the fruit of their own schemes, because they have paid no attention to My word and have rejected My instruction.

Ezekiel 13:10-16
Because they have led My people astray, saying, ‘Peace,’ when there is no peace, and whitewashing any flimsy wall that is built, / tell those whitewashing the wall that it will fall. Rain will come in torrents, I will send hailstones plunging down, and a windstorm will burst forth. / Surely when the wall has fallen, you will not be asked, ‘Where is the whitewash with which you covered it?’ ...

Matthew 7:26-27
But everyone who hears these words of Mine and does not act on them is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. / The rain fell, the torrents raged, and the winds blew and beat against that house, and it fell—and great was its collapse!”

1 Thessalonians 5:3
While people are saying, “Peace and security,” destruction will come upon them suddenly, like labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape.

Psalm 62:3
How long will you threaten a man? Will all of you throw him down like a leaning wall or a tottering fence?

Proverbs 6:15
Therefore calamity will come upon him suddenly; in an instant he will be shattered beyond recovery.

Jeremiah 23:12
“Therefore their path will become slick; they will be driven away into the darkness and fall into it. For I will bring disaster upon them in the year of their punishment,” declares the LORD.

Luke 6:49
But the one who hears My words and does not act on them is like a man who built his house on ground without a foundation. The torrent crashed against that house, and immediately it fell—and great was its destruction!”

Hosea 13:16
Samaria will bear her guilt because she has rebelled against her God. They will fall by the sword; their little ones will be dashed to pieces, and their pregnant women ripped open.

Amos 8:14
Those who swear by the guilt of Samaria and say, ‘As surely as your god lives, O Dan,’ or, ‘As surely as the way of Beersheba lives’—they will fall, never to rise again.”

2 Peter 2:1
Now there were also false prophets among the people, just as there will be false teachers among you. They will secretly introduce destructive heresies, even denying the Master who bought them—bringing swift destruction on themselves.

Micah 1:6
Therefore I will make Samaria a heap of rubble in the open field, a planting area for a vineyard. I will pour her stones into the valley and expose her foundations.

Nahum 1:10
For they will be entangled as with thorns and consumed like the drink of a drunkard—like stubble that is fully dry.

Zephaniah 1:18
Neither their silver nor their gold will be able to deliver them on the Day of the LORD’s wrath. The whole earth will be consumed by the fire of His jealousy.” For indeed, He will make a sudden end of all who dwell on the earth.

Matthew 24:43
But understand this: If the homeowner had known in which watch of the night the thief was coming, he would have kept watch and would not have let his house be broken into.

Treasury of Scripture

Therefore this iniquity shall be to you as a breach ready to fall, swelling out in a high wall, whose breaking comes suddenly at an instant.

as a breach

1 Kings 20:30
But the rest fled to Aphek, into the city; andthere a wall fell upon twenty and seven thousand of the menthat were left. And Benhadad fled, and came into the city, into an inner chamber.

Psalm 62:3
How long will ye imagine mischief against a man? ye shall be slain all of you: as a bowing wallshall ye be, and as a tottering fence.

Ezekiel 13:10-15
Because, even because they have seduced my people, saying, Peace; andthere was no peace; and one built up a wall, and, lo, others daubed it with untemperedmorter: …

cometh

Isaiah 29:5
Moreover the multitude of thy strangers shall be like small dust, and the multitude of the terrible onesshall be as chaff that passeth away: yea, it shall be at an instant suddenly.

Job 36:18
Becausethere is wrath,beware lest he take thee away withhis stroke: then a great ransom cannot deliver thee.

Psalm 73:19,20
How are theybrought into desolation, as in a moment! they are utterly consumed with terrors…

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Isaiah 30

1.The prophet threatens the people for their confidence in Egypt
8.And contempt of God's word
18.God's mercies toward his church
27.God's wrath and the people's joy, in the destruction of Assyria

Study Bible

Book ◦ Chapter

this iniquity of yours
The term "iniquity" refers to the sin and rebellion of the people of Judah against God. Historically, this period was marked by Judah's reliance on alliances with foreign nations like Egypt, rather than trusting in God. This reflects a broader biblical theme where reliance on human strength and wisdom is contrasted with faith in God (Jeremiah 17:5-8).

is like a breach about to fail
A "breach" in a wall signifies a point of weakness. In ancient times, city walls were crucial for protection, and a breach indicated vulnerability to enemy attacks. Spiritually, this symbolizes the moral and spiritual weaknesses that result from sin, which can lead to destruction if not addressed (Proverbs 25:28).

a bulge in a high wall
A "bulge" suggests an impending collapse, indicating that the consequences of Judah's sin are imminent. This imagery is used to convey the idea that the nation's false sense of security is deceptive. The high wall represents pride and self-reliance, which are often condemned in scripture (Proverbs 16:18).

whose collapse will come suddenly—in an instant!
The sudden collapse emphasizes the unexpected and swift nature of divine judgment. This serves as a warning that God's patience has limits, and judgment can occur without warning. This theme is echoed in the New Testament, where the return of Christ is described as coming like a thief in the night (1 Thessalonians 5:2-3).

Persons / Places / Events

1.Isaiah
A major prophet in the Old Testament, Isaiah is the author of the book. He prophesied to the Kingdom of Judah during a time of political turmoil and spiritual decline.

2.Judah
The southern kingdom of Israel, which was often warned by prophets like Isaiah to turn back to God and away from alliances with foreign nations and idolatry.

3.Assyria
The dominant empire during Isaiah's time, posing a significant threat to Judah. The people of Judah were tempted to rely on alliances with other nations, like Egypt, for protection against Assyria.

4.Egypt
A nation that Judah sought to ally with for protection against Assyria, despite God's warnings through Isaiah that such reliance was misplaced.

5.Iniquity
Refers to the sin and rebellion of Judah against God, particularly their reliance on human alliances rather than trusting in God.

Teaching Points

The Danger of Misplaced Trust
Trusting in human strength or alliances instead of God leads to instability and eventual collapse.

The Suddenness of Judgment
Just as a breach in a wall can collapse suddenly, so can the consequences of sin and rebellion come unexpectedly.

The Call to Repentance
Isaiah's warning serves as a call to return to God and rely on His strength and wisdom rather than worldly solutions.

The Importance of Spiritual Discernment
Believers must discern the difference between worldly wisdom and God's guidance, choosing to follow God's path even when it seems counterintuitive.

Bible Study Questions and Answers

1.What is the meaning of Isaiah 30:13?

2.How does Isaiah 30:13 warn against ignoring God's guidance in our lives?

3.What consequences arise from rebellion, as described in Isaiah 30:13?

4.How can Isaiah 30:13's imagery of "breach" relate to personal spiritual discipline?

5.What other scriptures emphasize the dangers of rejecting God's counsel?

6.How can we apply Isaiah 30:13 to strengthen our faith community today?

7.How does Isaiah 30:13 relate to the consequences of ignoring God's warnings?

8.What historical events might Isaiah 30:13 be referencing?

9.How does Isaiah 30:13 challenge modern views on divine judgment?

10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Isaiah 30?

11.How do we reconcile Isaiah 31's call to trust God over foreign alliances with other passages where God uses pagan nations for His purposes?

12.Exodus 22:20: Why does the text mandate destruction for those worshipping other gods, despite broader biblical themes of free will and choice?

13.In Isaiah 50:1, how could the Israelites have been metaphorically 'sold' without any historical records of a literal sale or divorce decree?

14.In Isaiah 59:2, does the claim that sins literally separate people from God contradict the New Testament concept of God's constant presence?

What Does Isaiah 30:13 Mean

This iniquity of yours

Isaiah is addressing Judah’s stubborn decision to trust Egypt rather than the Lord (Isaiah 30:1–2). Their choice is labeled “iniquity,” underscoring that unbelief and self-reliance are moral offenses, not merely poor strategy (Jeremiah 2:19;Psalm 78:22). • Rebellion piles sin upon sin (Isaiah 30:1). • Refusing God’s word hardens the heart (Hebrews 3:12–13). The verse begins by spotlighting guilt, reminding readers that every departure from God carries real weight before Him (1 Samuel 15:23).

Is like a breach about to fail

Sin is compared to a crack in a dam. It may look small, but pressure is mounting. • “Like a leaning wall, a tottering fence” (Psalm 62:3). • “Their calamity will come suddenly” (Proverbs 6:15). Judah’s alliance with Egypt appears clever, yet the breach is already weakening the nation’s spiritual defenses. Ignoring God’s counsel is never static; it always progresses toward disaster (James 1:15).

A bulge in a high wall

The wall still stands, but a dangerous bulge shows internal strain. • Ezekiel spoke of a wall “plastered with whitewash” that hid fatal flaws (Ezekiel 13:10–14). • Jesus described a house on sand that looked fine until the storm (Matthew 7:26–27). Judah’s prosperity and fortifications mask a moral hollowing-out. Outward success can lull people into false security (Revelation 3:17).

Whose collapse will come suddenly

When the wall gives way, it will be swift and irreversible. • “Suddenly he is broken—beyond healing” (Proverbs 29:1). • “Destruction will come upon them suddenly, like labor pains” (1 Thessalonians 5:3). God’s patience should never be mistaken for indifference; judgment can arrive without warning (Isaiah 29:5–6).

—in an instant!

The final phrase drives the point home: the moment of reckoning is not gradual. • “Babylon the great city will be thrown down with violence” (Revelation 18:10). • “Who warned you to flee from the coming wrath?” (Luke 3:7). The only wise course is immediate repentance and renewed trust in the Lord, who alone can fortify against sudden ruin (Psalm 91:1–2).

summary

Isaiah 30:13 paints sin as an ever-widening breach in a lofty wall. Judah’s self-confident alliance with Egypt looks solid, but the crack is spreading; collapse will strike without warning. God’s word exposes hidden faults, warns of certain judgment, and invites His people to abandon self-made defenses for the unshakable refuge found in Him.

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(13)As a breach ready to fall.--The ill-built, half-decayed houses of Jerusalem may have furnished the outward imagery of the parable. First comes the threatening bulge, then the crack, and then the crash. That was tobethe outcome of the plans they were building up on the unsound foundation of corrupt intrigue. InEzekiel 13:10 we have the additional feature of the "untempered mortar" with which such a wall is built.

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 13. -This iniquity shall be to you as a breach ready to fall. Your sin in rebelling against God, rejecting the warnings of his prophets, and trusting in your own devices shall bring you into the condition of a wall in which there is a "breach," or rather, a "bulge," which therefore totters to its fall, and is liable to dissolve in ruins at any moment.Swelling out in a high wall. The higher the wail, the greater the danger, and the more complete the destruction.

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

this
הַזֶּ֔ה(haz·zeh)
Article | Pronoun - masculine singular
Strong's 2088:This, that

iniquity
הֶעָוֺ֣ן(he·‘ā·wōn)
Article | Noun - common singular
Strong's 5771:Iniquity, guilt, punishment for iniquity

of yours
יִֽהְיֶ֤ה(yih·yeh)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1961:To fall out, come to pass, become, be

is like
לָכֶם֙(lā·ḵem)
Preposition | second person masculine plural
Strong's Hebrew

a breach
כְּפֶ֣רֶץ(kə·p̄e·reṣ)
Preposition-k | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 6556:A bursting forth, breach

about to fall,
נֹפֵ֔ל(nō·p̄êl)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 5307:To fall, lie

a bulge
נִבְעֶ֖ה(niḇ·‘eh)
Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 1158:To gush over, to swell, to desire earnestly, to ask

in a high
נִשְׂגָּבָ֑ה(niś·gā·ḇāh)
Verb - Nifal - Participle - feminine singular
Strong's 7682:To be, lofty, inaccessible, safe, strong

wall,
בְּחוֹמָ֣ה(bə·ḥō·w·māh)
Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 2346:A wall of protection

whose collapse
שִׁבְרָֽהּ׃(šiḇ·rāh)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singular
Strong's 7667:A breaking, fracture, crushing, breach, crash

will come
יָב֥וֹא(yā·ḇō·w)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 935:To come in, come, go in, go

suddenly—
פִּתְאֹ֥ם(piṯ·’ōm)
Adverb
Strong's 6597:Suddenness, suddenly

in an instant!
לְפֶ֖תַע(lə·p̄e·ṯa‘)
Preposition-l | Adverb
Strong's 6621:A wink, moment

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OT Prophets: Isaiah 30:13 Therefore this iniquity shall be to you (Isa Isi Is)