Isaiah 5:27

New International Reader's Version

None of them grows tired. None of them falls down. None of them sleeps or even takes a nap. All of them are ready for battle. Every belt is pulled tight. Not a single sandal strap is broken.

Cross References

1 Kings 2:5

“You yourself know what Joab, the son of Zeruiah, did to me. You know that he killed Abner, the son of Ner, and Amasa, the son of Jether. They were the two commanders of Israel’s armies. He killed them in a time of peace. It wasn’t a time of war. Joab spilled the blood of Abner and Amasa. With that blood he stained the belt around his waist. He also stained the sandals on his feet.

Job 12:18

He sets people free from the chains that kings put on them. Then he dresses the kings in the clothes of slaves.

Job 12:21

He looks down on proud leaders. He takes away the strength of those who are mighty.

Psalm 18:32

God gives me strength for the battle. He keeps my way secure.

Psalm 93:1

The Lord rules. He puts on majesty as if it were clothes. The Lord puts on majesty and strength. Indeed, the world has been set in place. It is firm and secure.

Proverbs 3:23

Then you will go on your way in safety. You will not trip and fall.

Isaiah 11:5

He will put on godliness as if it were his belt. He’ll wear faithfulness around his waist.

Isaiah 45:1

“Cyrus is my anointed king. I take hold of his right hand. I give him the power to bring nations under his control. I help him strip kings of their power to go to war against him. I break city gates open so he can go through them. I say to him,

Isaiah 45:5

I am the Lord. There is no other Lord. I am the one and only God. You do not know anything about me. But I will make you strong.

Daniel 5:6

His face turned pale. He was so afraid that his legs became weak. And his knees were knocking together.

Matthew 3:4

John’s clothes were made out of camel’s hair. He had a leather belt around his waist. His food was locusts and wild honey.

Deuteronomy 32:25

In the streets their children will be killed by swords. Their homes will be filled with terror. The young men and women will die. The babies and old people will die.