Isaiah 28:5
ESV
In that day the Lord of hosts will be a crown of glory, and a diadem of beauty, to the remnant of his people,
NIV
In that day the Lord Almighty will be a glorious crown, a beautiful wreath for the remnant of his people.
NASB
On that day the Lord of armies will become a beautiful crown And a glorious wreath to the remnant of His people;
CSB
On that day the Lord of Armies will become a crown of beauty and a diadem of splendor to the remnant of his people,
NLT
Then at last the Lord of Heaven’s Armies will himself be Israel’s glorious crown. He will be the pride and joy of the remnant of his people.
KJV
In that day shall the Lord of hosts be for a crown of glory, and for a diadem of beauty, unto the residue of his people,
NKJV
In that day the Lord of hosts will be For a crown of glory and a diadem of beauty To the remnant of His people,
What does Isaiah 28:5 mean?
The northern ten tribes of the nation of Israel (1 Kings 12:16–20) were proud of their capital, Samaria. Isaiah described it as their crown atop the head of a rich valley below. It was a beautiful and prosperous city led by men who had become complacent drunkards. Once the Assyrians conquered the city and shipped most of the people into exile, beauty and prosperity were long gone.Now Isaiah points to the Lord as the true crown of glory for Israel. He is the absolute diadem or wreath of beauty. He will be placed atop the head of the remnant of His people, Israel. Isaiah may be describing the remnant left behind after the exile (2 Kings 17:5–6). The few who remain will turn again to put their hope and trust in the Lord. The prophet is likely also pointing to Israel's ultimate future. Then, the Lord will reign as king on the earth from Jerusalem over the remnant of Israel: those who remained faithful to Him and eventually to the Messiah, Jesus Christ.
