1 For Jehovah will have compassion on Jacob, and will yet choose Israel, and set them in their own land: and the sojourner shall join himself with them, and they shall cleave to the house of Jacob.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- will have mercy H7355 (רָחַם) — to fondle; by implication, to love, especially to compassionate
- on Jacob H3290 (יַעֲקֹב) — Jaakob, the Israelitish patriarch
- and will yet choose H977 (בָּחַר) — properly, to try, i.e. (by implication) select
- Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- and set H3240 (יָנַח) — to deposit; by implication, to allow to stay
- them in their own land H127 (אֲדָמָה) — soil (from its general redness)
- and the strangers H1616 (גֵּר) — properly, a guest; by implication, a foreigner
- shall be joined H3867 (לָוָה) — properly, to twine, i.e. (by implication) to unite, to remain; also to borrow (as a form of obligation) or (caus.) to lend
- with them, and they shall cleave H5596 (סָפַח) — properly, to scrape out, but in certain peculiar senses (of removal or association)
- to the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of Jacob H3290 (יַעֲקֹב) — Jaakob, the Israelitish patriarch
2 And the peoples shall take them, and bring them to their place; and the house of Israel shall possess them in the land of Jehovah for servants and for handmaids: and they shall take them captive whose captives they were; and they shall rule over their oppressors.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And 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 take H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
- them, and bring H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- them to their place H4725 (מָקוֹם) — properly, a standing, i.e. a spot; but used widely of a locality (general or specific); also (figuratively) of a condition (of body or mind)
- and the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- shall possess H5157 (נָחַל) — to inherit (as a (figurative) mode of descent), or (generally) to occupy; causatively, to bequeath, or (generally) distribute, instate
- them in the land H127 (אֲדָמָה) — soil (from its general redness)
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- for servants H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- and handmaids H8198 (שִׁפְחָה) — a female slave (as a member of the household)
- and they shall take them captives H7617 (שָׁבָה) — to transport into captivity
- whose captives H7617 (שָׁבָה) — to transport into captivity
- they were; and they shall rule H7287 (רָדָה) — to tread down, i.e. subjugate; specifically, to crumble off
- over their oppressors H5065 (נָגַשׂ) — to drive (an animal, a workman, a debtor, an army); by implication, to tax, harass, tyrannize
3 And it shall come to pass in the day that Jehovah shall give thee rest from thy sorrow, and from thy trouble, and from the hard service wherein thou wast made to serve,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And it shall come to pass in the day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- that Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- shall give thee rest H5117 (נוּחַ) — to rest, i.e. settle down; used in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, intransitive, transitive and causative (to dwell, stay, let fall, pl…
- from thy sorrow H6090 (עֹצֶב) — an idol (as fashioned); also pain (bodily or mental)
- and from thy fear H7267 (רֹגֶז) — commotion, restlessness (of a horse), crash (of thunder), disquiet, anger
- and from the hard H7186 (קָשֶׁה) — severe (in various applications)
- bondage H5656 (עֲבֹדָה) — work of any kind
- wherein thou wast made to serve H5647 (עָבַד) — to work (in any sense); by implication, to serve, till, (causatively) enslave, etc.
4 that thou shalt take up this parable against the king of Babylon, and say, How hath the oppressor ceased! the golden city ceased!Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- That thou shalt take up H5375 (נָשָׂא) — to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative
- this proverb H4912 (מָשָׁל) — properly, a pithy maxim, usually of metaphorical nature; hence, a simile (as an adage, poem, discourse)
- against the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- of Babylon H894 (בָּבֶל) — Babel (i.e. Babylon), including Babylonia and the Babylonian empire
- and say H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- How hath the oppressor H5065 (נָגַשׂ) — to drive (an animal, a workman, a debtor, an army); by implication, to tax, harass, tyrannize
- ceased H7673 (שָׁבַת) — to repose, i.e. desist from exertion; used in many implied relations (causative, figurative or specific)
- the golden city H4062 (מַדְהֵבָה) — goldmaking, i.e. exactness
5 Jehovah hath broken the staff of the wicked, the sceptre of the rulers;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- hath broken H7665 (שָׁבַר) — to burst (literally or figuratively)
- the staff H4294 (מַטֶּה) — a branch (as extending); figuratively, a tribe; also a rod, whether for chastising (figuratively, correction), ruling (a sceptre), throwing (a lance), or walkin…
- of the wicked H7563 (רָשָׁע) — morally wrong; concretely, an (actively) bad person
- the sceptre H7626 (שֵׁבֶט) — a scion, i.e. (literally) a stick (for punishing, writing, fighting, ruling, walking, etc.) or (figuratively) a clan
- of the rulers H4910 (מָשַׁל) — to rule
6 that smote the peoples in wrath with a continual stroke, that ruled the nations in anger, with a persecution that none restrained.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- He who smote H5221 (נָכָה) — to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)
- 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
- in wrath H5678 (עֶבְרָה) — an outburst of passion
- with a continual H5627 (סָרָה) — apostasy, crime; figuratively, remission
- with a continual H1115 (בִּלְתִּי) — properly, a failure of, i.e. (used only as a negative particle, usually with a prepositional prefix) not, except, without, unless, besides, because not, until,…
- stroke H4347 (מַכָּה) — a blow (in 2 Chronicles 2:10, of the flail); by implication, a wound; figuratively, carnage, also pestilence
- he that ruled H7287 (רָדָה) — to tread down, i.e. subjugate; specifically, to crumble off
- the nations H1471 (גּוֹי) — a foreign nation; hence, a Gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts
- in anger H639 (אַף) — properly, the nose or nostril; hence, the face, and occasionally a person; also (from the rapid breathing in passion) ire
- is persecuted H4783 (מֻרְדָּף) — persecuted
- none H1097 (בְּלִי) — properly, failure, i.e. nothing or destruction; usually (with preposition) without, not yet, because not, as long as, etc.
- hindereth H2820 (חָשַׂךְ) — to restrain or (reflex.) refrain; by implication, to refuse, spare, preserve; to observe
7 The whole earth is at rest, and is quiet: they break forth into singing.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The whole earth H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- is at rest H5117 (נוּחַ) — to rest, i.e. settle down; used in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, intransitive, transitive and causative (to dwell, stay, let fall, pl…
- is quiet H8252 (שָׁקַט) — to repose (usually figurative)
- they break forth H6476 (פָּצַח) — to break out (in joyful sound)
- into singing H7440 (רִנָּה) — properly, a creaking (or shrill sound), i.e. shout (of joy or grief)
8 Yea, the fir-trees rejoice at thee, and the cedars of Lebanon, saying, Since thou art laid low, no hewer is come up against us.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Yea, the fir trees H1265 (בְּרוֹשׁ) — a cypress (?) tree; hence, a lance or a musical instrument (as made of that wood)
- rejoice H8055 (שָׂמַח) — probably to brighten up, i.e. (figuratively) be (causatively, make) blithe or gleesome
- the cedars H730 (אֶרֶז) — a cedar tree (from the tenacity of its roots)
- of Lebanon H3844 (לְבָנוֹן) — Lebanon, a mountain range in Palestine
- Since thou art laid down H7901 (שָׁכַב) — to lie down (for rest, sexual connection, decease or any other purpose)
- no feller H3772 (כָּרַת) — to cut (off, down or asunder); by implication, to destroy or consume; specifically, to covenant (i.e. make an alliance or bargain, originally by cutting flesh a…
- is come up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
9 Sheol from beneath is moved for thee to meet thee at thy coming; it stirreth up the dead for thee, even all the chief ones of the earth; it hath raised up from their thrones all the kings of the nations.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Hell H7585 (שְׁאוֹל) — hades or the world of the dead (as if a subterranean retreat), including its accessories and inmates
- from beneath is moved H7264 (רָגַז) — to quiver (with any violent emotion, especially anger or fear)
- for thee to meet H7125 (קִרְאָה) — an encountering, accidental, friendly or hostile (also adverbially, opposite)
- at thy coming H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- it stirreth up H5782 (עוּר) — to wake (literally or figuratively)
- the dead H7496 (רָפָא) — properly, lax, i.e. (figuratively) a ghost (as dead; in plural only)
- all the chief ones H6260 (עַתּוּד) — prepared, i.e. full grown; spoken only (in plural) of he-goats, or (figuratively) leaders of the people
- of the earth H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- it hath raised up H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
- from their thrones H3678 (כִּסֵּא) — properly, covered, i.e. a throne (as canopied)
- all the kings H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- of the nations H1471 (גּוֹי) — a foreign nation; hence, a Gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts
10 All they shall answer and say unto thee, Art thou also become weak as we? art thou become like unto us?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- All they shall speak 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 say H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto thee, Art thou also become weak H2470 (חָלָה) — properly, to be rubbed or worn; hence (figuratively) to be weak, sick, afflicted; or (causatively) to grieve, make sick; also to stroke (in flattering), entreat
- as we? art thou become like H4911 (מָשַׁל) — to liken, i.e. (transitively) to use figurative language (an allegory, adage, song or the like); intransitively, to resemble
11 Thy pomp is brought down to Sheol, and the noise of thy viols: the worm is spread under thee, and worms cover thee.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Thy pomp H1347 (גָּאוֹן) — the same as 1346
- is brought down H3381 (יָרַד) — to descend (literally, to go downwards; or conventionally to a lower region, as the shore, a boundary, the enemy, etc.; or figuratively, to fall); causatively,…
- to the grave H7585 (שְׁאוֹל) — hades or the world of the dead (as if a subterranean retreat), including its accessories and inmates
- the noise H1998 (הֶמְיָה) — sound
- of thy viols H5035 (נֶבֶל) — a skin-bag for liquids (from collapsing when empty); hence, a vase (as similar in shape when full); also a lyre (as having a body of like form)
- the worm H7415 (רִמָּה) — a maggot (as rapidly bred), literally or figuratively
- is spread H3331 (יַצַע) — to strew as a surface
- under thee, and the worms H8438 (תּוֹלָע) — a maggot (as voracious); specifically (often with ellipsis of 8144) the crimson-grub, but used only (in this connection) of the color from it, and cloths dyed t…
- cover H4374 (מְכַסֶּה) — a covering, i.e. garment; specifically, a coverlet (for a bed), an awning (from the sun); also the omentum (as covering the intestines)
12 How art thou fallen from heaven, O day-star, son of the morning! how art thou cut down to the ground, that didst lay low the nations!Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- How art thou fallen H5307 (נָפַל) — to fall, in a great variety of applications (intransitive or causative, literal or figurative)
- from heaven H8064 (שָׁמַיִם) — the sky (as aloft; the dual perhaps alluding to the visible arch in which the clouds move, as well as to the higher ether where the celestial bodies revolve)
- O Lucifer H1966 (הֵילֵל) — the morning-star
- son H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of the morning H3213 (יָלַל) — to howl (with a wailing tone) or yell (with a boisterous one)
- of the morning H7837 (שַׁחַר) — dawn (literal, figurative or adverbial)
- art thou cut down H1438 (גָּדַע) — to fell a tree; generally, to destroy anything
- to the ground H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- which didst weaken H2522 (חָלַשׁ) — to prostrate; by implication, to overthrow, decay
- the nations H1471 (גּוֹי) — a foreign nation; hence, a Gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts
13 And thou saidst in thy heart, I will ascend into heaven, I will exalt my throne above the stars of God; and I will sit upon the mount of congregation, in the uttermost parts of the north;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For thou hast said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- in thine heart H3824 (לֵבָב) — the heart (as the most interior organ);
- I will ascend H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- into heaven H8064 (שָׁמַיִם) — the sky (as aloft; the dual perhaps alluding to the visible arch in which the clouds move, as well as to the higher ether where the celestial bodies revolve)
- I will exalt H7311 (רוּם) — to be high actively, to rise or raise (in various applications, literally or figuratively)
- my throne H3678 (כִּסֵּא) — properly, covered, i.e. a throne (as canopied)
- above H4605 (מַעַל) — properly,the upper part, used only adverbially with prefix upward, above, overhead, from the top, etc.
- the stars H3556 (כּוֹכָב) — a star (as round or as shining); figuratively, a prince
- of God H410 (אֵל) — strength; as adjective, mighty; especially the Almighty (but used also of any deity)
- I will sit H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- also upon the mount H2022 (הַר) — a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)
- of the congregation 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…
- in the sides H3411 (יְרֵכָה) — properly, the flank; but used only figuratively, the rear or recess
- of the north H6828 (צָפוֹן) — properly, hidden, i.e. dark; used only of the north as a quarter (gloomy and unknown)
14 I will ascend above the heights of the clouds; I will make myself like the Most High.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- I will ascend H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- above the heights H1116 (בָּמָה) — an elevation
- of the clouds H5645 (עָב) — properly, an envelope, i.e. darkness (or density, 2 Chronicles 4:17); specifically, a (scud) cloud; also a copse
- I will be like H1819 (דָּמָה) — to compare; by implication, to resemble, liken, consider
- the most High H5945 (עֶלְיוֹן) — an elevation, i.e. (adj.) lofty (compar.); as title, the Supreme
15 Yet thou shalt be brought down to Sheol, to the uttermost parts of the pit.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Yet thou shalt be brought down H3381 (יָרַד) — to descend (literally, to go downwards; or conventionally to a lower region, as the shore, a boundary, the enemy, etc.; or figuratively, to fall); causatively,…
- to hell H7585 (שְׁאוֹל) — hades or the world of the dead (as if a subterranean retreat), including its accessories and inmates
- to the sides H3411 (יְרֵכָה) — properly, the flank; but used only figuratively, the rear or recess
- of the pit H953 (בּוֹר) — a pit hole (especially one used as a cistern or a prison)
16 They that see thee shall gaze at thee, they shall consider thee, saying, Is this the man that made the earth to tremble, that did shake kingdoms;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- They that see H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- thee shall narrowly look H7688 (שָׁגַח) — to peep, i.e. glance sharply at
- consider H995 (בִּין) — to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e.(generally) understand
- this the man H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- that made the earth H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- to tremble H7264 (רָגַז) — to quiver (with any violent emotion, especially anger or fear)
- that did shake H7493 (רָעַשׁ) — to undulate (as the earth, the sky, etc.; also a field of grain), particularly through fear; specifically, to spring (as a locust)
- kingdoms H4467 (מַמְלָכָה) — dominion, i.e. (abstractly) the estate (rule) or (concretely) the country (realm)
17 that made the world as a wilderness, and overthrew the cities thereof; that let not loose his prisoners to their home?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- made H7760 (שׂוּם) — to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)
- the world H8398 (תֵּבֵל) — the earth (as moist and therefore inhabited); by extension, the globe; by implication, its inhabitants; specifically, a particular land, as Babylonia, Palestine
- as a wilderness H4057 (מִדְבָּר) — a pasture (i.e. open field, whither cattle are driven); by implication, a desert; also speech (including its organs)
- and destroyed H2040 (הָרַס) — to pull down or in pieces, break, destroy
- the cities H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
- opened H6605 (פָּתַח) — to open wide (literally or figuratively); specifically, to loosen, begin, plough, carve
- not the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of his prisoners H615 (אָסִיר) — bound, i.e. a captive
18 All the kings of the nations, all of them, sleep in glory, every one in his own house.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- All the kings H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- of the nations H1471 (גּוֹי) — a foreign nation; hence, a Gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts
- all of them, lie H7901 (שָׁכַב) — to lie down (for rest, sexual connection, decease or any other purpose)
- in glory H3519 (כָּבוֹד) — properly, weight, but only figuratively in a good sense, splendor or copiousness
- every one H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- in his own house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
19 But thou art cast forth away from thy sepulchre like an abominable branch, clothed with the slain, that are thrust through with the sword, that go down to the stones of the pit; as a dead body trodden under foot.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But thou art cast out H7993 (שָׁלַךְ) — to throw out, down or away (literally or figuratively)
- of thy grave H6913 (קֶבֶר) — a sepulchre
- like an abominable H8581 (תַּעָב) — to loathe, i.e. (morally) detest
- branch H5342 (נֵצֶר) — a shoot; figuratively, a descendant
- the raiment H3830 (לְבוּשׁ) — a garment (literally or figuratively); by implication (euphemistically) a wife
- of those that are slain H2026 (הָרַג) — to smite with deadly intent
- thrust through H2944 (טָעַן) — to stab
- with a sword H2719 (חֶרֶב) — drought; also a cutting instrument (from its destructive effect), as a knife, sword, or other sharp implement
- that go down H3381 (יָרַד) — to descend (literally, to go downwards; or conventionally to a lower region, as the shore, a boundary, the enemy, etc.; or figuratively, to fall); causatively,…
- to the stones H68 (אֶבֶן) — a stone
- of the pit H953 (בּוֹר) — a pit hole (especially one used as a cistern or a prison)
- as a carcase H6297 (פֶּגֶר) — a carcase (as limp), whether of man or beast; figuratively, an idolatrous image
- trodden under feet H947 (בּוּס) — to trample (literally or figuratively)
20 Thou shalt not be joined with them in burial, because thou hast destroyed thy land, thou hast slain thy people; the seed of evil-doers shall not be named for ever.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Thou shalt not be joined H3161 (יָחַד) — to be (or become) one
- with them in burial H6900 (קְבוּרָה) — sepulture; (concretely) a sepulchre
- because thou hast destroyed H7843 (שָׁחַת) — to decay, i.e. (causatively) ruin (literally or figuratively)
- thy land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- slain H2026 (הָרַג) — to smite with deadly intent
- thy people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- the seed H2233 (זֶרַע) — seed; figuratively, fruit, plant, sowing-time, posterity
- of evildoers H7489 (רָעַע) — properly, to spoil (literally, by breaking to pieces); figuratively, to make (or be) good for nothing, i.e. bad (physically, socially or morally)
- shall never H5769 (עוֹלָם) — properly, concealed, i.e. the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e. (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial (especially…
- be renowned H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
21 Prepare ye slaughter for his children for the iniquity of their fathers, that they rise not up, and possess the earth, and fill the face of the world with cities.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Prepare 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…
- slaughter H4293 (מַטְבֵּחַ) — slaughter
- for his children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- for the iniquity H5771 (עָוֺן) — perversity, i.e. (moral) evil
- of their fathers H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- that they do not H1077 (בַּל) — properly, a failure; by implication nothing; usually (adverb) not at all; also lest
- rise H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
- nor possess H3423 (יָרַשׁ) — to occupy (by driving out previous tenants, and possessing in their place); by implication, to seize, to rob, to inherit; also to expel, to impoverish, to ruin
- the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- nor fill H4390 (מָלֵא) — to fill or (intransitively) be full of, in a wide application (literally and figuratively)
- the face 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…
- of the world H8398 (תֵּבֵל) — the earth (as moist and therefore inhabited); by extension, the globe; by implication, its inhabitants; specifically, a particular land, as Babylonia, Palestine
- with cities H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
- with cities H6145 (עָר) — a foe (as watchful for mischief)
22 And I will rise up against them, saith Jehovah of hosts, and cut off from Babylon name and remnant, and son and son’s son, saith Jehovah.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For I will rise up H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
- against them, saith H5002 (נְאֻם) — an oracle
- 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…
- and cut off H3772 (כָּרַת) — to cut (off, down or asunder); by implication, to destroy or consume; specifically, to covenant (i.e. make an alliance or bargain, originally by cutting flesh a…
- from Babylon H894 (בָּבֶל) — Babel (i.e. Babylon), including Babylonia and the Babylonian empire
- the name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
- and remnant H7605 (שְׁאָר) — a remainder
- and son H5209 (נִין) — progeny
- and nephew H5220 (נֶכֶד) — offspring
- saith H5002 (נְאֻם) — an oracle
23 I will also make it a possession for the porcupine, and pools of water: and I will sweep it with the besom of destruction, saith Jehovah of hosts.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- I will also make H7760 (שׂוּם) — to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)
- it a possession H4180 (מוֹרָשׁ) — a possession; figuratively, delight
- for the bittern H7090 (קִפּוֹד) — a species of bird, perhaps the bittern (from its contracted form)
- and pools H98 (אֲגַם) — a marsh; hence a rush (as growing in swamps); hence a stockade of reeds
- of water H4325 (מַיִם) — water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen
- and I will sweep H2894 (טוּא) — to sweep away
- it with the besom H4292 (מַטְאֲטֵא) — a broom (as removing dirt (compare English 'to dust', i.e. remove dust))
- of destruction H8045 (שָׁמַד) — to desolate
- saith H5002 (נְאֻם) — an oracle
- 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…
24 Jehovah of hosts hath sworn, saying, Surely, as I have thought, so shall it come to pass; and as I have purposed, so shall it stand:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- 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…
- hath sworn H7650 (שָׁבַע) — to seven oneself, i.e. swear (as if by repeating a declaration seven times)
- saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Surely as I have thought H1819 (דָּמָה) — to compare; by implication, to resemble, liken, consider
- so shall it come to pass; and as I have purposed H3289 (יָעַץ) — to advise; reflexively, to deliberate or resolve
- shall it stand H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
25 that I will break the Assyrian in my land, and upon my mountains tread him under foot: then shall his yoke depart from off them, and his burden depart from off their shoulder.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- That I will break H7665 (שָׁבַר) — to burst (literally or figuratively)
- the Assyrian 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
- in my land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- and upon my mountains H2022 (הַר) — a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)
- tread him under foot H947 (בּוּס) — to trample (literally or figuratively)
- then shall his yoke H5923 (עֹל) — a yoke (as imposed on the neck), literally or figuratively
- depart H5493 (סוּר) — to turn off (literally or figuratively)
- from off them, and his burden H5448 (סֹבֶל) — load (figuratively)
- from off their shoulders H7926 (שְׁכֶם) — the neck (between the shoulders) as the place of burdens; figuratively, the spur of a hill
26 This is the purpose that is purposed upon the whole earth; and this is the hand that is stretched out upon all the nations.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- the purpose H6098 (עֵצָה) — advice; by implication, plan; also prudence
- that is purposed H3289 (יָעַץ) — to advise; reflexively, to deliberate or resolve
- upon the whole earth H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- the hand 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…
- that is stretched out H5186 (נָטָה) — to stretch or spread out; by implication, to bend away (including moral deflection); used in a great variety of application (as follows)
- upon all the nations H1471 (גּוֹי) — a foreign nation; hence, a Gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts
27 For Jehovah of hosts hath purposed, and who shall annul it? and his hand is stretched out, and who shall turn it back?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For 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…
- hath purposed H3289 (יָעַץ) — to advise; reflexively, to deliberate or resolve
- and who shall disannul H6565 (פָּרַר) — to break up (usually figuratively), i.e. to violate, frustrate
- and his hand 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…
- stretched out H5186 (נָטָה) — to stretch or spread out; by implication, to bend away (including moral deflection); used in a great variety of application (as follows)
- and who shall turn it back 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…
28 In the year that king Ahaz died was this burden.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- In the year H8141 (שָׁנֶה) — a year (as a revolution of time)
- that king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- Ahaz H271 (אָחָז) — Achaz, the name of a Jewish king and of an Israelite
- died H4194 (מָוֶת) — death (natural or violent); concretely, the dead, their place or state (hades); figuratively, pestilence, ruin
- was this burden H4853 (מַשָּׂא) — a burden; specifically, tribute, or (abstractly) porterage; figuratively, an utterance, chiefly a doom, especially singing; mental, desire
29 Rejoice not, O Philistia, all of thee, because the rod that smote thee is broken; for out of the serpent’s root shall come forth an adder, and his fruit shall be a fiery flying serpent.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Rejoice H8055 (שָׂמַח) — probably to brighten up, i.e. (figuratively) be (causatively, make) blithe or gleesome
- not thou, whole Palestina H6429 (פְּלֶשֶׁת) — Pelesheth, a region of Syria
- because the rod H7626 (שֵׁבֶט) — a scion, i.e. (literally) a stick (for punishing, writing, fighting, ruling, walking, etc.) or (figuratively) a clan
- of him that smote H5221 (נָכָה) — to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)
- thee is broken H7665 (שָׁבַר) — to burst (literally or figuratively)
- for out of the serpent’s H5175 (נָחָשׁ) — a snake (from its hiss)
- root H8328 (שֶׁרֶשׁ) — a root (literally or figuratively)
- shall come forth H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- a cockatrice H6848 (צֶפַע) — a viper (as thrusting out the tongue, i.e. hissing)
- and his fruit H6529 (פְּרִי) — fruit (literally or figuratively)
- a fiery H8314 (שָׂרָף) — burning, i.e. (figuratively) poisonous (serpent); specifically, a saraph or symbolical creature (from their copper color)
- flying H5774 (עוּף) — to fly; also (by implication of dimness) to faint (from the darkness of swooning)
- serpent H8314 (שָׂרָף) — burning, i.e. (figuratively) poisonous (serpent); specifically, a saraph or symbolical creature (from their copper color)
30 And the first-born of the poor shall feed, and the needy shall lie down in safety; and I will kill thy root with famine, and thy remnant shall be slain.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the firstborn H1060 (בְּכוֹר) — first-born; hence, chief
- of the poor H1800 (דַּל) — properly, dangling, i.e. (by implication) weak or thin
- shall feed H7462 (רָעָה) — to tend a flock; i.e. pasture it; intransitively, to graze (literally or figuratively); generally to rule; by extension, to associate with (as a friend)
- and the needy H34 (אֶבְיוֹן) — destitute
- shall lie down H7257 (רָבַץ) — to crouch (on all four legs folded, like a recumbent animal); by implication, to recline, repose, brood, lurk, imbed
- in safety H983 (בֶּטַח) — properly, a place of refuge; abstract, safety, both the fact (security) and the feeling (trust); often (adverb with or without preposition) safely
- and I will kill H4191 (מוּת) — to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill
- thy root H8328 (שֶׁרֶשׁ) — a root (literally or figuratively)
- with famine H7458 (רָעָב) — hunger (more or less extensive)
- and he shall slay H2026 (הָרַג) — to smite with deadly intent
- thy remnant H7611 (שְׁאֵרִית) — a remainder or residual (surviving, final) portion
31 Howl, O gate; cry, O city; thou art melted away, O Philistia, all of thee; for there cometh a smoke out of the north, and there is no straggler in his ranks.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Howl H3213 (יָלַל) — to howl (with a wailing tone) or yell (with a boisterous one)
- O gate H8179 (שַׁעַר) — an opening, i.e. door or gate
- cry H2199 (זָעַק) — to shriek (from anguish or danger); by analogy, (as a herald) to announce or convene publicly
- O city H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
- thou, whole Palestina H6429 (פְּלֶשֶׁת) — Pelesheth, a region of Syria
- dissolved H4127 (מוּג) — to melt, i.e. literally (to soften, flow down, disappear), or figuratively (to fear, faint)
- for there shall come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- from the north H6828 (צָפוֹן) — properly, hidden, i.e. dark; used only of the north as a quarter (gloomy and unknown)
- a smoke H6227 (עָשָׁן) — smoke, literally or figuratively (vapor, dust, anger)
- alone H909 (בָּדַד) — to divide, i.e. (reflex.) be solitary
- in his appointed times H4151 (מוֹעָד) — properly, an assembly figuratively, a troop
32 What then shall one answer the messengers of the nation? That Jehovah hath founded Zion, and in her shall the afflicted of his people take refuge.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- then 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…
- the messengers H4397 (מַלְאָךְ) — a messenger; specifically, of God, i.e. an angel (also a prophet, priest or teacher)
- of the nation H1471 (גּוֹי) — a foreign nation; hence, a Gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts
- that Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- hath founded H3245 (יָסַד) — to set (literally or figuratively); intensively, to found; reflexively, to sit down together, i.e. settle, consult
- Zion H6726 (צִיּוֹן) — Tsijon (as a permanent capital), a mountain of Jerusalem
- and the poor H6041 (עָנִי) — depressed, in mind or circumstances
- of his 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 trust H2620 (חָסָה) — to flee for protection; figuratively, to confide in