Isaiah 28:4 The fading flower of his beautiful splendor, set on the summit above the fertile valley, will be like a ripe fig before the summer harvest: Whoever sees it will take it in his hand and swallow it.

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New International Version
That fading flower, his glorious beauty, set on the head of a fertile valley, will be like figs ripe before harvest— as soon as people see them and take them in hand, they swallow them.

New Living Translation
It sits at the head of a fertile valley, but its glorious beauty will fade like a flower. Whoever sees it will snatch it up, as an early fig is quickly picked and eaten.

English Standard Version
and the fading flower of its glorious beauty, which is on the head of the rich valley, will be like a first-ripe fig before the summer: when someone sees it, he swallows it as soon as it is in his hand.

Berean Standard Bible
The fading flower of his beautiful splendor, set on the summit above the fertile valley, will be like a ripe fig before the summer harvest: Whoever sees it will take it in his hand and swallow it.

Berean Literal Bible
The fading flower, the beauty of his glory that is on the head of the valley of fatness, will be like a ripe fig before summer, which the one seeing it sees, and with it still in his palm, he swallows it.

King James Bible
And the glorious beauty, which is on the head of the fat valley, shall be a fading flower, and as the hasty fruit before the summer; which when he that looketh upon it seeth, while it is yet in his hand he eateth it up.

New King James Version
And the glorious beauty is a fading flower Which is at the head of the verdant valley, Like the first fruit before the summer, Which an observer sees; He eats it up while it is still in his hand.

New American Standard Bible
And the fading flower of its glorious beauty, Which is at the head of the fertile valley, Will be like the first-ripe fig prior to the summer, Which one sees, And as soon as it is in his hand, He swallows it.

NASB 1995
And the fading flower of its glorious beauty, Which is at the head of the fertile valley, Will be like the first-ripe fig prior to summer, Which one sees, And as soon as it is in his hand, He swallows it.

NASB 1977
And the fading flower of its glorious beauty, Which is at the head of the fertile valley, Will be like the first-ripe fig prior to summer; Which one sees, And as soon as it is in his hand, He swallows it.

Legacy Standard Bible
And the fading flower of its glorious beauty, Which is at the head of the fertile valley, Will be like the first-ripe fig prior to summer, Which one sees, And as soon as it is in his hand, He swallows it.

Amplified Bible
And the fading flower of its glorious beauty, Which is at the head of the rich valley, Will be like the early fig before the summer, Which one sees, And as soon as it is in his hand He [greedily] swallows it [and so will the Assyrians rapidly devour Samaria, Israel’s capital].

Berean Annotated Bible
The fading flower of his beautiful splendor, set on the summit above the fertile valley, will be like a ripe fig before the summer harvest: Whoever sees it will take it in his hand and swallow it.

Christian Standard Bible
The fading flower of his beautiful splendor, which is on the summit above the rich valley, will be like a ripe fig before the summer harvest. Whoever sees it will swallow it while it is still in his hand.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The fading flower of his beautiful splendor, which is on the summit above the rich valley, will be like a ripe fig before the summer harvest. Whoever sees it will swallow it while it is still in his hand.

American Standard Version
and the fading flower of his glorious beauty, which is on the head of the fat valley, shall be as the first-ripe fig before the summer; which when he that looketh upon it seeth, while it is yet in his hand he eateth it up.

Contemporary English Version
Samaria above a fertile valley will quickly lose its glory. It will be gobbled up like the first ripe fig at harvest season.

English Revised Version
and the fading flower of his glorious beauty, which is on the head of the fat valley, shall be as the firstripe fig before the summer; which when he that looketh upon it seeth, while it is yet in his hand he eateth it up.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Their glorious beauty is [like] a withered flower. They are at the entrance to a fertile valley. They will be like figs that ripened early. As soon as someone sees them, they will be taken and eaten.

Good News Translation
The fading glory of those proud leaders will disappear like the first figs of the season, picked and eaten as soon as they are ripe.

International Standard Version
And that fading flower, his glorious beauty, which sits on the heads of people bloated with food, will be like an early fig before summer— whenever someone sees it, he swallows it as soon as it's in his hand.

NET Bible
The withering flower, its beautiful splendor, situated at the head of a rich valley, will be like an early fig before harvest--as soon as someone notices it, he grabs it and swallows it.

New Heart English Bible
The fading flower of his glorious beauty, which is on the head of the fertile valley, shall be like the first-ripe fig before the summer; which someone picks and eats as soon as he sees it.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the glorious beauty, which is on the head of the rich valley, shall be a fading flower, and as the early fruit before the summer; which, when he that looketh upon it, seeth while it is yet in his hand he eateth it up.
Majority Text Translations
Majority Standard Bible
The fading flower of his beautiful splendor, set on the summit above the fertile valley, will be like a ripe fig before the summer harvest: Whoever sees it will take it in his hand and swallow it.

World English Bible
The fading flower of his glorious beauty, which is on the head of the fertile valley, shall be like the first-ripe fig before the summer, which someone picks and eats as soon as he sees it.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And the fading flower of the beauty of his glory "" That [is] on the head of the fat valley, "" Has been as its first-fruit before summer, "" That its beholder sees; He swallows it while it [is] yet in his hand.

Berean Literal Bible
The fading flower, the beauty of his glory that is on the head of the valley of fatness, will be like a ripe fig before summer, which the one seeing it sees, and with it still in his palm, he swallows it.

Young's Literal Translation
And the fading flower of the beauty of his glory That is on the head of the fat valley, Hath been as its first-fruit before summer, That its beholder seeth, While it is yet in his hand he swalloweth it.

Smith's Literal Translation
And the flower falling away was the glory of his beauty which is upon the head of the valley of fatness, as the first-fruits before fruit harvest which he looking at it shall see, in its continuing in his hand he will swallow it up.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And the fading flower the glory of his joy, who is on the head of the fat valley, shall be as a hasty fruit before the ripeness of autumn: which when he that seeth it shall behold, as soon as he taketh it in his hand, he will eat it up.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And the falling flower, the glory of his exultation, who is at the summit of the fat valley, will be like a premature fruit before the ripeness of autumn, which, when the onlooker beholds it, as soon he takes it in his hand, he will devour it.

New American Bible
The fading blooms of his glorious beauty at the head of the fertile valley Will be like an early fig before summer: whoever sees it, swallows it as soon as it is in hand.

New Revised Standard Version
And the fading flower of its glorious beauty, which is on the head of those bloated with rich food, will be like a first-ripe fig before the summer; whoever sees it, eats it up as soon as it comes to hand.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And the shameful garland of the strength of his glory, which dominates at the entrance of the fertile valley, shall be as the firstfruits before the summer, which he who sees it picks up at once and devours.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the shameful garland, the power of his glory that is at the head of the heavenly valley will be like the first fruits before the summer, which when whoever sees it while this is in his hand, eats it
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And the fading flower of his glorious beauty, Which is on the head of the fat valley, Shall be as the first-ripe fig before the summer, Which when one looketh upon it, While it is yet in his hand he eateth it up.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the fading flower of the glorious hope on the top of the high mountain shall be as the early fig; he that sees it, before he takes it into his hand, will desire to swallow it down.

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Judgment on Ephraim
…3The majestic crown of Ephraim’s drunkards will be trampled underfoot. 4The fading flower of his beautiful splendor, set on the summit above the fertile valley, will be like a ripe fig before the summer harvest: Whoever sees it will take it in his hand and swallow it. 5On that day the LORD of Hosts will be a crown of glory, a diadem of splendor to the remnant of His people,…
Cross References
The fading flower of his beautiful splendor,

Isaiah 40:6-8
A voice says, “Cry out!” And I asked, “What should I cry out?” “All flesh is like grass, and all its glory like the flowers of the field. / The grass withers and the flowers fall when the breath of the LORD blows on them; indeed, the people are grass. / The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God stands forever.”

James 1:10-11
But the one who is rich should exult in his low position, because he will pass away like a flower of the field. / For the sun rises with scorching heat and withers the plant; its flower falls and its beauty is lost. So too, the rich man will fade away in the midst of his pursuits.

1 Peter 1:24
For, “All flesh is like grass, and all its glory like the flowers of the field; the grass withers and the flowers fall,
set on the summit above the fertile valley,

1 Kings 16:24
He bought the hill of Samaria from Shemer for two talents of silver and built a city there, calling it Samaria after the name of Shemer, who had owned the hill.

Jeremiah 31:5
Again you will plant vineyards on the hills of Samaria; the farmers will plant and enjoy the fruit.

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.
will be like a ripe fig before the summer harvest:

Hosea 9:10
I found Israel like grapes in the wilderness. I saw your fathers as the firstfruits of the fig tree in its first season. But they went to Baal-peor, and consecrated themselves to Shame; so they became as detestable as the thing they loved.

Micah 7:1
Woe is me! For I am like one gathering summer fruit at the gleaning of the vineyard; there is no cluster to eat, no early fig that I crave.

Amos 8:1-2
This is what the Lord GOD showed me: I saw a basket of summer fruit. / “Amos, what do you see?” He asked. “A basket of summer fruit,” I replied. So the LORD said to me, “The end has come for My people Israel; I will no longer spare them.”
Whoever sees it will take it in his hand and swallow it.

Nahum 3:12
All your fortresses are fig trees with the first ripe figs; when shaken, they fall into the mouth of the eater!

Revelation 10:9-10
And I went to the angel and said, “Give me the small scroll.” “Take it and eat it,” he said. “It will make your stomach bitter, but in your mouth it will be as sweet as honey.” / So I took the small scroll from the angel’s hand and ate it, and it was as sweet as honey in my mouth. But when I had eaten it, my stomach turned bitter.

Genesis 3:6
When the woman saw that the tree was good for food and pleasing to the eyes, and that it was desirable for obtaining wisdom, she took the fruit and ate it. She also gave some to her husband who was with her, and he ate it.
Jeremiah 24:1-2
After Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon had carried away Jeconiah son of Jehoiakim king of Judah, as well as the officials of Judah and the craftsmen and metalsmiths from Jerusalem, and had brought them to Babylon, the LORD showed me two baskets of figs placed in front of the temple of the LORD. / One basket had very good figs, like those that ripen early, but the other basket contained very poor figs, so bad they could not be eaten.

Joel 1:7
It has laid waste My grapevine and splintered My fig tree. It has stripped off the bark and thrown it away; the branches have turned white.

Jeremiah 8:13
I will take away their harvest, declares the LORD. There will be no grapes on the vine, nor figs on the tree, and even the leaf will wither. Whatever I have given them will be lost to them.”

Matthew 21:19
Seeing a fig tree by the road, He went up to it but found nothing on it except leaves. “May you never bear fruit again!” He said. And immediately the tree withered.


Treasury of Scripture

And the glorious beauty, which is on the head of the fat valley, shall be a fading flower, and as the hasty fruit before the summer; which when he that looks on it sees, while it is yet in his hand he eats it up.

shall be

Isaiah 28:1
Woe to the crown of pride, to the drunkards of Ephraim, whose glorious beauty is a fading flower, which are on the head of the fat valleys of them that are overcome with wine!

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

Hosea 6:4
O Ephraim, what shall I do unto thee? O Judah, what shall I do unto thee? for your goodness is as a morning cloud, and as the early dew it goeth away.

the hasty.

Micah 7:1
Woe is me! for I am as when they have gathered the summer fruits, as the grapegleanings of the vintage: there is no cluster to eat: my soul desired the firstripe fruit.

Nahum 3:12
All thy strong holds shall be like fig trees with the firstripe figs: if they be shaken, they shall even fall into the mouth of the eater.

Revelation 6:13
And the stars of heaven fell unto the earth, even as a fig tree casteth her untimely figs, when she is shaken of a mighty wind.

eateth.

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Isaiah 28
1. The prophet threatens Ephraim for their pride and drunkenness
5. The residue shall be advanced in the kingdom of Christ
7. He rebukes their error
9. Their unwillingness to learn
14. And their security
16. Christ the sure foundation is promised
17. Their security shall be tried
23. They are incited to the consideration of God's providence










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The fading flower of his beautiful splendor
This phrase symbolizes the transient nature of human glory and pride. In the context of Isaiah, it refers to the Northern Kingdom of Israel, particularly Ephraim, whose capital was Samaria. The imagery of a fading flower suggests beauty that is temporary and destined to wither. This can be connected to the broader biblical theme of the fleeting nature of earthly glory, as seen in passages like Psalm 103:15-16 and James 1:10-11. The fading flower also serves as a metaphor for the spiritual decline and impending judgment upon Israel due to their disobedience and pride.

Set on the summit above the fertile valley
Samaria, the capital of the Northern Kingdom, was indeed situated on a hill, overlooking a fertile valley. This geographical detail underscores the strategic and prosperous position of the city, which contributed to its sense of security and pride. However, this position also made it a target for conquest. The fertile valley represents abundance and blessing, which Israel enjoyed but took for granted, leading to their downfall. This setting serves as a reminder of how physical blessings can lead to spiritual complacency if not accompanied by faithfulness to God.

Will be like a ripe fig before the summer harvest
The image of a ripe fig suggests something desirable and ready to be consumed. In ancient Israel, figs were a valued fruit, and their ripeness indicated readiness for harvest. This metaphor implies that Samaria, despite its apparent strength and beauty, is vulnerable and ready to be "plucked" by its enemies. The timing "before the summer harvest" suggests an unexpected or premature event, indicating that judgment will come swiftly and unexpectedly. This can be seen as a warning to remain vigilant and faithful, as echoed in other scriptures like Matthew 24:42-44.

Whoever sees it will take it in his hand and swallow it
This phrase conveys the ease and inevitability with which Samaria will be conquered. Just as a ripe fig is easily picked and eaten, so will the city fall to its enemies. This reflects the certainty of God's judgment against those who turn away from Him. The act of swallowing signifies complete consumption and destruction, leaving nothing behind. This imagery is a stark reminder of the consequences of pride and disobedience, as seen in the broader narrative of Israel's history and prophetic warnings throughout the Old Testament.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Ephraim
The northern kingdom of Israel, often referred to by the name of its largest tribe. In Isaiah 28, Ephraim is being warned of impending judgment due to pride and disobedience.

2. Isaiah
The prophet who delivered God's messages to the people of Judah and Israel, warning them of the consequences of their actions and calling them to repentance.

3. Samaria
The capital city of the northern kingdom of Israel, representing the pride and false security of Ephraim.

4. The Summer Harvest
A time of gathering ripe fruits, symbolizing the impending judgment and the fleeting nature of Ephraim's glory.
Teaching Points
The Fleeting Nature of Earthly Glory
Earthly beauty and splendor are temporary and can quickly fade away, just as the glory of Ephraim was destined to vanish. We should focus on eternal values rather than temporary appearances.

The Consequences of Pride
Ephraim's pride led to its downfall. Pride can blind us to our need for God and lead to spiritual decay. Humility is essential for maintaining a right relationship with God.

The Urgency of Repentance
Just as a ripe fig is quickly consumed, opportunities for repentance can be fleeting. We must be vigilant and responsive to God's call to turn back to Him.

The Importance of Spiritual Fruitfulness
Like the fig tree, our lives should bear fruit that reflects our faith. We are called to live lives that demonstrate the love, joy, peace, and righteousness of God's kingdom.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Isaiah 28:4?

2. How does Isaiah 28:4 illustrate the fleeting nature of worldly pride and success?

3. What lessons can we learn from the "first-ripe fig" metaphor in Isaiah 28:4?

4. How does Isaiah 28:4 connect with Jesus' teachings on humility and dependence on God?

5. In what ways can we avoid the pitfalls of pride described in Isaiah 28:4?

6. How can Isaiah 28:4 encourage us to seek lasting fulfillment in God's promises?

7. What is the significance of Isaiah 28:4 in the context of Israel's judgment?

8. How does Isaiah 28:4 reflect the fleeting nature of human pride?

9. What historical events might Isaiah 28:4 be referencing?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Isaiah 28?

What Does Isaiah 28:4 Mean
The fading flower of his beautiful splendor

• God pictures the Northern Kingdom of Israel (often called Ephraim or Samaria) as a once-lovely blossom now wilting. The image is literal; Samaria’s hilltop capital had been a jewel in the land, but its glory was already dimming (2 Kings 17:5-6).

• Scripture often pairs beauty with brevity—“All flesh is like grass… its glory like the flower” (1 Peter 1:24; Isaiah 40:6-8). Israel’s moral decay made her magnificence short-lived, proving that unrepentant sin erodes even God-given blessings (Hosea 13:1; James 1:10-11).

set on the summit above the fertile valley

• Samaria literally sat atop a hill that overlooked rich valleys. The vantage felt secure, and the fertile ground testified to divine provision (Deuteronomy 8:7).

• Yet height bred pride. Like Edom boasting in mountain strongholds (Obadiah 1:3) or Babylon trusting lofty walls (Isaiah 13:19), Israel assumed location guaranteed safety. God reminds us that geography can’t substitute for obedience (Psalm 20:7; Jeremiah 17:5-6).

will be like a ripe fig before the summer harvest

• An early fig ripens ahead of the full crop (Micah 7:1). Travelers prize it for its sweetness, plucking it instantly. God says Ephraim’s defeat will be just that swift and irresistible—an inviting target “before the harvest” of full judgment (Nahum 3:12).

• Throughout Scripture figs symbolize both blessing and assessment (Jeremiah 24:2; Matthew 21:19). Israel should have borne enduring fruit; instead, her early allure only hastened her downfall.

Whoever sees it will take it in his hand and swallow it.

• The Assyrian army would seize Samaria with the ease of eating a single fig. In 722 BC the prophecy proved literally true (2 Kings 17:6).

• “Israel is swallowed up; now they are among the nations” (Hosea 8:8). What seemed indestructible vanished in a moment, underscoring that divine warning always stands (Isaiah 10:6; Psalm 2:9).

• For believers today the line is clear: anything we elevate above wholehearted trust in God can be “gulped down” just as quickly.

summary

Isaiah 28:4 paints Samaria as a fading flower perched proudly on a hill, tempting invaders like a luscious early fig that is snatched and swallowed at first sight. The verse literally foretold Assyria’s rapid conquest, proving that God’s Word stands accurate in every detail. It also cautions all generations: earthly splendor apart from submission to the Lord withers fast, self-reliance invites swift ruin, and only humble dependence on Him secures lasting beauty and safety.

(4) And the glorious beauty . . .--Better, And the fading flower of his glorious beauty . . . shall be us the early fig before the fruit-gathering. The "early fig," as a special delicacy (Hosea 9:10; Micah 7:1), becomes a type of the beauty and pride of Samaria, doomed to inevitable destruction. (Comp. Nahum 3:12.) Such a fig the passer-by seizes, and eagerly devours. So, the prophet says, with a Dante-like homeliness of comparison, should the Assyrian king treat Samaria.

Verse 4. - And the glorious beauty, etc. Translate, And the fading flower of his glorious beauty, which is on the head of the fat valley, shall be like an early fig (that comes) before the harvest. Such an "early fig" is a tempting delicacy, devoured as soon as seen (comp. Hosea 9:10; Nahum 3:12; Jeremiah 24:2, etc.). The "beauty" of Samaria would tempt the Assyrians to desire it so soon as they saw it, and would rouse an appetite which would be content with nothing less than the speedy absorption of the coveted morsel. Samaria's siege, once begun, was pressed without intermission, and lasted less than three years (2 Kings 18:9, 10) - a short space compared to that of other sieges belonging to about the same period; e.g., that of Ashdod, besieged twenty-nine years (Herod., 2. 157); that of Tyre, besieged thirteen years ('Ancient Monarchies,' vol. 3:492).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
The fading
נֹבֵל֙ (nō·ḇêl)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 5034: To wilt, to fall away, fail, faint, to be foolish, wicked, to despise, disgrace

flower
צִיצַ֤ת (ṣî·ṣaṯ)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 6733: A flower

of his beautiful
צְבִ֣י (ṣə·ḇî)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 6643: Splendor, a gazelle

splendor,
תִפְאַרְתּ֔וֹ (ṯip̄·’ar·tōw)
Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 8597: Beauty, glory

on
עַל־ (‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

the summit
רֹ֖אשׁ (rōš)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 7218: The head

above the fertile
שְׁמָנִ֑ים (šə·mā·nîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 8081: Grease, liquid, richness

valley,
גֵּ֣יא (gê)
Noun - common singular construct
Strong's 1516: A valley

will be
וְֽהָ֨יְתָ֜ה (wə·hā·yə·ṯāh)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person feminine singular
Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be

like a ripe fig
כְּבִכּוּרָהּ֙‪‬ (kə·ḇik·kū·rāh)
Preposition-k | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 1061: The first-fruits of the crop

before
בְּטֶ֣רֶם (bə·ṭe·rem)
Preposition-b | Adverb
Strong's 2962: Non-occurrence, not yet, before

the summer harvest:
קַ֔יִץ (qa·yiṣ)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 7019: To awake

Whoever sees
יִרְאֶ֤ה (yir·’eh)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 7200: To see

it will swallow it
יִבְלָעֶֽנָּה׃ (yiḇ·lā·‘en·nāh)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular | third person feminine singular
Strong's 1104: To swallow down, swallow up, engulf

while it is still
בְּעוֹדָ֥הּ (bə·‘ō·w·ḏāh)
Preposition-b | Adverb | third person feminine singular
Strong's 5750: Iteration, continuance, again, repeatedly, still, more

in his hand.
בְּכַפּ֖וֹ (bə·ḵap·pōw)
Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 3709: Hollow or flat of the hand, palm, sole (of the foot), a pan


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