1 Keep silence before me, O islands; and let the peoples renew their strength: let them come near; then let them speak; let us come near together to judgment.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Keep silence 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…
- before me, O islands H339 (אִי) — properly, a habitable spot (as desirable); dry land, a coast, an island
- and let the people H3816 (לְאֹם) — a community
- renew H2498 (חָלַף) — properly, to slide by, i.e. (by implication) to hasten away, pass on, spring up, pierce or change
- strength H3581 (כֹּחַ) — vigor, literally (force, in a good or a bad sense) or figuratively (capacity, means, produce); also (from its hardiness) a large lizard
- let them come near H5066 (נָגַשׁ) — to be or come (causatively, bring) near (for any purpose); euphemistically, to lie with a woman; as an enemy, to attack; religious to worship; causatively, to p…
- then let them speak H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- let us come near H7126 (קָרַב) — to approach (causatively, bring near) for whatever purpose
- together H3162 (יַחַד) — properly, a unit, i.e. (adverb) unitedly
- to 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…
2 Who hath raised up one from the east, whom he calleth in righteousness to his foot? he giveth nations before him, and maketh him rule over kings; he giveth them as the dust to his sword, as the driven stubble to his bow.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Who raised up H5782 (עוּר) — to wake (literally or figuratively)
- the righteous H6664 (צֶדֶק) — the right (natural, moral or legal); also (abstractly) equity or (figuratively) prosperity
- from the east H4217 (מִזְרָח) — sunrise, i.e. the east
- called H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- him to his foot H7272 (רֶגֶל) — a foot (as used in walking); by implication, a step; by euphemistically the pudenda
- gave H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- the nations H1471 (גּוֹי) — a foreign nation; hence, a Gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts
- 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…
- rule H7287 (רָדָה) — to tread down, i.e. subjugate; specifically, to crumble off
- over kings H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- he gave H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- as the dust H6083 (עָפָר) — dust (as powdered or gray); hence, clay, earth, mud
- to his sword H2719 (חֶרֶב) — drought; also a cutting instrument (from its destructive effect), as a knife, sword, or other sharp implement
- as driven H5086 (נָדַף) — to shove asunder, i.e. disperse
- stubble H7179 (קַשׁ) — straw (as dry)
- to his bow H7198 (קֶשֶׁת) — a bow, for shooting (hence, figuratively, strength) or the iris
3 He pursueth them, and passeth on safely, even by a way that he had not gone with his feet.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- He pursued H7291 (רָדַף) — to run after (usually with hostile intent; figuratively [of time] gone by)
- passed H5674 (עָבַר) — to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in copulation…
- safely H7965 (שָׁלוֹם) — safe, i.e. (figuratively) well, happy, friendly; also (abstractly) welfare, i.e. health, prosperity, peace
- by the way H734 (אֹרַח) — a well-trodden road (literally or figuratively); also a caravan
- he had not gone H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- with his feet H7272 (רֶגֶל) — a foot (as used in walking); by implication, a step; by euphemistically the pudenda
4 Who hath wrought and done it, calling the generations from the beginning? I, Jehovah, the first, and with the last, I am he.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Who hath wrought H6466 (פָּעַל) — to do or make (systematically and habitually), especially to practise
- and done H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- calling H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- the generations H1755 (דּוֹר) — properly, a revolution of time, i.e. an age or generation; also a dwelling
- from the beginning H7218 (רֹאשׁ) — the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
- I Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- the first H7223 (רִאשׁוֹן) — first, in place, time or rank (as adjective or noun)
- and with the last H314 (אַחֲרוֹן) — hinder; generally, late or last; specifically (as facing the east) western
5 The isles have seen, and fear; the ends of the earth tremble; they draw near, and come.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The isles H339 (אִי) — properly, a habitable spot (as desirable); dry land, a coast, an island
- saw H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- and feared H3372 (יָרֵא) — to fear; morally to revere; causatively to frighten
- the ends H7098 (קָצָה) — a termination
- of the earth H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- were afraid H2729 (חָרַד) — to shudder with terror; hence, to fear; also to hasten (with anxiety)
- drew near H7126 (קָרַב) — to approach (causatively, bring near) for whatever purpose
- and came H857 (אָתָה) — to arrive
6 They help every one his neighbor; and every one saith to his brother, Be of good courage.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- They helped H5826 (עָזַר) — to surround, i.e. protect or aid
- every one H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- his neighbour H7453 (רֵעַ) — an associate (more or less close)
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- to his brother H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
- Be of good courage H2388 (חָזַק) — to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong (figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help, repair, fortify), obstinate; to bind, restrain, conque…
7 So the carpenter encourageth the goldsmith, and he that smootheth with the hammer him that smiteth the anvil, saying of the soldering, It is good; and he fasteneth it with nails, that it should not be moved.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- So the carpenter H2796 (חָרָשׁ) — a fabricator or any material
- encouraged H2388 (חָזַק) — to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong (figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help, repair, fortify), obstinate; to bind, restrain, conque…
- the goldsmith H6884 (צָרַף) — to fuse (metal), i.e. refine (literally or figuratively)
- he that smootheth H2505 (חָלַק) — to be smooth (figuratively); by implication (as smooth stones were used for lots) to apportion or separate
- the hammer H6360 (פַּטִּישׁ) — a hammer
- him that smote H1986 (הָלַם) — to strike down; by implication, to hammer, stamp, conquer, disband
- the anvil H6471 (פַּעַם) — a stroke, literally or figuratively (in various applications, as follow)
- saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- ready H2896 (טוֹב) — good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good t…
- for the sodering H1694 (דֶּבֶק) — a joint; by implication, solder
- and he fastened H2388 (חָזַק) — to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong (figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help, repair, fortify), obstinate; to bind, restrain, conque…
- it with nails H4548 (מַסְמֵר) — a peg (as bristling from the surface)
- it should not be moved H4131 (מוֹט) — to waver; by implication, to slip, shake, fall
8 But thou, Israel, my servant, Jacob whom I have chosen, the seed of Abraham my friend,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But thou, Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- my servant H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- Jacob H3290 (יַעֲקֹב) — Jaakob, the Israelitish patriarch
- whom I have chosen H977 (בָּחַר) — properly, to try, i.e. (by implication) select
- the seed H2233 (זֶרַע) — seed; figuratively, fruit, plant, sowing-time, posterity
- of Abraham H85 (אַבְרָהָם) — Abraham, the later name of Abram
- my friend H157 (אָהַב) — to have affection for (sexually or otherwise)
9 thou whom I have taken hold of from the ends of the earth, and called from the corners thereof, and said unto thee, Thou art my servant, I have chosen thee and not cast thee away;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- whom I have taken H2388 (חָזַק) — to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong (figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help, repair, fortify), obstinate; to bind, restrain, conque…
- from the ends H7098 (קָצָה) — a termination
- of the earth H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- and called H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- thee from the chief men H678 (אָצִיל) — an extremity (Isaiah 41:9), also a noble
- thereof, and said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- my servant H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- I have chosen H977 (בָּחַר) — properly, to try, i.e. (by implication) select
- thee, and not cast thee away H3988 (מָאַס) — to spurn; also (intransitively) to disappear
10 fear thou not, for I am with thee; be not dismayed, for I am thy God; I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Fear H3372 (יָרֵא) — to fear; morally to revere; causatively to frighten
- with thee: be not dismayed 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
- thy God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- I will strengthen H553 (אָמַץ) — to be alert, physically (on foot) or mentally (in courage)
- thee; yea, I will help H5826 (עָזַר) — to surround, i.e. protect or aid
- thee; yea, I will uphold H8551 (תָּמַךְ) — to sustain; by implication, to obtain, keep fast; figuratively, to help, follow close
- thee with the right hand H3225 (יָמִין) — the right hand or side (leg, eye) of a person or other object (as the stronger and more dexterous); locally, the south
- of my righteousness H6664 (צֶדֶק) — the right (natural, moral or legal); also (abstractly) equity or (figuratively) prosperity
11 Behold, all they that are incensed against thee shall be put to shame and confounded: they that strive with thee shall be as nothing, and shall perish.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Behold, all they that were incensed H2734 (חָרָה) — to glow or grow warm; figuratively (usually) to blaze up, of anger, zeal, jealousy
- against thee shall be ashamed H954 (בּוּשׁ) — properly, to pale, i.e. by implication to be ashamed; also (by implication) to be disappointed or delayed
- and confounded H3637 (כָּלַם) — properly, to wound; but only figuratively, to taunt or insult
- they shall be as nothing; and they H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
- that strive H7379 (רִיב) — a contest (personal or legal)
- with thee shall perish H6 (אָבַד) — properly, to wander away, i.e. lose oneself; by implication to perish (causative, destroy)
12 Thou shalt seek them, and shalt not find them, even them that contend with thee: they that war against thee shall be as nothing, and as a thing of nought.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Thou shalt seek H1245 (בָּקַשׁ) — to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after
- them, and shalt not find 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
- them H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
- that contended H4695 (מַצּוּת) — a quarrel
- with thee: they that war H4421 (מִלְחָמָה) — a battle (i.e. the engagement); generally, war (i.e. war-fare)
- against thee shall be as nothing, and as a thing of nought H657 (אֶפֶס) — cessation, i.e. an end (especially of the earth); often used adverb, no further; also the ankle (in the dual), as being the extremity of the leg or foot
13 For I, Jehovah thy God, will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For I Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- thy God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- will hold H2388 (חָזַק) — to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong (figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help, repair, fortify), obstinate; to bind, restrain, conque…
- thy right hand H3225 (יָמִין) — the right hand or side (leg, eye) of a person or other object (as the stronger and more dexterous); locally, the south
- saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto thee, Fear H3372 (יָרֵא) — to fear; morally to revere; causatively to frighten
- not; I will help H5826 (עָזַר) — to surround, i.e. protect or aid
14 Fear not, thou worm Jacob, and ye men of Israel; I will help thee, saith Jehovah, and thy Redeemer is the Holy One of Israel.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Fear H3372 (יָרֵא) — to fear; morally to revere; causatively to frighten
- not, thou worm H8438 (תּוֹלָע) — a maggot (as voracious); specifically (often with ellipsis of 8144) the crimson-grub, but used only (in this connection) of the color from it, and cloths dyed t…
- Jacob H3290 (יַעֲקֹב) — Jaakob, the Israelitish patriarch
- ye men H4962 (מַת) — properly, an adult (as of full length); by implication, a man (only in the plural)
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- I will help H5826 (עָזַר) — to surround, i.e. protect or aid
- thee, saith H5002 (נְאֻם) — an oracle
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- and thy redeemer H1350 (גָּאַל) — to redeem (according to the Oriental law of kinship), i.e. to be the next of kin (and as such to buy back a relative's property, marry his widow, etc.)
- the Holy One H6918 (קָדוֹשׁ) — sacred (ceremonially or morally); (as noun) God (by eminence), an angel, a saint, a sanctuary
15 Behold, I have made thee to be a new sharp threshing instrument having teeth; thou shalt thresh the mountains, and beat them small, and shalt make the hills as chaff.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Behold, I will make H7760 (שׂוּם) — to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)
- thee a new H2319 (חָדָשׁ) — new
- sharp 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…
- threshing H4173 (מוֹרַג) — a threshing sledge
- instrument having H1167 (בַּעַל) — a master; hence, a husband, or (figuratively) owner (often used with another noun in modifications of this latter sense)
- teeth H6374 (פִּיפִיָּה) — an edge or tooth
- thou shalt thresh H1758 (דּוּשׁ) — to trample or thresh
- the mountains H2022 (הַר) — a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)
- small H1854 (דָּקַק) — to crush (or intransitively) crumble
- and shalt make H7760 (שׂוּם) — to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)
- the hills H1389 (גִּבְעָה) — a hillock
- as chaff H4671 (מֹץ) — chaff (as pressed out, i.e. winnowed or (rather) threshed loose)
16 Thou shalt winnow them, and the wind shall carry them away, and the whirlwind shall scatter them; and thou shalt rejoice in Jehovah, thou shalt glory in the Holy One of Israel.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Thou shalt fan H2219 (זָרָה) — to toss about; by implication, to diffuse, winnow
- them, and the wind 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…
- shall carry them away H5375 (נָשָׂא) — to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative
- and the whirlwind H5591 (סַעַר) — a hurricane
- shall scatter H6327 (פּוּץ) — to dash in pieces, literally or figuratively (especially to disperse)
- them: and thou shalt rejoice H1523 (גִּיל) — properly, to spin round (under the influence of any violent emotion), i.e. usually rejoice, or (as cringing) fear
- in Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- shalt glory H1984 (הָלַל) — to be clear (orig. of sound, but usually of color); to shine; hence, to make a show, to boast; and thus to be (clamorously) foolish; to rave; causatively, to ce…
- in 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
17 The poor and needy seek water, and there is none, and their tongue faileth for thirst; I, Jehovah, will answer them, I, the God of Israel, will not forsake them.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- the poor H6041 (עָנִי) — depressed, in mind or circumstances
- and needy H34 (אֶבְיוֹן) — destitute
- seek H1245 (בָּקַשׁ) — to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after
- water H4325 (מַיִם) — water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen
- their 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…
- faileth H5405 (נָשַׁת) — properly, to eliminate, i.e. (intransitively) to dry up
- for thirst H6772 (צָמָא) — thirst (literally or figuratively)
- I Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- will hear 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…
- them, I the 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 Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- will not forsake H5800 (עָזַב) — to loosen, i.e. relinquish, permit, etc.
18 I will open rivers on the bare heights, and fountains in the midst of the valleys; I will make the wilderness a pool of water, and the dry land springs of water.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- I will open H6605 (פָּתַח) — to open wide (literally or figuratively); specifically, to loosen, begin, plough, carve
- rivers H5104 (נָהָר) — a stream (including the sea; expectation the Nile, Euphrates, etc.); figuratively, prosperity
- in high places H8205 (שְׁפִי) — bareness; concretely, a bare hill or plain
- and fountains H4599 (מַעְיָן) — a fountain (also collectively), figuratively, a source (of satisfaction)
- in the midst H8432 (תָּוֶךְ) — a bisection, i.e. (by implication) the centre
- of the valleys H1237 (בִּקְעָה) — properly, a split, i.e. a wide level valley between mountains
- I will make H7760 (שׂוּם) — to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)
- the wilderness H4057 (מִדְבָּר) — a pasture (i.e. open field, whither cattle are driven); by implication, a desert; also speech (including its organs)
- a pool H98 (אֲגַם) — a marsh; hence a rush (as growing in swamps); hence a stockade of reeds
- of water H4325 (מַיִם) — water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen
- and the dry H6723 (צִיָּה) — aridity; concretely, a desert
- land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- springs H4161 (מוֹצָא) — a going forth, i.e. (the act) an egress, or (the place) an exit; hence, a source or product; specifically, dawn, the rising of the sun (the East), exportation,…
19 I will put in the wilderness the cedar, the acacia, and the myrtle, and the oil-tree; I will set in the desert the fir-tree, the pine, and the box-tree together:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- I will plant H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- in the wilderness H4057 (מִדְבָּר) — a pasture (i.e. open field, whither cattle are driven); by implication, a desert; also speech (including its organs)
- the cedar H730 (אֶרֶז) — a cedar tree (from the tenacity of its roots)
- the shittah tree H7848 (שִׁטָּה) — the acacia (from its scourging thorns)
- and the myrtle H1918 (הֲדַס) — the myrtle
- and the oil H8081 (שֶׁמֶן) — grease, especially liquid (as from the olive, often perfumed); figuratively, richness
- tree H6086 (עֵץ) — a tree (from its firmness); hence, wood (plural sticks)
- I will set H7760 (שׂוּם) — to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)
- in the desert H6160 (עֲרָבָה) — a desert; especially (with the article prefix) the (generally) sterile valley of the Jordan and its continuation to the Red Sea
- the fir tree H1265 (בְּרוֹשׁ) — a cypress (?) tree; hence, a lance or a musical instrument (as made of that wood)
- the pine H8410 (תִּדְהָר) — enduring; a species of hard-wood or lasting tree (perhaps oak)
- and the box tree H8391 (תְּאַשּׁוּר) — a species of cedar (from its erectness)
- together H3162 (יַחַד) — properly, a unit, i.e. (adverb) unitedly
20 that they may see, and know, and consider, and understand together, that the hand of Jehovah hath done this, and the Holy One of Israel hath created it.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- That they may see H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- and know H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- and consider H7760 (שׂוּם) — to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)
- and understand H7919 (שָׂכַל) — to be (causatively, make or act) circumspect and hence, intelligent
- together H3162 (יַחַד) — properly, a unit, i.e. (adverb) unitedly
- that 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…
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- hath done H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- this, and 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
- hath created H1254 (בָּרָא) — (absolutely) to create; (qualified) to cut down (a wood), select, feed (as formative processes)
21 Produce your cause, saith Jehovah; bring forth your strong reasons, saith the King of Jacob.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Produce H7126 (קָרַב) — to approach (causatively, bring near) for whatever purpose
- your cause H7379 (רִיב) — a contest (personal or legal)
- saith H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- bring forth H5066 (נָגַשׁ) — to be or come (causatively, bring) near (for any purpose); euphemistically, to lie with a woman; as an enemy, to attack; religious to worship; causatively, to p…
- your strong H6110 (עַצֻּמָה) — a bulwark, i.e. (figuratively) argument
- the King H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- of Jacob H3290 (יַעֲקֹב) — Jaakob, the Israelitish patriarch
22 Let them bring forth, and declare unto us what shall happen: declare ye the former things, what they are, that we may consider them, and know the latter end of them; or show us things to come.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- forth H5066 (נָגַשׁ) — to be or come (causatively, bring) near (for any purpose); euphemistically, to lie with a woman; as an enemy, to attack; religious to worship; causatively, to p…
- and shew H5046 (נָגַד) — properly, to front, i.e. stand boldly out opposite; by implication (causatively), to manifest; figuratively, to announce (always by word of mouth to one present…
- us what shall happen H7136 (קָרָה) — to light upon (chiefly by accident); causatively, to bring about; specifically, to impose timbers (for roof or floor)
- let them shew H5046 (נָגַד) — properly, to front, i.e. stand boldly out opposite; by implication (causatively), to manifest; figuratively, to announce (always by word of mouth to one present…
- the former things H7223 (רִאשׁוֹן) — first, in place, time or rank (as adjective or noun)
- that we may consider H3820 (לֵב) — the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything
- that we may consider H7760 (שׂוּם) — to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)
- them, and know H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- the latter end H319 (אַחֲרִית) — the last or end, hence, the future; also posterity
- of them; or declare H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- us things for to come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
23 Declare the things that are to come hereafter, that we may know that ye are gods: yea, do good, or do evil, that we may be dismayed, and behold it together.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Shew H5046 (נָגַד) — properly, to front, i.e. stand boldly out opposite; by implication (causatively), to manifest; figuratively, to announce (always by word of mouth to one present…
- the things that are to come H857 (אָתָה) — to arrive
- hereafter H268 (אָחוֹר) — the hinder part; hence (adverb) behind, backward; also (as facing north) the West
- that we may know H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- gods H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- yea, do good H3190 (יָטַב) — to be (causative) make well, literally (sound, beautiful) or figuratively (happy, successful, right)
- or do evil H7489 (רָעַע) — properly, to spoil (literally, by breaking to pieces); figuratively, to make (or be) good for nothing, i.e. bad (physically, socially or morally)
- that we may be dismayed 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
- and behold H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- together H3162 (יַחַד) — properly, a unit, i.e. (adverb) unitedly
24 Behold, ye are of nothing, and your work is of nought; an abomination is he that chooseth you.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- of nothing H369 (אַיִן) — a nonentity; generally used as a negative particle
- and your work H6467 (פֹּעַל) — an act or work (concretely)
- of nought H659 (אֵפַע) — properly, a breath, i.e. nothing
- an abomination H8441 (תּוֹעֵבַה) — properly, something disgusting (morally), i.e. (as noun) an abhorrence; especially idolatry or (concretely) an idol
- chooseth H977 (בָּחַר) — properly, to try, i.e. (by implication) select
25 I have raised up one from the north, and he is come; from the rising of the sun one that calleth upon my name: and he shall come upon rulers as upon mortar, and as the potter treadeth clay.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- I have raised up H5782 (עוּר) — to wake (literally or figuratively)
- from the north H6828 (צָפוֹן) — properly, hidden, i.e. dark; used only of the north as a quarter (gloomy and unknown)
- and he shall come H857 (אָתָה) — to arrive
- from the rising H4217 (מִזְרָח) — sunrise, i.e. the east
- of the sun H8121 (שֶׁמֶשׁ) — the sun; by implication, the east; figuratively, a ray, i.e. (architectural) a notched battlement
- shall he call H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- upon my name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
- and he shall come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- upon princes H5461 (סָגָן) — a præfect of a province
- morter H2563 (חֹמֶר) — properly, a bubbling up, i.e. of water, a wave; of earth, mire or clay (cement); also a heap; hence, a chomer or dry measure
- and as the potter H3335 (יָצַר) — to mould into a form; especially as a potter; figuratively, to determine (i.e. form a resolution)
- treadeth H7429 (רָמַס) — to tread upon (as a potter, in walking or abusively)
- clay H2916 (טִיט) — mud or clay; figuratively, calamity
26 Who hath declared it from the beginning, that we may know? and beforetime, that we may say, He is right? yea, there is none that declareth, yea, there is none that showeth, yea, there is none that heareth your words.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Who hath declared H5046 (נָגַד) — properly, to front, i.e. stand boldly out opposite; by implication (causatively), to manifest; figuratively, to announce (always by word of mouth to one present…
- from the beginning H7218 (רֹאשׁ) — the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
- that we may know H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- and beforetime 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…
- that we may say H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- righteous H6662 (צַדִּיק) — just
- none that sheweth H5046 (נָגַד) — properly, to front, i.e. stand boldly out opposite; by implication (causatively), to manifest; figuratively, to announce (always by word of mouth to one present…
- none that declareth H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- none that heareth H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- your words H561 (אֵמֶר) — something said
27 I am the first that saith unto Zion, Behold, behold them; and I will give to Jerusalem one that bringeth good tidings.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The first H7223 (רִאשׁוֹן) — first, in place, time or rank (as adjective or noun)
- to Zion H6726 (צִיּוֹן) — Tsijon (as a permanent capital), a mountain of Jerusalem
- Behold H2009 (הִנֵּה) — lo!
- them: and I will give H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- to Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine
- one that bringeth good tidings H1319 (בָּשַׂר) — properly, to be fresh, i.e. full (rosy, figuratively cheerful); to announce (glad news)
28 And when I look, there is no man: even among them there is no counsellor, that, when I ask of them, can answer a word.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For I beheld H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- no man H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- no counsellor H3289 (יָעַץ) — to advise; reflexively, to deliberate or resolve
- that, when I asked H7592 (שָׁאַל) — to inquire; by implication, to request; by extension, to demand
- of them, could answer 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…
- a word H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
29 Behold, all of them, their works are vanity and nought; their molten images are wind and confusion.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- all vanity H205 (אָוֶן) — strictly nothingness; also trouble, vanity, wickedness; specifically an idol
- their works H4639 (מַעֲשֶׂה) — an action (good or bad); generally, a transaction; abstractly, activity; by implication, a product (specifically, a poem) or (generally) property
- nothing H657 (אֶפֶס) — cessation, i.e. an end (especially of the earth); often used adverb, no further; also the ankle (in the dual), as being the extremity of the leg or foot
- their molten images H5262 (נֶסֶךְ) — a libation; also a cast idol
- wind 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…
- and confusion H8414 (תֹּהוּ) — a desolation (of surface), i.e. desert; figuratively, a worthless thing; adverbially, in vain