1 But there shall be no gloom to her that was in anguish. In the former time he brought into contempt the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali; but in the latter time hath he made it glorious, by the way of the sea, beyond the Jordan, Galilee of the nations.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Nevertheless the dimness H4155 (מוּעָף) — properly, covered, i.e. dark; abstractly, obscurity, i.e. distress
- in her vexation H4164 (מוּצַק) — narrowness; figuratively, distress
- when H6256 (עֵת) — time, especially (adverb with preposition) now, when, etc.
- at the first H7223 (רִאשׁוֹן) — first, in place, time or rank (as adjective or noun)
- he lightly afflicted H7043 (קָלַל) — to be (causatively, make) light, literally (swift, small, sharp, etc.) or figuratively (easy, trifling, vile, etc.)
- the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- of Zebulun H2074 (זְבוּלוּן) — Zebulon, a son of Jacob; also his territory and tribe
- and the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- of Naphtali H5321 (נַפְתָּלִי) — Naphtali, a son of Jacob, with the tribe descended from him, and its territory
- and afterward H314 (אַחֲרוֹן) — hinder; generally, late or last; specifically (as facing the east) western
- did more grievously afflict 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…
- the way H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
- of the sea H3220 (יָם) — a sea (as breaking in noisy surf) or large body of water; specifically (with the article), the Mediterranean Sea; sometimes a large river, or an artifical basin…
- beyond H5676 (עֵבֶר) — properly, a region across; but used only adverbially (with or without a preposition) on the opposite side (especially of the Jordan; ususally meaning the east)
- Jordan H3383 (יַרְדֵּן) — Jarden, the principal river of Palestine
- in Galilee H1551 (גָּלִיל) — Galil (as a special circuit) in the North of Palestine
- of the nations H1471 (גּוֹי) — a foreign nation; hence, a Gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts
2 The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light: they that dwelt in the land of the shadow of death, upon them hath the light shined.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- 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
- that walked H1980 (הָלַךְ) — to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
- in darkness H2822 (חֹשֶׁךְ) — the dark; hence (literally) darkness; figuratively, misery, destruction, death, ignorance, sorrow, wickedness
- have seen H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- a great H1419 (גָּדוֹל) — great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
- light H216 (אוֹר) — illumination or (concrete) luminary (in every sense, including lightning, happiness, etc.)
- they that 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 the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- of the shadow of death H6757 (צַלְמָוֶת) — shade of death, i.e. the grave (figuratively, calamity)
- upon them hath the light H216 (אוֹר) — illumination or (concrete) luminary (in every sense, including lightning, happiness, etc.)
- shined H5050 (נָגַהּ) — to glitter; causatively, to illuminate
3 Thou hast multiplied the nation, thou hast increased their joy: they joy before thee according to the joy in harvest, as men rejoice when they divide the spoil.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Thou hast multiplied H7235 (רָבָה) — to increase (in whatever respect)
- the nation H1471 (גּוֹי) — a foreign nation; hence, a Gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts
- not increased H1431 (גָּדַל) — to be (causatively make) large (in various senses, as in body, mind, estate or honor, also in pride)
- the joy H8057 (שִׂמְחָה) — blithesomeness or glee, (religious or festival)
- they joy H8055 (שָׂמַח) — probably to brighten up, i.e. (figuratively) be (causatively, make) blithe or gleesome
- 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…
- thee according to the joy H8057 (שִׂמְחָה) — blithesomeness or glee, (religious or festival)
- in harvest H7105 (קָצִיר) — severed, i.e. harvest (as reaped), the crop, the time, the reaper, or figuratively; also a limb (of a tree, or simply foliage)
- rejoice H1523 (גִּיל) — properly, to spin round (under the influence of any violent emotion), i.e. usually rejoice, or (as cringing) fear
- when they divide H2505 (חָלַק) — to be smooth (figuratively); by implication (as smooth stones were used for lots) to apportion or separate
- the spoil H7998 (שָׁלָל) — booty
4 For the yoke of his burden, and the staff of his shoulder, the rod of his oppressor, thou hast broken as in the day of Midian.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For thou hast broken H2865 (חָתַת) — properly, to prostrate; hence, to break down, either (literally) by violence, or (figuratively) by confusion and fear
- the yoke H5923 (עֹל) — a yoke (as imposed on the neck), literally or figuratively
- of his burden H5448 (סֹבֶל) — load (figuratively)
- and the 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…
- of his shoulder H7926 (שְׁכֶם) — the neck (between the shoulders) as the place of burdens; figuratively, the spur of a hill
- the rod H7626 (שֵׁבֶט) — a scion, i.e. (literally) a stick (for punishing, writing, fighting, ruling, walking, etc.) or (figuratively) a clan
- of his oppressor H5065 (נָגַשׂ) — to drive (an animal, a workman, a debtor, an army); by implication, to tax, harass, tyrannize
- as 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 Midian H4080 (מִדְיָן) — Midjan, a son of Abraham; also his country and (collectively) his descendants
5 For all the armor of the armed man in the tumult, and the garments rolled in blood, shall be for burning, for fuel of fire.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For every battle H5430 (סְאוֹן) — perhaps a military boot (as a protection from mud)
- of the warrior H5431 (סָאַן) — to shoe, i.e. (active participle) a soldier shod
- with confused noise H7494 (רַעַשׁ) — vibration, bounding, uproar
- and garments H8071 (שִׂמְלָה) — a dress, especially a mantle
- rolled H1556 (גָּלַל) — to roll (literally or figuratively)
- in 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…
- shall be with burning H8316 (שְׂרֵפָה) — cremation
- fuel H3980 (מַאֲכֹלֶת) — something eaten (by fire), i.e. fuel
- of fire H784 (אֵשׁ) — fire (literally or figuratively)
6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For unto us a child H3206 (יֶלֶד) — something born, i.e. a lad or offspring
- is born H3205 (יָלַד) — to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage
- unto us a son 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,…
- is given H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- and the government H4951 (מִשְׂרָה) — empire
- shall be upon his shoulder H7926 (שְׁכֶם) — the neck (between the shoulders) as the place of burdens; figuratively, the spur of a hill
- and his name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
- shall be called H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- Wonderful H6382 (פֶּלֶא) — a miracle
- Counsellor H3289 (יָעַץ) — to advise; reflexively, to deliberate or resolve
- Mighty H1368 (גִּבּוֹר) — powerful; by implication, warrior, tyrant
- God H410 (אֵל) — strength; as adjective, mighty; especially the Almighty (but used also of any deity)
- Everlasting 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…
- Father H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- Prince H8269 (שַׂר) — a head person (of any rank or class)
- of Peace H7965 (שָׁלוֹם) — safe, i.e. (figuratively) well, happy, friendly; also (abstractly) welfare, i.e. health, prosperity, peace
7 Of the increase of his government and of peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to establish it, and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of Jehovah of hosts will perform this.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Of the increase H4766 (מַרְבֶה) — properly, increasing; as noun, greatness, or (adverbially) greatly
- government H4951 (מִשְׂרָה) — empire
- and peace H7965 (שָׁלוֹם) — safe, i.e. (figuratively) well, happy, friendly; also (abstractly) welfare, i.e. health, prosperity, peace
- no end H7093 (קֵץ) — an extremity; adverbially (with prepositional prefix) after
- upon the throne H3678 (כִּסֵּא) — properly, covered, i.e. a throne (as canopied)
- of David H1732 (דָּוִד) — David, the youngest son of Jesse
- and upon his kingdom H4467 (מַמְלָכָה) — dominion, i.e. (abstractly) the estate (rule) or (concretely) the country (realm)
- to order 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…
- it, and to establish H5582 (סָעַד) — to support (mostly figurative)
- it with judgment H4941 (מִשְׁפָּט) — properly, a verdict (favorable or unfavorable) pronounced judicially, especially a sentence or formal decree (human or (participant's) divine law, individual or…
- and with righteousness H6666 (צְדָקָה) — rightness (abstractly), subjectively (rectitude), objectively (justice), morally (virtue) or figuratively (prosperity)
- from henceforth even 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 H5769 (עוֹלָם) — properly, concealed, i.e. the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e. (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial (especially…
- The zeal H7068 (קִנְאָה) — jealousy or envy
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- of Armies H6635 (צָבָא) — a mass of persons (or figuratively, things), especially reg. organized for war (an army); by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively (specifically, h…
- will perform H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
8 The Lord sent a word into Jacob, and it hath lighted upon Israel.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The Lord H136 (אֲדֹנָי) — the Lord (used as a proper name of God only)
- sent H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- a word H1697 (דָּבָר) — a word; by implication, a matter (as spoken of) or thing; adverbially, a cause
- into Jacob H3290 (יַעֲקֹב) — Jaakob, the Israelitish patriarch
- and it hath lighted H5307 (נָפַל) — to fall, in a great variety of applications (intransitive or causative, literal or figurative)
- upon Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
9 And all the people shall know, even Ephraim and the inhabitant of Samaria, that say in pride and in stoutness of heart,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And all 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 know H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- Ephraim H669 (אֶפְרַיִם) — Ephrajim, a son of Joseph; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory
- and the inhabitant H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- of Samaria H8111 (שֹׁמְרוֹן) — Shomeron, a place in Palestine
- that say H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- in the pride H1346 (גַּאֲוָה) — arrogance or majesty; by implication, (concretely) ornament
- and stoutness H1433 (גֹּדֶל) — magnitude (literally or figuratively)
- of heart H3824 (לֵבָב) — the heart (as the most interior organ);
10 The bricks are fallen, but we will build with hewn stone; the sycomores are cut down, but we will put cedars in their place.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The bricks H3843 (לְבֵנָה) — a brick (from the whiteness of the clay)
- are fallen down H5307 (נָפַל) — to fall, in a great variety of applications (intransitive or causative, literal or figurative)
- but we will build H1129 (בָּנָה) — to build (literally and figuratively)
- with hewn stones H1496 (גָּזִית) — something cut, i.e. dressed stone
- the sycomores H8256 (שִׁקְמָה) — a sycamore (usually the tree)
- are cut down H1438 (גָּדַע) — to fell a tree; generally, to destroy anything
- but we will change H2498 (חָלַף) — properly, to slide by, i.e. (by implication) to hasten away, pass on, spring up, pierce or change
- cedars H730 (אֶרֶז) — a cedar tree (from the tenacity of its roots)
11 Therefore Jehovah will set up on high against him the adversaries of Rezin, and will stir up his enemies,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Therefore Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- shall set up H7682 (שָׂגַב) — to be (causatively, make) lofty, especially inaccessible; by implication, safe, strong; used literally and figuratively
- the 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)
- of Rezin H7526 (רְצִין) — Retsin, the name of a Syrian and of an Israelite
- against him, and join H5526 (סָכַךְ) — properly, to entwine as a screen; by implication, to fence in, cover over, (figuratively) protect
- his enemies H341 (אֹיֵב) — hating; an adversary
- together H5526 (סָכַךְ) — properly, to entwine as a screen; by implication, to fence in, cover over, (figuratively) protect
12 the Syrians before, and the Philistines behind; and they shall devour Israel with open mouth. For all this his anger is not turned away, but his hand is stretched out still.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The Syrians H758 (אֲרָם) — Aram or Syria, and its inhabitants; also the name of the son of Shem, a grandson of Nahor, and of an Israelite
- before H6924 (קֶדֶם) — the front, of place (absolutely, the fore part, relatively the East) or time (antiquity); often used adverbially (before, anciently, eastward)
- and the Philistines H6430 (פְּלִשְׁתִּי) — a Pelishtite or inhabitant of Pelesheth
- behind H268 (אָחוֹר) — the hinder part; hence (adverb) behind, backward; also (as facing north) the West
- and they shall devour H398 (אָכַל) — to eat (literally or figuratively)
- Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- with open 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…
- For all this his anger H639 (אַף) — properly, the nose or nostril; hence, the face, and occasionally a person; also (from the rapid breathing in passion) ire
- is not turned away 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…
- but his 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…
- stretched out still H5186 (נָטָה) — to stretch or spread out; by implication, to bend away (including moral deflection); used in a great variety of application (as follows)
13 Yet the people have not turned unto him that smote them, neither have they sought Jehovah of hosts.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
- turneth 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…
- not unto him that smiteth H5221 (נָכָה) — to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)
- them, neither do they seek H1875 (דָּרַשׁ) — properly, to tread or frequent; usually to follow (for pursuit or search); by implication, to seek or ask; specifically to worship
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- of Armies H6635 (צָבָא) — a mass of persons (or figuratively, things), especially reg. organized for war (an army); by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively (specifically, h…
14 Therefore Jehovah will cut off from Israel head and tail, palm-branch and rush, in one day.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Therefore Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- will cut off H3772 (כָּרַת) — to cut (off, down or asunder); by implication, to destroy or consume; specifically, to covenant (i.e. make an alliance or bargain, originally by cutting flesh a…
- from Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- head H7218 (רֹאשׁ) — the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
- and tail H2180 (זָנָב) — the tail (literally or figuratively)
- branch H3712 (כִּפָּה) — a leaf of a palmtree
- and rush H100 (אַגְמוֹן) — a rush (as growing there); collectively a rope of rushes
- 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…
15 The elder and the honorable man, he is the head; and the prophet that teacheth lies, he is the tail.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The ancient H2205 (זָקֵן) — old
- and honourable H5375 (נָשָׂא) — to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative
- and honourable 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…
- he H1931 (הוּא) — he (she or it); only expressed when emphatic or without a verb; also (intensively) self, or (especially with the article) the same; sometimes (as demonstrative)…
- the head H7218 (רֹאשׁ) — the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
- and the prophet H5030 (נָבִיא) — a prophet or (generally) inspired man
- that teacheth 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…
- lies H8267 (שֶׁקֶר) — an untruth; by implication, a sham (often adverbial)
- the tail H2180 (זָנָב) — the tail (literally or figuratively)
16 For they that lead this people cause them to err; and they that are led of them are destroyed.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For the leaders H833 (אָשַׁר) — to be straight (used in the widest sense, especially to be level, right, happy); figuratively, to go forward, be honest, prosper
- of this people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- to err H8582 (תָּעָה) — to vacillate, i.e. reel or stray (literally or figuratively); also causative of both
- led H833 (אָשַׁר) — to be straight (used in the widest sense, especially to be level, right, happy); figuratively, to go forward, be honest, prosper
- destroyed H1104 (בָּלַע) — to make away with (specifically by swallowing); generally, to destroy
17 Therefore the Lord will not rejoice over their young men, neither will he have compassion on their fatherless and widows; for every one is profane and an evil-doer, and every mouth speaketh folly. For all this his anger is not turned away, but his hand is stretched out still.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Therefore the Lord H136 (אֲדֹנָי) — the Lord (used as a proper name of God only)
- shall have no joy H8055 (שָׂמַח) — probably to brighten up, i.e. (figuratively) be (causatively, make) blithe or gleesome
- in their young men H970 (בָּחוּר) — properly, selected, i.e. a youth (often collective)
- neither shall have mercy H7355 (רָחַם) — to fondle; by implication, to love, especially to compassionate
- on their fatherless H3490 (יָתוֹם) — a bereaved person
- and widows H490 (אַלְמָנָה) — a widow; also a desolate place
- an hypocrite H2611 (חָנֵף) — soiled (i.e. with sin), impious
- and an evildoer 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)
- and every 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…
- speaketh H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- folly H5039 (נְבָלָה) — foolishness, i.e. (morally) wickedness; concretely, a crime; by extension, punishment
- For all this his anger H639 (אַף) — properly, the nose or nostril; hence, the face, and occasionally a person; also (from the rapid breathing in passion) ire
- is not turned away 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…
- but his 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…
- stretched out still H5186 (נָטָה) — to stretch or spread out; by implication, to bend away (including moral deflection); used in a great variety of application (as follows)
18 For wickedness burneth as the fire; it devoureth the briers and thorns; yea, it kindleth in the thickets of the forest, and they roll upward in a column of smoke.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For wickedness H7564 (רִשְׁעָה) — wrong (especially moral)
- burneth H1197 (בָּעַר) — to kindle, i.e. consume (by fire or by eating); to be (-come) brutish
- as the fire H784 (אֵשׁ) — fire (literally or figuratively)
- it shall devour H398 (אָכַל) — to eat (literally or figuratively)
- the briers H8068 (שָׁמִיר) — a thorn; also (from its keenness for scratching) a gem, probably the diamond
- and thorns H7898 (שַׁיִת) — scrub or trash, i.e. wild growth of weeds or briers (as if put on the field)
- and shall kindle H3341 (יָצַת) — to burn or set on fire; figuratively, to desolate
- in the thickets H5442 (סְבָךְ) — a copse
- of the forest H3293 (יַעַר) — a copse of bushes; hence, a forest; hence, honey in the comb (as hived in trees)
- and they shall mount up H55 (אָבַךְ) — probably to coil upward
- the lifting up H1348 (גֵּאוּת) — the same as 1346
- of smoke H6227 (עָשָׁן) — smoke, literally or figuratively (vapor, dust, anger)
19 Through the wrath of Jehovah of hosts is the land burnt up; and the people are as the fuel of fire: no man spareth his brother.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Through the wrath H5678 (עֶבְרָה) — an outburst of passion
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- of Armies H6635 (צָבָא) — a mass of persons (or figuratively, things), especially reg. organized for war (an army); by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively (specifically, h…
- is the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- darkened H6272 (עָתַם) — probably to glow, i.e. (figuratively) be desolated
- and 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 be as the fuel H3980 (מַאֲכֹלֶת) — something eaten (by fire), i.e. fuel
- of the fire H784 (אֵשׁ) — fire (literally or figuratively)
- 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)
- shall spare H2550 (חָמַל) — to commiserate; by implication, to spare
- his brother H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
20 And one shall snatch on the right hand, and be hungry; and he shall eat on the left hand, and they shall not be satisfied: they shall eat every man the flesh of his own arm:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And he shall snatch H1504 (גָּזַר) — to cut down or off; (figuratively) to destroy, divide, exclude, or decide
- on 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
- and be hungry H7457 (רָעֵב) — hungry (more or less intensely)
- and he shall eat H398 (אָכַל) — to eat (literally or figuratively)
- on the left hand H8040 (שְׂמֹאול) — properly, dark (as enveloped), i.e. the north; hence (by orientation), the left hand
- and they shall not be satisfied H7646 (שָׂבַע) — to sate, i.e. fill to satisfaction (literally or figuratively)
- they shall eat H398 (אָכַל) — to eat (literally or figuratively)
- every 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)
- the flesh H1320 (בָּשָׂר) — flesh (from its freshness); by extension, body, person; also (by euphemistically) the pudenda of a man
- of his own arm H2220 (זְרוֹעַ) — the arm (as stretched out), or (of animals) the foreleg; figuratively, force
21 Manasseh, Ephraim; and Ephraim, Manasseh; and they together shall be against Judah. For all this his anger is not turned away, but his hand is stretched out still.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Manasseh H4519 (מְנַשֶּׁה) — Menashsheh, a grandson of Jacob, also the tribe descended from him, and its territory
- Ephraim H669 (אֶפְרַיִם) — Ephrajim, a son of Joseph; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory
- and Ephraim H669 (אֶפְרַיִם) — Ephrajim, a son of Joseph; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory
- they together H3162 (יַחַד) — properly, a unit, i.e. (adverb) unitedly
- against Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
- For all this his anger H639 (אַף) — properly, the nose or nostril; hence, the face, and occasionally a person; also (from the rapid breathing in passion) ire
- is not turned away 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…
- but his 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…
- stretched out still H5186 (נָטָה) — to stretch or spread out; by implication, to bend away (including moral deflection); used in a great variety of application (as follows)