1 I will stand upon my watch, and set me upon the tower, and will look forth to see what he will speak with me, and what I shall answer concerning my complaint.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- I will stand H5975 (עָמַד) — to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
- upon my watch H4931 (מִשְׁמֶרֶת) — watch, i.e. the act (custody), or (concretely) the sentry, the post; objectively preservation, or (concretely) safe; figuratively observance, i.e. (abstractly)…
- and set H3320 (יָצַב) — to place (any thing so as to stay); reflexively, to station, offer, continue
- me upon the tower H4692 (מָצוֹר) — something hemming in, i.e. (objectively) a mound (of besiegers), (abstractly) a siege, (figuratively) distress; or (subjectively) a fastness
- and will watch H6822 (צָפָה) — properly, to lean forward, i.e. to peer into the distance; by implication, to observe, await
- to see H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- what he will say H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- unto me, and what I shall answer H7725 (שׁוּב) — to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally…
- when I am reproved H8433 (תּוֹכֵחָה) — chastisement; figuratively (by words) correction, refutation, proof (even in defence)
2 And Jehovah answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make it plain upon tablets, that he may run that readeth it.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- answered H6030 (עָנָה) — properly, to eye or (generally) to heed, i.e. pay attention; by implication, to respond; by extension to begin to speak; specifically to sing, shout, testify, a…
- me, and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Write H3789 (כָּתַב) — to grave, by implication, to write (describe, inscribe, prescribe, subscribe)
- the vision H2377 (חָזוֹן) — a sight (mentally), i.e. a dream, revelation, or oracle
- plain H874 (בָּאַר) — to dig; by analogy, to engrave; figuratively, to explain
- upon tablets H3871 (לוּחַ) — probably meaning to glisten; a tablet (as polished), of stone, wood or metal
- that he may run H7323 (רוּץ) — to run (for whatever reason, especially to rush)
- that readeth H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
3 For the vision is yet for the appointed time, and it hasteth toward the end, and shall not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not delay.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For the vision H2377 (חָזוֹן) — a sight (mentally), i.e. a dream, revelation, or oracle
- yet for an appointed time H4150 (מוֹעֵד) — properly, an appointment, i.e. a fixed time or season; specifically, a festival; conventionally a year; by implication, an assembly (as convened for a definite…
- but at the end H7093 (קֵץ) — an extremity; adverbially (with prepositional prefix) after
- it shall speak H6315 (פּוּחַ) — to puff, i.e. blow with the breath or air; hence, to fan (as a breeze), to utter, to kindle (a fire), to scoff
- and not lie H3576 (כָּזַב) — to lie (i.e. deceive), literally or figuratively
- though it tarry H4102 (מָהַהּ) — properly, to question or hesitate, i.e. (by implication) to be reluctant
- wait H2442 (חָכָה) — properly, to adhere to; hence, to await
- for it; because it will surely H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- it will not tarry H309 (אָחַר) — to loiter (i.e. be behind); by implication to procrastinate
4 Behold, his soul is puffed up, it is not upright in him; but the righteous shall live by his faith.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Behold, his soul H5315 (נֶפֶשׁ) — properly, a breathing creature, i.e. animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or mental)
- is lifted up H6075 (עָפַל) — to swell; figuratively, be elated
- is not upright H3474 (יָשַׁר) — to be straight or even; figuratively, to be (causatively, to make) right, pleasant, prosperous
- in him: but the just H6662 (צַדִּיק) — just
- shall live H2421 (חָיָה) — to live, whether literally or figuratively; causatively, to revive
- by his faith H530 (אֱמוּנָה) — literally firmness; figuratively security; morally fidelity
5 Yea, moreover, wine is treacherous, a haughty man, that keepeth not at home; who enlargeth his desire as Sheol, and he is as death, and cannot be satisfied, but gathereth unto him all nations, and heapeth unto him all peoples.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Yea also, because he transgresseth H898 (בָּגַד) — to cover (with a garment); figuratively, to act covertly; by implication, to pillage
- by wine H3196 (יַיִן) — wine (as fermented); by implication, intoxication
- a proud H3093 (יָהִיר) — elated; hence, arrogant
- man H1397 (גֶּבֶר) — properly, a valiant man or warrior; generally, a person simply
- neither keepeth at home H5115 (נָוָה) — to rest (as at home); causatively (through the implied idea of beauty), to celebrate (with praises)
- who enlargeth H7337 (רָחַב) — to broaden (intransitive or transitive, literal or figurative)
- his desire H5315 (נֶפֶשׁ) — properly, a breathing creature, i.e. animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or mental)
- as hell H7585 (שְׁאוֹל) — hades or the world of the dead (as if a subterranean retreat), including its accessories and inmates
- as death H4194 (מָוֶת) — death (natural or violent); concretely, the dead, their place or state (hades); figuratively, pestilence, ruin
- and cannot be satisfied H7646 (שָׂבַע) — to sate, i.e. fill to satisfaction (literally or figuratively)
- but gathereth H622 (אָסַף) — to gather for any purpose; hence, to receive, take away, i.e. remove (destroy, leave behind, put up, restore, etc.)
- unto him all nations H1471 (גּוֹי) — a foreign nation; hence, a Gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts
- and heapeth H6908 (קָבַץ) — to grasp, i.e. collect
- unto him all people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
6 Shall not all these take up a parable against him, and a taunting proverb against him, and say, Woe to him that increaseth that which is not his! how long? and that ladeth himself with pledges!Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Shall not all these take up H5375 (נָשָׂא) — to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative
- a parable H4912 (מָשָׁל) — properly, a pithy maxim, usually of metaphorical nature; hence, a simile (as an adage, poem, discourse)
- against him, and a taunting H4426 (מְלִיצָה) — an aphorism; also a satire
- proverb H2420 (חִידָה) — a puzzle, hence, a trick, conundrum, sententious maxim
- against him, and say H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Woe H1945 (הוֹי) — oh!
- to him that increaseth H7235 (רָבָה) — to increase (in whatever respect)
- not his! how long? and to him that ladeth H3513 (כָּבַד) — to be heavy, i.e. in a bad sense (burdensome, severe, dull) or in a good sense (numerous, rich, honorable); causatively, to make weighty (in the same two senses…
- himself with thick clay H5671 (עַבְטִיט) — something pledged, i.e. (collectively) pawned goods
7 Shall they not rise up suddenly that shall bite thee, and awake that shall vex thee, and thou shalt be for booty unto them?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Shall they not rise up H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
- suddenly H6621 (פֶּתַע) — a wink, i.e. moment (used only [with or without preposition] adverbially, quickly or unexpectedly)
- that shall bite H5391 (נָשַׁךְ) — to strike with a sting (as a serpent); figuratively, to oppress with interest on a loan
- thee, and awake H3364 (יָקַץ) — to awake (intransitive)
- that shall vex H2111 (זוּעַ) — properly, to shake off, i.e. (figuratively) to agitate (as with fear)
- thee, and thou shalt be for booties H4933 (מְשִׁסָּה) — plunder
8 Because thou hast plundered many nations, all the remnant of the peoples shall plunder thee, because of men’s blood, and for the violence done to the land, to the city and to all that dwell therein.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Because thou hast spoiled H7997 (שָׁלַל) — to drop or strip; by implication, to plunder
- many H7227 (רַב) — abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)
- nations H1471 (גּוֹי) — a foreign nation; hence, a Gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts
- all the remnant H3499 (יֶתֶר) — properly, an overhanging, i.e. (by implication) an excess, superiority, remainder; also a small rope (as hanging free)
- of the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- shall spoil H7997 (שָׁלַל) — to drop or strip; by implication, to plunder
- thee; because of men’s H120 (אָדָם) — ruddy i.e. a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.)
- blood H1818 (דָּם) — blood (as that which when shed causes death) of man or an animal; by analogy, the juice of the grape; figuratively (especially in the plural) bloodshed (i.e. dr…
- the violence H2555 (חָמָס) — violence; by implication, wrong; by metonymy unjust gain
- of the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- of the city H7151 (קִרְיָה) — a city
- and of all that dwell H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
9 Woe to him that getteth an evil gain for his house, that he may set his nest on high, that he may be delivered from the hand of evil!Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Woe H1945 (הוֹי) — oh!
- to him that coveteth H1214 (בָּצַע) — to break off, i.e. (usually) plunder; figuratively, to finish, or (intransitively) stop
- an evil H7451 (רַע) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
- covetousness H1215 (בֶּצַע) — plunder; by extension, gain (usually unjust)
- to his house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- that he may set H7760 (שׂוּם) — to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)
- his nest H7064 (קֵן) — a nest (as fixed), sometimes including the nestlings; figuratively, a chamber or dwelling
- on high H4791 (מָרוֹם) — altitude, i.e. concretely (an elevated place), abstractly (elevation, figuratively (elation), or adverbially (aloft)
- that he may be delivered H5337 (נָצַל) — to snatch away, whether in a good or a bad sense
- from the power H3709 (כַּף) — the hollow hand or palm (so of the paw of an animal, of the sole, and even of the bowl of a dish or sling, the handle of a bolt, the leaves of a palm-tree); fig…
- of evil H7451 (רַע) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
10 Thou hast devised shame to thy house, by cutting off many peoples, and hast sinned against thy soul.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Thou hast consulted H3289 (יָעַץ) — to advise; reflexively, to deliberate or resolve
- shame H1322 (בֹּשֶׁת) — shame (the feeling and the condition, as well as its cause); by implication (specifically) an idol
- to thy house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- by cutting off H7096 (קָצָה) — to cut off; (figuratively) to destroy; (partially) to scrape off
- many H7227 (רַב) — abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)
- people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- and hast sinned H2398 (חָטָא) — properly, to miss; hence (figuratively and generally) to sin; by inference, to forfeit, lack, expiate, repent, (causatively) lead astray, condemn
- thy soul H5315 (נֶפֶשׁ) — properly, a breathing creature, i.e. animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or mental)
11 For the stone shall cry out of the wall, and the beam out of the timber shall answer it.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For the stone H68 (אֶבֶן) — a stone
- shall cry out H2199 (זָעַק) — to shriek (from anguish or danger); by analogy, (as a herald) to announce or convene publicly
- of the wall H7023 (קִיר) — a wall (as built in a trench)
- and the beam out H3714 (כָּפִיס) — a girder
- of the timber H6086 (עֵץ) — a tree (from its firmness); hence, wood (plural sticks)
- shall answer H6030 (עָנָה) — properly, to eye or (generally) to heed, i.e. pay attention; by implication, to respond; by extension to begin to speak; specifically to sing, shout, testify, a…
12 Woe to him that buildeth a town with blood, and establisheth a city by iniquity!Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Woe H1945 (הוֹי) — oh!
- to him that buildeth H1129 (בָּנָה) — to build (literally and figuratively)
- a town H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
- with blood H1818 (דָּם) — blood (as that which when shed causes death) of man or an animal; by analogy, the juice of the grape; figuratively (especially in the plural) bloodshed (i.e. dr…
- and stablisheth H3559 (כּוּן) — properly, to be erect (i.e. stand perpendicular); hence (causatively) to set up, in a great variety of applications, whether literal (establish, fix, prepare, a…
- a city H7151 (קִרְיָה) — a city
- by iniquity H5766 (עֶוֶל) — (moral) evil
13 Behold, is it not of Jehovah of hosts that the peoples labor for the fire, and the nations weary themselves for vanity?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- not of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- of Armies H6635 (צָבָא) — a mass of persons (or figuratively, things), especially reg. organized for war (an army); by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively (specifically, h…
- that the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- shall labour H3021 (יָגַע) — properly, to gasp; hence, to be exhausted, to tire, to toil
- in the very H1767 (דַּי) — enough (as noun or adverb), used chiefly with preposition in phrases
- fire H784 (אֵשׁ) — fire (literally or figuratively)
- and the people H3816 (לְאֹם) — a community
- shall weary H3286 (יָעַף) — to tire (as if from wearisome flight)
- themselves for very H1767 (דַּי) — enough (as noun or adverb), used chiefly with preposition in phrases
- vanity H7385 (רִיק) — emptiness; figuratively, a worthless thing; adverbially, in vain
14 For the earth shall be filled with the knowledge of the glory of Jehovah, as the waters cover the sea.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For the earth H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- shall be filled H4390 (מָלֵא) — to fill or (intransitively) be full of, in a wide application (literally and figuratively)
- with the knowledge H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- of the glory H3519 (כָּבוֹד) — properly, weight, but only figuratively in a good sense, splendor or copiousness
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- as the waters H4325 (מַיִם) — water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen
- cover H3680 (כָּסָה) — properly, to plump, i.e. fill up hollows; by implication, to cover (for clothing or secrecy)
- the sea H3220 (יָם) — a sea (as breaking in noisy surf) or large body of water; specifically (with the article), the Mediterranean Sea; sometimes a large river, or an artifical basin…
15 Woe unto him that giveth his neighbor drink, to thee that addest thy venom, and makest him drunken also, that thou mayest look on their nakedness!Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Woe H1945 (הוֹי) — oh!
- unto him that giveth his neighbour H7453 (רֵעַ) — an associate (more or less close)
- drink H8248 (שָׁקָה) — to quaff, i.e. (causatively) to irrigate or furnish a potion to
- that puttest H5596 (סָפַח) — properly, to scrape out, but in certain peculiar senses (of removal or association)
- thy bottle H2573 (חֵמֶת) — a skin bottle (as tied up)
- drunken H7937 (שָׁכַר) — to become tipsy; in a qualified sense, to satiate with a stimulating drink or (figuratively) influence
- also, that thou mayest look H5027 (נָבַט) — to scan, i.e. look intently at; by implication, to regard with pleasure, favor or care
- on their nakedness H4589 (מָעוֹר) — nakedness, i.e. (in plural) the pudenda
16 Thou art filled with shame, and not glory: drink thou also, and be as one uncircumcised; the cup of Jehovah’s right hand shall come round unto thee, and foul shame shall be upon thy glory.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Thou art filled H7646 (שָׂבַע) — to sate, i.e. fill to satisfaction (literally or figuratively)
- with shame H7036 (קָלוֹן) — disgrace; (by implication) the pudenda
- for glory H3519 (כָּבוֹד) — properly, weight, but only figuratively in a good sense, splendor or copiousness
- drink H8354 (שָׁתָה) — to imbibe (literally or figuratively)
- thou also, and let thy foreskin be uncovered H6188 (עָרֵל) — to expose or remove the prepuce, whether literal (to go naked) or figurative (to refrain from using)
- the cup H3563 (כּוֹס) — a cup (as a container), often figuratively, a lot (as if a potion); also some unclean bird, probably an owl (perhaps from the cup-like cavity of its eye)
- of Yhwh’s H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- right hand H3225 (יָמִין) — the right hand or side (leg, eye) of a person or other object (as the stronger and more dexterous); locally, the south
- shall be turned H5437 (סָבַב) — to revolve, surround, or border; used in various applications, literally and figuratively
- unto thee, and shameful spewing H7022 (קִיקָלוֹן) — intense disgrace
- on thy glory H3519 (כָּבוֹד) — properly, weight, but only figuratively in a good sense, splendor or copiousness
17 For the violence done to Lebanon shall cover thee, and the destruction of the beasts, which made them afraid; because of men’s blood, and for the violence done to the land, to the city and to all that dwell therein.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For the violence H2555 (חָמָס) — violence; by implication, wrong; by metonymy unjust gain
- of Lebanon H3844 (לְבָנוֹן) — Lebanon, a mountain range in Palestine
- shall cover H3680 (כָּסָה) — properly, to plump, i.e. fill up hollows; by implication, to cover (for clothing or secrecy)
- thee, and the spoil H7701 (שֹׁד) — violence, ravage
- of beasts H929 (בְּהֵמָה) — properly, a dumb beast; especially any large quadruped or animal (often collective)
- made them afraid H2865 (חָתַת) — properly, to prostrate; hence, to break down, either (literally) by violence, or (figuratively) by confusion and fear
- because of men’s H120 (אָדָם) — ruddy i.e. a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.)
- blood H1818 (דָּם) — blood (as that which when shed causes death) of man or an animal; by analogy, the juice of the grape; figuratively (especially in the plural) bloodshed (i.e. dr…
- and for the violence H2555 (חָמָס) — violence; by implication, wrong; by metonymy unjust gain
- of the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- of the city H7151 (קִרְיָה) — a city
- and of all that dwell H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
18 What profiteth the graven image, that the maker thereof hath graven it; the molten image, even the teacher of lies, that he that fashioneth its form trusteth therein, to make dumb idols?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- What profiteth H3276 (יָעַל) — properly, to ascend; figuratively, to be valuable (objectively; useful, subjectively; benefited)
- the graven image H6459 (פֶּסֶל) — an idol
- that the maker H3335 (יָצַר) — to mould into a form; especially as a potter; figuratively, to determine (i.e. form a resolution)
- thereof hath graven H6458 (פָּסַל) — to carve, whether wood or stone
- it; the molten image H4541 (מַסֵּכָה) — properly, a pouring over, i.e. fusion of metal (especially a cast image); by implication, a libation, i.e. league; concretely a coverlet (as if poured out)
- and a teacher H3384 (יָרָה) — properly, to flow as water (i.e. to rain); transitively, to lay or throw (especially an arrow, i.e. to shoot); figuratively, to point out (as if by aiming the f…
- of lies H8267 (שֶׁקֶר) — an untruth; by implication, a sham (often adverbial)
- of his work H3336 (יֵצֶר) — a form; figuratively, conception (i.e. purpose)
- trusteth H982 (בָּטַח) — properly, to hie for refuge (but not so precipitately as 2620); figuratively, to trust, be confident or sure
- therein, to make H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- dumb H483 (אִלֵּם) — speechless
- idols H457 (אֱלִיל) — good for nothing, by analogy vain or vanity; specifically an idol
19 Woe unto him that saith to the wood, Awake; to the dumb stone, Arise! Shall this teach? Behold, it is overlaid with gold and silver, and there is no breath at all in the midst of it.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Woe H1945 (הוֹי) — oh!
- unto him that saith H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- to the wood H6086 (עֵץ) — a tree (from its firmness); hence, wood (plural sticks)
- Awake H6974 (קוּץ) — to awake (literally or figuratively)
- to the dumb H1748 (דּוּמָם) — still; adverbially, silently
- stone H68 (אֶבֶן) — a stone
- Arise H5782 (עוּר) — to wake (literally or figuratively)
- it shall teach H3384 (יָרָה) — properly, to flow as water (i.e. to rain); transitively, to lay or throw (especially an arrow, i.e. to shoot); figuratively, to point out (as if by aiming the f…
- laid H8610 (תָּפַשׂ) — to manipulate, i.e. seize; chiefly to capture, wield, specifically, to overlay; figuratively, to use unwarrantably
- over with gold H2091 (זָהָב) — gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e. yellow), as oil, a clear sky
- and silver H3701 (כֶּסֶף) — silver (from its pale color); by implication, money
- no breath H7307 (רוּחַ) — wind; by resemblance breath, i.e. a sensible (or even violent) exhalation; figuratively, life, anger, unsubstantiality; by extension, a region of the sky; by re…
- at all in the midst H7130 (קֶרֶב) — properly, the nearest part, i.e. the center, whether literal, figurative or adverbial (especially with preposition)
20 But Jehovah is in his holy temple: let all the earth keep silence before him.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- in his holy H6944 (קֹדֶשׁ) — a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity
- temple H1964 (הֵיכָל) — a large public building, such as a palace or temple
- let all the earth H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- keep silence H2013 (הָסָה) — to hush
- before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…