1 Of the children of Ammon. Thus saith Jehovah: Hath Israel no sons? hath he no heir? why then doth Malcam possess Gad, and his people dwell in the cities thereof?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Concerning the Ammonites H5983 (עַמּוֹן) — Ammon, a son of Lot; also his posterity and their country
- Concerning the Ammonites 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,…
- 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
- Hath Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- no sons 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,…
- hath he no heir H3423 (יָרַשׁ) — to occupy (by driving out previous tenants, and possessing in their place); by implication, to seize, to rob, to inherit; also to expel, to impoverish, to ruin
- doth their king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- inherit H3423 (יָרַשׁ) — to occupy (by driving out previous tenants, and possessing in their place); by implication, to seize, to rob, to inherit; also to expel, to impoverish, to ruin
- Gad H1410 (גָּד) — Gad, a son of Jacob, including his tribe and its territory; also a prophet
- and his people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- 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 his cities H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
2 Therefore, behold, the days come, saith Jehovah, that I will cause an alarm of war to be heard against Rabbah of the children of Ammon; and it shall become a desolate heap, and her daughters shall be burned with fire: then shall Israel possess them that did possess him, saith Jehovah.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Therefore, behold, the days H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- saith H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- that I will cause an alarm H8643 (תְּרוּעָה) — clamor, i.e. acclamation of joy or a battle-cry; especially clangor of trumpets, as an alarum
- of war H4421 (מִלְחָמָה) — a battle (i.e. the engagement); generally, war (i.e. war-fare)
- to be heard H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- in Rabbah H7237 (רַבָּה) — Rabbah, the name of two places in Palestine, East and West
- of the Ammonites H5983 (עַמּוֹן) — Ammon, a son of Lot; also his posterity and their country
- of the Ammonites 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,…
- and it shall be a desolate H8077 (שְׁמָמָה) — devastation; figuratively, astonishment
- heap H8510 (תֵּל) — a mound
- and her daughters H1323 (בַּת) — a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)
- shall be burned H3341 (יָצַת) — to burn or set on fire; figuratively, to desolate
- with fire H784 (אֵשׁ) — fire (literally or figuratively)
- then shall Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- be heir H3423 (יָרַשׁ) — to occupy (by driving out previous tenants, and possessing in their place); by implication, to seize, to rob, to inherit; also to expel, to impoverish, to ruin
- unto them that were his heirs H3423 (יָרַשׁ) — to occupy (by driving out previous tenants, and possessing in their place); by implication, to seize, to rob, to inherit; also to expel, to impoverish, to ruin
- saith H5002 (נְאֻם) — an oracle
3 Wail, O Heshbon, for Ai is laid waste; cry, ye daughters of Rabbah, gird you with sackcloth: lament, and run to and fro among the fences; for Malcam shall go into captivity, his priests and his princes together.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Howl H3213 (יָלַל) — to howl (with a wailing tone) or yell (with a boisterous one)
- O Heshbon H2809 (חֶשְׁבּוֹן) — Cheshbon, a place East of the Jordan
- for Ai H5857 (עַי) — Ai, Aja or Ajath, a place in Palestine
- is spoiled H7703 (שָׁדַד) — properly, to be burly, i.e. (figuratively) powerful (passively, impregnable); by implication, to ravage
- cry H6817 (צָעַק) — to shriek; (by implication) to proclaim (an assembly)
- ye daughters H1323 (בַּת) — a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)
- of Rabbah H7237 (רַבָּה) — Rabbah, the name of two places in Palestine, East and West
- gird H2296 (חָגַר) — to gird on (as a belt, armor, etc.)
- you with sackcloth H8242 (שַׂק) — properly, a mesh (as allowing a liquid to run through), i.e. coarse loose cloth or sacking (used in mourning and for bagging); hence, a bag (for grain, etc.)
- lament H5594 (סָפַד) — properly, to tear the hair and beat the breasts (as Orientals do in grief); generally to lament; by implication, to wail
- and run to and fro H7751 (שׁוּט) — properly, to push forth; (but used only figuratively) to lash, i.e. (the sea with oars) to row; by implication, to travel
- by the hedges H1448 (גְּדֵרָה) — inclosure (especially for flocks)
- for their king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- shall go H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- into captivity H1473 (גּוֹלָה) — exile; concretely and collectively exiles
- his priests H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
- and his princes H8269 (שַׂר) — a head person (of any rank or class)
- together H3162 (יַחַד) — properly, a unit, i.e. (adverb) unitedly
4 Wherefore gloriest thou in the valleys, thy flowing valley, O backsliding daughter? that trusted in her treasures, saying, Who shall come unto me?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Wherefore gloriest 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…
- thou in the valleys H6010 (עֵמֶק) — a vale (i.e. broad depression)
- thy flowing H2100 (זוּב) — to flow freely (as water), i.e. (specifically) to have a (sexual) flux; figuratively, to waste away; also to overflow
- valley H6010 (עֵמֶק) — a vale (i.e. broad depression)
- O backsliding H7728 (שׁוֹבֵב) — apostate, i.e. heathenish or (actually) heathen
- daughter H1323 (בַּת) — a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)
- that trusted H982 (בָּטַח) — properly, to hie for refuge (but not so precipitately as 2620); figuratively, to trust, be confident or sure
- in her treasures H214 (אוֹצָר) — a depository
- Who shall come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
5 Behold, I will bring a fear upon thee, saith the Lord, Jehovah of hosts, from all that are round about thee; and ye shall be driven out every man right forth, and there shall be none to gather together the fugitives.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Behold, I will bring H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- a fear H6343 (פַּחַד) — a (sudden) alarm (properly, the object feared, by implication, the feeling)
- upon thee, saith H5002 (נְאֻם) — an oracle
- the Lord H136 (אֲדֹנָי) — the Lord (used as a proper name of God only)
- Yhwh H3069 (יְהֹוִה)
- 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…
- from all those that be about H5439 (סָבִיב) — (as noun) a circle, neighbour, or environs; but chiefly (as adverb, with or without preposition) around
- thee; and ye shall be driven out H5080 (נָדַח) — to push off; used in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively (to expel, mislead, strike, inflict, etc.)
- 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)
- right forth 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…
- and none shall gather up H6908 (קָבַץ) — to grasp, i.e. collect
- him that wandereth H5074 (נָדַד) — properly, to wave to and fro (rarely to flap up and down); figuratively, to rove, flee, or (causatively) to drive away
6 But afterward I will bring back the captivity of the children of Ammon, saith Jehovah.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And afterward H310 (אַחַר) — properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
- I will bring again 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…
- the captivity H7622 (שְׁבוּת) — exile, concretely, prisoners; figuratively, a former state of prosperity
- of 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 Ammon H5983 (עַמּוֹן) — Ammon, a son of Lot; also his posterity and their country
- saith H5002 (נְאֻם) — an oracle
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
7 Of Edom. Thus saith Jehovah of hosts: Is wisdom no more in Teman? is counsel perished from the prudent? is their wisdom vanished?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Concerning Edom H123 (אֱדֹם) — Edom, the elder twin-brother of Jacob; hence the region (Idumaea) occupied by him
- 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
- 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…
- wisdom H2451 (חׇכְמָה) — wisdom (in a good sense)
- no more in Teman H8487 (תֵּימָן) — Teman, the name of two Edomites, and of the region and descendant of one of them
- is counsel H6098 (עֵצָה) — advice; by implication, plan; also prudence
- perished H6 (אָבַד) — properly, to wander away, i.e. lose oneself; by implication to perish (causative, destroy)
- from the prudent H995 (בִּין) — to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e.(generally) understand
- is their wisdom H2451 (חׇכְמָה) — wisdom (in a good sense)
- vanished H5628 (סָרַח) — to extend (even to excess)
8 Flee ye, turn back, dwell in the depths, O inhabitants of Dedan; for I will bring the calamity of Esau upon him, the time that I shall visit him.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Flee H5127 (נוּס) — to flit, i.e. vanish away (subside, escape; causatively, chase, impel, deliver)
- ye, turn back H6437 (פָּנָה) — to turn; by implication, to face, i.e. appear, look, etc.
- 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
- deep H6009 (עָמַק) — to be (causatively, make) deep (literally or figuratively)
- O inhabitants 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 Dedan H1719 (דְּדָן) — Dedan, the name of two Cushites and of their territory
- for I will bring H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- the calamity H343 (אֵיד) — oppression; by implication misfortune, ruin
- of Esau H6215 (עֵשָׂו) — Esav, a son of Isaac, including his posterity
- upon him, the time H6256 (עֵת) — time, especially (adverb with preposition) now, when, etc.
- I will visit H6485 (פָּקַד) — to visit (with friendly or hostile intent); by analogy, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit, etc.
9 If grape-gatherers came to thee, would they not leave some gleaning grapes? if thieves by night, would they not destroy till they had enough?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- If grapegatherers H1219 (בָּצַר) — to gather grapes; also to be isolated (i.e. inaccessible by height or fortification)
- come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- to thee, would they not leave H7604 (שָׁאַר) — properly, to swell up, i.e. be (causatively, make) redundant
- gleaning grapes H5955 (עֹלֵלָה) — only in plural gleanings; by extension gleaning-time
- if thieves H1590 (גַּנָּב) — a stealer
- by night H3915 (לַיִל) — properly, a twist (away of the light), i.e. night; figuratively, adversity
- they will destroy H7843 (שָׁחַת) — to decay, i.e. (causatively) ruin (literally or figuratively)
- till they have enough H1767 (דַּי) — enough (as noun or adverb), used chiefly with preposition in phrases
10 But I have made Esau bare, I have uncovered his secret places, and he shall not be able to hide himself: his seed is destroyed, and his brethren, and his neighbors; and he is not.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But I have made Esau H6215 (עֵשָׂו) — Esav, a son of Isaac, including his posterity
- bare H2834 (חָשַׂף) — to strip off, i.e. generally to make naked (for exertion or in disgrace), to drain away or bail up (a liquid)
- I have uncovered H1540 (גָּלָה) — to denude (especially in a disgraceful sense); by implication, to exile (captives being usually stripped); figuratively, to reveal
- his secret places H4565 (מִסְתָּר) — properly, a concealer, i.e. a covert
- and he shall not be able H3201 (יָכֹל) — to be able, literally (can, could) or morally (may, might)
- to hide H2247 (חָבָה) — to secrete
- himself: his seed H2233 (זֶרַע) — seed; figuratively, fruit, plant, sowing-time, posterity
- is spoiled H7703 (שָׁדַד) — properly, to be burly, i.e. (figuratively) powerful (passively, impregnable); by implication, to ravage
- and his brethren H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
- and his neighbours H7934 (שָׁכֵן) — a resident; by extension, a fellow-citizen
11 Leave thy fatherless children, I will preserve them alive; and let thy widows trust in me.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Leave H5800 (עָזַב) — to loosen, i.e. relinquish, permit, etc.
- thy fatherless children H3490 (יָתוֹם) — a bereaved person
- alive H2421 (חָיָה) — to live, whether literally or figuratively; causatively, to revive
- and let thy widows H490 (אַלְמָנָה) — a widow; also a desolate place
- trust H982 (בָּטַח) — properly, to hie for refuge (but not so precipitately as 2620); figuratively, to trust, be confident or sure
12 For thus saith Jehovah: Behold, they to whom it pertained not to drink of the cup shall assuredly drink; and art thou he that shall altogether go unpunished? thou shalt not go unpunished, but thou shalt surely drink.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, they whose 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…
- not to drink H8354 (שָׁתָה) — to imbibe (literally or figuratively)
- of the cup H3563 (כּוֹס) — a cup (as a container), often figuratively, a lot (as if a potion); also some unclean bird, probably an owl (perhaps from the cup-like cavity of its eye)
- have assuredly H8354 (שָׁתָה) — to imbibe (literally or figuratively)
- drunken H8354 (שָׁתָה) — to imbibe (literally or figuratively)
- shall altogether H5352 (נָקָה) — to be (or make) clean (literally or figuratively); by implication (in an adverse sense) to be bare, i.e. extirpated
- go unpunished H5352 (נָקָה) — to be (or make) clean (literally or figuratively); by implication (in an adverse sense) to be bare, i.e. extirpated
- thou shalt not go unpunished H5352 (נָקָה) — to be (or make) clean (literally or figuratively); by implication (in an adverse sense) to be bare, i.e. extirpated
- but thou shalt surely H8354 (שָׁתָה) — to imbibe (literally or figuratively)
- drink H8354 (שָׁתָה) — to imbibe (literally or figuratively)
13 For I have sworn by myself, saith Jehovah, that Bozrah shall become an astonishment, a reproach, a waste, and a curse; and all the cities thereof shall be perpetual wastes.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For I have sworn H7650 (שָׁבַע) — to seven oneself, i.e. swear (as if by repeating a declaration seven times)
- by myself, saith H5002 (נְאֻם) — an oracle
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- that Bozrah H1224 (בׇּצְרָה) — Botsrah, a place in Edom
- shall become a desolation H8047 (שַׁמָּה) — ruin; by implication, consternation
- a reproach H2781 (חֶרְפָּה) — contumely, disgrace, the pudenda
- a waste H2721 (חֹרֶב) — drought or desolation
- and a curse H7045 (קְלָלָה) — vilification
- and all the cities H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
- thereof shall be perpetual H5769 (עוֹלָם) — properly, concealed, i.e. the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e. (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial (especially…
- wastes H2723 (חׇרְבָּה) — properly, drought, i.e. (by implication) a desolation
14 I have heard tidings from Jehovah, and an ambassador is sent among the nations, saying, Gather yourselves together, and come against her, and rise up to the battle.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- I have heard H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- a rumour H8052 (שְׁמוּעָה) — something heard, i.e. an announcement
- from Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- and an ambassador H6735 (צִיר) — a hinge (as pressed in turning); also a throe (as a phys. or mental pressure); also a herald or errand-doer (as constrained by the principal)
- is sent H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- unto the heathen H1471 (גּוֹי) — a foreign nation; hence, a Gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts
- Gather ye together H6908 (קָבַץ) — to grasp, i.e. collect
- and come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- against her, and rise up H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
- to the battle H4421 (מִלְחָמָה) — a battle (i.e. the engagement); generally, war (i.e. war-fare)
15 For, behold, I have made thee small among the nations, and despised among men.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For, lo, I will make H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- thee small H6996 (קָטָן) — abbreviated, i.e. diminutive, literally (in quantity, size or number) or figuratively (in age or importance)
- among the heathen H1471 (גּוֹי) — a foreign nation; hence, a Gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts
- despised H959 (בָּזָה) — to disesteem
- among men H120 (אָדָם) — ruddy i.e. a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.)
16 As for thy terribleness, the pride of thy heart hath deceived thee, O thou that dwellest in the clefts of the rock, that holdest the height of the hill: though thou shouldest make thy nest as high as the eagle, I will bring thee down from thence, saith Jehovah.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Thy terribleness H8606 (תִּפְלֶצֶת) — fearfulness
- hath deceived H5377 (נָשָׁא) — to lead astray, i.e. (mentally) to delude, or (morally) to seduce
- the pride H2087 (זָדוֹן) — arrogance
- of thine 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
- O thou that dwellest H7931 (שָׁכַן) — to reside or permanently stay (literally or figuratively)
- in the clefts H2288 (חֲגָו) — a rift in rocks
- of the rock H5553 (סֶלַע) — a craggy rock, literally or figuratively (a fortress)
- that holdest H8610 (תָּפַשׂ) — to manipulate, i.e. seize; chiefly to capture, wield, specifically, to overlay; figuratively, to use unwarrantably
- the height H4791 (מָרוֹם) — altitude, i.e. concretely (an elevated place), abstractly (elevation, figuratively (elation), or adverbially (aloft)
- of the hill H1389 (גִּבְעָה) — a hillock
- though thou shouldest make thy nest H7064 (קֵן) — a nest (as fixed), sometimes including the nestlings; figuratively, a chamber or dwelling
- as high H1361 (גָּבַהּ) — to soar, i.e. be lofty; figuratively, to be haughty
- as the eagle H5404 (נֶשֶׁר) — the eagle (or other large bird of prey)
- I will bring thee 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,…
- from thence, saith H5002 (נְאֻם) — an oracle
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
17 And Edom shall become an astonishment: every one that passeth by it shall be astonished, and shall hiss at all the plagues thereof.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Also Edom H123 (אֱדֹם) — Edom, the elder twin-brother of Jacob; hence the region (Idumaea) occupied by him
- shall be a desolation H8047 (שַׁמָּה) — ruin; by implication, consternation
- every one that goeth H5674 (עָבַר) — to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in copulation…
- by it shall be astonished H8074 (שָׁמֵם) — to stun (or intransitively, grow numb), i.e. devastate or (figuratively) stupefy (both usually in a passive sense)
- and shall hiss H8319 (שָׁרַק) — properly, to be shrill, i.e. to whistle or hiss (as a call or in scorn)
- at all the plagues H4347 (מַכָּה) — a blow (in 2 Chronicles 2:10, of the flail); by implication, a wound; figuratively, carnage, also pestilence
18 As in the overthrow of Sodom and Gomorrah and the neighbor cities thereof, saith Jehovah, no man shall dwell there, neither shall any son of man sojourn therein.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- As in the overthrow H4114 (מַהְפֵּכָה) — a destruction
- of Sodom H5467 (סְדֹם) — Sedom, a place near the Dead Sea
- and Gomorrah H6017 (עֲמֹרָה) — Amorah, a place in Palestine
- and the neighbour H7934 (שָׁכֵן) — a resident; by extension, a fellow-citizen
- thereof, saith H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- 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 abide H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- there, neither shall 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,…
- of man H120 (אָדָם) — ruddy i.e. a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.)
- dwell H1481 (גּוּר) — properly, to turn aside from the road (for a lodging or any other purpose), i.e. sojourn (as a guest); also to shrink, fear (as in a strange place); also to gat…
19 Behold, he shall come up like a lion from the pride of the Jordan against the strong habitation: for I will suddenly make them run away from it; and whoso is chosen, him will I appoint over it: for who is like me? and who will appoint me a time? and who is the shepherd that will stand before me?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Behold, he shall come up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- like a lion H738 (אֲרִי) — a lion
- from the swelling H1347 (גָּאוֹן) — the same as 1346
- of Jordan H3383 (יַרְדֵּן) — Jarden, the principal river of Palestine
- against the habitation H5116 (נָוֶה) — (adjectively) at home; hence (by implication of satisfaction) lovely; also (noun) a home, of God (temple), men (residence), flocks (pasture), or wild animals (d…
- of the strong H386 (אֵיתָן) — permanence; hence (concrete) permanent; specifically a chieftain
- but I will suddenly H7280 (רָגַע) — properly, to toss violently and suddenly (the sea with waves, the skin with boils); figuratively (in a favorable manner) to settle, i.e. quiet; specifically, to…
- make him run away H7323 (רוּץ) — to run (for whatever reason, especially to rush)
- a chosen H977 (בָּחַר) — properly, to try, i.e. (by implication) select
- I may appoint H6485 (פָּקַד) — to visit (with friendly or hostile intent); by analogy, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit, etc.
- like me? and who will appoint me the time H3259 (יָעַד) — to fix upon (by agreement or appointment); by implication, to meet (at a stated time), to summon (to trial), to direct (in a certain quarter or position), to en…
- that shepherd H7462 (רָעָה) — to tend a flock; i.e. pasture it; intransitively, to graze (literally or figuratively); generally to rule; by extension, to associate with (as a friend)
- that will stand 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…
20 Therefore hear ye the counsel of Jehovah, that he hath taken against Edom; and his purposes, that he hath purposed against the inhabitants of Teman: Surely they shall drag them away, even the little ones of the flock; surely he shall make their habitation desolate over them.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Therefore hear H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- the counsel H6098 (עֵצָה) — advice; by implication, plan; also prudence
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- that he hath taken H3289 (יָעַץ) — to advise; reflexively, to deliberate or resolve
- against Edom H123 (אֱדֹם) — Edom, the elder twin-brother of Jacob; hence the region (Idumaea) occupied by him
- and his purposes H4284 (מַחֲשָׁבָה) — a contrivance, i.e. (concretely) a texture, machine, or (abstractly) intention, plan (whether bad, a plot; or good, advice)
- that he hath purposed H2803 (חָשַׁב) — properly, to plait or interpenetrate, i.e. (literally) to weave or (generally) to fabricate; figuratively, to plot or contrive (usually in a malicious sense); h…
- against the inhabitants 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 Teman H8487 (תֵּימָן) — Teman, the name of two Edomites, and of the region and descendant of one of them
- Surely the least H6810 (צָעִיר) — little; (in number) few; (in age) young, (in value) ignoble
- of the flock H6629 (צֹאן) — a collective name for a flock (of sheep or goats); also figuratively (of men)
- shall draw them out H5498 (סָחַב) — to trail along
- surely he shall make their habitations H5116 (נָוֶה) — (adjectively) at home; hence (by implication of satisfaction) lovely; also (noun) a home, of God (temple), men (residence), flocks (pasture), or wild animals (d…
- desolate H8074 (שָׁמֵם) — to stun (or intransitively, grow numb), i.e. devastate or (figuratively) stupefy (both usually in a passive sense)
21 The earth trembleth at the noise of their fall; there is a cry, the noise whereof is heard in the Red Sea.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The earth H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- is moved H7493 (רָעַשׁ) — to undulate (as the earth, the sky, etc.; also a field of grain), particularly through fear; specifically, to spring (as a locust)
- at the noise H6963 (קוֹל) — a voice or sound
- of their fall H5307 (נָפַל) — to fall, in a great variety of applications (intransitive or causative, literal or figurative)
- at the cry H6818 (צַעֲקָה) — a shriek
- the noise H6963 (קוֹל) — a voice or sound
- thereof was heard H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- in the Red H5488 (סוּף) — a reed, especially the papyrus
- 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…
22 Behold, he shall come up and fly as the eagle, and spread out his wings against Bozrah: and the heart of the mighty men of Edom at that day shall be as the heart of a woman in her pangs.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Behold, he shall come up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- and fly H1675 (דָּאָה) — to dart, i.e. fly rapidly
- as the eagle H5404 (נֶשֶׁר) — the eagle (or other large bird of prey)
- and spread H6566 (פָּרַשׂ) — to break apart, disperse, etc.
- his wings H3671 (כָּנָף) — an edge or extremity; specifically (of a bird or army) a wing, (of a garment or bedclothing) a flap, (of the earth) a quarter, (of a building) a pinnacle
- over Bozrah H1224 (בׇּצְרָה) — Botsrah, a place in Edom
- and at that day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- shall the 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
- of the mighty men H1368 (גִּבּוֹר) — powerful; by implication, warrior, tyrant
- of Edom H123 (אֱדֹם) — Edom, the elder twin-brother of Jacob; hence the region (Idumaea) occupied by him
- be as the 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
- of a woman H802 (אִשָּׁה) — a woman
- in her pangs H6887 (צָרַר) — to cramp, literally or figuratively, transitive or intransitive
23 Of Damascus. Hamath is confounded, and Arpad; for they have heard evil tidings, they are melted away: there is sorrow on the sea; it cannot be quiet.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Concerning Damascus H1834 (דַּמֶּשֶׂק) — Damascus, a city of Syria
- Hamath H2574 (חֲמָת) — Chamath, a place in Syria
- is confounded H954 (בּוּשׁ) — properly, to pale, i.e. by implication to be ashamed; also (by implication) to be disappointed or delayed
- and Arpad H774 (אַרְפָּד) — Arpad, a place in Syria
- for they have heard H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- evil H7451 (רַע) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
- tidings H8052 (שְׁמוּעָה) — something heard, i.e. an announcement
- they are fainthearted H4127 (מוּג) — to melt, i.e. literally (to soften, flow down, disappear), or figuratively (to fear, faint)
- sorrow H1674 (דְּאָגָה) — anxiety
- on 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…
- it cannot H3201 (יָכֹל) — to be able, literally (can, could) or morally (may, might)
- be quiet H8252 (שָׁקַט) — to repose (usually figurative)
24 Damascus is waxed feeble, she turneth herself to flee, and trembling hath seized on her: anguish and sorrows have taken hold of her, as of a woman in travail.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Damascus H1834 (דַּמֶּשֶׂק) — Damascus, a city of Syria
- is waxed feeble H7503 (רָפָה) — to slacken (in many applications, literal or figurative)
- turneth H6437 (פָּנָה) — to turn; by implication, to face, i.e. appear, look, etc.
- herself to flee H5127 (נוּס) — to flit, i.e. vanish away (subside, escape; causatively, chase, impel, deliver)
- and fear H7374 (רֶטֶט) — terror
- hath seized H2388 (חָזַק) — to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong (figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help, repair, fortify), obstinate; to bind, restrain, conque…
- anguish H6869 (צָרָה) — tightness (i.e. figuratively, trouble); transitively, a female rival
- and sorrows 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…
- have taken H270 (אָחַז) — to seize (often with the accessory idea of holding in possession)
- her, as a woman in travail H3205 (יָלַד) — to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage
25 How is the city of praise not forsaken, the city of my joy?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- How is 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)
- of praise H8416 (תְּהִלָּה) — laudation; specifically (concretely) a hymn
- not left H5800 (עָזַב) — to loosen, i.e. relinquish, permit, etc.
- the city H7151 (קִרְיָה) — a city
- of my joy H4885 (מָשׂוֹשׂ) — delight, concretely (the cause or object) or abstractly (the feeling)
26 Therefore her young men shall fall in her streets, and all the men of war shall be brought to silence in that day, saith Jehovah of hosts.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Therefore her young men H970 (בָּחוּר) — properly, selected, i.e. a youth (often collective)
- shall fall H5307 (נָפַל) — to fall, in a great variety of applications (intransitive or causative, literal or figurative)
- in her streets H7339 (רְחֹב) — a width, i.e. (concretely) avenue or area
- and all the men H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
- of war H4421 (מִלְחָמָה) — a battle (i.e. the engagement); generally, war (i.e. war-fare)
- shall be cut off H1826 (דָּמַם) — to be dumb; by implication, to be astonished, to stop; also to perish
- in that day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- saith H5002 (נְאֻם) — an oracle
- 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…
27 And I will kindle a fire in the wall of Damascus, and it shall devour the palaces of Ben-hadad.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And I will kindle H3341 (יָצַת) — to burn or set on fire; figuratively, to desolate
- a fire H784 (אֵשׁ) — fire (literally or figuratively)
- in the wall H2346 (חוֹמָה) — a wall of protection
- of Damascus H1834 (דַּמֶּשֶׂק) — Damascus, a city of Syria
- and it shall consume H398 (אָכַל) — to eat (literally or figuratively)
- the palaces H759 (אַרְמוֹן) — a citadel (from its height)
- of Ben–hadad H1130 (בֶּן־הֲדַד) — Ben-Hadad, the name of several Syrian kings
28 Of Kedar, and of the kingdoms of Hazor, which Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon smote. Thus saith Jehovah: Arise ye, go up to Kedar, and destroy the children of the east.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Concerning Kedar H6938 (קֵדָר) — Kedar, a son of Ishmael; also (collectively) Bedouin (as his descendants or representatives)
- and concerning the kingdoms H4467 (מַמְלָכָה) — dominion, i.e. (abstractly) the estate (rule) or (concretely) the country (realm)
- of Hazor H2674 (חָצוֹר) — Chatsor, the name (thus simply) of two places in Palestine and of one in Arabia
- which Nebuchadnezzar H5019 (נְבוּכַדְנֶאצַּר) — Nebukadnetstsar (or -retstsar, or -retstsor), king of Babylon
- king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- of Babylon H894 (בָּבֶל) — Babel (i.e. Babylon), including Babylonia and the Babylonian empire
- shall smite H5221 (נָכָה) — to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)
- 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
- Arise H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
- ye, go up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- to Kedar H6938 (קֵדָר) — Kedar, a son of Ishmael; also (collectively) Bedouin (as his descendants or representatives)
- and spoil H7703 (שָׁדַד) — properly, to be burly, i.e. (figuratively) powerful (passively, impregnable); by implication, to ravage
- the men 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 the east H6924 (קֶדֶם) — the front, of place (absolutely, the fore part, relatively the East) or time (antiquity); often used adverbially (before, anciently, eastward)
29 Their tents and their flocks shall they take; they shall carry away for themselves their curtains, and all their vessels, and their camels; and they shall cry unto them, Terror on every side!Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Their tents H168 (אֹהֶל) — a tent (as clearly conspicuous from a distance)
- and their flocks H6629 (צֹאן) — a collective name for a flock (of sheep or goats); also figuratively (of men)
- shall they take away H3947 (לָקַח) — to take (in the widest variety of applications)
- they shall take H5375 (נָשָׂא) — to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative
- to themselves their curtains H3407 (יְרִיעָה) — a hanging (as tremulous)
- and all their vessels H3627 (כְּלִי) — something prepared, i.e. any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon)
- and their camels H1581 (גָּמָל) — a camel
- and they shall cry H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- unto them, Fear H4032 (מָגוֹר) — a fright (objective or subjective)
- on every side H5439 (סָבִיב) — (as noun) a circle, neighbour, or environs; but chiefly (as adverb, with or without preposition) around
30 Flee ye, wander far off, dwell in the depths, O ye inhabitants of Hazor, saith Jehovah; for Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon hath taken counsel against you, and hath conceived a purpose against you.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Flee H5127 (נוּס) — to flit, i.e. vanish away (subside, escape; causatively, chase, impel, deliver)
- get H5110 (נוּד) — to nod, i.e. waver; figuratively, to wander, flee, disappear; also (from shaking the head in sympathy), to console, deplore, or (from tossing the head in scorn)…
- you far off 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…
- 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
- deep H6009 (עָמַק) — to be (causatively, make) deep (literally or figuratively)
- O ye inhabitants 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 Hazor H2674 (חָצוֹר) — Chatsor, the name (thus simply) of two places in Palestine and of one in Arabia
- saith H5002 (נְאֻם) — an oracle
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- for Nebuchadnezzar H5019 (נְבוּכַדְנֶאצַּר) — Nebukadnetstsar (or -retstsar, or -retstsor), king of Babylon
- king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- of Babylon H894 (בָּבֶל) — Babel (i.e. Babylon), including Babylonia and the Babylonian empire
- hath taken counsel H3289 (יָעַץ) — to advise; reflexively, to deliberate or resolve
- hath taken counsel H6098 (עֵצָה) — advice; by implication, plan; also prudence
- against you, and hath conceived H2803 (חָשַׁב) — properly, to plait or interpenetrate, i.e. (literally) to weave or (generally) to fabricate; figuratively, to plot or contrive (usually in a malicious sense); h…
- a purpose H4284 (מַחֲשָׁבָה) — a contrivance, i.e. (concretely) a texture, machine, or (abstractly) intention, plan (whether bad, a plot; or good, advice)
31 Arise, get you up unto a nation that is at ease, that dwelleth without care, saith Jehovah; that have neither gates nor bars, that dwell alone.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Arise H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
- get you up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- unto the wealthy H7961 (שָׁלֵו) — tranquil; (in a bad sense) careless; abstractly, security
- nation H1471 (גּוֹי) — a foreign nation; hence, a Gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts
- that dwelleth H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- without care H983 (בֶּטַח) — properly, a place of refuge; abstract, safety, both the fact (security) and the feeling (trust); often (adverb with or without preposition) safely
- saith H5002 (נְאֻם) — an oracle
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- which have neither gates H1817 (דֶּלֶת) — something swinging, i.e. the valve of a door
- nor bars H1280 (בְּרִיחַ) — a bolt
- dwell H7931 (שָׁכַן) — to reside or permanently stay (literally or figuratively)
- alone H910 (בָּדָד) — separate; adverb, separately
32 And their camels shall be a booty, and the multitude of their cattle a spoil: and I will scatter unto all winds them that have the corners of their hair cut off; and I will bring their calamity from every side of them, saith Jehovah.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And their camels H1581 (גָּמָל) — a camel
- shall be a booty H957 (בַּז) — plunder
- and the multitude H1995 (הָמוֹן) — a noise, tumult, crowd; also disquietude, wealth
- of their cattle H4735 (מִקְנֶה) — something bought, i.e. property, but only live stock; abstractly, acquisition
- a spoil H7998 (שָׁלָל) — booty
- and I will scatter H2219 (זָרָה) — to toss about; by implication, to diffuse, winnow
- into all winds 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…
- in the utmost H7112 (קָצַץ) — to chop off (literally or figuratively)
- corners H6285 (פֵּאָה) — properly, mouth in a figurative sense, i.e. direction, region, extremity
- and I will bring H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- their calamity H343 (אֵיד) — oppression; by implication misfortune, ruin
- from all sides 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)
- thereof, saith H5002 (נְאֻם) — an oracle
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
33 And Hazor shall be a dwelling-place of jackals, a desolation for ever: no man shall dwell there, neither shall any son of man sojourn therein.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Hazor H2674 (חָצוֹר) — Chatsor, the name (thus simply) of two places in Palestine and of one in Arabia
- shall be a dwelling H4583 (מָעוֹן) — an abode, of God (the Tabernacle or the Temple), men (their home) or animals (their lair); hence, a retreat (asylum)
- for dragons H8577 (תַּנִּין) — a marine or land monster, i.e. sea-serpent or jackal
- a desolation H8077 (שְׁמָמָה) — devastation; figuratively, astonishment
- 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…
- there shall 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)
- abide H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- 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,…
- of man H120 (אָדָם) — ruddy i.e. a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.)
- dwell H1481 (גּוּר) — properly, to turn aside from the road (for a lodging or any other purpose), i.e. sojourn (as a guest); also to shrink, fear (as in a strange place); also to gat…
34 The word of Jehovah that came to Jeremiah the prophet concerning Elam, in the beginning of the reign of Zedekiah king of Judah, saying,Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- 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
- that came to Jeremiah H3414 (יִרְמְיָה) — Jirmejah, the name of eight or nine Israelites
- the prophet H5030 (נָבִיא) — a prophet or (generally) inspired man
- against Elam H5867 (עֵילָם) — Elam, a son of Shem and his descendants, with their country; also of six Israelites
- in the beginning H7225 (רֵאשִׁית) — the first, in place, time, order or rank (specifically, a firstfruit)
- of the reign H4438 (מַלְכוּת) — a rule; concretely, a dominion
- of Zedekiah H6667 (צִדְקִיָּה) — Tsidkijah, the name of six Israelites
- king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- of Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
- saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
35 Thus saith Jehovah of hosts: Behold, I will break the bow of Elam, the chief of their might.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
- 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…
- Behold, I will break H7665 (שָׁבַר) — to burst (literally or figuratively)
- the bow H7198 (קֶשֶׁת) — a bow, for shooting (hence, figuratively, strength) or the iris
- of Elam H5867 (עֵילָם) — Elam, a son of Shem and his descendants, with their country; also of six Israelites
- the chief H7225 (רֵאשִׁית) — the first, in place, time, order or rank (specifically, a firstfruit)
- of their might H1369 (גְּבוּרָה) — force (literally or figuratively); by implication, valor, victory
36 And upon Elam will I bring the four winds from the four quarters of heaven, and will scatter them toward all those winds; and there shall be no nation whither the outcasts of Elam shall not come.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And upon Elam H5867 (עֵילָם) — Elam, a son of Shem and his descendants, with their country; also of six Israelites
- will I bring H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- the four H702 (אַרְבַּע) — four
- winds 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…
- from the four H702 (אַרְבַּע) — four
- quarters H7098 (קָצָה) — a termination
- of 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)
- and will scatter H2219 (זָרָה) — to toss about; by implication, to diffuse, winnow
- them toward all those winds 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 there shall be no nation H1471 (גּוֹי) — a foreign nation; hence, a Gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts
- whither the outcasts H5080 (נָדַח) — to push off; used in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively (to expel, mislead, strike, inflict, etc.)
- of Elam H5769 (עוֹלָם) — properly, concealed, i.e. the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e. (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial (especially…
- of Elam H5867 (עֵילָם) — Elam, a son of Shem and his descendants, with their country; also of six Israelites
- shall not come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
37 And I will cause Elam to be dismayed before their enemies, and before them that seek their life; and I will bring evil upon them, even my fierce anger, saith Jehovah; and I will send the sword after them, till I have consumed them:Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For I will cause Elam H5867 (עֵילָם) — Elam, a son of Shem and his descendants, with their country; also of six Israelites
- to be dismayed H2865 (חָתַת) — properly, to prostrate; hence, to break down, either (literally) by violence, or (figuratively) by confusion and fear
- 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…
- their enemies H341 (אֹיֵב) — hating; an adversary
- and 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…
- them that seek H1245 (בָּקַשׁ) — to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after
- their life 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)
- and I will bring H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- evil H7451 (רַע) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
- my fierce H2740 (חָרוֹן) — a burning of anger
- anger H639 (אַף) — properly, the nose or nostril; hence, the face, and occasionally a person; also (from the rapid breathing in passion) ire
- saith H5002 (נְאֻם) — an oracle
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- and I will send H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- the sword H2719 (חֶרֶב) — drought; also a cutting instrument (from its destructive effect), as a knife, sword, or other sharp implement
- after H310 (אַחַר) — properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
- them, till I have consumed H3615 (כָּלָה) — to end, whether intransitive (to cease, be finished, perish) or transitive (to complete, prepare, consume)
38 and I will set my throne in Elam, and will destroy from thence king and princes, saith Jehovah.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)
- my throne H3678 (כִּסֵּא) — properly, covered, i.e. a throne (as canopied)
- in Elam H5867 (עֵילָם) — Elam, a son of Shem and his descendants, with their country; also of six Israelites
- and will destroy H6 (אָבַד) — properly, to wander away, i.e. lose oneself; by implication to perish (causative, destroy)
- from thence the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- and the princes H8269 (שַׂר) — a head person (of any rank or class)
- saith H5002 (נְאֻם) — an oracle
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
39 But it shall come to pass in the latter days, that I will bring back the captivity of Elam, saith Jehovah.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But it shall come to pass in the latter H319 (אַחֲרִית) — the last or end, hence, the future; also posterity
- days H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- I will bring again 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…
- the captivity H7622 (שְׁבוּת) — exile, concretely, prisoners; figuratively, a former state of prosperity
- of Elam H5867 (עֵילָם) — Elam, a son of Shem and his descendants, with their country; also of six Israelites
- saith H5002 (נְאֻם) — an oracle
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God