1 Woe to the rebellious children, saith Jehovah, that take counsel, but not of me; and that make a league, but not of my Spirit, that they may add sin to sin,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Woe H1945 (הוֹי) — oh!
- to the rebellious H5637 (סָרַר) — to turn away, i.e. (morally) be refractory
- 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,…
- saith H5002 (נְאֻם) — an oracle
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- that take H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- counsel H6098 (עֵצָה) — advice; by implication, plan; also prudence
- but not of me; and that cover H5258 (נָסַךְ) — to pour out, especially a libation, or to cast (metal); by analogy, to anoint a king
- with a 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)
- but not of my 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…
- that they may add H5595 (סָפָה) — properly, to scrape (literally, to shave; but usually figuratively) together (i.e. to accumulate or increase) or away (i.e. to scatter, remove, or ruin; intrans…
- sin H2403 (חַטָּאָה) — an offence (sometimes habitual sinfulness), and its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, or expiation; also (concretely) an offender
- to sin H2403 (חַטָּאָה) — an offence (sometimes habitual sinfulness), and its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, or expiation; also (concretely) an offender
2 that set out to go down into Egypt, and have not asked at my mouth; to strengthen themselves in the strength of Pharaoh, and to take refuge in the shadow of Egypt!Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- That walk H1980 (הָלַךְ) — to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
- to 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,…
- into Egypt H4714 (מִצְרַיִם) — Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt
- and have not asked H7592 (שָׁאַל) — to inquire; by implication, to request; by extension, to demand
- at my mouth H6310 (פֶּה) — the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with preposition) acc…
- to strengthen H5810 (עָזַז) — to be stout (literally or figuratively)
- themselves in the strength H4581 (מָעוֹז) — a fortified place; figuratively, a defence
- of Pharaoh H6547 (פַּרְעֹה) — Paroh, a general title of Egyptian kings
- and to trust H2620 (חָסָה) — to flee for protection; figuratively, to confide in
- in the shadow H6738 (צֵל) — shade, whether literal or figurative
- of Egypt H4714 (מִצְרַיִם) — Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt
3 Therefore shall the strength of Pharaoh be your shame, and the refuge in the shadow of Egypt your confusion.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Therefore shall the strength H4581 (מָעוֹז) — a fortified place; figuratively, a defence
- of Pharaoh H6547 (פַּרְעֹה) — Paroh, a general title of Egyptian kings
- be your shame H1322 (בֹּשֶׁת) — shame (the feeling and the condition, as well as its cause); by implication (specifically) an idol
- and the trust H2622 (חָסוּת) — confidence
- in the shadow H6738 (צֵל) — shade, whether literal or figurative
- of Egypt H4714 (מִצְרַיִם) — Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt
- confusion H3639 (כְּלִמָּה) — disgrace
4 For their princes are at Zoan, and their ambassadors are come to Hanes.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For his princes H8269 (שַׂר) — a head person (of any rank or class)
- were at Zoan H6814 (צֹעַן) — Tsoän, a place in Egypt
- and his ambassadors H4397 (מַלְאָךְ) — a messenger; specifically, of God, i.e. an angel (also a prophet, priest or teacher)
- came H5060 (נָגַע) — properly, to touch, i.e. lay the hand upon (for any purpose; euphemistically, to lie with a woman); by implication, to reach (figuratively, to arrive, acquire);…
- to Hanes H2609 (חָנֵס) — Chanes, a place in Egypt
5 They shall all be ashamed because of a people that cannot profit them, that are not a help nor profit, but a shame, and also a reproach.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- They were all ashamed H3001 (יָבֵשׁ) — to be ashamed, confused or disappointed; also (as failing) to dry up (as water) or wither (as herbage)
- of a people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- could not profit H3276 (יָעַל) — properly, to ascend; figuratively, to be valuable (objectively; useful, subjectively; benefited)
- them, nor be an help H5828 (עֵזֶר) — aid
- nor profit H3276 (יָעַל) — properly, to ascend; figuratively, to be valuable (objectively; useful, subjectively; benefited)
- but a shame H1322 (בֹּשֶׁת) — shame (the feeling and the condition, as well as its cause); by implication (specifically) an idol
- and also a reproach H2781 (חֶרְפָּה) — contumely, disgrace, the pudenda
6 The burden of the beasts of the South. Through the land of trouble and anguish, from whence come the lioness and the lion, the viper and fiery flying serpent, they carry their riches upon the shoulders of young asses, and their treasures upon the humps of camels, to a people that shall not profit them.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 beasts H929 (בְּהֵמָה) — properly, a dumb beast; especially any large quadruped or animal (often collective)
- of the south H5045 (נֶגֶב) — the south (from its drought); specifically, the Negeb or southern district of Judah, occasionally, Egypt (as south to Palestine)
- into the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- of trouble H6869 (צָרָה) — tightness (i.e. figuratively, trouble); transitively, a female rival
- and anguish H6695 (צוֹק) — a strait, i.e. (figuratively) distress
- the young H3833 (לָבִיא) — a lion (properly, a lioness as the fiercer (although not a roarer;))
- and old lion H3918 (לַיִשׁ) — a lion (from his destructive blows)
- the viper H660 (אֶפְעֶה) — an asp or other venomous serpent
- and 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)
- they will carry H5375 (נָשָׂא) — to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative
- their riches H2428 (חַיִל) — probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength
- upon the shoulders H3802 (כָּתֵף) — the shoulder (proper, i.e. upper end of the arm; as being the spot where the garments hang); figuratively, side-piece or lateral projection of anything
- of young donkeys H5895 (עַיִר) — properly, a young ass (as just broken to a load); hence an ass-colt
- and their treasures H214 (אוֹצָר) — a depository
- upon the bunches H1707 (דַּבֶּשֶׁת) — a sticky mass, i.e. the hump of a camel
- of camels H1581 (גָּמָל) — a camel
- to a 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 not profit H3276 (יָעַל) — properly, to ascend; figuratively, to be valuable (objectively; useful, subjectively; benefited)
7 For Egypt helpeth in vain, and to no purpose: therefore have I called her Rahab that sitteth still.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For the Egyptians H4714 (מִצְרַיִם) — Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt
- shall help H5826 (עָזַר) — to surround, i.e. protect or aid
- in vain H1892 (הֶבֶל) — emptiness or vanity; figuratively, something transitory and unsatisfactory; often used as an adverb
- and to no purpose H7385 (רִיק) — emptiness; figuratively, a worthless thing; adverbially, in vain
- therefore have I cried H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- concerning this H2063 (זֹאת) — this (often used adverb)
- Their H1992 (הֵם) — they (only used when emphatic)
- strength H7293 (רַהַב) — bluster(-er)
- to sit still H7674 (שֶׁבֶת) — rest, interruption, cessation
8 Now go, write it before them on a tablet, and inscribe it in a book, that it may be for the time to come for ever and ever.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Now go H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- write H3789 (כָּתַב) — to grave, by implication, to write (describe, inscribe, prescribe, subscribe)
- it before them in a table H3871 (לוּחַ) — probably meaning to glisten; a tablet (as polished), of stone, wood or metal
- and note 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…
- it in a book H5612 (סֵפֶר) — properly, writing (the art or a document); by implication, a book
- that it may be for the time 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 come H314 (אַחֲרוֹן) — hinder; generally, late or last; specifically (as facing the east) western
- for H5704 (עַד) — as far (or long, or much) as, whether of space (even unto) or time (during, while, until) or degree (equally with)
- ever H5703 (עַד) — properly, a (peremptory) terminus, i.e. (by implication) duration, in the sense of advance or perpetuity (substantially as a noun, either with or without a prep…
- and ever H5769 (עוֹלָם) — properly, concealed, i.e. the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e. (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial (especially…
9 For it is a rebellious people, lying children, children that will not hear the law of Jehovah;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- a rebellious H4805 (מְרִי) — bitterness, i.e. (figuratively) rebellion; concretely, bitter, or rebellious
- people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- lying H3586 (כֶּחָשׁ) — faithless
- 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,…
- will 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.)
- the law H8451 (תּוֹרָה) — a precept or statute, especially the Decalogue or Pentateuch
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
10 that say to the seers, See not; and to the prophets, Prophesy not unto us right things, speak unto us smooth things, prophesy deceits,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Which say H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- to the seers H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- See H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- not; and to the prophets H2374 (חֹזֶה) — a beholder in vision; also a compact (as looked upon with approval)
- Prophesy H2372 (חָזָה) — to gaze at; mentally to perceive, contemplate (with pleasure); specifically, to have a vision of
- not unto us right things H5229 (נְכֹחָה) — properly, straightforwardness, i.e. (figuratively) integrity, or (concretely) a truth
- speak H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- unto us smooth things H2513 (חֶלְקָה) — properly, smoothness; figuratively, flattery; also an allotment
- deceits H4123 (מַהֲתַלָּה) — a delusion
11 get you out of the way, turn aside out of the path, cause the Holy One of Israel to cease from before us.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Get you out H5493 (סוּר) — to turn off (literally or figuratively)
- of the way H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
- turn aside H5186 (נָטָה) — to stretch or spread out; by implication, to bend away (including moral deflection); used in a great variety of application (as follows)
- out of the path H734 (אֹרַח) — a well-trodden road (literally or figuratively); also a caravan
- cause the Holy One H6918 (קָדוֹשׁ) — sacred (ceremonially or morally); (as noun) God (by eminence), an angel, a saint, a sanctuary
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- to cease H7673 (שָׁבַת) — to repose, i.e. desist from exertion; used in many implied relations (causative, figurative or specific)
- from before H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
12 Wherefore thus saith the Holy One of Israel, Because ye despise this word, and trust in oppression and perverseness, and rely thereon;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Wherefore thus saith H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- the Holy One H6918 (קָדוֹשׁ) — sacred (ceremonially or morally); (as noun) God (by eminence), an angel, a saint, a sanctuary
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- Because ye despise H3988 (מָאַס) — to spurn; also (intransitively) to disappear
- this word H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- and trust H982 (בָּטַח) — properly, to hie for refuge (but not so precipitately as 2620); figuratively, to trust, be confident or sure
- in oppression H6233 (עֹשֶׁק) — injury, fraud, (subjectively) distress, (concretely) unjust gain
- and perverseness H3868 (לוּז) — to turn aside , i.e. (literally) to depart, (figuratively) be perverse
- and stay H8172 (שָׁעַן) — to support one's self
13 therefore this iniquity shall be to you as a breach ready to fall, swelling out in a high wall, whose breaking cometh suddenly in an instant.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Therefore this iniquity H5771 (עָוֺן) — perversity, i.e. (moral) evil
- shall be to you as a breach H6556 (פֶּרֶץ) — a break (literally or figuratively)
- ready to fall H5307 (נָפַל) — to fall, in a great variety of applications (intransitive or causative, literal or figurative)
- swelling out H1158 (בָּעָה) — to gush over, i.e. to swell; (figuratively) to desire earnestly; by implication to ask
- in a high H7682 (שָׂגַב) — to be (causatively, make) lofty, especially inaccessible; by implication, safe, strong; used literally and figuratively
- wall H2346 (חוֹמָה) — a wall of protection
- whose breaking H7667 (שֶׁבֶר) — a fracture, figuratively, ruin; specifically, a solution (of a dream)
- cometh H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- suddenly H6597 (פִּתְאוֹם) — instantly
- at an instant H6621 (פֶּתַע) — a wink, i.e. moment (used only [with or without preposition] adverbially, quickly or unexpectedly)
14 And he shall break it as a potter’s vessel is broken, breaking it in pieces without sparing; so that there shall not be found among the pieces thereof a sherd wherewith to take fire from the hearth, or to dip up water out of the cistern.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And he shall break H7665 (שָׁבַר) — to burst (literally or figuratively)
- it as the breaking H7667 (שֶׁבֶר) — a fracture, figuratively, ruin; specifically, a solution (of a dream)
- of the potters’ H3335 (יָצַר) — to mould into a form; especially as a potter; figuratively, to determine (i.e. form a resolution)
- vessel 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)
- that is broken in pieces H3807 (כָּתַת) — to bruise or violently strike
- he shall not spare H2550 (חָמַל) — to commiserate; by implication, to spare
- so that there shall not be 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 the bursting H4386 (מְכִתָּה) — a fracture
- of it a sherd H2789 (חֶרֶשׂ) — a piece of pottery
- to take H2846 (חָתָה) — to lay hold of; especially to pick up fire
- fire H784 (אֵשׁ) — fire (literally or figuratively)
- from the hearth H3344 (יָקַד) — to burn
- or to take H2834 (חָשַׂף) — to strip off, i.e. generally to make naked (for exertion or in disgrace), to drain away or bail up (a liquid)
- water H4325 (מַיִם) — water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen
- out of the pit H1360 (גֶּבֶא) — a reservoir; by analogy, a marsh
15 For thus said the Lord Jehovah, the Holy One of Israel, In returning and rest shall ye be saved; in quietness and in confidence shall be your strength. And ye would not:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For 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)
- the Holy One H6918 (קָדוֹשׁ) — sacred (ceremonially or morally); (as noun) God (by eminence), an angel, a saint, a sanctuary
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- In returning H7729 (שׁוּבָה) — a return
- and rest H5183 (נַחַת) — a descent, i.e. imposition, unfavorable (punishment) or favorable (food); restfulness
- shall ye be saved H3467 (יָשַׁע) — properly, to be open, wide or free, i.e. (by implication) to be safe; causatively, to free or succor
- in quietness H8252 (שָׁקַט) — to repose (usually figurative)
- and in confidence H985 (בִּטְחָה) — trust
- shall be your strength H1369 (גְּבוּרָה) — force (literally or figuratively); by implication, valor, victory
- and ye would H14 (אָבָה) — to breathe after, i.e. (figuratively) to be acquiescent
16 but ye said, No, for we will flee upon horses; therefore shall ye flee: and, We will ride upon the swift; therefore shall they that pursue you be swift.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But ye said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- No; for we will flee H5127 (נוּס) — to flit, i.e. vanish away (subside, escape; causatively, chase, impel, deliver)
- upon horses H5483 (סוּס) — a horse (as leaping); also a swallow (from its rapid flight)
- therefore shall ye flee H5127 (נוּס) — to flit, i.e. vanish away (subside, escape; causatively, chase, impel, deliver)
- and, We will ride H7392 (רָכַב) — to ride (on an animal or in a vehicle); causatively, to place upon (for riding or generally), to despatch
- upon the swift H7031 (קַל) — light; (by implication) rapid (also adverbial)
- therefore shall they that pursue H7291 (רָדַף) — to run after (usually with hostile intent; figuratively [of time] gone by)
- you be swift H7043 (קָלַל) — to be (causatively, make) light, literally (swift, small, sharp, etc.) or figuratively (easy, trifling, vile, etc.)
17 One thousand shall flee at the threat of one; at the threat of five shall ye flee: till ye be left as a beacon upon the top of a mountain, and as an ensign on a hill.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- One H259 (אֶחָד) — properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first
- thousand H505 (אֶלֶף) — hence (the ox's head being the first letter of the alphabet, and this eventually used as a numeral) a thousand
- at 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…
- the rebuke H1606 (גְּעָרָה) — a chiding
- of one H259 (אֶחָד) — properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first
- of five H2568 (חָמֵשׁ) — five
- shall ye flee H5127 (נוּס) — to flit, i.e. vanish away (subside, escape; causatively, chase, impel, deliver)
- till ye be left H3498 (יָתַר) — to jut over or exceed; by implication, to excel; (intransitively) to remain or be left; causatively to leave, cause to abound, preserve
- as a beacon H8650 (תֹּרֶן) — a pole (as a mast or flagstaff)
- upon the top H7218 (רֹאשׁ) — the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
- of a mountain H2022 (הַר) — a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)
- and as an ensign H5251 (נֵס) — a flag; also a sail; by implication, a flagstaff; generally a signal; figuratively, a token
- on an hill H1389 (גִּבְעָה) — a hillock
18 And therefore will Jehovah wait, that he may be gracious unto you; and therefore will he be exalted, that he may have mercy upon you: for Jehovah is a God of justice; blessed are all they that wait for him.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And therefore will Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- wait H2442 (חָכָה) — properly, to adhere to; hence, to await
- that he may be gracious H2603 (חָנַן) — properly, to bend or stoop in kindness to an inferior; to favor, bestow; causatively to implore (i.e. move to favor by petition)
- unto you, and therefore will he be exalted H7311 (רוּם) — to be high actively, to rise or raise (in various applications, literally or figuratively)
- that he may have mercy H7355 (רָחַם) — to fondle; by implication, to love, especially to compassionate
- upon you: for Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- a 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…
- 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…
- blessed H835 (אֶשֶׁר) — happiness; only in masculine plural construction as interjection, how happy!
- all they that wait H2442 (חָכָה) — properly, to adhere to; hence, to await
19 For the people shall dwell in Zion at Jerusalem; thou shalt weep no more; he will surely be gracious unto thee at the voice of thy cry; when he shall hear, he will answer thee.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For 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 dwell H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- in Zion H6726 (צִיּוֹן) — Tsijon (as a permanent capital), a mountain of Jerusalem
- at Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine
- thou shalt weep H1058 (בָּכָה) — to weep; generally to bemoan
- no more H1058 (בָּכָה) — to weep; generally to bemoan
- he will be very H2603 (חָנַן) — properly, to bend or stoop in kindness to an inferior; to favor, bestow; causatively to implore (i.e. move to favor by petition)
- gracious H2603 (חָנַן) — properly, to bend or stoop in kindness to an inferior; to favor, bestow; causatively to implore (i.e. move to favor by petition)
- unto thee at the voice H6963 (קוֹל) — a voice or sound
- of thy cry H2199 (זָעַק) — to shriek (from anguish or danger); by analogy, (as a herald) to announce or convene publicly
- when he shall hear H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- it, he will 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…
20 And though the Lord give you the bread of adversity and the water of affliction, yet shall not thy teachers be hidden anymore, but thine eyes shall see thy teachers;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- the Lord H136 (אֲדֹנָי) — the Lord (used as a proper name of God only)
- give H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- you the bread H3899 (לֶחֶם) — food (for man or beast), especially bread, or grain (for making it)
- of adversity H6862 (צַר) — narrow; (as a noun) a tight place (usually figuratively, i.e. trouble); also a pebble (as in 6864); (transitive) an opponent (as crowding)
- and the water H4325 (מַיִם) — water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen
- of affliction H3906 (לַחַץ) — distress
- yet shall not thy teachers 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…
- be removed into a corner H3670 (כָּנַף) — properly, to project laterally, i.e. probably (reflexive) to withdraw
- any more, but thine eyes H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
- shall see H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- thy teachers 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…
21 and thine ears shall hear a word behind thee, saying, This is the way, walk ye in it; when ye turn to the right hand, and when ye turn to the left.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And thine ears H241 (אֹזֶן) — broadness. i.e. (concrete) the ear (from its form in man)
- shall hear H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- a word H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- behind H310 (אַחַר) — properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
- thee, saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- the way H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
- walk ye in it H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- when ye turn to the right hand H541 (אָמַן) — to take the right hand road
- and when ye turn to the left H8041 (שָׂמַאל) — to use the left hand or pass in that direction
22 And ye shall defile the overlaying of thy graven images of silver, and the plating of thy molten images of gold: thou shalt cast them away as an unclean thing; thou shalt say unto it, Get thee hence.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Ye shall defile H2930 (טָמֵא) — to be foul, especially in a ceremial or moral sense (contaminated)
- also the covering H6826 (צִפּוּי) — encasement (with metal)
- of thy graven images H6456 (פְּסִיל) — an idol
- of silver H3701 (כֶּסֶף) — silver (from its pale color); by implication, money
- and the ornament H642 (אֵפֻדָּה) — a girding on (of the ephod); hence, generally, a plating (of metal)
- of thy molten images 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)
- of gold H2091 (זָהָב) — gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e. yellow), as oil, a clear sky
- thou shalt cast them away H2219 (זָרָה) — to toss about; by implication, to diffuse, winnow
- as a menstruous cloth H1739 (דָּוֶה) — sick (especially in menstruation)
- thou shalt say H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto it, Get thee hence H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
23 And he will give the rain for thy seed, wherewith thou shalt sow the ground; and bread of the increase of the ground, and it shall be fat and plenteous. In that day shall thy cattle feed in large pastures;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Then shall he give H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- the rain H4306 (מָטַר) — rain
- of thy seed H2233 (זֶרַע) — seed; figuratively, fruit, plant, sowing-time, posterity
- that thou shalt sow H2232 (זָרַע) — to sow; figuratively, to disseminate, plant, fructify
- the ground H127 (אֲדָמָה) — soil (from its general redness)
- withal; and bread H3899 (לֶחֶם) — food (for man or beast), especially bread, or grain (for making it)
- of the increase H8393 (תְּבוּאָה) — income, i.e. produce (literally or figuratively)
- of the earth H127 (אֲדָמָה) — soil (from its general redness)
- and it shall be fat H1879 (דָּשֵׁן) — fat; figuratively, rich, fertile
- and plenteous H8082 (שָׁמֵן) — greasy, i.e. gross; figuratively, rich
- 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 thy cattle H4735 (מִקְנֶה) — something bought, i.e. property, but only live stock; abstractly, acquisition
- 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)
- in large H7337 (רָחַב) — to broaden (intransitive or transitive, literal or figurative)
- pastures H3733 (כַּר) — a ram (as full-grown and fat), including a battering-ram (as butting); hence, a meadow (as for sheep); also a pad or camel's saddle (as puffed out)
24 the oxen likewise and the young asses that till the ground shall eat savory provender, which hath been winnowed with the shovel and with the fork.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The oxen H504 (אֶלֶף) — a family; also (from the sense of yoking or taming) an ox or cow
- likewise and the young donkeys H5895 (עַיִר) — properly, a young ass (as just broken to a load); hence an ass-colt
- that ear H5647 (עָבַד) — to work (in any sense); by implication, to serve, till, (causatively) enslave, etc.
- the ground H127 (אֲדָמָה) — soil (from its general redness)
- shall eat H398 (אָכַל) — to eat (literally or figuratively)
- clean H2548 (חָמִיץ) — seasoned, i.e. salt provender
- provender H1098 (בְּלִיל) — mixed, i.e. (specifically) feed (for cattle)
- which hath been winnowed H2219 (זָרָה) — to toss about; by implication, to diffuse, winnow
- with the shovel H7371 (רַחַת) — a winnowing-fork (as blowing the chaff away)
- and with the fan H4214 (מִזְרֶה) — a winnowing shovel (as scattering the chaff)
25 And there shall be upon every lofty mountain, and upon every high hill, brooks and streams of waters, in the day of the great slaughter, when the towers fall.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And there shall be upon every high H1364 (גָּבֹהַּ) — elevated (or elated), powerful, arrogant
- mountain H2022 (הַר) — a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)
- and upon every high H5375 (נָשָׂא) — to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative
- hill H1389 (גִּבְעָה) — a hillock
- rivers H6388 (פֶּלֶג) — a rill (i.e. small channel of water, as in irrigation)
- streams H2988 (יָבָל) — a stream
- of waters H4325 (מַיִם) — water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen
- 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…
- of the great H7227 (רַב) — abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)
- slaughter H2027 (הֶרֶג) — slaughter
- when the towers H4026 (מִגְדָּל) — a tower (from its size or height); by analogy, a rostrum; figuratively, a (pyramidal) bed of flowers
- fall H5307 (נָפַל) — to fall, in a great variety of applications (intransitive or causative, literal or figurative)
26 Moreover the light of the moon shall be as the light of the sun, and the light of the sun shall be sevenfold, as the light of seven days, in the day that Jehovah bindeth up the hurt of his people, and healeth the stroke of their wound.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Moreover the light H216 (אוֹר) — illumination or (concrete) luminary (in every sense, including lightning, happiness, etc.)
- of the moon H3842 (לְבָנָה) — properly, (the) white, i.e. the moon
- shall be as the light H216 (אוֹר) — illumination or (concrete) luminary (in every sense, including lightning, happiness, etc.)
- of the sun H2535 (חַמָּה) — heat; by implication, the sun
- and the light H216 (אוֹר) — illumination or (concrete) luminary (in every sense, including lightning, happiness, etc.)
- shall be sevenfold H7659 (שִׁבְעָתַיִם) — seven-times
- as the light H216 (אוֹר) — illumination or (concrete) luminary (in every sense, including lightning, happiness, etc.)
- of seven H7651 (שֶׁבַע) — seven (as the sacred full one); also (adverbially) seven times; by implication, a week; by extension, an indefinite number
- days 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…
- 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
- bindeth up H2280 (חָבַשׁ) — to wrap firmly (especially a turban, compress, or saddle); figuratively, to stop, to rule
- the breach H7667 (שֶׁבֶר) — a fracture, figuratively, ruin; specifically, a solution (of a dream)
- 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
- and healeth H7495 (רָפָא) — properly, to mend (by stitching), i.e. (figuratively) to cure
- the stroke H4273 (מַחַץ) — a contusion
- of their wound H4347 (מַכָּה) — a blow (in 2 Chronicles 2:10, of the flail); by implication, a wound; figuratively, carnage, also pestilence
27 Behold, the name of Jehovah cometh from far, burning with his anger, and in thick rising smoke: his lips are full of indignation, and his tongue is as a devouring fire;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Behold, the name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- cometh H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- from far H4801 (מֶרְחָק) — remoteness, i.e. (concretely) a distant place; often (adverbially) from afar
- burning H1197 (בָּעַר) — to kindle, i.e. consume (by fire or by eating); to be (-come) brutish
- his anger H639 (אַף) — properly, the nose or nostril; hence, the face, and occasionally a person; also (from the rapid breathing in passion) ire
- and the burden H4858 (מַשָּׂאָה) — a conflagration (from the rising of smoke)
- heavy H3514 (כֹּבֶד) — weight, multitude, vehemence
- his lips H8193 (שָׂפָה) — the lip (as a natural boundary); by implication, language; by analogy, a margin (of a vessel, water, cloth, etc.)
- are full H4390 (מָלֵא) — to fill or (intransitively) be full of, in a wide application (literally and figuratively)
- of indignation H2195 (זַעַם) — strictly froth at the mouth, i.e. (figuratively) fury (especially of God's displeasure with sin)
- and his 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…
- as a devouring H398 (אָכַל) — to eat (literally or figuratively)
- fire H784 (אֵשׁ) — fire (literally or figuratively)
28 and his breath is as an overflowing stream, that reacheth even unto the neck, to sift the nations with the sieve of destruction: and a bridle that causeth to err shall be in the jaws of the peoples.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And his breath H7307 (רוּחַ) — wind; by resemblance breath, i.e. a sensible (or even violent) exhalation; figuratively, life, anger, unsubstantiality; by extension, a region of the sky; by re…
- as an overflowing H7857 (שָׁטַף) — to gush; by implication, to inundate, cleanse; by analogy, to gallop, conquer
- stream H5158 (נַחַל) — a stream, especially a winter torrent; (by implication) a (narrow) valley (in which a brook runs); also a shaft (of a mine)
- shall reach to the midst H2673 (חָצָה) — to cut or split in two; to halve
- of the neck H6677 (צַוָּאר) — the back of the neck (as that on which burdens are bound)
- to sift H5130 (נוּף) — to quiver (i.e. vibrate up and down, or rock to and fro); used in a great variety of applications (including sprinkling, beckoning, rubbing, bastinadoing, sawin…
- the nations H1471 (גּוֹי) — a foreign nation; hence, a Gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts
- with the sieve H5299 (נָפָה) — a sieve
- of vanity H7723 (שָׁוְא) — evil (as destructive), literally (ruin) or morally (especially guile); figuratively idolatry (as false, subjective), uselessness (as deceptive, objective; also…
- a bridle H7448 (רֶסֶן) — a halter (as restraining); by implication, the jaw
- in the jaws H3895 (לְחִי) — the cheek (from its fleshiness); hence, the jaw-bone
- of the people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- to err H8582 (תָּעָה) — to vacillate, i.e. reel or stray (literally or figuratively); also causative of both
29 Ye shall have a song as in the night when a holy feast is kept; and gladness of heart, as when one goeth with a pipe to come unto the mountain of Jehovah, to the Rock of Israel.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Ye shall have a song H7892 (שִׁיר) — a song; abstractly, singing
- as in the night H3915 (לַיִל) — properly, a twist (away of the light), i.e. night; figuratively, adversity
- a holy H6942 (קָדַשׁ) — to be (causatively, make, pronounce or observe as) clean (ceremonially or morally)
- solemnity H2282 (חַג) — a festival, or a victim therefor
- is kept H6942 (קָדַשׁ) — to be (causatively, make, pronounce or observe as) clean (ceremonially or morally)
- and gladness H8057 (שִׂמְחָה) — blithesomeness or glee, (religious or festival)
- of heart H3824 (לֵבָב) — the heart (as the most interior organ);
- as when one goeth H1980 (הָלַךְ) — to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
- with a pipe H2485 (חָלִיל) — a flute (as perforated)
- to come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- into the mountain H2022 (הַר) — a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- to the mighty One H6697 (צוּר) — properly, a cliff (or sharp rock, as compressed); generally, a rock or boulder; figuratively, a refuge; also an edge (as precipitous)
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
30 And Jehovah will cause his glorious voice to be heard, and will show the lighting down of his arm, with the indignation of his anger, and the flame of a devouring fire, with a blast, and tempest, and hailstones.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- shall cause his glorious H1935 (הוֹד) — grandeur (i.e. an imposing form and appearance)
- voice H6963 (קוֹל) — a voice or sound
- to be heard H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- and shall shew H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- the lighting down H5183 (נַחַת) — a descent, i.e. imposition, unfavorable (punishment) or favorable (food); restfulness
- of his arm H2220 (זְרוֹעַ) — the arm (as stretched out), or (of animals) the foreleg; figuratively, force
- with the indignation H2197 (זַעַף) — anger
- anger H639 (אַף) — properly, the nose or nostril; hence, the face, and occasionally a person; also (from the rapid breathing in passion) ire
- the flame H3851 (לַהַב) — a flash; figuratively, a sharply polished blade or point of a weapon
- of a devouring H398 (אָכַל) — to eat (literally or figuratively)
- fire H784 (אֵשׁ) — fire (literally or figuratively)
- scattering H5311 (נֶפֶץ) — a storm (as dispersing)
- and tempest H2230 (זֶרֶם) — a gush of water
- and hailstones H1259 (בָּרָד) — hail
- and hailstones H68 (אֶבֶן) — a stone
31 For through the voice of Jehovah shall the Assyrian be dismayed; with his rod will he smite him.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For through the voice H6963 (קוֹל) — a voice or sound
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- shall 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
- be beaten down H2865 (חָתַת) — properly, to prostrate; hence, to break down, either (literally) by violence, or (figuratively) by confusion and fear
- smote H5221 (נָכָה) — to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)
- with a rod H7626 (שֵׁבֶט) — a scion, i.e. (literally) a stick (for punishing, writing, fighting, ruling, walking, etc.) or (figuratively) a clan
32 And every stroke of the appointed staff, which Jehovah shall lay upon him, shall be with the sound of tabrets and harps; and in battles with the brandishing of his arm will he fight with them.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- every place H3605 (כֹּל) — properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
- where the grounded H4145 (מוּסָדָה) — a foundation; figuratively, an appointment
- 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…
- shall pass H4569 (מַעֲבָר) — a crossing-place (of a river, a ford; of a mountain, a pass); abstractly, a transit, i.e. (figuratively) overwhelming
- which Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- shall lay 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…
- shall be with tabrets H8596 (תֹּף) — a tambourine
- and harps H3658 (כִּנּוֹר) — a harp
- and in battles H4421 (מִלְחָמָה) — a battle (i.e. the engagement); generally, war (i.e. war-fare)
- of shaking H8573 (תְּנוּפָה) — a brandishing (in threat); by implication, tumult; specifically, the official undulation of sacrificial offerings
- will he fight H3898 (לָחַם) — to feed on; figuratively, to consume; by implication, to battle (as destruction)
33 For a Topheth is prepared of old; yea, for the king it is made ready; he hath made it deep and large; the pile thereof is fire and much wood; the breath of Jehovah, like a stream of brimstone, doth kindle it.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For Tophet H8613 (תׇּפְתֶּה) — Tophteh, a place of cremation
- ordained H6186 (עָרַךְ) — to set in a row, i.e. arrange, put in order (in a very wide variety of applications)
- of old H865 (אֶתְמוֹל) — heretofore; definitely yesterday
- yea, for the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- it is prepared 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…
- deep H6009 (עָמַק) — to be (causatively, make) deep (literally or figuratively)
- large H7337 (רָחַב) — to broaden (intransitive or transitive, literal or figurative)
- the pile H4071 (מְדוּרָה) — a pile of fuel
- fire H784 (אֵשׁ) — fire (literally or figuratively)
- and much H7235 (רָבָה) — to increase (in whatever respect)
- wood H6086 (עֵץ) — a tree (from its firmness); hence, wood (plural sticks)
- the breath H5397 (נְשָׁמָה) — a puff, i.e. wind, angry or vital breath, divine inspiration, intellect. or (concretely) an animal
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- like a stream H5158 (נַחַל) — a stream, especially a winter torrent; (by implication) a (narrow) valley (in which a brook runs); also a shaft (of a mine)
- of brimstone H1614 (גׇּפְרִית) — properly, cypress-resin; by analogy, sulphur (as equally inflammable)
- doth kindle H1197 (בָּעַר) — to kindle, i.e. consume (by fire or by eating); to be (-come) brutish