1 Oh that thou wouldest rend the heavens, that thou wouldest come down, that the mountains might quake at thy presence,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Oh H3863 (לוּא) — a conditional particle; if; by implication (interj. as a wish) would that!
- that thou wouldest rend H7167 (קָרַע) — to rend, literally or figuratively (revile, paint the eyes, as if enlarging them)
- the heavens H8064 (שָׁמַיִם) — the sky (as aloft; the dual perhaps alluding to the visible arch in which the clouds move, as well as to the higher ether where the celestial bodies revolve)
- that thou wouldest come 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,…
- that the mountains H2022 (הַר) — a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)
- might flow down H2151 (זָלַל) — to shake (as in the wind), i.e. to quake; figuratively, to be loose morally, worthless or prodigal
- at thy presence 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…
2 as when fire kindleth the brushwood, and the fire causeth the waters to boil; to make thy name known to thine adversaries, that the nations may tremble at thy presence!Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- the melting H2003 (הָמָס) — a dry twig or brushwood
- fire H784 (אֵשׁ) — fire (literally or figuratively)
- burneth H6919 (קָדַח) — to inflame
- the fire H784 (אֵשׁ) — fire (literally or figuratively)
- causeth the waters H4325 (מַיִם) — water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen
- to boil H1158 (בָּעָה) — to gush over, i.e. to swell; (figuratively) to desire earnestly; by implication to ask
- to make thy name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
- known H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- to thine adversaries 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)
- the nations H1471 (גּוֹי) — a foreign nation; hence, a Gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts
- may tremble H7264 (רָגַז) — to quiver (with any violent emotion, especially anger or fear)
- at thy presence 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…
3 When thou didst terrible things which we looked not for, thou camest down, the mountains quaked at thy presence.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- When thou didst H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- terrible things H3372 (יָרֵא) — to fear; morally to revere; causatively to frighten
- we looked H6960 (קָוָה) — to bind together (perhaps by twisting), i.e. collect; (figuratively) to expect
- not for, thou camest 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,…
- the mountains H2022 (הַר) — a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)
- flowed down H2151 (זָלַל) — to shake (as in the wind), i.e. to quake; figuratively, to be loose morally, worthless or prodigal
- at thy presence 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…
4 For from of old men have not heard, nor perceived by the ear, neither hath the eye seen a God besides thee, who worketh for him that waiteth for him.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For since the beginning of the world H5769 (עוֹלָם) — properly, concealed, i.e. the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e. (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial (especially…
- have not heard H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- nor perceived by the ear H238 (אָזַן) — to broaden out the ear (with the hand), i.e. (by implication) to listen
- neither hath the eye H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
- seen H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- O 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…
- beside H2108 (זוּלָה) — probably scattering, i.e. removal; used adverbially, except
- he hath prepared H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- for him that waiteth H2442 (חָכָה) — properly, to adhere to; hence, to await
5 Thou meetest him that rejoiceth and worketh righteousness, those that remember thee in thy ways: behold, thou wast wroth, and we sinned: in them have we been of long time; and shall we be saved?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Thou meetest H6293 (פָּגַע) — to impinge, by accident or violence, or (figuratively) by importunity
- him that rejoiceth H7797 (שׂוּשׂ) — to be bright, i.e. cheerful
- and worketh H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- righteousness H6664 (צֶדֶק) — the right (natural, moral or legal); also (abstractly) equity or (figuratively) prosperity
- remember H2142 (זָכַר) — properly, to mark (so as to be recognized), i.e. to remember; by implication, to mention; to be male
- thee in thy ways H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
- behold, thou art wroth H7107 (קָצַף) — to crack off, i.e. (figuratively) burst out in rage
- for we have sinned H2398 (חָטָא) — properly, to miss; hence (figuratively and generally) to sin; by inference, to forfeit, lack, expiate, repent, (causatively) lead astray, condemn
- in those is continuance H5769 (עוֹלָם) — properly, concealed, i.e. the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e. (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial (especially…
- and we shall be saved H3467 (יָשַׁע) — properly, to be open, wide or free, i.e. (by implication) to be safe; causatively, to free or succor
6 For we are all become as one that is unclean, and all our righteousnesses are as a polluted garment: and we all do fade as a leaf; and our iniquities, like the wind, take us away.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But we are all as an unclean H2931 (טָמֵא) — foul in a religious sense
- and all our righteousnesses H6666 (צְדָקָה) — rightness (abstractly), subjectively (rectitude), objectively (justice), morally (virtue) or figuratively (prosperity)
- as filthy H5708 (עֵד) — the menstrual flux (as periodical); by implication (in plural) soiling
- rags H899 (בֶּגֶד) — a covering, i.e. clothing; also treachery or pillage
- and we all do fade H1101 (בָּלַל) — to overflow (specifically with oil.); by implication, to mix; to fodder
- and we all do fade H5034 (נָבֵל) — to wilt; generally, to fall away, fail, faint; figuratively, to be foolish or (morally) wicked; causatively, to despise, disgrace
- as a leaf H5929 (עָלֶה) — a leaf (as coming up on a tree); collectively, foliage
- and our iniquities H5771 (עָוֺן) — perversity, i.e. (moral) evil
- like 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…
- have taken us away H5375 (נָשָׂא) — to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative
7 And there is none that calleth upon thy name, that stirreth up himself to take hold of thee; for thou hast hid thy face from us, and hast consumed us by means of our iniquities.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- none that calleth H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- upon thy name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
- that stirreth up H5782 (עוּר) — to wake (literally or figuratively)
- himself to take hold H2388 (חָזַק) — to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong (figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help, repair, fortify), obstinate; to bind, restrain, conque…
- of thee: for thou hast hid H5641 (סָתַר) — to hide (by covering), literally or figuratively
- thy 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…
- from us, and hast consumed H4127 (מוּג) — to melt, i.e. literally (to soften, flow down, disappear), or figuratively (to fear, faint)
- us, because 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 our iniquities H5771 (עָוֺן) — perversity, i.e. (moral) evil
8 But now, O Jehovah, thou art our Father; we are the clay, and thou our potter; and we all are the work of thy hand.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But now, O Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- our father H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- the clay 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 thou our potter H3335 (יָצַר) — to mould into a form; especially as a potter; figuratively, to determine (i.e. form a resolution)
- the work H4639 (מַעֲשֶׂה) — an action (good or bad); generally, a transaction; abstractly, activity; by implication, a product (specifically, a poem) or (generally) property
- of thy 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…
9 Be not wroth very sore, O Jehovah, neither remember iniquity for ever: behold, look, we beseech thee, we are all thy people.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Be not wroth H7107 (קָצַף) — to crack off, i.e. (figuratively) burst out in rage
- very sore H3966 (מְאֹד) — properly, vehemence, i.e. (with or without preposition) vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc. (often with other words as an intensive or superlativ…
- O Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- neither remember H2142 (זָכַר) — properly, to mark (so as to be recognized), i.e. to remember; by implication, to mention; to be male
- iniquity H5771 (עָוֺן) — perversity, i.e. (moral) evil
- for 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…
- behold, see H5027 (נָבַט) — to scan, i.e. look intently at; by implication, to regard with pleasure, favor or care
- all thy people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
10 Thy holy cities are become a wilderness, Zion is become a wilderness, Jerusalem a desolation.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Thy holy H6944 (קֹדֶשׁ) — a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity
- cities H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
- are a wilderness H4057 (מִדְבָּר) — a pasture (i.e. open field, whither cattle are driven); by implication, a desert; also speech (including its organs)
- Zion H6726 (צִיּוֹן) — Tsijon (as a permanent capital), a mountain of Jerusalem
- is a wilderness H4057 (מִדְבָּר) — a pasture (i.e. open field, whither cattle are driven); by implication, a desert; also speech (including its organs)
- Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine
- a desolation H8077 (שְׁמָמָה) — devastation; figuratively, astonishment
11 Our holy and our beautiful house, where our fathers praised thee, is burned with fire; and all our pleasant places are laid waste.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Our holy H6944 (קֹדֶשׁ) — a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity
- and our beautiful H8597 (תִּפְאָרָה) — ornament (abstractly or concretely, literally or figuratively)
- house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- where our fathers H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- praised 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…
- thee, is burned up H8316 (שְׂרֵפָה) — cremation
- with fire H784 (אֵשׁ) — fire (literally or figuratively)
- and all our pleasant things H4261 (מַחְמָד) — delightful; hence, a delight, i.e. object of affection or desire
- are laid waste H2723 (חׇרְבָּה) — properly, drought, i.e. (by implication) a desolation
12 Wilt thou refrain thyself for these things, O Jehovah? wilt thou hold thy peace, and afflict us very sore?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Wilt thou refrain H662 (אָפַק) — to contain, i.e. (reflex.) abstain
- O Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- wilt thou hold thy peace H2814 (חָשָׁה) — to hush or keep quiet
- and afflict H6031 (עָנָה) — to depress literally or figuratively, transitive or intransitive (in various applications, as follows)
- us very sore H3966 (מְאֹד) — properly, vehemence, i.e. (with or without preposition) vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc. (often with other words as an intensive or superlativ…