You will also be a crown of beauty in the hand of the Lord, And a royal headband in the hand of your God.
Parallel translations
- WEB You will also be a crown of beauty in Yahweh‘s hand, and a royal diadem in your God‘s hand.
- KJV Thou shalt also be a crown of glory in the hand of the LORD, and a royal diadem in the hand of thy God.
- BSB You will be a crown of glory in the hand of the LORD, a royal diadem in the palm of your God.
- NKJV You shall also be a crown of glory In the hand of the Lord, And a royal diadem In the hand of your God.
- NLT The Lord will hold you in his hand for all to see— a splendid crown in the hand of God.
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Quick answer
Zion will be a crown of beauty and a royal diadem held in God's own hand. It matters because it shows how precious and honored God's redeemed people are to Him.
Overview
The imagery elevates the once-desolate city to a treasured ornament displayed in God's hand, a reversal of her former shame. Notably, the crown is held, not worn, perhaps stressing that God's glory rests on His care of His people rather than on Himself needing adornment. This pictures the surpassing worth God places on those He redeems in Christ (Malachi 3:17; 1 Peter 2:9).
Cross-references & the web
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- Isa 28:5In that day, Yahweh of Armies will become a crown of glory, and a diadem of beauty, to the residue of his people;
- 1 Th 2:19For what is our hope, or joy, or crown of rejoicing? Isn’t it even you, before our Lord Jesus at his coming?
- Zech 9:16Yahweh their God will save them in that day as the flock of his people; for they are like the jewels of a crown, lifted on high over his land.
- Luke 2:14“Glory to God in the highest, on earth peace, good will toward men.”
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Isaiah sees him most clearly: the virgin's son Immanuel, the child on David's throne, the shoot from Jesse, the light to the nations, and above all the Suffering Servant pierced for our transgressions (ch. 53).
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