1 The burden of the valley of vision. What aileth thee now, that thou art wholly gone up to the housetops?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The burden H4853 (מַשָּׂא) — a burden; specifically, tribute, or (abstractly) porterage; figuratively, an utterance, chiefly a doom, especially singing; mental, desire
- of the valley H1516 (גַּיְא) — a gorge (from its lofty sides; hence, narrow, but not a gully or winter-torrent)
- of vision H2384 (חִזָּיוֹן) — a revelation, expectation by dream
- What aileth thee now H645 (אֵפוֹ) — strictly a demonstrative particle, here; but used of time, now or then
- that thou art wholly gone up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- to the housetops H1406 (גָּג) — a roof; by analogy, the top of an altar
2 O thou that art full of shoutings, a tumultuous city, a joyous town; thy slain are not slain with the sword, neither are they dead in battle.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Thou that art full H4392 (מָלֵא) — full (literally or figuratively) or filling (literally); also (concretely) fulness; adverbially, fully
- of stirs H8663 (תְּשֻׁאָה) — a crashing or loud clamor
- a tumultuous H1993 (הָמָה) — to make a loud sound (like English 'hum'); by implication, to be in great commotion or tumult, to rage, war, moan, clamor
- city H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
- a joyous H5947 (עַלִּיז) — exultant
- city H7151 (קִרְיָה) — a city
- thy slain H2491 (חָלָל) — pierced (especially to death); figuratively, polluted
- not slain H2491 (חָלָל) — pierced (especially to death); figuratively, polluted
- with the sword H2719 (חֶרֶב) — drought; also a cutting instrument (from its destructive effect), as a knife, sword, or other sharp implement
- nor dead H4191 (מוּת) — to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill
- in battle H4421 (מִלְחָמָה) — a battle (i.e. the engagement); generally, war (i.e. war-fare)
3 All thy rulers fled away together, they were bound by the archers; all that were found of thee were bound together; they fled afar off.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- All thy rulers H7101 (קָצִין) — a magistrate (as deciding) or other leader
- are fled H5074 (נָדַד) — properly, to wave to and fro (rarely to flap up and down); figuratively, to rove, flee, or (causatively) to drive away
- together H3162 (יַחַד) — properly, a unit, i.e. (adverb) unitedly
- they are bound H631 (אָסַר) — to yoke or hitch; by analogy, to fasten in any sense, to join battle
- by the archers H7198 (קֶשֶׁת) — a bow, for shooting (hence, figuratively, strength) or the iris
- all that are 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
- in thee are bound H631 (אָסַר) — to yoke or hitch; by analogy, to fasten in any sense, to join battle
- have fled H1272 (בָּרַח) — to bolt, i.e. figuratively, to flee suddenly
- from far H7350 (רָחוֹק) — remote, literally or figuratively, of place or time; specifically, precious; often used adverbially (with preposition)
4 Therefore said I, Look away from me, I will weep bitterly; labor not to comfort me for the destruction of the daughter of my people.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Therefore said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- I, Look away H8159 (שָׁעָה) — to gaze at or about (properly, for help); by implication, to inspect, consider, compassionate, be nonplussed (as looking around in amazement) or bewildered
- from me; I will weep H1065 (בְּכִי) — a weeping; by analogy, a dripping
- bitterly H4843 (מָרַר) — to be (causatively, make) bitter (literally or figuratively)
- labour H213 (אוּץ) — to press; (by implication) to be close, hurry, withdraw
- not to comfort H5162 (נָחַם) — properly, to sigh, i.e. breathe strongly; by implication, to be sorry, i.e. (in a favorable sense) to pity, console or (reflexively) rue; or (unfavorably) to av…
- me, because of the spoiling H7701 (שֹׁד) — violence, ravage
- of the daughter H1323 (בַּת) — a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)
- of my people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
5 For it is a day of discomfiture, and of treading down, and of perplexity, from the Lord, Jehovah of hosts, in the valley of vision; a breaking down of the walls, and a crying to the mountains.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- a 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…
- of trouble H4103 (מְהוּמָה) — confusion or uproar
- and of treading down H4001 (מְבוּסָה) — a trampling
- and of perplexity H3998 (מְבוּכָה) — perplexity
- by the Lord H136 (אֲדֹנָי) — the Lord (used as a proper name of God only)
- Yhwh H3069 (יְהֹוִה)
- 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…
- in the valley H1516 (גַּיְא) — a gorge (from its lofty sides; hence, narrow, but not a gully or winter-torrent)
- of vision H2384 (חִזָּיוֹן) — a revelation, expectation by dream
- breaking H6979 (קוּר) — to trench; by implication, to throw forth; to wall up, whether literal (to build a wall) or figurative (to estop)
- down the walls H7023 (קִיר) — a wall (as built in a trench)
- and of crying H7771 (שׁוֹעַ) — a noble, i.e. liberal, opulent; also (as noun in the derived sense) a halloo
- to the mountains H2022 (הַר) — a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)
6 And Elam bare the quiver, with chariots of men and horsemen; and Kir uncovered the shield.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Elam H5867 (עֵילָם) — Elam, a son of Shem and his descendants, with their country; also of six Israelites
- bare H5375 (נָשָׂא) — to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative
- the quiver H827 (אַשְׁפָּה) — a quiver or arrow-case
- with chariots H7393 (רֶכֶב) — a vehicle; by implication, a team; by extension, cavalry; by analogy a rider, i.e. the upper millstone
- of men H120 (אָדָם) — ruddy i.e. a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.)
- horsemen H6571 (פָּרָשׁ) — a steed (as stretched out to a vehicle, not single nor for mounting ); also (by implication) a driver (in a chariot), i.e. (collectively) cavalry
- and Kir H7024 (קִיר) — Kir, a place in Assyrian; also one in Moab
- uncovered H6168 (עָרָה) — to be (causatively, make) bare; hence, to empty, pour out, demolish
- the shield H4043 (מָגֵן) — a shield (i.e. the small one or buckler); figuratively, a protector; also the scaly hide of the crocodile
7 And it came to pass, that thy choicest valleys were full of chariots, and the horsemen set themselves in array at the gate.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- thy choicest H4005 (מִבְחָר) — select, i.e. best
- valleys H6010 (עֵמֶק) — a vale (i.e. broad depression)
- shall be full H4390 (מָלֵא) — to fill or (intransitively) be full of, in a wide application (literally and figuratively)
- of chariots H7393 (רֶכֶב) — a vehicle; by implication, a team; by extension, cavalry; by analogy a rider, i.e. the upper millstone
- and the horsemen H6571 (פָּרָשׁ) — a steed (as stretched out to a vehicle, not single nor for mounting ); also (by implication) a driver (in a chariot), i.e. (collectively) cavalry
- shall set H7896 (שִׁית) — to place (in a very wide application)
- themselves in array H7896 (שִׁית) — to place (in a very wide application)
- at the gate H8179 (שַׁעַר) — an opening, i.e. door or gate
8 And he took away the covering of Judah; and thou didst look in that day to the armor in the house of the forest.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And he discovered H1540 (גָּלָה) — to denude (especially in a disgraceful sense); by implication, to exile (captives being usually stripped); figuratively, to reveal
- the covering H4539 (מָסָךְ) — a cover, i.e. veil
- of Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
- and thou didst look H5027 (נָבַט) — to scan, i.e. look intently at; by implication, to regard with pleasure, favor or care
- in that 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…
- to the armour H5402 (נֶשֶׁק) — military equipment, i.e. (collectively) arms (offensive or defensive), or (concretely) an arsenal
- of the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of the forest H3293 (יַעַר) — a copse of bushes; hence, a forest; hence, honey in the comb (as hived in trees)
9 And ye saw the breaches of the city of David, that they were many; and ye gathered together the waters of the lower pool;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Ye have seen H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- also the breaches H1233 (בְּקִיעַ) — a fissure
- of the city H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
- of David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- that they are many H7231 (רָבַב) — properly, to cast together , i.e. increase, especially in number; to multiply by the myriad
- and ye gathered together H6908 (קָבַץ) — to grasp, i.e. collect
- the waters H4325 (מַיִם) — water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen
- of the lower H8481 (תַּחְתּוֹן) — bottommost
- pool H1295 (בְּרֵכָה) — a reservoir (at which camels kneel as a resting-place)
10 and ye numbered the houses of Jerusalem, and ye brake down the houses to fortify the wall;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And ye have numbered H5608 (סָפַר) — properly, to score with a mark as a tally or record, i.e. (by implication) to inscribe, and also to enumerate; intensively, to recount, i.e. celebrate
- the houses H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine
- and the houses H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- have ye broken down H5422 (נָתַץ) — to tear down
- to fortify H1219 (בָּצַר) — to gather grapes; also to be isolated (i.e. inaccessible by height or fortification)
- the wall H2346 (חוֹמָה) — a wall of protection
11 ye made also a reservoir between the two walls for the water of the old pool. But ye looked not unto him that had done this, neither had ye respect unto him that purposed it long ago.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Ye made H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- also a ditch H4724 (מִקְוָה) — a collection, i.e. (of water) a reservoir
- between the two walls H2346 (חוֹמָה) — a wall of protection
- for the water H4325 (מַיִם) — water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen
- of the old H3465 (יָשָׁן) — old
- pool H1295 (בְּרֵכָה) — a reservoir (at which camels kneel as a resting-place)
- but ye have not looked H5027 (נָבַט) — to scan, i.e. look intently at; by implication, to regard with pleasure, favor or care
- unto the maker H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- thereof, neither had respect H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- unto him that fashioned H3335 (יָצַר) — to mould into a form; especially as a potter; figuratively, to determine (i.e. form a resolution)
- it long ago H7350 (רָחוֹק) — remote, literally or figuratively, of place or time; specifically, precious; often used adverbially (with preposition)
12 And in that day did the Lord, Jehovah of hosts, call to weeping, and to mourning, and to baldness, and to girding with sackcloth:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And in that 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…
- did the Lord H136 (אֲדֹנָי) — the Lord (used as a proper name of God only)
- Yhwh H3069 (יְהֹוִה)
- 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…
- call H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- to weeping H1065 (בְּכִי) — a weeping; by analogy, a dripping
- and to mourning H4553 (מִסְפֵּד) — a lamentation
- and to baldness H7144 (קׇרְחָה) — baldness
- and to girding H2296 (חָגַר) — to gird on (as a belt, armor, etc.)
- with sackcloth H8242 (שַׂק) — properly, a mesh (as allowing a liquid to run through), i.e. coarse loose cloth or sacking (used in mourning and for bagging); hence, a bag (for grain, etc.)
13 and, behold, joy and gladness, slaying oxen and killing sheep, eating flesh and drinking wine: Let us eat and drink, for to-morrow we shall die.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And behold joy H8342 (שָׂשׂוֹן) — cheerfulness; specifically, welcome
- and gladness H8057 (שִׂמְחָה) — blithesomeness or glee, (religious or festival)
- slaying H2026 (הָרַג) — to smite with deadly intent
- oxen H1241 (בָּקָר) — a beeve or an animal of the ox family of either gender (as used for plowing); collectively, a herd
- and killing H7819 (שָׁחַט) — to slaughter (in sacrifice or massacre)
- sheep H6629 (צֹאן) — a collective name for a flock (of sheep or goats); also figuratively (of men)
- eating H398 (אָכַל) — to eat (literally or figuratively)
- flesh H1320 (בָּשָׂר) — flesh (from its freshness); by extension, body, person; also (by euphemistically) the pudenda of a man
- and drinking H8354 (שָׁתָה) — to imbibe (literally or figuratively)
- wine H3196 (יַיִן) — wine (as fermented); by implication, intoxication
- let us eat H398 (אָכַל) — to eat (literally or figuratively)
- and drink H8354 (שָׁתָה) — to imbibe (literally or figuratively)
- for to morrow H4279 (מָחָר) — properly, deferred, i.e. the morrow; usually (adverbially) tomorrow; indefinitely, hereafter
- we shall die H4191 (מוּת) — to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill
14 And Jehovah of hosts revealed himself in mine ears, Surely this iniquity shall not be forgiven you till ye die, saith the Lord, Jehovah of hosts.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And it was revealed H1540 (גָּלָה) — to denude (especially in a disgraceful sense); by implication, to exile (captives being usually stripped); figuratively, to reveal
- in mine ears H241 (אֹזֶן) — broadness. i.e. (concrete) the ear (from its form in man)
- by 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…
- Surely this iniquity H5771 (עָוֺן) — perversity, i.e. (moral) evil
- shall not be purged H3722 (כָּפַר) — to cover (specifically with bitumen); figuratively, to expiate or condone, to placate or cancel
- from you till ye die H4191 (מוּת) — to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill
- saith H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- the Lord H136 (אֲדֹנָי) — the Lord (used as a proper name of God only)
- Yhwh H3069 (יְהֹוִה)
15 Thus saith the Lord, Jehovah of hosts, Go, get thee unto this treasurer, even unto Shebna, who is over the house, and say,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Thus saith H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- the Lord H136 (אֲדֹנָי) — the Lord (used as a proper name of God only)
- Yhwh H3069 (יְהֹוִה)
- 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…
- Go H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- get H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- thee unto this treasurer H5532 (סָכַן) — to be familiar with; by implication, to minister to, be serviceable to, to cherish, be customary
- unto Shebna H7644 (שֶׁבְנָא) — Shebna or Shebnah, an Israelite
- over the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
16 What doest thou here? and whom hast thou here, that thou hast hewed thee out here a sepulchre? hewing him out a sepulchre on high, graving a habitation for himself in the rock!Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- What hast thou here? and whom hast thou here, that thou hast hewed thee out H2672 (חָצַב) — to cut or carve (wood, stone or other material); by implication, to hew, split, square, quarry, engrave
- a sepulchre H6913 (קֶבֶר) — a sepulchre
- here H6311 (פֹּה) — this place (French ici), i.e. here or hence
- he that heweth him out H2672 (חָצַב) — to cut or carve (wood, stone or other material); by implication, to hew, split, square, quarry, engrave
- on high H4791 (מָרוֹם) — altitude, i.e. concretely (an elevated place), abstractly (elevation, figuratively (elation), or adverbially (aloft)
- that graveth H2710 (חָקַק) — properly, to hack, i.e. engrave (Judges 5:14, to be a scribe simply); by implication, to enact (laws being cut in stone or metal tablets in primitive times) or…
- an habitation H4908 (מִשְׁכָּן) — a residence (including a shepherd's hut, the lair of animals, figuratively, the grave; also the Temple); specifically, the Tabernacle (properly, its wooden wall…
- for himself in a rock H5553 (סֶלַע) — a craggy rock, literally or figuratively (a fortress)
17 Behold, Jehovah, like a strong man, will hurl thee away violently; yea, he will wrap thee up closely.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Behold, Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- will carry thee away H2904 (טוּל) — to pitch over or reel; hence (transitively) to cast down or out
- with a mighty H1397 (גֶּבֶר) — properly, a valiant man or warrior; generally, a person simply
- captivity H2925 (טַלְטֵלָה) — overthrow or rejection
- and will surely H5844 (עָטָה) — to wrap, i.e. cover, veil, clothe, or roll
- cover H5844 (עָטָה) — to wrap, i.e. cover, veil, clothe, or roll
18 He will surely wind thee round and round, and toss thee like a ball into a large country; there shalt thou die, and there shall be the chariots of thy glory, thou shame of thy lord’s house.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- He will surely H6801 (צָנַף) — to wrap, i.e. roll or dress
- violently turn H6801 (צָנַף) — to wrap, i.e. roll or dress
- and toss H6802 (צְנֵפָה) — a ball
- a ball H1754 (דּוּר) — a circle, ball or pile
- into a large 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…
- into a large H7342 (רָחָב) — roomy, in any (or every) direction, literally or figuratively
- country H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- there shalt thou die H4191 (מוּת) — to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill
- and there the chariots H4818 (מֶרְכָּבָה) — a chariot
- of thy glory H3519 (כָּבוֹד) — properly, weight, but only figuratively in a good sense, splendor or copiousness
- the shame H7036 (קָלוֹן) — disgrace; (by implication) the pudenda
- of thy lord’s H113 (אָדוֹן) — sovereign, i.e. controller (human or divine)
- house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
19 And I will thrust thee from thine office; and from thy station shalt thou be pulled down.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And I will drive H1920 (הָדַף) — to push away or down
- thee from thy station H4673 (מַצָּב) — a fixed spot; figuratively, an office, a military post
- and from thy state H4612 (מַעֲמָד) — (figuratively) a position
- shall he pull thee down H2040 (הָרַס) — to pull down or in pieces, break, destroy
20 And it shall come to pass in that day, that I will call my servant Eliakim the son of Hilkiah:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And it shall come to pass in that 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 I will call H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- my servant H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- Eliakim H471 (אֶלְיָקִים) — Eljakim, the name of four Israelites
- the 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 Hilkiah H2518 (חִלְקִיָּה) — Chilhijah, the name of eight Israelites
21 and I will clothe him with thy robe, and strengthen him with thy girdle, and I will commit thy government into his hand; and he shall be a father to the inhabitants of Jerusalem, and to the house of Judah.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And I will clothe H3847 (לָבַשׁ) — properly, wrap around, i.e. (by implication) to put on a garment or clothe (oneself, or another), literally or figuratively
- him with thy robe H3801 (כְּתֹנֶת) — a shirt
- and strengthen H2388 (חָזַק) — to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong (figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help, repair, fortify), obstinate; to bind, restrain, conque…
- him with thy girdle H73 (אַבְנֵט) — a belt
- and I will commit H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- thy government H4475 (מֶמְשָׁלָה) — rule; also (concretely in plural) a realm or a ruler
- into 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…
- and he shall be a father H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- to the inhabitants H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- of Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine
- and to the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
22 And the key of the house of David will I lay upon his shoulder; and he shall open, and none shall shut; and he shall shut, and none shall open.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the key H4668 (מַפְתֵּחַ) — an opener, i.e. a key
- of the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- will I lay H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- upon his shoulder H7926 (שְׁכֶם) — the neck (between the shoulders) as the place of burdens; figuratively, the spur of a hill
- so he shall open H6605 (פָּתַח) — to open wide (literally or figuratively); specifically, to loosen, begin, plough, carve
- and none shall shut H5462 (סָגַר) — to shut up; figuratively, to surrender
- and he shall shut H5462 (סָגַר) — to shut up; figuratively, to surrender
- and none shall open H6605 (פָּתַח) — to open wide (literally or figuratively); specifically, to loosen, begin, plough, carve
23 And I will fasten him as a nail in a sure place; and he shall be for a throne of glory to his father’s house.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And I will fasten H8628 (תָּקַע) — to clatter, i.e. slap (the hands together), clang (an instrument); by analogy, to drive (a nail or tent-pin, a dart, etc.); by implication, to become bondsman b…
- a nail H3489 (יָתֵד) — a peg
- in a sure H539 (אָמַן) — properly, to build up or support; to foster as a parent or nurse; figuratively to render (or be) firm or faithful, to trust or believe, to be permanent or quiet…
- 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 he shall be for a glorious H3519 (כָּבוֹד) — properly, weight, but only figuratively in a good sense, splendor or copiousness
- throne H3678 (כִּסֵּא) — properly, covered, i.e. a throne (as canopied)
- to his father’s H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
24 And they shall hang upon him all the glory of his father’s house, the offspring and the issue, every small vessel, from the cups even to all the flagons.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And they shall hang H8518 (תָּלָה) — to suspend (especially to gibbet)
- upon him all the glory H3519 (כָּבוֹד) — properly, weight, but only figuratively in a good sense, splendor or copiousness
- of his father’s H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- the offspring H6631 (צֶאֱצָא) — issue, i.e. produce, children
- and the issue H6849 (צְפִעָה) — an outcast thing
- all vessels H3627 (כְּלִי) — something prepared, i.e. any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon)
- of small H6996 (קָטָן) — abbreviated, i.e. diminutive, literally (in quantity, size or number) or figuratively (in age or importance)
- quantity, from the vessels H3627 (כְּלִי) — something prepared, i.e. any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon)
- of cups H101 (אַגָּן) — a bowl (as pounded out hollow)
- even to all the vessels H3627 (כְּלִי) — something prepared, i.e. any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon)
- of flagons 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)
25 In that day, saith Jehovah of hosts, shall the nail that was fastened in a sure place give way; and it shall be hewn down, and fall; and the burden that was upon it shall be cut off; for Jehovah hath spoken it.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- In that 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…
- 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…
- shall the nail H3489 (יָתֵד) — a peg
- that is fastened H8628 (תָּקַע) — to clatter, i.e. slap (the hands together), clang (an instrument); by analogy, to drive (a nail or tent-pin, a dart, etc.); by implication, to become bondsman b…
- in the sure H539 (אָמַן) — properly, to build up or support; to foster as a parent or nurse; figuratively to render (or be) firm or faithful, to trust or believe, to be permanent or quiet…
- 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)
- be removed H4185 (מוּשׁ) — to withdraw (both literally and figuratively, whether intransitive or transitive)
- and be cut down H1438 (גָּדַע) — to fell a tree; generally, to destroy anything
- and fall H5307 (נָפַל) — to fall, in a great variety of applications (intransitive or causative, literal or figurative)
- and the burden H4853 (מַשָּׂא) — a burden; specifically, tribute, or (abstractly) porterage; figuratively, an utterance, chiefly a doom, especially singing; mental, desire
- upon it shall be 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…
- for Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- hath spoken H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue