1 O Israel, return unto Jehovah thy God; for thou hast fallen by thine iniquity.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- O Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- return 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…
- unto Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- thy God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- for thou hast fallen H3782 (כָּשַׁל) — to totter or waver (through weakness of the legs, especially the ankle); by implication, to falter, stumble, faint or fall
- by thine iniquity H5771 (עָוֺן) — perversity, i.e. (moral) evil
2 Take with you words, and return unto Jehovah: say unto him, Take away all iniquity, and accept that which is good: so will we render as bullocks the offering of our lips.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Take H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
- with you words H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- and turn 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…
- to Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- say H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto him, Take away H5375 (נָשָׂא) — to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative
- all iniquity H5771 (עָוֺן) — perversity, i.e. (moral) evil
- and receive H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
- graciously H2896 (טוֹב) — good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good t…
- so will we render H7999 (שָׁלַם) — to be safe (in mind, body or estate); figuratively, to be (causatively, make) completed; by implication, to be friendly; by extension, to reciprocate (in variou…
- the calves H6499 (פַּר) — a bullock (apparently as breaking forth in wild strength, or perhaps as dividing the hoof)
- of our lips H8193 (שָׂפָה) — the lip (as a natural boundary); by implication, language; by analogy, a margin (of a vessel, water, cloth, etc.)
3 Assyria shall not save us; we will not ride upon horses; neither will we say any more to the work of our hands, Ye are our gods; for in thee the fatherless findeth mercy.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Asshur H804 (אַשּׁוּר) — Ashshur, the second son of Shem; also his descendants and the country occupied by them (i.e. Assyria), its region and its empire
- shall not save H3467 (יָשַׁע) — properly, to be open, wide or free, i.e. (by implication) to be safe; causatively, to free or succor
- us; we will not ride H7392 (רָכַב) — to ride (on an animal or in a vehicle); causatively, to place upon (for riding or generally), to despatch
- upon horses H5483 (סוּס) — a horse (as leaping); also a swallow (from its rapid flight)
- neither will we say H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- any more to the work H4639 (מַעֲשֶׂה) — an action (good or bad); generally, a transaction; abstractly, activity; by implication, a product (specifically, a poem) or (generally) property
- of our hands H3027 (יָד) — a hand (the open one [indicating power, means, direction, etc.], in distinction from 3709, the closed one); used (as noun, adverb, etc.) in a great variety of a…
- our gods H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- for in thee the fatherless H3490 (יָתוֹם) — a bereaved person
- findeth mercy H7355 (רָחַם) — to fondle; by implication, to love, especially to compassionate
4 I will heal their backsliding, I will love them freely; for mine anger is turned away from him.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- I will heal H7495 (רָפָא) — properly, to mend (by stitching), i.e. (figuratively) to cure
- their backsliding H4878 (מְשׁוּבָה) — apostasy
- I will love H157 (אָהַב) — to have affection for (sexually or otherwise)
- them freely H5071 (נְדָבָה) — properly (abstractly) spontaneity, or (adjectively) spontaneous; also (concretely) a spontaneous or (by inference, in plural) abundant gift
- for mine anger H639 (אַף) — properly, the nose or nostril; hence, the face, and occasionally a person; also (from the rapid breathing in passion) ire
- is turned away 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…
5 I will be as the dew unto Israel; he shall blossom as the lily, and cast forth his roots as Lebanon.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- I will be as the dew H2919 (טַל) — dew (as covering vegetation)
- unto Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- he shall grow H6524 (פָּרַח) — to break forth as a bud, i.e. bloom; generally, to spread; specifically, to fly (as extending the wings); figuratively, to flourish
- as the lily H7799 (שׁוּשַׁן) — a lily (from its whiteness), as a flower of architectural ornament; also a (straight) trumpet (from the tubular shape)
- and cast forth H5221 (נָכָה) — to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)
- his roots H8328 (שֶׁרֶשׁ) — a root (literally or figuratively)
- as Lebanon H3844 (לְבָנוֹן) — Lebanon, a mountain range in Palestine
6 His branches shall spread, and his beauty shall be as the olive-tree, and his smell as Lebanon.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- His branches H3127 (יוֹנֶקֶת) — a sprout
- shall spread H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- and his beauty H1935 (הוֹד) — grandeur (i.e. an imposing form and appearance)
- shall be as the olive tree H2132 (זַיִת) — an olive (as yielding illuminating oil), the tree, the branch or the berry
- and his smell H7381 (רֵיחַ) — odor (as if blown)
- as Lebanon H3844 (לְבָנוֹן) — Lebanon, a mountain range in Palestine
7 They that dwell under his shadow shall return; they shall revive as the grain, and blossom as the vine: the scent thereof shall be as the wine of Lebanon.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- They 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
- under his shadow H6738 (צֵל) — shade, whether literal or figurative
- shall return 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…
- they shall revive H2421 (חָיָה) — to live, whether literally or figuratively; causatively, to revive
- the grain H1715 (דָּגָן) — properly, increase, i.e. grain
- and grow H6524 (פָּרַח) — to break forth as a bud, i.e. bloom; generally, to spread; specifically, to fly (as extending the wings); figuratively, to flourish
- as the vine H1612 (גֶּפֶן) — a vine (as twining), especially the grape
- the scent H2143 (זֵכֶר) — a memento, abstractly recollection (rarely if ever); by implication, commemoration
- as the wine H3196 (יַיִן) — wine (as fermented); by implication, intoxication
- of Lebanon H3844 (לְבָנוֹן) — Lebanon, a mountain range in Palestine
8 Ephraim shall say, What have I to do any more with idols? I have answered, and will regard him: I am like a green fir-tree; from me is thy fruit found.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Ephraim H669 (אֶפְרַיִם) — Ephrajim, a son of Joseph; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory
- What have I to do any more with idols H6091 (עָצָב) — an (idolatrous) image
- I have heard 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…
- and observed H7789 (שׁוּר) — to spy out, i.e. (generally) survey, (for evil) lurk for, (for good) care for
- like a green H7488 (רַעֲנָן) — verdant; by analogy, new; figuratively, prosperous
- fir tree H1265 (בְּרוֹשׁ) — a cypress (?) tree; hence, a lance or a musical instrument (as made of that wood)
- From me is thy fruit H6529 (פְּרִי) — fruit (literally or figuratively)
- found H4672 (מָצָא) — properly, to come forth to, i.e. appear or exist; transitively, to attain, i.e. find or acquire; figuratively, to occur, meet or be present
9 Who is wise, that he may understand these things? prudent, that he may know them? for the ways of Jehovah are right, and the just shall walk in them; but transgressors shall fall therein.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- wise H2450 (חָכָם) — wise, (i.e. intelligent, skilful or artful)
- and he shall understand H995 (בִּין) — to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e.(generally) understand
- prudent H995 (בִּין) — to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e.(generally) understand
- and he shall know H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- them? for the ways H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- right H3477 (יָשָׁר) — straight (literally or figuratively)
- and the just H6662 (צַדִּיק) — just
- shall walk H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- in them: but the transgressors H6586 (פָּשַׁע) — to break away (from just authority), i.e. trespass, apostatize, quarrel
- shall fall H3782 (כָּשַׁל) — to totter or waver (through weakness of the legs, especially the ankle); by implication, to falter, stumble, faint or fall