1 The word that Jehovah spake concerning Babylon, concerning the land of the Chaldeans, by Jeremiah the prophet.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
- that Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- spake H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- against Babylon H894 (בָּבֶל) — Babel (i.e. Babylon), including Babylonia and the Babylonian empire
- against the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- of the Chaldeans H3778 (כַּשְׂדִּי) — a Kasdite, or descendant of Kesed; by implication, a Chaldaean (as if so descended); also an astrologer (as if proverbial of that people
- by 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…
- Jeremiah H3414 (יִרְמְיָה) — Jirmejah, the name of eight or nine Israelites
- the prophet H5030 (נָבִיא) — a prophet or (generally) inspired man
2 Declare ye among the nations and publish, and set up a standard; publish, and conceal not: say, Babylon is taken, Bel is put to shame, Merodach is dismayed; her images are put to shame, her idols are dismayed.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- 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…
- ye among the nations H1471 (גּוֹי) — a foreign nation; hence, a Gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts
- and publish H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- and set up H5375 (נָשָׂא) — to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative
- a standard H5251 (נֵס) — a flag; also a sail; by implication, a flagstaff; generally a signal; figuratively, a token
- publish H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- conceal H3582 (כָּחַד) — to secrete, by act or word; hence (intensively) to destroy
- not: say H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Babylon H894 (בָּבֶל) — Babel (i.e. Babylon), including Babylonia and the Babylonian empire
- is taken H3920 (לָכַד) — to catch (in a net, trap or pit); generally, to capture or occupy; also to choose (by lot); figuratively, to cohere
- Bel H1078 (בֵּל) — Bel, the Baal of the Babylonians
- is confounded H3001 (יָבֵשׁ) — to be ashamed, confused or disappointed; also (as failing) to dry up (as water) or wither (as herbage)
- Merodach H4781 (מְרֹדָךְ) — Merodak, a Babylonian idol
- is broken in pieces H2865 (חָתַת) — properly, to prostrate; hence, to break down, either (literally) by violence, or (figuratively) by confusion and fear
- her idols H6091 (עָצָב) — an (idolatrous) image
- are confounded H3001 (יָבֵשׁ) — to be ashamed, confused or disappointed; also (as failing) to dry up (as water) or wither (as herbage)
- her images H1544 (גִּלּוּל) — properly, a log (as round); by implication, an idol
- are broken in pieces H2865 (חָתַת) — properly, to prostrate; hence, to break down, either (literally) by violence, or (figuratively) by confusion and fear
3 For out of the north there cometh up a nation against her, which shall make her land desolate, and none shall dwell therein: they are fled, they are gone, both man and beast.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For out of the north H6828 (צָפוֹן) — properly, hidden, i.e. dark; used only of the north as a quarter (gloomy and unknown)
- there cometh up H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative
- a nation H1471 (גּוֹי) — a foreign nation; hence, a Gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts
- against her, which shall make H7896 (שִׁית) — to place (in a very wide application)
- her land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- desolate H8047 (שַׁמָּה) — ruin; by implication, consternation
- and none shall 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
- therein: they shall remove 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)…
- they shall depart H1980 (הָלַךְ) — to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
- both man H120 (אָדָם) — ruddy i.e. a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.)
- and beast H929 (בְּהֵמָה) — properly, a dumb beast; especially any large quadruped or animal (often collective)
4 In those days, and in that time, saith Jehovah, the children of Israel shall come, they and the children of Judah together; they shall go on their way weeping, and shall seek Jehovah their God.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- In those 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…
- and in that time H6256 (עֵת) — time, especially (adverb with preposition) now, when, etc.
- saith H5002 (נְאֻם) — an oracle
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- 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
- shall come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- they and 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 Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
- together H3162 (יַחַד) — properly, a unit, i.e. (adverb) unitedly
- going H1980 (הָלַךְ) — to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
- and weeping H1058 (בָּכָה) — to weep; generally to bemoan
- they shall go H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- and seek H1245 (בָּקַשׁ) — to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after
- their 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…
5 They shall inquire concerning Zion with their faces thitherward, saying, Come ye, and join yourselves to Jehovah in an everlasting covenant that shall not be forgotten.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- They shall ask H7592 (שָׁאַל) — to inquire; by implication, to request; by extension, to demand
- the way H1870 (דֶּרֶךְ) — a road (as trodden); figuratively, a course of life or mode of action, often adverb
- to Zion H6726 (צִיּוֹן) — Tsijon (as a permanent capital), a mountain of Jerusalem
- with their faces 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…
- thitherward H2008 (הֵנָּה) — hither or thither (but used both of place and time)
- Come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- and let us join H3867 (לָוָה) — properly, to twine, i.e. (by implication) to unite, to remain; also to borrow (as a form of obligation) or (caus.) to lend
- ourselves to Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- in a 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…
- covenant H1285 (בְּרִית) — a compact (because made by passing between pieces of flesh)
- shall not be forgotten H7911 (שָׁכַח) — to mislay, i.e. to be oblivious of, from want of memory or attention
6 My people have been lost sheep: their shepherds have caused them to go astray; they have turned them away on the mountains; they have gone from mountain to hill; they have forgotten their resting-place.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- My people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- hath been lost H6 (אָבַד) — properly, to wander away, i.e. lose oneself; by implication to perish (causative, destroy)
- sheep H6629 (צֹאן) — a collective name for a flock (of sheep or goats); also figuratively (of men)
- their shepherds 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)
- have caused them to go astray H8582 (תָּעָה) — to vacillate, i.e. reel or stray (literally or figuratively); also causative of both
- they have turned them away H7726 (שׁוֹבָב) — apostate, i.e. idolatrous
- they have turned them 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…
- the mountains H2022 (הַר) — a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)
- they have gone H1980 (הָלַךְ) — to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
- from mountain H2022 (הַר) — a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)
- to hill H1389 (גִּבְעָה) — a hillock
- they have forgotten H7911 (שָׁכַח) — to mislay, i.e. to be oblivious of, from want of memory or attention
- their restingplace H7258 (רֵבֶץ) — a couch or place of repose
7 All that found them have devoured them; and their adversaries said, We are not guilty, because they have sinned against Jehovah, the habitation of righteousness, even Jehovah, the hope of their fathers.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- All that found H4672 (מָצָא) — properly, to come forth to, i.e. appear or exist; transitively, to attain, i.e. find or acquire; figuratively, to occur, meet or be present
- them have devoured H398 (אָכַל) — to eat (literally or figuratively)
- them: and their 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)
- said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- We offend H816 (אָשַׁם) — to be guilty; by implication to be punished or perish
- not, because they have sinned H2398 (חָטָא) — properly, to miss; hence (figuratively and generally) to sin; by inference, to forfeit, lack, expiate, repent, (causatively) lead astray, condemn
- against Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- 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 justice H6664 (צֶדֶק) — the right (natural, moral or legal); also (abstractly) equity or (figuratively) prosperity
- even Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- the hope H4723 (מִקְוֶה) — something waited for, i.e. confidence (objective or subjective); also a collection, i.e. (of water) a pond, or (of men and horses) a caravan or drove
- of their fathers H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
8 Flee out of the midst of Babylon, and go forth out of the land of the Chaldeans, and be as the he-goats before the flocks.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Remove 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)…
- out of the midst H8432 (תָּוֶךְ) — a bisection, i.e. (by implication) the centre
- of Babylon H894 (בָּבֶל) — Babel (i.e. Babylon), including Babylonia and the Babylonian empire
- and go forth H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- out of the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- of the Chaldeans H3778 (כַּשְׂדִּי) — a Kasdite, or descendant of Kesed; by implication, a Chaldaean (as if so descended); also an astrologer (as if proverbial of that people
- and be as the he goats H6260 (עַתּוּד) — prepared, i.e. full grown; spoken only (in plural) of he-goats, or (figuratively) leaders of the people
- 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…
- the flocks H6629 (צֹאן) — a collective name for a flock (of sheep or goats); also figuratively (of men)
9 For, lo, I will stir up and cause to come up against Babylon a company of great nations from the north country; and they shall set themselves in array against her; from thence she shall be taken: their arrows shall be as of an expert mighty man; none shall return in vain.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For, lo, I will raise H5782 (עוּר) — to wake (literally or figuratively)
- and cause to 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
- against Babylon H894 (בָּבֶל) — Babel (i.e. Babylon), including Babylonia and the Babylonian empire
- an assembly H6951 (קָהָל) — assemblage (usually concretely)
- of great H1419 (גָּדוֹל) — great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
- nations H1471 (גּוֹי) — a foreign nation; hence, a Gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts
- from the north H6828 (צָפוֹן) — properly, hidden, i.e. dark; used only of the north as a quarter (gloomy and unknown)
- country H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- and they shall set themselves in array H6186 (עָרַךְ) — to set in a row, i.e. arrange, put in order (in a very wide variety of applications)
- against her; from thence she shall be taken H3920 (לָכַד) — to catch (in a net, trap or pit); generally, to capture or occupy; also to choose (by lot); figuratively, to cohere
- their arrows H2671 (חֵץ) — properly, a piercer, i.e. an arrow; by implication, a wound; figuratively, (of God) thunder-bolt; the shaft of a spear
- as of a mighty H1368 (גִּבּוֹר) — powerful; by implication, warrior, tyrant
- expert man H7921 (שָׁכֹל) — properly, to miscarry, i.e. suffer abortion; by analogy, to bereave (literally or figuratively)
- expert man H7919 (שָׂכַל) — to be (causatively, make or act) circumspect and hence, intelligent
- none shall return 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…
- in vain H7387 (רֵיקָם) — emptily; figuratively (objective) ineffectually, (subjective) undeservedly
10 And Chaldea shall be a prey: all that prey upon her shall be satisfied, saith Jehovah.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And Chaldea H3778 (כַּשְׂדִּי) — a Kasdite, or descendant of Kesed; by implication, a Chaldaean (as if so descended); also an astrologer (as if proverbial of that people
- shall be a spoil H7998 (שָׁלָל) — booty
- all that spoil H7997 (שָׁלַל) — to drop or strip; by implication, to plunder
- her shall be satisfied H7646 (שָׂבַע) — to sate, i.e. fill to satisfaction (literally or figuratively)
- saith H5002 (נְאֻם) — an oracle
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
11 Because ye are glad, because ye rejoice, O ye that plunder my heritage, because ye are wanton as a heifer that treadeth out the grain, and neigh as strong horses;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Because ye were glad H8055 (שָׂמַח) — probably to brighten up, i.e. (figuratively) be (causatively, make) blithe or gleesome
- because ye rejoiced H5937 (עָלַז) — to jump for joy, i.e. exult
- O ye destroyers H8154 (שָׁסָה) — to plunder
- of mine heritage H5159 (נַחֲלָה) — properly, something inherited, i.e. (abstractly) occupancy, or (concretely) an heirloom; generally an estate, patrimony or portion
- because ye are grown fat H6335 (פּוּשׁ) — to spread; figuratively, act proudly
- as the heifer H5697 (עֶגְלָה) — a (female) calf, especially one nearly grown (i.e. a heifer)
- at grass H1758 (דּוּשׁ) — to trample or thresh
- at grass H1877 (דֶּשֶׁא) — a sprout; by analogy, grass
- and bellow H6670 (צָהַל) — to gleam, i.e. (figuratively) be cheerful; by transference to sound clear (of various animal or human expressions)
- as bulls H47 (אַבִּיר)
12 your mother shall be utterly put to shame; she that bare you shall be confounded: behold, she shall be the hindermost of the nations, a wilderness, a dry land, and a desert.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Your mother H517 (אֵם) — a mother (as the bond of the family); in a wide sense (both literally and figuratively [like father])
- shall be sore H3966 (מְאֹד) — properly, vehemence, i.e. (with or without preposition) vehemently; by implication, wholly, speedily, etc. (often with other words as an intensive or superlativ…
- confounded H954 (בּוּשׁ) — properly, to pale, i.e. by implication to be ashamed; also (by implication) to be disappointed or delayed
- she that bare H3205 (יָלַד) — to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage
- you shall be ashamed H2659 (חָפֵר) — to blush; figuratively, to be ashamed, disappointed; causatively, to shame, reproach
- behold, the hindermost H319 (אַחֲרִית) — the last or end, hence, the future; also posterity
- of the nations H1471 (גּוֹי) — a foreign nation; hence, a Gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts
- a wilderness H4057 (מִדְבָּר) — a pasture (i.e. open field, whither cattle are driven); by implication, a desert; also speech (including its organs)
- a dry land H6723 (צִיָּה) — aridity; concretely, a desert
- and a desert H6160 (עֲרָבָה) — a desert; especially (with the article prefix) the (generally) sterile valley of the Jordan and its continuation to the Red Sea
13 Because of the wrath of Jehovah she shall not be inhabited, but she shall be wholly desolate: every one that goeth by Babylon shall be astonished, and hiss at all her plagues.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Because of the wrath H7110 (קֶצֶף) — a splinter (as chipped off); figuratively, rage or strife
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- it shall not be inhabited H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- but it shall be wholly desolate H8077 (שְׁמָמָה) — devastation; figuratively, astonishment
- 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 Babylon H894 (בָּבֶל) — Babel (i.e. Babylon), including Babylonia and the Babylonian empire
- shall be astonished H8074 (שָׁמֵם) — to stun (or intransitively, grow numb), i.e. devastate or (figuratively) stupefy (both usually in a passive sense)
- and hiss H8319 (שָׁרַק) — properly, to be shrill, i.e. to whistle or hiss (as a call or in scorn)
- at all her plagues H4347 (מַכָּה) — a blow (in 2 Chronicles 2:10, of the flail); by implication, a wound; figuratively, carnage, also pestilence
14 Set yourselves in array against Babylon round about, all ye that bend the bow; shoot at her, spare no arrows: for she hath sinned against Jehovah.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Put yourselves in array H6186 (עָרַךְ) — to set in a row, i.e. arrange, put in order (in a very wide variety of applications)
- against Babylon H894 (בָּבֶל) — Babel (i.e. Babylon), including Babylonia and the Babylonian empire
- round about H5439 (סָבִיב) — (as noun) a circle, neighbour, or environs; but chiefly (as adverb, with or without preposition) around
- all ye that bend H1869 (דָּרַךְ) — to tread; by implication, to walk; also to string a bow (by treading on it in bending)
- the bow H7198 (קֶשֶׁת) — a bow, for shooting (hence, figuratively, strength) or the iris
- shoot H3034 (יָדָה) — physically, to throw (a stone, an arrow) at or away; especially to revere or worship (with extended hands); intensively, to bemoan (by wringing the hands)
- at her, spare H2550 (חָמַל) — to commiserate; by implication, to spare
- no arrows H2671 (חֵץ) — properly, a piercer, i.e. an arrow; by implication, a wound; figuratively, (of God) thunder-bolt; the shaft of a spear
- for she hath sinned H2398 (חָטָא) — properly, to miss; hence (figuratively and generally) to sin; by inference, to forfeit, lack, expiate, repent, (causatively) lead astray, condemn
- against Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
15 Shout against her round about: she hath submitted herself; her bulwarks are fallen, her walls are thrown down; for it is the vengeance of Jehovah: take vengeance upon her; as she hath done, do unto her.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Shout H7321 (רוּעַ) — to mar (especially by breaking); figuratively, to split the ears (with sound), i.e. shout (for alarm or joy)
- against her round about H5439 (סָבִיב) — (as noun) a circle, neighbour, or environs; but chiefly (as adverb, with or without preposition) around
- she hath given H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- her 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…
- her foundations H803 (אֲשׁוּיָה) — foundation
- are fallen H5307 (נָפַל) — to fall, in a great variety of applications (intransitive or causative, literal or figurative)
- her walls H2346 (חוֹמָה) — a wall of protection
- are thrown down H2040 (הָרַס) — to pull down or in pieces, break, destroy
- the vengeance H5360 (נְקָמָה) — avengement, whether the act or the passion
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- take vengeance H5358 (נָקַם) — to grudge, i.e. avenge or punish
- upon her; as she hath done H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- do H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
16 Cut off the sower from Babylon, and him that handleth the sickle in the time of harvest: for fear of the oppressing sword they shall turn every one to his people, and they shall flee every one to his own land.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- 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…
- the sower H2232 (זָרַע) — to sow; figuratively, to disseminate, plant, fructify
- from Babylon H894 (בָּבֶל) — Babel (i.e. Babylon), including Babylonia and the Babylonian empire
- and him that handleth H8610 (תָּפַשׂ) — to manipulate, i.e. seize; chiefly to capture, wield, specifically, to overlay; figuratively, to use unwarrantably
- the sickle H4038 (מַגָּל) — a sickle
- in the time H6256 (עֵת) — time, especially (adverb with preposition) now, when, etc.
- of 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)
- for fear 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…
- of the oppressing H3238 (יָנָה) — to rage or be violent; by implication, to suppress, to maltreat
- sword H2719 (חֶרֶב) — drought; also a cutting instrument (from its destructive effect), as a knife, sword, or other sharp implement
- they shall turn H6437 (פָּנָה) — to turn; by implication, to face, i.e. appear, look, etc.
- every one H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- to 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
- and they shall flee H5127 (נוּס) — to flit, i.e. vanish away (subside, escape; causatively, chase, impel, deliver)
- to his own land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
17 Israel is a hunted sheep; the lions have driven him away: first, the king of Assyria devoured him; and now at last Nebuchadrezzar king of Babylon hath broken his bones.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- a scattered H6340 (פָּזַר) — to scatter, whether in enmity or bounty
- sheep H7716 (שֶׂה) — a member of a flock, i.e. a sheep or goat
- the lions H738 (אֲרִי) — a lion
- away H5080 (נָדַח) — to push off; used in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively (to expel, mislead, strike, inflict, etc.)
- first H7223 (רִאשׁוֹן) — first, in place, time or rank (as adjective or noun)
- the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- of Assyria H804 (אַשּׁוּר) — Ashshur, the second son of Shem; also his descendants and the country occupied by them (i.e. Assyria), its region and its empire
- hath devoured H398 (אָכַל) — to eat (literally or figuratively)
- him; and last H314 (אַחֲרוֹן) — hinder; generally, late or last; specifically (as facing the east) western
- this 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 broken his bones H6105 (עָצַם) — to bind fast, i.e. close (the eyes); intransitively, to be (causatively, make) powerful or numerous; to crunch the bones
18 Therefore thus saith Jehovah of hosts, the God of Israel: Behold, I will punish the king of Babylon and his land, as I have punished the king of Assyria.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Therefore 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…
- the God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- Behold, I will punish H6485 (פָּקַד) — to visit (with friendly or hostile intent); by analogy, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit, etc.
- the king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- of Babylon H894 (בָּבֶל) — Babel (i.e. Babylon), including Babylonia and the Babylonian empire
- and his land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- as I have punished H6485 (פָּקַד) — to visit (with friendly or hostile intent); by analogy, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit, etc.
- of Assyria H804 (אַשּׁוּר) — Ashshur, the second son of Shem; also his descendants and the country occupied by them (i.e. Assyria), its region and its empire
19 And I will bring Israel again to his pasture, and he shall feed on Carmel and Bashan, and his soul shall be satisfied upon the hills of Ephraim and in Gilead.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And I will bring 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…
- Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- 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…
- to his 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…
- and he shall feed 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)
- on Carmel H3760 (כַּרְמֶל) — Karmel, the name of a hill and of a town in Palestine
- and Bashan H1316 (בָּשָׁן) — Bashan (often with the article), a region East of the Jordan
- and his 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)
- shall be satisfied H7646 (שָׂבַע) — to sate, i.e. fill to satisfaction (literally or figuratively)
- upon mount H2022 (הַר) — a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)
- Ephraim H669 (אֶפְרַיִם) — Ephrajim, a son of Joseph; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory
- and Gilead H1568 (גִּלְעָד) — Gilad, a region East of the Jordan; also the name of three Israelites
20 In those days, and in that time, saith Jehovah, the iniquity of Israel shall be sought for, and there shall be none; and the sins of Judah, and they shall not be found: for I will pardon them whom I leave as a remnant.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- In those 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…
- and in that time H6256 (עֵת) — time, especially (adverb with preposition) now, when, etc.
- saith H5002 (נְאֻם) — an oracle
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- the iniquity H5771 (עָוֺן) — perversity, i.e. (moral) evil
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- shall be sought for H1245 (בָּקַשׁ) — to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after
- none; and the sins H2403 (חַטָּאָה) — an offence (sometimes habitual sinfulness), and its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, or expiation; also (concretely) an offender
- of Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
- and they shall not be found H4672 (מָצָא) — properly, to come forth to, i.e. appear or exist; transitively, to attain, i.e. find or acquire; figuratively, to occur, meet or be present
- for I will pardon H5545 (סָלַח) — to forgive
- them whom I reserve H7604 (שָׁאַר) — properly, to swell up, i.e. be (causatively, make) redundant
21 Go up against the land of Merathaim, even against it, and against the inhabitants of Pekod: slay and utterly destroy after them, saith Jehovah, and do according to all that I have commanded thee.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- 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
- against the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- of Merathaim H4850 (מְרָתַיִם) — Merathajim, an epithet of Babylon
- against it, and 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 Pekod H6489 (פְּקוֹד) — Pekod, a symbolic name for Babylon
- waste H2717 (חָרַב) — to parch (through drought) i.e. (by analogy,) to desolate, destroy, kill
- and utterly destroy H2763 (חָרַם) — to seclude; specifically (by a ban) to devote to religious uses (especially destruction); physical and reflexive, to be blunt as to the nose
- after H310 (אַחַר) — properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
- them, saith H5002 (נְאֻם) — an oracle
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- and do H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- according to all that I have commanded H6680 (צָוָה) — (intensively) to constitute, enjoin
22 A sound of battle is in the land, and of great destruction.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- A sound H6963 (קוֹל) — a voice or sound
- of battle H4421 (מִלְחָמָה) — a battle (i.e. the engagement); generally, war (i.e. war-fare)
- in the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- and of great H1419 (גָּדוֹל) — great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
- destruction H7667 (שֶׁבֶר) — a fracture, figuratively, ruin; specifically, a solution (of a dream)
23 How is the hammer of the whole earth cut asunder and broken! how is Babylon become a desolation among the nations!Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- How is the hammer H6360 (פַּטִּישׁ) — a hammer
- of the whole earth H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- cut asunder H1438 (גָּדַע) — to fell a tree; generally, to destroy anything
- and broken H7665 (שָׁבַר) — to burst (literally or figuratively)
- how is Babylon H894 (בָּבֶל) — Babel (i.e. Babylon), including Babylonia and the Babylonian empire
- become a desolation H8047 (שַׁמָּה) — ruin; by implication, consternation
- among the nations H1471 (גּוֹי) — a foreign nation; hence, a Gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts
24 I have laid a snare for thee, and thou art also taken, O Babylon, and thou wast not aware: thou art found, and also caught, because thou hast striven against Jehovah.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- I have laid a snare H3369 (יָקֹשׁ) — to ensnare (literally or figuratively)
- for thee, and thou art also taken H3920 (לָכַד) — to catch (in a net, trap or pit); generally, to capture or occupy; also to choose (by lot); figuratively, to cohere
- O Babylon H894 (בָּבֶל) — Babel (i.e. Babylon), including Babylonia and the Babylonian empire
- and thou wast not aware H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- thou art found H4672 (מָצָא) — properly, to come forth to, i.e. appear or exist; transitively, to attain, i.e. find or acquire; figuratively, to occur, meet or be present
- and also caught H8610 (תָּפַשׂ) — to manipulate, i.e. seize; chiefly to capture, wield, specifically, to overlay; figuratively, to use unwarrantably
- because thou hast striven H1624 (גָּרָה) — properly, to grate, i.e. (figuratively) to anger
- against Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
25 Jehovah hath opened his armory, and hath brought forth the weapons of his indignation; for the Lord, Jehovah of hosts, hath a work to do in the land of the Chaldeans.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- hath opened H6605 (פָּתַח) — to open wide (literally or figuratively); specifically, to loosen, begin, plough, carve
- his armoury H214 (אוֹצָר) — a depository
- and hath brought forth H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- the weapons H3627 (כְּלִי) — something prepared, i.e. any apparatus (as an implement, utensil, dress, vessel or weapon)
- of his indignation H2195 (זַעַם) — strictly froth at the mouth, i.e. (figuratively) fury (especially of God's displeasure with sin)
- the work H4399 (מְלָאכָה) — properly, deputyship, i.e. ministry; generally, employment (never servile) or work (abstractly or concretely); also property (as the result of labor)
- of 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…
- in the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- of the Chaldeans H3778 (כַּשְׂדִּי) — a Kasdite, or descendant of Kesed; by implication, a Chaldaean (as if so descended); also an astrologer (as if proverbial of that people
26 Come against her from the utmost border; open her store-houses; cast her up as heaps, and destroy her utterly; let nothing of her be left.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- against her from the utmost border H7093 (קֵץ) — an extremity; adverbially (with prepositional prefix) after
- open H6605 (פָּתַח) — to open wide (literally or figuratively); specifically, to loosen, begin, plough, carve
- her storehouses H3965 (מַאֲבוּס) — a granary
- cast her up H5549 (סָלַל) — to mound up (especially a turnpike); figurative, to exalt; reflexively, to oppose (as by a dam)
- as heaps H6194 (עָרֵם) — a heap; specifically, a sheaf
- and destroy her utterly H2763 (חָרַם) — to seclude; specifically (by a ban) to devote to religious uses (especially destruction); physical and reflexive, to be blunt as to the nose
- let nothing of her be left H7611 (שְׁאֵרִית) — a remainder or residual (surviving, final) portion
27 Slay all her bullocks; let them go down to the slaughter: woe unto them! for their day is come, the time of their visitation.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Slay H2717 (חָרַב) — to parch (through drought) i.e. (by analogy,) to desolate, destroy, kill
- all her bullocks H6499 (פַּר) — a bullock (apparently as breaking forth in wild strength, or perhaps as dividing the hoof)
- let them go 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,…
- to the slaughter H2874 (טֶבַח) — properly, something slaughtered; hence, a beast (or meat, as butchered); abstractly butchery (or concretely, a place of slaughter)
- woe H1945 (הוֹי) — oh!
- unto them! for their 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…
- is come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- the time H6256 (עֵת) — time, especially (adverb with preposition) now, when, etc.
- of their visitation H6486 (פְּקֻדָּה) — visitation (in many senses, chiefly official)
28 The voice of them that flee and escape out of the land of Babylon, to declare in Zion the vengeance of Jehovah our God, the vengeance of his temple.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The voice H6963 (קוֹל) — a voice or sound
- of them that flee H5127 (נוּס) — to flit, i.e. vanish away (subside, escape; causatively, chase, impel, deliver)
- and escape out H6405 (פַּלֵּט) — escape
- of the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- of Babylon H894 (בָּבֶל) — Babel (i.e. Babylon), including Babylonia and the Babylonian empire
- to 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…
- in Zion H6726 (צִיּוֹן) — Tsijon (as a permanent capital), a mountain of Jerusalem
- the vengeance H5360 (נְקָמָה) — avengement, whether the act or the passion
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- our God H430 (אֱלֹהִים) — gods in the ordinary sense; but specifically used (in the plural thus, especially with the article) of the supreme God; occasionally applied by way of deference…
- of his temple H1964 (הֵיכָל) — a large public building, such as a palace or temple
29 Call together the archers against Babylon, all them that bend the bow; encamp against her round about; let none thereof escape: recompense her according to her work; according to all that she hath done, do unto her; for she hath been proud against Jehovah, against the Holy One of Israel.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Call together H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- the archers H7228 (רַב) — an archer
- against Babylon H894 (בָּבֶל) — Babel (i.e. Babylon), including Babylonia and the Babylonian empire
- all ye that bend H1869 (דָּרַךְ) — to tread; by implication, to walk; also to string a bow (by treading on it in bending)
- the bow H7198 (קֶשֶׁת) — a bow, for shooting (hence, figuratively, strength) or the iris
- camp H2583 (חָנָה) — properly, to incline; by implication, to decline (of the slanting rays of evening); specifically, to pitch a tent; generally to encamp (for abode or siege)
- against it round about H5439 (סָבִיב) — (as noun) a circle, neighbour, or environs; but chiefly (as adverb, with or without preposition) around
- let none thereof escape H6413 (פְּלֵיטָה) — deliverance; concretely, an escaped portion
- recompense 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…
- her according to her work H6467 (פֹּעַל) — an act or work (concretely)
- according to all that she hath done H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- do H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- unto her: for she hath been proud H2102 (זוּד) — to seethe; figuratively, to be insolent
- against Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- against the Holy One H6918 (קָדוֹשׁ) — sacred (ceremonially or morally); (as noun) God (by eminence), an angel, a saint, a sanctuary
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
30 Therefore shall her young men fall in her streets, and all her men of war shall be brought to silence in that day, saith Jehovah.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Therefore shall her young men H970 (בָּחוּר) — properly, selected, i.e. a youth (often collective)
- fall H5307 (נָפַל) — to fall, in a great variety of applications (intransitive or causative, literal or figurative)
- in the streets H7339 (רְחֹב) — a width, i.e. (concretely) avenue or area
- and all her 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
31 Behold, I am against thee, O thou proud one, saith the Lord, Jehovah of hosts; for thy day is come, the time that I will visit thee.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- most proud H2087 (זָדוֹן) — arrogance
- 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…
- for thy 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…
- is come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- 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.
32 And the proud one shall stumble and fall, and none shall raise him up; and I will kindle a fire in his cities, and it shall devour all that are round about him.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the most proud H2087 (זָדוֹן) — arrogance
- shall stumble H3782 (כָּשַׁל) — to totter or waver (through weakness of the legs, especially the ankle); by implication, to falter, stumble, faint or fall
- and fall H5307 (נָפַל) — to fall, in a great variety of applications (intransitive or causative, literal or figurative)
- and none shall raise him up H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
- and I will kindle H3341 (יָצַת) — to burn or set on fire; figuratively, to desolate
- a fire H784 (אֵשׁ) — fire (literally or figuratively)
- 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)
- and it shall devour H398 (אָכַל) — to eat (literally or figuratively)
- all round about H5439 (סָבִיב) — (as noun) a circle, neighbour, or environs; but chiefly (as adverb, with or without preposition) around
33 Thus saith Jehovah of hosts: The children of Israel and the children of Judah are oppressed together; and all that took them captive hold them fast; they refuse to let them go.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…
- 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
- and 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 Judah H3063 (יְהוּדָה) — Jehudah (or Judah), the name of five Israelites; also of the tribe descended from the first, and of its territory
- oppressed H6231 (עָשַׁק) — to press upon, i.e. oppress, defraud, violate, overflow
- together H3162 (יַחַד) — properly, a unit, i.e. (adverb) unitedly
- and all that took them captives H7617 (שָׁבָה) — to transport into captivity
- held them fast H2388 (חָזַק) — to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong (figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help, repair, fortify), obstinate; to bind, restrain, conque…
- they refused H3985 (מָאֵן) — to refuse
- to let them go H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
34 Their Redeemer is strong; Jehovah of hosts is his name: he will thoroughly plead their cause, that he may give rest to the earth, and disquiet the inhabitants of Babylon.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Their Redeemer H1350 (גָּאַל) — to redeem (according to the Oriental law of kinship), i.e. to be the next of kin (and as such to buy back a relative's property, marry his widow, etc.)
- strong H2389 (חָזָק) — strong (usu. in a bad sense, hard, bold, violent)
- 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…
- his name H8034 (שֵׁם) — an appellation, as a mark or memorial of individuality; by implication honor, authority, character
- he shall throughly H7378 (רִיב) — properly, to toss, i.e. grapple; mostly figuratively, to wrangle, i.e. hold a controversy; (by implication) to defend
- plead H7378 (רִיב) — properly, to toss, i.e. grapple; mostly figuratively, to wrangle, i.e. hold a controversy; (by implication) to defend
- their cause H7379 (רִיב) — a contest (personal or legal)
- that he may give rest 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…
- to the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- and disquiet H7264 (רָגַז) — to quiver (with any violent emotion, especially anger or fear)
- 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 Babylon H894 (בָּבֶל) — Babel (i.e. Babylon), including Babylonia and the Babylonian empire
35 A sword is upon the Chaldeans, saith Jehovah, and upon the inhabitants of Babylon, and upon her princes, and upon her wise men.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- A sword H2719 (חֶרֶב) — drought; also a cutting instrument (from its destructive effect), as a knife, sword, or other sharp implement
- upon the Chaldeans H3778 (כַּשְׂדִּי) — a Kasdite, or descendant of Kesed; by implication, a Chaldaean (as if so descended); also an astrologer (as if proverbial of that people
- saith H5002 (נְאֻם) — an oracle
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- and upon 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 Babylon H894 (בָּבֶל) — Babel (i.e. Babylon), including Babylonia and the Babylonian empire
- and upon her princes H8269 (שַׂר) — a head person (of any rank or class)
- and upon her wise H2450 (חָכָם) — wise, (i.e. intelligent, skilful or artful)
36 A sword is upon the boasters, and they shall become fools; a sword is upon her mighty men, and they shall be dismayed.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- A sword H2719 (חֶרֶב) — drought; also a cutting instrument (from its destructive effect), as a knife, sword, or other sharp implement
- upon the liars H907 (בַּד) — a brag or lie; also a liar
- and they shall dote H2973 (יָאַל) — properly, to be slack, i.e. (figuratively) to be foolish
- upon her mighty men H1368 (גִּבּוֹר) — powerful; by implication, warrior, tyrant
- and they shall be dismayed H2865 (חָתַת) — properly, to prostrate; hence, to break down, either (literally) by violence, or (figuratively) by confusion and fear
37 A sword is upon their horses, and upon their chariots, and upon all the mingled people that are in the midst of her; and they shall become as women: a sword is upon her treasures, and they shall be robbed.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- A sword H2719 (חֶרֶב) — drought; also a cutting instrument (from its destructive effect), as a knife, sword, or other sharp implement
- upon their horses H5483 (סוּס) — a horse (as leaping); also a swallow (from its rapid flight)
- and upon their chariots H7393 (רֶכֶב) — a vehicle; by implication, a team; by extension, cavalry; by analogy a rider, i.e. the upper millstone
- and upon all the mingled people H6153 (עֶרֶב) — dusk
- in the midst H8432 (תָּוֶךְ) — a bisection, i.e. (by implication) the centre
- of her; and they shall become as women H802 (אִשָּׁה) — a woman
- upon her treasures H214 (אוֹצָר) — a depository
- and they shall be robbed H962 (בָּזַז) — to plunder
38 A drought is upon her waters, and they shall be dried up; for it is a land of graven images, and they are mad over idols.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- A drought H2721 (חֹרֶב) — drought or desolation
- upon her waters H4325 (מַיִם) — water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen
- and they shall be dried up H3001 (יָבֵשׁ) — to be ashamed, confused or disappointed; also (as failing) to dry up (as water) or wither (as herbage)
- the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- of graven images H6456 (פְּסִיל) — an idol
- and they are mad 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…
- idols H367 (אֵימָה) — fright; concrete, an idol (as a bugbear)
39 Therefore the wild beasts of the desert with the wolves shall dwell there, and the ostriches shall dwell therein: and it shall be no more inhabited for ever; neither shall it be dwelt in from generation to generation.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Therefore the wild beasts of the desert H6728 (צִיִּי) — a desert-dweller, i.e. nomad or wild beast
- with the wild beasts of the islands H338 (אִי) — a howler (used only in the plural), i.e. any solitary wild creature
- shall 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
- and the owls H3284 (יַעֲנָה)
- and the owls H1323 (בַּת) — a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)
- therein: and it shall be no more inhabited H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- for ever H5331 (נֶצַח) — properly, a goal, i.e. the bright object at a distance travelled towards; hence (figuratively), splendor, or (subjectively) truthfulness, or (objectively) confi…
- neither shall it be dwelt H7931 (שָׁכַן) — to reside or permanently stay (literally or figuratively)
- in from generation H1755 (דּוֹר) — properly, a revolution of time, i.e. an age or generation; also a dwelling
- to generation H1755 (דּוֹר) — properly, a revolution of time, i.e. an age or generation; also a dwelling
40 As when God overthrew Sodom and Gomorrah and the neighbor cities thereof, saith Jehovah, so shall no man dwell there, neither shall any son of man sojourn therein.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- As 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…
- overthrew H4114 (מַהְפֵּכָה) — a destruction
- 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 H5002 (נְאֻם) — an oracle
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- 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
- there, neither shall any 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…
41 Behold, a people cometh from the north; and a great nation and many kings shall be stirred up from the uttermost parts of the earth.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Behold, a 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 come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- from the north H6828 (צָפוֹן) — properly, hidden, i.e. dark; used only of the north as a quarter (gloomy and unknown)
- and a great H1419 (גָּדוֹל) — great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
- nation H1471 (גּוֹי) — a foreign nation; hence, a Gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts
- and many H7227 (רַב) — abundant (in quantity, size, age, number, rank, quality)
- kings H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- shall be raised up H5782 (עוּר) — to wake (literally or figuratively)
- from the coasts H3411 (יְרֵכָה) — properly, the flank; but used only figuratively, the rear or recess
- of the earth H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
42 They lay hold on bow and spear; they are cruel, and have no mercy; their voice roareth like the sea; and they ride upon horses, every one set in array, as a man to the battle, against thee, O daughter of Babylon.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- They shall hold H2388 (חָזַק) — to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong (figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help, repair, fortify), obstinate; to bind, restrain, conque…
- the bow H7198 (קֶשֶׁת) — a bow, for shooting (hence, figuratively, strength) or the iris
- and the lance H3591 (כִּידוֹן) — properly, something to strike with, i.e. a dart
- cruel H394 (אַכְזָרִי) — terrible
- and will not shew mercy H7355 (רָחַם) — to fondle; by implication, to love, especially to compassionate
- their voice H6963 (קוֹל) — a voice or sound
- shall roar H1993 (הָמָה) — to make a loud sound (like English 'hum'); by implication, to be in great commotion or tumult, to rage, war, moan, clamor
- like 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…
- and they shall ride H7392 (רָכַב) — to ride (on an animal or in a vehicle); causatively, to place upon (for riding or generally), to despatch
- upon horses H5483 (סוּס) — a horse (as leaping); also a swallow (from its rapid flight)
- put in array H6186 (עָרַךְ) — to set in a row, i.e. arrange, put in order (in a very wide variety of applications)
- like 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)
- to the battle H4421 (מִלְחָמָה) — a battle (i.e. the engagement); generally, war (i.e. war-fare)
- against thee, O daughter H1323 (בַּת) — a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)
- of Babylon H894 (בָּבֶל) — Babel (i.e. Babylon), including Babylonia and the Babylonian empire
43 The king of Babylon hath heard the tidings of them, and his hands wax feeble: anguish hath taken hold of him, and pangs as of a woman in travail.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- of Babylon H894 (בָּבֶל) — Babel (i.e. Babylon), including Babylonia and the Babylonian empire
- hath heard H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- the report H8088 (שֵׁמַע) — something heard, i.e. a sound, rumor, announcement; abstractly, audience
- of them, and his hands 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…
- waxed feeble H7503 (רָפָה) — to slacken (in many applications, literal or figurative)
- anguish H6869 (צָרָה) — tightness (i.e. figuratively, trouble); transitively, a female rival
- took hold H2388 (חָזַק) — to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong (figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help, repair, fortify), obstinate; to bind, restrain, conque…
- pangs H2427 (חִיל) — a throe (expectant of childbirth)
- as of a woman in travail H3205 (יָלַד) — to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage
44 Behold, the enemy 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 can 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
- unto 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 make H7323 (רוּץ) — to run (for whatever reason, especially to rush)
- them 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…
- 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…
45 Therefore hear ye the counsel of Jehovah, that he hath taken against Babylon; and his purposes, that he hath purposed against the land of the Chaldeans: 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.)
- ye 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 Babylon H894 (בָּבֶל) — Babel (i.e. Babylon), including Babylonia and the Babylonian empire
- 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 land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- of the Chaldeans H3778 (כַּשְׂדִּי) — a Kasdite, or descendant of Kesed; by implication, a Chaldaean (as if so descended); also an astrologer (as if proverbial of that people
- 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
- 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…
- desolate H8074 (שָׁמֵם) — to stun (or intransitively, grow numb), i.e. devastate or (figuratively) stupefy (both usually in a passive sense)
46 At the noise of the taking of Babylon the earth trembleth, and the cry is heard among the nations.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- At the noise H6963 (קוֹל) — a voice or sound
- of the taking H8610 (תָּפַשׂ) — to manipulate, i.e. seize; chiefly to capture, wield, specifically, to overlay; figuratively, to use unwarrantably
- of Babylon H894 (בָּבֶל) — Babel (i.e. Babylon), including Babylonia and the Babylonian empire
- 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)
- and the cry H2201 (זַעַק) — a shriek or outcry
- is heard H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- among the nations H1471 (גּוֹי) — a foreign nation; hence, a Gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts