1 Woe to the crown of pride of the drunkards of Ephraim, and to the fading flower of his glorious beauty, which is on the head of the fat valley of them that are overcome with wine!Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Woe H1945 (הוֹי) — oh!
- to the crown H5850 (עֲטָרָה) — a crown
- of pride H1348 (גֵּאוּת) — the same as 1346
- to the drunkards H7910 (שִׁכּוֹר) — intoxicated, as a state or a habit
- of Ephraim H669 (אֶפְרַיִם) — Ephrajim, a son of Joseph; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory
- whose glorious H6643 (צְבִי) — splendor (as conspicuous)
- beauty H8597 (תִּפְאָרָה) — ornament (abstractly or concretely, literally or figuratively)
- a fading H5034 (נָבֵל) — to wilt; generally, to fall away, fail, faint; figuratively, to be foolish or (morally) wicked; causatively, to despise, disgrace
- flower H6731 (צִיץ) — properly, glistening, i.e. a burnished plate; also a flower (as bright colored); a wing (as gleaming in the air)
- on the head H7218 (רֹאשׁ) — the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
- of the fat H8081 (שֶׁמֶן) — grease, especially liquid (as from the olive, often perfumed); figuratively, richness
- valleys H1516 (גַּיְא) — a gorge (from its lofty sides; hence, narrow, but not a gully or winter-torrent)
- of them that are overcome H1986 (הָלַם) — to strike down; by implication, to hammer, stamp, conquer, disband
- with wine H3196 (יַיִן) — wine (as fermented); by implication, intoxication
2 Behold, the Lord hath a mighty and strong one; as a tempest of hail, a destroying storm, as a tempest of mighty waters overflowing, will he cast down to the earth with the hand.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Behold, the Lord H136 (אֲדֹנָי) — the Lord (used as a proper name of God only)
- hath a mighty H2389 (חָזָק) — strong (usu. in a bad sense, hard, bold, violent)
- and strong one H533 (אַמִּיץ) — strong or (abstractly) strength
- as a tempest H2230 (זֶרֶם) — a gush of water
- of hail H1259 (בָּרָד) — hail
- a destroying H6986 (קֶטֶב) — ruin
- storm H8178 (שַׂעַר) — a terror
- as a flood H2230 (זֶרֶם) — a gush of water
- of mighty H3524 (כַּבִּיר) — vast, whether in extent (figuratively, of power, mighty; of time, aged), or in number, many
- waters H4325 (מַיִם) — water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen
- overflowing H7857 (שָׁטַף) — to gush; by implication, to inundate, cleanse; by analogy, to gallop, conquer
- shall cast down H3240 (יָנַח) — to deposit; by implication, to allow to stay
- to the earth H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- with 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…
3 The crown of pride of the drunkards of Ephraim shall be trodden under foot:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The crown H5850 (עֲטָרָה) — a crown
- of pride H1348 (גֵּאוּת) — the same as 1346
- the drunkards H7910 (שִׁכּוֹר) — intoxicated, as a state or a habit
- of Ephraim H669 (אֶפְרַיִם) — Ephrajim, a son of Joseph; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory
- shall be trodden H7429 (רָמַס) — to tread upon (as a potter, in walking or abusively)
- under feet H7272 (רֶגֶל) — a foot (as used in walking); by implication, a step; by euphemistically the pudenda
4 and the fading flower of his glorious beauty, which is on the head of the fat valley, shall be as the first-ripe fig before the summer; which when he that looketh upon it seeth, while it is yet in his hand he eateth it up.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the glorious H6643 (צְבִי) — splendor (as conspicuous)
- beauty H8597 (תִּפְאָרָה) — ornament (abstractly or concretely, literally or figuratively)
- on the head H7218 (רֹאשׁ) — the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
- of the fat H8081 (שֶׁמֶן) — grease, especially liquid (as from the olive, often perfumed); figuratively, richness
- valley H1516 (גַּיְא) — a gorge (from its lofty sides; hence, narrow, but not a gully or winter-torrent)
- shall be a fading H5034 (נָבֵל) — to wilt; generally, to fall away, fail, faint; figuratively, to be foolish or (morally) wicked; causatively, to despise, disgrace
- flower H6733 (צִיצָה) — a flower
- as the hasty fruit H1061 (בִּכּוּר) — the first-fruits of the crop
- before the summer H7019 (קַיִץ) — harvest (as the crop), whether the product (grain or fruit) or the (dry) season
- he that looketh H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- upon it seeth H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- while it is yet in his hand 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…
- he eateth it up H1104 (בָּלַע) — to make away with (specifically by swallowing); generally, to destroy
5 In that day will Jehovah of hosts become a crown of glory, and a diadem of beauty, unto the residue of his people;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…
- shall 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…
- be for a crown H5850 (עֲטָרָה) — a crown
- of glory H6643 (צְבִי) — splendor (as conspicuous)
- and for a diadem H6843 (צְפִירָה) — a crown (as encircling the head); also a turn of affairs (i.e. mishap)
- of beauty H8597 (תִּפְאָרָה) — ornament (abstractly or concretely, literally or figuratively)
- unto the residue H7605 (שְׁאָר) — a remainder
- 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
6 and a spirit of justice to him that sitteth in judgment, and strength to them that turn back the battle at the gate.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And for a spirit 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…
- of judgment H4941 (מִשְׁפָּט) — properly, a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree (human or (participant's) divine law, individual or…
- to him that sitteth H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- in judgment H4941 (מִשְׁפָּט) — properly, a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree (human or (participant's) divine law, individual or…
- and for strength H1369 (גְּבוּרָה) — force (literally or figuratively); by implication, valor, victory
- to them that 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…
- the battle H4421 (מִלְחָמָה) — a battle (i.e. the engagement); generally, war (i.e. war-fare)
- to the gate H8179 (שַׁעַר) — an opening, i.e. door or gate
7 And even these reel with wine, and stagger with strong drink; the priest and the prophet reel with strong drink, they are swallowed up of wine, they stagger with strong drink; they err in vision, they stumble in judgment.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But they H428 (אֵלֶּה) — these or those
- also have erred H7686 (שָׁגָה) — to stray (causatively, mislead), usually (figuratively) to mistake, especially (morally) to transgress; by extension (through the idea of intoxication) to reel,…
- through wine H3196 (יַיִן) — wine (as fermented); by implication, intoxication
- and through strong drink H7941 (שֵׁכָר) — an intoxicant, i.e. intensely alcoholic liquor
- are out of the way H8582 (תָּעָה) — to vacillate, i.e. reel or stray (literally or figuratively); also causative of both
- the priest H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
- and the prophet H5030 (נָבִיא) — a prophet or (generally) inspired man
- have erred H7686 (שָׁגָה) — to stray (causatively, mislead), usually (figuratively) to mistake, especially (morally) to transgress; by extension (through the idea of intoxication) to reel,…
- through strong drink H7941 (שֵׁכָר) — an intoxicant, i.e. intensely alcoholic liquor
- they are swallowed up H1104 (בָּלַע) — to make away with (specifically by swallowing); generally, to destroy
- of H4480 (מִן) — properly, a part of; hence (prepositionally), from or out of in many senses
- wine H3196 (יַיִן) — wine (as fermented); by implication, intoxication
- they are out of the way H8582 (תָּעָה) — to vacillate, i.e. reel or stray (literally or figuratively); also causative of both
- they err H7686 (שָׁגָה) — to stray (causatively, mislead), usually (figuratively) to mistake, especially (morally) to transgress; by extension (through the idea of intoxication) to reel,…
- in vision H7203 (רֹאֶה) — a seer (as often rendered); but also (abstractly) a vision
- they stumble H6328 (פּוּק) — to waver
- judgment H6417 (פְּלִילִיָּה) — judicature
8 For all tables are full of vomit and filthiness, so that there is no place clean.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For all tables H7979 (שֻׁלְחָן) — a table (as spread out); by implication, a meal
- are full H4390 (מָלֵא) — to fill or (intransitively) be full of, in a wide application (literally and figuratively)
- of vomit H6892 (קֵא) — vomit
- filthiness H6675 (צוֹאָה) — excrement; generally, dirt; figuratively, pollution
- no 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)
9 Whom will he teach knowledge? and whom will he make to understand the message? them that are weaned from the milk, and drawn from the breasts?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Whom shall he 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…
- knowledge H1844 (דֵּעָה) — knowledge
- and whom shall he make to understand H995 (בִּין) — to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e.(generally) understand
- doctrine H8052 (שְׁמוּעָה) — something heard, i.e. an announcement
- weaned H1580 (גָּמַל) — to treat a person (well or ill), i.e. benefit or requite; by implication (of toil), to ripen, i.e. (specifically) to wean
- from the milk H2461 (חָלָב) — milk (as the richness of kine)
- drawn H6267 (עַתִּיק) — removed, i.e. weaned; also antique
- from the breasts H7699 (שַׁד) — the breast of a woman or animal (as bulging)
10 For it is precept upon precept, precept upon precept; line upon line, line upon line; here a little, there a little.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For precept H6673 (צַו) — an injunction
- upon precept H6673 (צַו) — an injunction
- precept H6673 (צַו) — an injunction
- line H6957 (קַו) — a cord (as connecting), especially for measuring; figuratively, a rule; also a rim, a musical string or accord
- upon line H6957 (קַו) — a cord (as connecting), especially for measuring; figuratively, a rule; also a rim, a musical string or accord
- here a little H2191 (זְעֵיר) — small
- there a little H2191 (זְעֵיר) — small
11 Nay, but by men of strange lips and with another tongue will he speak to this people;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For with stammering H3934 (לָעֵג) — a buffoon; also a foreigner
- lips H8193 (שָׂפָה) — the lip (as a natural boundary); by implication, language; by analogy, a margin (of a vessel, water, cloth, etc.)
- and another H312 (אַחֵר) — properly, hinder; generally, next, other, etc.
- tongue H3956 (לָשׁוֹן) — the tongue (of man or animals), used literally (as the instrument of licking, eating, or speech), and figuratively (speech, an ingot, a fork of flame, a cove of…
- will he speak H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- to this people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
12 to whom he said, This is the rest, give ye rest to him that is weary; and this is the refreshing: yet they would not hear.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- To whom he said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- the rest H4496 (מְנוּחָה) — repose or (adverbially) peacefully; figuratively, consolation (specifically, matrimony); hence (concretely) an abode
- ye may cause the weary H5889 (עָיֵף) — languid
- to 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…
- the refreshing H4774 (מַרְגֵּעָה) — rest
- yet they would H14 (אָבָה) — to breathe after, i.e. (figuratively) to be acquiescent
- not hear H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
13 Therefore shall the word of Jehovah be unto them precept upon precept, precept upon precept; line upon line, line upon line; here a little, there a little; that they may go, and fall backward, and be broken, and snared, and taken.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But the word H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- was unto them precept H6673 (צַו) — an injunction
- upon precept H6673 (צַו) — an injunction
- precept H6673 (צַו) — an injunction
- line H6957 (קַו) — a cord (as connecting), especially for measuring; figuratively, a rule; also a rim, a musical string or accord
- upon line H6957 (קַו) — a cord (as connecting), especially for measuring; figuratively, a rule; also a rim, a musical string or accord
- here a little H2191 (זְעֵיר) — small
- there a little H2191 (זְעֵיר) — small
- that they might go H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- and fall H3782 (כָּשַׁל) — to totter or waver (through weakness of the legs, especially the ankle); by implication, to falter, stumble, faint or fall
- backward H268 (אָחוֹר) — the hinder part; hence (adverb) behind, backward; also (as facing north) the West
- and be broken H7665 (שָׁבַר) — to burst (literally or figuratively)
- and snared H3369 (יָקֹשׁ) — to ensnare (literally or figuratively)
- and taken H3920 (לָכַד) — to catch (in a net, trap or pit); generally, to capture or occupy; also to choose (by lot); figuratively, to cohere
14 Wherefore hear the word of Jehovah, ye scoffers, that rule this people that is in Jerusalem:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Wherefore hear H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- the word H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- ye scornful H3944 (לָצוֹן) — derision
- men H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
- that rule H4910 (מָשַׁל) — to rule
- this 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 Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine
15 Because ye have said, We have made a covenant with death, and with Sheol are we at agreement; when the overflowing scourge shall pass through, it shall not come unto us; for we have made lies our refuge, and under falsehood have we hid ourselves:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Because ye have said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- We have made 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…
- a covenant H1285 (בְּרִית) — a compact (because made by passing between pieces of flesh)
- with death H4194 (מָוֶת) — death (natural or violent); concretely, the dead, their place or state (hades); figuratively, pestilence, ruin
- and with hell H7585 (שְׁאוֹל) — hades or the world of the dead (as if a subterranean retreat), including its accessories and inmates
- are we H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- at agreement H2374 (חֹזֶה) — a beholder in vision; also a compact (as looked upon with approval)
- when the overflowing H7857 (שָׁטַף) — to gush; by implication, to inundate, cleanse; by analogy, to gallop, conquer
- scourge H7885 (שַׁיִט) — an oar; a scourge (figuratively)
- scourge H7752 (שׁוֹט) — a lash (literally or figuratively)
- shall pass through H5674 (עָבַר) — to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in copulation…
- it shall not come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- unto us: for we have made H7760 (שׂוּם) — to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)
- lies H3577 (כָּזָב) — falsehood; literally (untruth) or figuratively (idol)
- our refuge H4268 (מַחֲסֶה) — a shelter (literally or figuratively)
- and under falsehood H8267 (שֶׁקֶר) — an untruth; by implication, a sham (often adverbial)
- have we hid H5641 (סָתַר) — to hide (by covering), literally or figuratively
16 therefore thus saith the Lord Jehovah, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner- stone of sure foundation: he that believeth shall not be in haste.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Therefore 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)
- Behold, I lay H3245 (יָסַד) — to set (literally or figuratively); intensively, to found; reflexively, to sit down together, i.e. settle, consult
- in Zion H6726 (צִיּוֹן) — Tsijon (as a permanent capital), a mountain of Jerusalem
- for a foundation a stone H68 (אֶבֶן) — a stone
- a tried H976 (בֹּחַן) — trial
- stone H68 (אֶבֶן) — a stone
- a precious H3368 (יָקָר) — valuable (objectively or subjectively)
- corner H6438 (פִּנָּה) — an angle; by implication, a pinnacle; figuratively, a chieftain
- a sure H3245 (יָסַד) — to set (literally or figuratively); intensively, to found; reflexively, to sit down together, i.e. settle, consult
- foundation H4143 (מוּסָד) — a foundation
- he that believeth 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…
- shall not make haste H2363 (חוּשׁ) — to hurry; figuratively, to be eager with excitement or enjoyment
17 And I will make justice the line, and righteousness the plummet; and the hail shall sweep away the refuge of lies, and the waters shall overflow the hiding-place.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Judgment H4941 (מִשְׁפָּט) — properly, a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree (human or (participant's) divine law, individual or…
- also will I lay H7760 (שׂוּם) — to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)
- to the line H6957 (קַו) — a cord (as connecting), especially for measuring; figuratively, a rule; also a rim, a musical string or accord
- and righteousness H6666 (צְדָקָה) — rightness (abstractly), subjectively (rectitude), objectively (justice), morally (virtue) or figuratively (prosperity)
- to the plummet H4949 (מִשְׁקֶלֶת) — a weight, i.e. a plummet (with line attached)
- and the hail H1259 (בָּרָד) — hail
- shall sweep away H3261 (יָעָה) — to brush aside
- the refuge H4268 (מַחֲסֶה) — a shelter (literally or figuratively)
- of lies H3577 (כָּזָב) — falsehood; literally (untruth) or figuratively (idol)
- and the waters H4325 (מַיִם) — water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen
- shall overflow H7857 (שָׁטַף) — to gush; by implication, to inundate, cleanse; by analogy, to gallop, conquer
- the hiding place H5643 (סֵתֶר) — a cover (in a good or a bad, a literal or a figurative sense)
18 And your covenant with death shall be annulled, and your agreement with Sheol shall not stand; when the overflowing scourge shall pass through, then ye shall be trodden down by it.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And your covenant H1285 (בְּרִית) — a compact (because made by passing between pieces of flesh)
- with death H4194 (מָוֶת) — death (natural or violent); concretely, the dead, their place or state (hades); figuratively, pestilence, ruin
- shall be disannulled H3722 (כָּפַר) — to cover (specifically with bitumen); figuratively, to expiate or condone, to placate or cancel
- and your agreement H2380 (חָזוּת) — a look; hence (figuratively) striking appearance, revelation, or (by implication) compact
- with hell H7585 (שְׁאוֹל) — hades or the world of the dead (as if a subterranean retreat), including its accessories and inmates
- shall not stand H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
- when the overflowing H7857 (שָׁטַף) — to gush; by implication, to inundate, cleanse; by analogy, to gallop, conquer
- scourge H7752 (שׁוֹט) — a lash (literally or figuratively)
- shall pass through H5674 (עָבַר) — to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in copulation…
- then ye shall be trodden down H4823 (מִרְמָס) — abasement (the act or the thing)
19 As often as it passeth through, it shall take you; for morning by morning shall it pass through, by day and by night: and it shall be nought but terror to understand the message.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- From the time H1767 (דַּי) — enough (as noun or adverb), used chiefly with preposition in phrases
- that it goeth forth H5674 (עָבַר) — to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in copulation…
- it shall take H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
- you: for morning H1242 (בֹּקֶר) — properly, dawn (as the break of day); generally, morning
- by morning H1242 (בֹּקֶר) — properly, dawn (as the break of day); generally, morning
- shall it pass over H5674 (עָבַר) — to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in copulation…
- by 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…
- and by night H3915 (לַיִל) — properly, a twist (away of the light), i.e. night; figuratively, adversity
- and it shall be a vexation H2113 (זְוָעָה) — agitation, fear
- understand H995 (בִּין) — to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e.(generally) understand
- the report H8052 (שְׁמוּעָה) — something heard, i.e. an announcement
20 For the bed is shorter than that a man can stretch himself on it; and the covering narrower than that he can wrap himself in it.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For the bed H4702 (מַצָּע) — a couch
- is shorter H7114 (קָצַר) — to dock off, i.e. curtail (transitive or intransitive, literal or figurative); especially to harvest (grass or grain)
- can stretch H8311 (שָׂרַע) — to prolong, i.e. (reflex) be deformed by excess of members
- and the covering 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)
- narrower H6887 (צָרַר) — to cramp, literally or figuratively, transitive or intransitive
- than that he can wrap H3664 (כָּנַס) — to collect; hence, to enfold
21 For Jehovah will rise up as in mount Perazim, he will be wroth as in the valley of Gibeon; that he may do his work, his strange work, and bring to pass his act, his strange act.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
- shall rise up H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
- mount H2022 (הַר) — a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)
- Perazim H6559 (פְּרָצִים) — Peratsim, a mountain in Palestine
- he shall be wroth H7264 (רָגַז) — to quiver (with any violent emotion, especially anger or fear)
- the valley H6010 (עֵמֶק) — a vale (i.e. broad depression)
- of Gibeon H1391 (גִּבְעוֹן) — Gibon, a place in Palestine
- that he may do H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- his work H4639 (מַעֲשֶׂה) — an action (good or bad); generally, a transaction; abstractly, activity; by implication, a product (specifically, a poem) or (generally) property
- his strange H2114 (זוּר) — to turn aside (especially for lodging); hence to be a foreigner, strange, profane; specifically (active participle) to commit adultery
- work H4639 (מַעֲשֶׂה) — an action (good or bad); generally, a transaction; abstractly, activity; by implication, a product (specifically, a poem) or (generally) property
- and bring to pass H5647 (עָבַד) — to work (in any sense); by implication, to serve, till, (causatively) enslave, etc.
- his act H5656 (עֲבֹדָה) — work of any kind
- his strange H5237 (נׇכְרִי) — strange, in a variety of degrees and applications (foreign, non-relative, adulterous, different, wonderful)
- act H5656 (עֲבֹדָה) — work of any kind
22 Now therefore be ye not scoffers, lest your bonds be made strong; for a decree of destruction have I heard from the Lord, Jehovah of hosts, upon the whole earth.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Now therefore be ye not mockers H3887 (לוּץ) — properly, to make mouths at, i.e. to scoff; hence (from the effort to pronounce a foreign language) to interpret, or (generally) intercede
- lest your bands H4147 (מוֹסֵר) — properly, chastisement, i.e. (by implication) a halter; figuratively, restraint
- be made strong H2388 (חָזַק) — to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong (figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help, repair, fortify), obstinate; to bind, restrain, conque…
- for I have heard H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- from 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…
- a consumption H3617 (כָּלָה) — a completion; adverb, completely; also destruction
- even determined H2782 (חָרַץ) — properly, to point sharply, i.e. (literally) to wound; figuratively, to be alert, to decide
- upon the whole earth H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
23 Give ye ear, and hear my voice; hearken, and hear my speech.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Give ye ear H238 (אָזַן) — to broaden out the ear (with the hand), i.e. (by implication) to listen
- and hear H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- my voice H6963 (קוֹל) — a voice or sound
- hearken H7181 (קָשַׁב) — to prick up the ears, i.e. hearken
- my speech H565 (אִמְרָה)
24 Doth he that ploweth to sow plow continually? doth he continually open and harrow his ground?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Doth the plowman H2790 (חָרַשׁ) — to scratch, i.e. (by implication) to engrave, plough; hence (from the use of tools) to fabricate (of any material); figuratively, to devise (in a bad sense); he…
- plow H2790 (חָרַשׁ) — to scratch, i.e. (by implication) to engrave, plough; hence (from the use of tools) to fabricate (of any material); figuratively, to devise (in a bad sense); he…
- all 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 sow H2232 (זָרַע) — to sow; figuratively, to disseminate, plant, fructify
- doth he open H6605 (פָּתַח) — to open wide (literally or figuratively); specifically, to loosen, begin, plough, carve
- and break the clods H7702 (שָׂדַד) — to abrade, i.e. harrow a field
- of his ground H127 (אֲדָמָה) — soil (from its general redness)
25 When he hath levelled the face thereof, doth he not cast abroad the fitches, and scatter the cummin, and put in the wheat in rows, and the barley in the appointed place, and the spelt in the border thereof?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- When he hath made plain H7737 (שָׁוָה) — properly, to level, i.e. equalize; figuratively, to resemble; by implication, to adjust (i.e. counterbalance, be suitable, compose, place, yield, etc.)
- 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…
- thereof, doth he not cast abroad H6327 (פּוּץ) — to dash in pieces, literally or figuratively (especially to disperse)
- the fitches H7100 (קֶצַח) — fennel-flower (from its pungency)
- and scatter H2236 (זָרַק) — to sprinkle (fluid or solid particles)
- the cummin H3646 (כַּמֹּן) — 'cummin' (from its use as a condiment)
- and cast H7760 (שׂוּם) — to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)
- in the principal H7795 (שׂוֹרָה) — properly, a ring, i.e. (by analogy) a row (adverbially)
- wheat H2406 (חִטָּה) — wheat, whether the grain or the plant
- and the appointed H5567 (סָמַן) — to designate
- barley H8184 (שְׂעֹרָה) — barley (as villose)
- and the rie H3698 (כֻּסֶּמֶת) — spelt (from its bristliness as if just shorn)
- in their place H1367 (גְּבוּלָה) — a boundary, region
26 For his God doth instruct him aright, and doth teach him.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For his 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…
- doth instruct H3256 (יָסַר) — to chastise, literally (with blows) or figuratively (with words); hence, to instruct
- him to discretion H4941 (מִשְׁפָּט) — properly, a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree (human or (participant's) divine law, individual or…
- doth 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…
27 For the fitches are not threshed with a sharp threshing instrument, neither is a cart wheel turned about upon the cummin; but the fitches are beaten out with a staff, and the cummin with a rod.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For the fitches H7100 (קֶצַח) — fennel-flower (from its pungency)
- are not threshed H1758 (דּוּשׁ) — to trample or thresh
- with a threshing instrument H2742 (חֲרוּץ) — properly, incised or (active) incisive; hence (as noun masculine or feminine) a trench (as dug), gold (as mined), a threshing-sledge (having sharp teeth); (figu…
- neither is a cart H5699 (עֲגָלָה) — something revolving, i.e. a wheeled vehicle
- wheel H212 (אוֹפָן) — a wheel
- turned about H5437 (סָבַב) — to revolve, surround, or border; used in various applications, literally and figuratively
- upon the cummin H3646 (כַּמֹּן) — 'cummin' (from its use as a condiment)
- but the fitches H7100 (קֶצַח) — fennel-flower (from its pungency)
- are beaten out H2251 (חָבַט) — to knock out or off
- with a 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…
- and the cummin H3646 (כַּמֹּן) — 'cummin' (from its use as a condiment)
- with a rod H7626 (שֵׁבֶט) — a scion, i.e. (literally) a stick (for punishing, writing, fighting, ruling, walking, etc.) or (figuratively) a clan
28 Bread grain is ground; for he will not be always threshing it: and though the wheel of his cart and his horses scatter it, he doth not grind it.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Bread H3899 (לֶחֶם) — food (for man or beast), especially bread, or grain (for making it)
- is bruised H1854 (דָּקַק) — to crush (or intransitively) crumble
- because he will not ever H5331 (נֶצַח) — properly, a goal, i.e. the bright object at a distance travelled towards; hence (figuratively), splendor, or (subjectively) truthfulness, or (objectively) confi…
- be threshing H1758 (דּוּשׁ) — to trample or thresh
- be threshing H156 (אָדַשׁ) — to tread out (grain)
- it, nor break H2000 (הָמַם) — properly, to put in commotion; by implication, to disturb, drive, destroy
- the wheel H1536 (גִּלְגָּל)
- of his cart H5699 (עֲגָלָה) — something revolving, i.e. a wheeled vehicle
- nor bruise H1854 (דָּקַק) — to crush (or intransitively) crumble
- his 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
29 This also cometh forth from Jehovah of hosts, who is wonderful in counsel, and excellent in wisdom.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- This also cometh forth H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- from 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…
- is wonderful H6381 (פָּלָא) — properly, perhaps to separate, i.e. distinguish (literally or figuratively); by implication, to be (causatively, make) great, difficult, wonderful
- in counsel H6098 (עֵצָה) — advice; by implication, plan; also prudence
- excellent H1431 (גָּדַל) — to be (causatively make) large (in various senses, as in body, mind, estate or honor, also in pride)
- in working H8454 (תּוּשִׁיָּה) — support or (by implication) ability, i.e. (direct) help, (in purpose) an undertaking, (intellectual) understanding