Isa 1:24 | NET2full | STEP | Therefore , the Sovereign Lord of Heaven’s Armies , the Powerful One of Israel , says this : “ Ah , I will seek vengeance against my adversaries , I will take revenge against my enemies .

‏ Isaiah 1:24

24 Therefore, the Sovereign Lord of Heaven’s Armies, ^{▼▼tn Heb “the master, the Lord who commands armies [traditionally, “the Lord of hosts”].” On the title “the Lord of Heaven’s Armies,” see the note at v. 9.}
the Powerful One of Israel, ^{▼▼tn Or “the Mighty One of Israel.”} says this:
“Ah, I will seek vengeance ^{▼▼tn Heb “console myself” (i.e., by getting revenge); NRSV “pour out my wrath on.”} against my adversaries,
I will take revenge against my enemies. ^{▼▼sn The Lord here identifies with the oppressed and comes as their defender and vindicator.}