1 Thus saith Jehovah, Heaven is my throne, and the earth is my footstool: what manner of house will ye build unto me? and what place shall be my rest?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Thus saith H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- The heaven 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)
- my throne H3678 (כִּסֵּא) — properly, covered, i.e. a throne (as canopied)
- and the earth H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- my footstool H1916 (הֲדֹם) — a footstool
- my footstool H7272 (רֶגֶל) — a foot (as used in walking); by implication, a step; by euphemistically the pudenda
- the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- that ye build H1129 (בָּנָה) — to build (literally and figuratively)
- the place H4725 (מָקוֹם) — properly, a standing, i.e. a spot; but used widely of a locality (general or specific); also (figuratively) of a condition (of body or mind)
- of my rest H4496 (מְנוּחָה) — repose or (adverbially) peacefully; figuratively, consolation (specifically, matrimony); hence (concretely) an abode
2 For all these things hath my hand made, and so all these things came to be, saith Jehovah: but to this man will I look, even to him that is poor and of a contrite spirit, and that trembleth at my word.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- hath mine 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…
- made H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- have been, saith H5002 (נְאֻם) — an oracle
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- will I look H5027 (נָבַט) — to scan, i.e. look intently at; by implication, to regard with pleasure, favor or care
- poor H6041 (עָנִי) — depressed, in mind or circumstances
- and of a contrite H5223 (נָכֶה) — smitten, i.e. (literally) maimed, or (figuratively) dejected
- 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…
- and trembleth H2730 (חָרֵד) — fearful; also reverential
- at my word H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
3 He that killeth an ox is as he that slayeth a man; he that sacrificeth a lamb, as he that breaketh a dog’s neck; he that offereth an oblation, as he that offereth swine’s blood; he that burneth frankincense, as he that blesseth an idol. Yea, they have chosen their own ways, and their soul delighteth in their abominations:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- He that killeth H7819 (שָׁחַט) — to slaughter (in sacrifice or massacre)
- an ox H7794 (שׁוֹר) — a bullock (as a traveller)
- he slew H5221 (נָכָה) — to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)
- a 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)
- he that sacrificeth H2076 (זָבַח) — to slaughter an animal (usually in sacrifice)
- a lamb H7716 (שֶׂה) — a member of a flock, i.e. a sheep or goat
- he cut off H6202 (עָרַף) — to break the neck; hence (figuratively) to destroy
- a dog’s H3611 (כֶּלֶב) — a dog; hence (by euphemism) a male prostitute
- neck H6202 (עָרַף) — to break the neck; hence (figuratively) to destroy
- he that offereth H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- an oblation H4503 (מִנְחָה) — a donation; euphemistically, tribute; specifically a sacrificial offering (usually bloodless and voluntary)
- swine’s H2386 (חֲזִיר) — a hog (perhaps as penned)
- blood H1818 (דָּם) — blood (as that which when shed causes death) of man or an animal; by analogy, the juice of the grape; figuratively (especially in the plural) bloodshed (i.e. dr…
- he that burneth H2142 (זָכַר) — properly, to mark (so as to be recognized), i.e. to remember; by implication, to mention; to be male
- incense H3828 (לְבוֹנָה) — frankincense (from its whiteness or perhaps that of its smoke)
- he blessed H1288 (בָּרַךְ) — to kneel; by implication to bless God (as an act of adoration), and (vice-versa) man (as a benefit); also (by euphemism) to curse (God or the king, as treason)
- an idol H205 (אָוֶן) — strictly nothingness; also trouble, vanity, wickedness; specifically an idol
- Yea, they have chosen H977 (בָּחַר) — properly, to try, i.e. (by implication) select
- their own ways H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
- and their soul H5315 (נֶפֶשׁ) — properly, a breathing creature, i.e. animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or mental)
- delighteth H2654 (חָפֵץ) — properly, to incline to; by implication (literally but rarely) to bend; figuratively, to be pleased with, desire
- in their abominations H8251 (שִׁקּוּץ) — disgusting, i.e. filthy; especially idolatrous or (concretely) an idol
4 I also will choose their delusions, and will bring their fears upon them; because when I called, none did answer; when I spake, they did not hear: but they did that which was evil in mine eyes, and chose that wherein I delighted not.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- I also will choose H977 (בָּחַר) — properly, to try, i.e. (by implication) select
- their delusions H8586 (תַּעֲלוּל) — caprice (as a fit coming on), i.e. vexation; concretely a tyrant
- and will bring H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- their fears H4035 (מְגוּרָה) — a fright; also a granary
- upon them; because when I called H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- none did 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…
- when I spake H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- they did not hear H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- but they did H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- evil H7451 (רַע) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
- before mine eyes H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
- and chose H977 (בָּחַר) — properly, to try, i.e. (by implication) select
- in which I delighted H2654 (חָפֵץ) — properly, to incline to; by implication (literally but rarely) to bend; figuratively, to be pleased with, desire
5 Hear the word of Jehovah, ye that tremble at his word: Your brethren that hate you, that cast you out for my name’s sake, have said, Let Jehovah be glorified, that we may see your joy; but it is they that shall be put to shame.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Hear H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- the word H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- ye that tremble H2730 (חָרֵד) — fearful; also reverential
- at his word H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- Your brethren H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
- that hated H8130 (שָׂנֵא) — to hate (personally)
- you, that cast you out H5077 (נָדָה) — properly, to toss; figuratively, to exclude, i.e. banish, postpone, prohibit
- for my name’s H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
- sake, said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Let Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- be glorified H3513 (כָּבַד) — to be heavy, i.e. in a bad sense (burdensome, severe, dull) or in a good sense (numerous, rich, honorable); causatively, to make weighty (in the same two senses…
- but he shall appear H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- to your joy H8057 (שִׂמְחָה) — blithesomeness or glee, (religious or festival)
- and they shall be ashamed H954 (בּוּשׁ) — properly, to pale, i.e. by implication to be ashamed; also (by implication) to be disappointed or delayed
6 A voice of tumult from the city, a voice from the temple, a voice of Jehovah that rendereth recompense to his enemies.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- A voice H6963 (קוֹל) — a voice or sound
- of noise H7588 (שָׁאוֹן) — uproar (as of rushing); by implication, destruction
- from the city H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
- from the temple H1964 (הֵיכָל) — a large public building, such as a palace or temple
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- that rendereth H7999 (שָׁלַם) — to be safe (in mind, body or estate); figuratively, to be (causatively, make) completed; by implication, to be friendly; by extension, to reciprocate (in variou…
- recompence H1576 (גְּמוּל) — treatment, i.e. an act (of good or ill); by implication, service or requital
- to his enemies H341 (אֹיֵב) — hating; an adversary
7 Before she travailed, she brought forth; before her pain came, she was delivered of a man-child.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Before she travailed H2342 (חוּל) — properly, to twist or whirl (in a circular or spiral manner), i.e. (specifically) to dance, to writhe in pain (especially of parturition) or fear; figuratively,…
- she brought forth H3205 (יָלַד) — to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage
- before her pain H2256 (חֶבֶל) — a rope (as twisted), especially a measuring line; by implication, a district or inheritance (as measured); or a noose (as of cords); figuratively, a company (as…
- came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- she was delivered H4422 (מָלַט) — properly, to be smooth, i.e. (by implication) to escape (as if by slipperiness); causatively, to release or rescue; specifically, to bring forth young, emit spa…
- of a man child H2145 (זָכָר) — properly, remembered, i.e. a male (of man or animals, as being the most noteworthy sex)
8 Who hath heard such a thing? who hath seen such things? Shall a land be born in one day? shall a nation be brought forth at once? for as soon as Zion travailed, she brought forth her children.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Who hath heard H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- such a thing? who hath seen H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- such things? Shall the earth H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- be made to bring forth H2342 (חוּל) — properly, to twist or whirl (in a circular or spiral manner), i.e. (specifically) to dance, to writhe in pain (especially of parturition) or fear; figuratively,…
- in one H259 (אֶחָד) — properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first
- 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 a nation H1471 (גּוֹי) — a foreign nation; hence, a Gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts
- be born H3205 (יָלַד) — to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage
- at once H6471 (פַּעַם) — a stroke, literally or figuratively (in various applications, as follow)
- for as soon as H1571 (גַּם) — properly, assemblage; used only adverbially also, even, yea, though; often repeated as correl. both...and
- Zion H6726 (צִיּוֹן) — Tsijon (as a permanent capital), a mountain of Jerusalem
- travailed H2342 (חוּל) — properly, to twist or whirl (in a circular or spiral manner), i.e. (specifically) to dance, to writhe in pain (especially of parturition) or fear; figuratively,…
- she brought forth H3205 (יָלַד) — to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage
- her 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,…
9 Shall I bring to the birth, and not cause to bring forth? saith Jehovah: shall I that cause to bring forth shut the womb? saith thy God.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Shall I bring to the birth H7665 (שָׁבַר) — to burst (literally or figuratively)
- and not cause to bring forth H3205 (יָלַד) — to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage
- saith H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- shall I H589 (אֲנִי) — I
- cause to bring forth H3205 (יָלַד) — to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage
- and shut H6113 (עָצָר) — to inclose; by analogy, to hold back; also to maintain, rule, assemble
- 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…
10 Rejoice ye with Jerusalem, and be glad for her, all ye that love her: rejoice for joy with her, all ye that mourn over her;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Rejoice H8055 (שָׂמַח) — probably to brighten up, i.e. (figuratively) be (causatively, make) blithe or gleesome
- ye with Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine
- and be glad H1523 (גִּיל) — properly, to spin round (under the influence of any violent emotion), i.e. usually rejoice, or (as cringing) fear
- with her, all ye that love H157 (אָהַב) — to have affection for (sexually or otherwise)
- her: rejoice H7797 (שׂוּשׂ) — to be bright, i.e. cheerful
- for joy H4885 (מָשׂוֹשׂ) — delight, concretely (the cause or object) or abstractly (the feeling)
- with her, all ye that mourn H56 (אָבַל) — to bewail
11 that ye may suck and be satisfied with the breasts of her consolations; that ye may milk out, and be delighted with the abundance of her glory.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- That ye may suck H3243 (יָנַק) — to suck; causatively, to give milk
- and be satisfied H7646 (שָׂבַע) — to sate, i.e. fill to satisfaction (literally or figuratively)
- with the breasts H7699 (שַׁד) — the breast of a woman or animal (as bulging)
- of her consolations H8575 (תַּנְחוּם) — compassion, solace
- that ye may milk out H4711 (מָצַץ) — to suck
- and be delighted H6026 (עָנַג) — to be soft or pliable, i.e. (figuratively) effeminate or luxurious
- with the abundance H2123 (זִיז) — fulness of the breast; also a moving creature
- of her glory H3519 (כָּבוֹד) — properly, weight, but only figuratively in a good sense, splendor or copiousness
12 For thus saith Jehovah, Behold, I will extend peace to her like a river, and the glory of the nations like an overflowing stream: and ye shall suck thereof; ye shall be borne upon the side, and shall be dandled upon the knees.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For thus saith H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- Behold, I will extend H5186 (נָטָה) — to stretch or spread out; by implication, to bend away (including moral deflection); used in a great variety of application (as follows)
- peace H7965 (שָׁלוֹם) — safe, i.e. (figuratively) well, happy, friendly; also (abstractly) welfare, i.e. health, prosperity, peace
- to her like a river H5104 (נָהָר) — a stream (including the sea; expectation the Nile, Euphrates, etc.); figuratively, prosperity
- and the glory H3519 (כָּבוֹד) — properly, weight, but only figuratively in a good sense, splendor or copiousness
- of the Gentiles H1471 (גּוֹי) — a foreign nation; hence, a Gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts
- like a flowing 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)
- then shall ye suck H3243 (יָנַק) — to suck; causatively, to give milk
- ye shall be borne H5375 (נָשָׂא) — to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative
- sides H6654 (צַד) — a side; figuratively, an adversary
- and be dandled H8173 (שָׁעַע) — (in a good acceptation) to look upon (with complacency), i.e. fondle, please or amuse (self); (in a bad one) to look about (in dismay), i.e. stare
- knees H1290 (בֶּרֶךְ) — a knee
13 As one whom his mother comforteth, so will I comfort you; and ye shall be comforted in Jerusalem.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- As 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)
- whom his mother H517 (אֵם) — a mother (as the bond of the family); in a wide sense (both literally and figuratively [like father])
- comforteth H5162 (נָחַם) — properly, to sigh, i.e. breathe strongly; by implication, to be sorry, i.e. (in a favorable sense) to pity, console or (reflexively) rue; or (unfavorably) to av…
- so will I comfort H5162 (נָחַם) — properly, to sigh, i.e. breathe strongly; by implication, to be sorry, i.e. (in a favorable sense) to pity, console or (reflexively) rue; or (unfavorably) to av…
- you; and ye shall be comforted H5162 (נָחַם) — properly, to sigh, i.e. breathe strongly; by implication, to be sorry, i.e. (in a favorable sense) to pity, console or (reflexively) rue; or (unfavorably) to av…
- in Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine
14 And ye shall see it, and your heart shall rejoice, and your bones shall flourish like the tender grass: and the hand of Jehovah shall be known toward his servants; and he will have indignation against his enemies.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And when ye see H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- your heart H3820 (לֵב) — the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything
- shall rejoice H7797 (שׂוּשׂ) — to be bright, i.e. cheerful
- and your bones H6106 (עֶצֶם) — a bone (as strong); by extension, the body; figuratively, the substance, i.e. (as pron.) selfsame
- shall flourish H6524 (פָּרַח) — to break forth as a bud, i.e. bloom; generally, to spread; specifically, to fly (as extending the wings); figuratively, to flourish
- like an herb H1877 (דֶּשֶׁא) — a sprout; by analogy, grass
- and 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
- shall be known H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- toward his servants H5650 (עֶבֶד) — a servant
- indignation H2194 (זָעַם) — properly, to foam at the mouth, i.e. to be enraged
- toward his enemies H341 (אֹיֵב) — hating; an adversary
15 For, behold, Jehovah will come with fire, and his chariots shall be like the whirlwind; to render his anger with fierceness, and his rebuke with flames of fire.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For, behold, Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- will come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- with fire H784 (אֵשׁ) — fire (literally or figuratively)
- and with his chariots H4818 (מֶרְכָּבָה) — a chariot
- like a whirlwind H5492 (סוּפָה) — a hurricane
- to render 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…
- his anger H639 (אַף) — properly, the nose or nostril; hence, the face, and occasionally a person; also (from the rapid breathing in passion) ire
- with fury H2534 (חֵמָה) — heat; figuratively, anger, poison (from its fever)
- and his rebuke H1606 (גְּעָרָה) — a chiding
- with flames H3851 (לַהַב) — a flash; figuratively, a sharply polished blade or point of a weapon
- of fire H784 (אֵשׁ) — fire (literally or figuratively)
16 For by fire will Jehovah execute judgment, and by his sword, upon all flesh; and the slain of Jehovah shall be many.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For by fire H784 (אֵשׁ) — fire (literally or figuratively)
- and by his sword H2719 (חֶרֶב) — drought; also a cutting instrument (from its destructive effect), as a knife, sword, or other sharp implement
- will Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- plead H8199 (שָׁפַט) — to judge, i.e. pronounce sentence (for or against); by implication, to vindicate or punish; by extenssion, to govern; passively, to litigate (literally or figur…
- with all flesh H1320 (בָּשָׂר) — flesh (from its freshness); by extension, body, person; also (by euphemistically) the pudenda of a man
- and the slain H2491 (חָלָל) — pierced (especially to death); figuratively, polluted
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- shall be many H7231 (רָבַב) — properly, to cast together , i.e. increase, especially in number; to multiply by the myriad
17 They that sanctify themselves and purify themselves to go unto the gardens, behind one in the midst, eating swine’s flesh, and the abomination, and the mouse, they shall come to an end together, saith Jehovah.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- They that sanctify H6942 (קָדַשׁ) — to be (causatively, make, pronounce or observe as) clean (ceremonially or morally)
- themselves, and purify H2891 (טָהֵר) — to be pure (physical sound, clear, unadulterated; Levitically, uncontaminated; morally, innocent or holy)
- themselves in the gardens H1593 (גַּנָּה) — a garden
- behind H310 (אַחַר) — properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
- one H259 (אֶחָד) — properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first
- in the midst H8432 (תָּוֶךְ) — a bisection, i.e. (by implication) the centre
- eating H398 (אָכַל) — to eat (literally or figuratively)
- swine’s H2386 (חֲזִיר) — a hog (perhaps as penned)
- flesh H1320 (בָּשָׂר) — flesh (from its freshness); by extension, body, person; also (by euphemistically) the pudenda of a man
- and the abomination H8263 (שֶׁקֶץ) — filth, i.e. (figuratively and specifically) an idolatrous object
- and the mouse H5909 (עַכְבָּר) — a mouse (as nibbling)
- shall be consumed H5486 (סוּף) — to snatch away, i.e. terminate
- together H3162 (יַחַד) — properly, a unit, i.e. (adverb) unitedly
- saith H5002 (נְאֻם) — an oracle
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
18 For I know their works and their thoughts: the time cometh, that I will gather all nations and tongues; and they shall come, and shall see my glory.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- their works H4639 (מַעֲשֶׂה) — an action (good or bad); generally, a transaction; abstractly, activity; by implication, a product (specifically, a poem) or (generally) property
- and their thoughts H4284 (מַחֲשָׁבָה) — a contrivance, i.e. (concretely) a texture, machine, or (abstractly) intention, plan (whether bad, a plot; or good, advice)
- it shall come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- that I will gather H6908 (קָבַץ) — to grasp, i.e. collect
- all nations H1471 (גּוֹי) — a foreign nation; hence, a Gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts
- and tongues 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…
- and they shall come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- and see H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- my glory H3519 (כָּבוֹד) — properly, weight, but only figuratively in a good sense, splendor or copiousness
19 And I will set a sign among them, and I will send such as escape of them unto the nations, to Tarshish, Pul, and Lud, that draw the bow, to Tubal and Javan, to the isles afar off, that have not heard my fame, neither have seen my glory; and they shall declare my glory among the nations.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And I will set H7760 (שׂוּם) — to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)
- a sign H226 (אוֹת) — a signal (literally or figuratively), as a flag, beacon, monument, omen, prodigy, evidence, etc.
- among them, and I will send H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- those that escape H6412 (פָּלִיט) — a refugee
- of them unto the nations H1471 (גּוֹי) — a foreign nation; hence, a Gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts
- Tarshish H8659 (תַּרְשִׁישׁ) — Tarshish, a place on the Mediterranean, hence, the ephithet of a merchant vessel (as if for or from that port); also the name of a Persian and of an Israelite
- Pul H6322 (פּוּל) — Pul, the name of an Assyrian king and of an Ethiopian tribe
- and Lud H3865 (לוּד) — Lud, the name of two nations
- that draw H4900 (מָשַׁךְ) — to draw, used in a great variety of applications (including to sow, to sound, to prolong, to develop, to march, to remove, to delay, to be tall, etc.)
- the bow H7198 (קֶשֶׁת) — a bow, for shooting (hence, figuratively, strength) or the iris
- Tubal H8422 (תּוּבַל) — Tubal, a postdiluvian patriarch and his posterity
- and Javan H3120 (יָוָן) — Javan, the name of a son of Joktan, and of the race (Ionians, i.e. Greeks) descended from him, with their territory; also of a place in Arabia
- the isles H339 (אִי) — properly, a habitable spot (as desirable); dry land, a coast, an island
- afar off H7350 (רָחוֹק) — remote, literally or figuratively, of place or time; specifically, precious; often used adverbially (with preposition)
- that have not heard H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- my fame H8088 (שֵׁמַע) — something heard, i.e. a sound, rumor, announcement; abstractly, audience
- neither have seen H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- my glory H3519 (כָּבוֹד) — properly, weight, but only figuratively in a good sense, splendor or copiousness
- and they shall declare 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…
- among the Gentiles H1471 (גּוֹי) — a foreign nation; hence, a Gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts
20 And they shall bring all your brethren out of all the nations for an oblation unto Jehovah, upon horses, and in chariots, and in litters, and upon mules, and upon dromedaries, to my holy mountain Jerusalem, saith Jehovah, as the children of Israel bring their oblation in a clean vessel into the house of Jehovah.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And they shall bring H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- all your brethren H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
- an offering H4503 (מִנְחָה) — a donation; euphemistically, tribute; specifically a sacrificial offering (usually bloodless and voluntary)
- unto Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- out of all nations H1471 (גּוֹי) — a foreign nation; hence, a Gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts
- upon horses H5483 (סוּס) — a horse (as leaping); also a swallow (from its rapid flight)
- and in chariots H7393 (רֶכֶב) — a vehicle; by implication, a team; by extension, cavalry; by analogy a rider, i.e. the upper millstone
- and in litters H6632 (צָב) — a palanquin or canopy (as a fixture); also a species of lizard (probably as clinging fast)
- and upon mules H6505 (פֶּרֶד) — a mule (perhaps from his lonely habits)
- and upon swift beasts H3753 (כַּרְכָּרָה) — a dromedary (from its rapid motion as if dancing)
- to my holy H6944 (קֹדֶשׁ) — a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity
- mountain H2022 (הַר) — a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)
- Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine
- saith H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- as the 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,…
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- bring H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- in a clean H2889 (טָהוֹר) — pure (in a physical, chemical, ceremonial or moral sense)
- vessel H3627 (כְּלִי) — something prepared, i.e. any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon)
- into the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
21 And of them also will I take for priests and for Levites, saith Jehovah.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And I will also take H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
- of them for priests H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
- for Levites H3881 (לֵוִיִּי) — a Levite or descendant of Levi
- saith H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
22 For as the new heavens and the new earth, which I will make, shall remain before me, saith Jehovah, so shall your seed and your name remain.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For as the new H2319 (חָדָשׁ) — new
- 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)
- and the new H2319 (חָדָשׁ) — new
- earth H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- which I will make H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- shall remain H5975 (עָמַד) — to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
- 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…
- me, saith H5002 (נְאֻם) — an oracle
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- so shall your seed H2233 (זֶרַע) — seed; figuratively, fruit, plant, sowing-time, posterity
- and your name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
- remain H5975 (עָמַד) — to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
23 And it shall come to pass, that from one new moon to another, and from one sabbath to another, shall all flesh come to worship before me, saith Jehovah.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- from H1767 (דַּי) — enough (as noun or adverb), used chiefly with preposition in phrases
- one new moon H2320 (חֹדֶשׁ) — the new moon; by implication, a month
- to another H2320 (חֹדֶשׁ) — the new moon; by implication, a month
- and from H1767 (דַּי) — enough (as noun or adverb), used chiefly with preposition in phrases
- one sabbath H7676 (שַׁבָּת) — intermission, i.e (specifically) the Sabbath
- to another H7676 (שַׁבָּת) — intermission, i.e (specifically) the Sabbath
- shall all flesh H1320 (בָּשָׂר) — flesh (from its freshness); by extension, body, person; also (by euphemistically) the pudenda of a man
- come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- to worship H7812 (שָׁחָה) — to depress, i.e. prostrate (especially reflexive, in homage to royalty or God)
- 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…
- me, saith H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
24 And they shall go forth, and look upon the dead bodies of the men that have transgressed against me: for their worm shall not die, neither shall their fire be quenched; and they shall be an abhorring unto all flesh.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And they shall go forth H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- and look H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- upon the carcases H6297 (פֶּגֶר) — a carcase (as limp), whether of man or beast; figuratively, an idolatrous image
- of the men H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
- that have transgressed H6586 (פָּשַׁע) — to break away (from just authority), i.e. trespass, apostatize, quarrel
- against me: for their 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…
- shall not die H4191 (מוּת) — to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill
- neither shall their fire H784 (אֵשׁ) — fire (literally or figuratively)
- be quenched H3518 (כָּבָה) — to expire or (causatively) to extinguish (fire, light, anger)
- and they shall be an abhorring H1860 (דְּרָאוֹן) — an object of aversion
- unto all flesh H1320 (בָּשָׂר) — flesh (from its freshness); by extension, body, person; also (by euphemistically) the pudenda of a man