1 At that time, saith Jehovah, they shall bring out the bones of the kings of Judah, and the bones of his princes, and the bones of the priests, and the bones of the prophets, and the bones of the inhabitants of Jerusalem, out of their graves;Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- At 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
- they shall bring out H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- the bones H6106 (עֶצֶם) — a bone (as strong); by extension, the body; figuratively, the substance, i.e. (as pron.) selfsame
- of the kings 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
- and the bones H6106 (עֶצֶם) — a bone (as strong); by extension, the body; figuratively, the substance, i.e. (as pron.) selfsame
- of his princes H8269 (שַׂר) — a head person (of any rank or class)
- of the priests H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
- of the prophets H5030 (נָבִיא) — a prophet or (generally) inspired man
- of 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 Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine
- out of their graves H6913 (קֶבֶר) — a sepulchre
2 and they shall spread them before the sun, and the moon, and all the host of heaven, which they have loved, and which they have served, and after which they have walked, and which they have sought, and which they have worshipped: they shall not be gathered, nor be buried, they shall be for dung upon the face of the earth.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And they shall spread H7849 (שָׁטַח) — to expand
- them before the sun H8121 (שֶׁמֶשׁ) — the sun; by implication, the east; figuratively, a ray, i.e. (architectural) a notched battlement
- and the moon H3394 (יָרֵחַ) — the moon
- and all the host 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…
- 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)
- whom they have loved H157 (אָהַב) — to have affection for (sexually or otherwise)
- and whom they have served H5647 (עָבַד) — to work (in any sense); by implication, to serve, till, (causatively) enslave, etc.
- and after H310 (אַחַר) — properly, the hind part; generally used as an adverb or conjunction, after (in various senses)
- whom they have walked H1980 (הָלַךְ) — to walk (in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively)
- and whom they have sought H1875 (דָּרַשׁ) — properly, to tread or frequent; usually to follow (for pursuit or search); by implication, to seek or ask; specifically to worship
- and whom they have worshipped H7812 (שָׁחָה) — to depress, i.e. prostrate (especially reflexive, in homage to royalty or God)
- they shall not be gathered H622 (אָסַף) — to gather for any purpose; hence, to receive, take away, i.e. remove (destroy, leave behind, put up, restore, etc.)
- nor be buried H6912 (קָבַר) — to inter
- they shall be for dung H1828 (דֹּמֶן) — manure
- upon the face H6440 (פָּנִים) — the face (as the part that turns); used in a great variety of applications (literally and figuratively); also (with prepositional prefix) as a preposition (befo…
- of the earth H127 (אֲדָמָה) — soil (from its general redness)
3 And death shall be chosen rather than life by all the residue that remain of this evil family, that remain in all the places whither I have driven them, saith Jehovah of hosts.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And death H4194 (מָוֶת) — death (natural or violent); concretely, the dead, their place or state (hades); figuratively, pestilence, ruin
- shall be chosen H977 (בָּחַר) — properly, to try, i.e. (by implication) select
- rather than life H2416 (חַי) — alive; hence, raw (flesh); fresh (plant, water, year), strong; also (as noun, especially in the feminine singular and masculine plural) life (or living thing),…
- by all the residue H7611 (שְׁאֵרִית) — a remainder or residual (surviving, final) portion
- of them that remain H7604 (שָׁאַר) — properly, to swell up, i.e. be (causatively, make) redundant
- of this evil H7451 (רַע) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
- family H4940 (מִשְׁפָּחָה) — a family, i.e. circle of relatives; figuratively, a class (of persons), a species (of animals) or sort (of things); by extension a tribe or people
- which remain H7604 (שָׁאַר) — properly, to swell up, i.e. be (causatively, make) redundant
- in all the places H4725 (מָקוֹם) — properly, a standing, i.e. a spot; but used widely of a locality (general or specific); also (figuratively) of a condition (of body or mind)
- whither I have driven H5080 (נָדַח) — to push off; used in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively (to expel, mislead, strike, inflict, etc.)
- them, 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…
4 Moreover thou shalt say unto them, Thus saith Jehovah: Shall men fall, and not rise up again? Shall one turn away, and not return?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Moreover thou shalt say H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto them, 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
- Shall they fall H5307 (נָפַל) — to fall, in a great variety of applications (intransitive or causative, literal or figurative)
- and not arise H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
- shall he turn 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…
- and not 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…
5 Why then is this people of Jerusalem slidden back by a perpetual backsliding? they hold fast deceit, they refuse to return.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- is this people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- of Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine
- slidden back 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…
- by a perpetual H5329 (נָצַח) — properly, to glitter from afar, i.e. to be eminent (as a superintendent, especially of the Temple services and its music); to be permanent
- backsliding H4878 (מְשׁוּבָה) — apostasy
- they hold H2388 (חָזַק) — to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong (figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help, repair, fortify), obstinate; to bind, restrain, conque…
- fast deceit H8649 (תׇּרְמָה) — fraud
- they refuse H3985 (מָאֵן) — to refuse
- to 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…
6 I hearkened and heard, but they spake not aright: no man repenteth him of his wickedness, saying, What have I done? every one turneth to his course, as a horse that rusheth headlong in the battle.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- I hearkened H7181 (קָשַׁב) — to prick up the ears, i.e. hearken
- and heard H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- they spake not aright H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- 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)
- repented H5162 (נָחַם) — properly, to sigh, i.e. breathe strongly; by implication, to be sorry, i.e. (in a favorable sense) to pity, console or (reflexively) rue; or (unfavorably) to av…
- him of H5921 (עַל) — above, over, upon, or against (yet always in this last relation with a downward aspect) in a great variety of applications
- his wickedness H7451 (רַע) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
- saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- What have I done H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- every one turned 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 course H4794 (מְרוּצָה) — a race (the act), whether the manner or the progress
- as the horse H5483 (סוּס) — a horse (as leaping); also a swallow (from its rapid flight)
- rusheth H7857 (שָׁטַף) — to gush; by implication, to inundate, cleanse; by analogy, to gallop, conquer
- into the battle H4421 (מִלְחָמָה) — a battle (i.e. the engagement); generally, war (i.e. war-fare)
7 Yea, the stork in the heavens knoweth her appointed times; and the turtle-dove and the swallow and the crane observe the time of their coming; but my people know not the law of Jehovah.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Yea, the stork H2624 (חֲסִידָה) — the kind (maternal) bird, i.e. a stork
- in the heaven H8064 (שָׁמַיִם) — the sky (as aloft; the dual perhaps alluding to the visible arch in which the clouds move, as well as to the higher ether where the celestial bodies revolve)
- knoweth H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- her appointed times H4150 (מוֹעֵד) — properly, an appointment, i.e. a fixed time or season; specifically, a festival; conventionally a year; by implication, an assembly (as convened for a definite…
- and the turtledove H8449 (תּוֹר) — a ring-dove, often (figuratively) as a term of endearment
- and the crane H5483 (סוּס) — a horse (as leaping); also a swallow (from its rapid flight)
- and the swallow H5693 (עָגוּר) — probably the swallow
- observe H8104 (שָׁמַר) — properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e. guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.
- the time H6256 (עֵת) — time, especially (adverb with preposition) now, when, etc.
- of their coming H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- but 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
- know H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- not the 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…
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
8 How do ye say, We are wise, and the law of Jehovah is with us? But, behold, the false pen of the scribes hath wrought falsely.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- How do ye say H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- wise H2450 (חָכָם) — wise, (i.e. intelligent, skilful or artful)
- and the law H8451 (תּוֹרָה) — a precept or statute, especially the Decalogue or Pentateuch
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- with us? Lo, certainly H403 (אָכֵן) — firmly; figuratively, surely; also (adversative) but
- in vain H8267 (שֶׁקֶר) — an untruth; by implication, a sham (often adverbial)
- made H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- the pen H5842 (עֵט) — a stylus or marking stick
- of the scribes H5608 (סָפַר) — properly, to score with a mark as a tally or record, i.e. (by implication) to inscribe, and also to enumerate; intensively, to recount, i.e. celebrate
9 The wise men are put to shame, they are dismayed and taken: lo, they have rejected the word of Jehovah; and what manner of wisdom is in them?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The wise H2450 (חָכָם) — wise, (i.e. intelligent, skilful or artful)
- are ashamed H3001 (יָבֵשׁ) — to be ashamed, confused or disappointed; also (as failing) to dry up (as water) or wither (as herbage)
- they are dismayed H2865 (חָתַת) — properly, to prostrate; hence, to break down, either (literally) by violence, or (figuratively) by confusion and fear
- and taken H3920 (לָכַד) — to catch (in a net, trap or pit); generally, to capture or occupy; also to choose (by lot); figuratively, to cohere
- lo, they have rejected H3988 (מָאַס) — to spurn; also (intransitively) to disappear
- 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
- and what wisdom H2451 (חׇכְמָה) — wisdom (in a good sense)
10 Therefore will I give their wives unto others, and their fields to them that shall possess them: for every one from the least even unto the greatest is given to covetousness; from the prophet even unto the priest every one dealeth falsely.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Therefore will I give H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- their wives H802 (אִשָּׁה) — a woman
- unto others H312 (אַחֵר) — properly, hinder; generally, next, other, etc.
- their fields H7704 (שָׂדֶה) — a field (as flat)
- to them that shall 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
- for every one from the least H6996 (קָטָן) — abbreviated, i.e. diminutive, literally (in quantity, size or number) or figuratively (in age or importance)
- even unto the greatest H1419 (גָּדוֹל) — great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
- is given H1214 (בָּצַע) — to break off, i.e. (usually) plunder; figuratively, to finish, or (intransitively) stop
- to covetousness H1215 (בֶּצַע) — plunder; by extension, gain (usually unjust)
- from the prophet H5030 (נָבִיא) — a prophet or (generally) inspired man
- even unto the priest H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
- every one dealeth H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- falsely H8267 (שֶׁקֶר) — an untruth; by implication, a sham (often adverbial)
11 And they have healed the hurt of the daughter of my people slightly, saying, Peace, peace; when there is no peace.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For they have healed H7495 (רָפָא) — properly, to mend (by stitching), i.e. (figuratively) to cure
- the hurt H7667 (שֶׁבֶר) — a fracture, figuratively, ruin; specifically, a solution (of a dream)
- of the daughter H1323 (בַּת) — a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)
- of 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
- slightly H7043 (קָלַל) — to be (causatively, make) light, literally (swift, small, sharp, etc.) or figuratively (easy, trifling, vile, etc.)
- saying H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Peace H7965 (שָׁלוֹם) — safe, i.e. (figuratively) well, happy, friendly; also (abstractly) welfare, i.e. health, prosperity, peace
- no peace H7965 (שָׁלוֹם) — safe, i.e. (figuratively) well, happy, friendly; also (abstractly) welfare, i.e. health, prosperity, peace
12 Were they ashamed when they had committed abomination? nay, they were not at all ashamed, neither could they blush: therefore shall they fall among them that fall; in the time of their visitation they shall be cast down, saith Jehovah.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Were they ashamed H3001 (יָבֵשׁ) — to be ashamed, confused or disappointed; also (as failing) to dry up (as water) or wither (as herbage)
- when they had committed H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- abomination H8441 (תּוֹעֵבַה) — properly, something disgusting (morally), i.e. (as noun) an abhorrence; especially idolatry or (concretely) an idol
- nay, they were not at all H954 (בּוּשׁ) — properly, to pale, i.e. by implication to be ashamed; also (by implication) to be disappointed or delayed
- ashamed H954 (בּוּשׁ) — properly, to pale, i.e. by implication to be ashamed; also (by implication) to be disappointed or delayed
- neither could H3045 (יָדַע) — to know (properly, to ascertain by seeing); used in a great variety of senses, figuratively, literally, euphemistically and inferentially (including observation…
- they blush H3637 (כָּלַם) — properly, to wound; but only figuratively, to taunt or insult
- therefore shall they fall H5307 (נָפַל) — to fall, in a great variety of applications (intransitive or causative, literal or figurative)
- among them that fall H5307 (נָפַל) — to fall, in a great variety of applications (intransitive or causative, literal or figurative)
- in the time H6256 (עֵת) — time, especially (adverb with preposition) now, when, etc.
- of their visitation H6486 (פְּקֻדָּה) — visitation (in many senses, chiefly official)
- they shall be cast down H3782 (כָּשַׁל) — to totter or waver (through weakness of the legs, especially the ankle); by implication, to falter, stumble, faint or fall
- saith H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
13 I will utterly consume them, saith Jehovah: there shall be no grapes on the vine, nor figs on the fig-tree, and the leaf shall fade; and the things that I have given them shall pass away from them.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- I will surely H622 (אָסַף) — to gather for any purpose; hence, to receive, take away, i.e. remove (destroy, leave behind, put up, restore, etc.)
- consume H5486 (סוּף) — to snatch away, i.e. terminate
- them, saith H5002 (נְאֻם) — an oracle
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- no grapes H6025 (עֵנָב) — a grape
- on the vine H1612 (גֶּפֶן) — a vine (as twining), especially the grape
- nor figs H8384 (תְּאֵן) — the fig (tree or fruit)
- on the fig tree H8384 (תְּאֵן) — the fig (tree or fruit)
- and the leaf H5929 (עָלֶה) — a leaf (as coming up on a tree); collectively, foliage
- shall fade H5034 (נָבֵל) — to wilt; generally, to fall away, fail, faint; figuratively, to be foolish or (morally) wicked; causatively, to despise, disgrace
- I have given H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- them shall pass away H5674 (עָבַר) — to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in copulation…
14 Why do we sit still? assemble yourselves, and let us enter into the fortified cities, and let us be silent there; for Jehovah our God hath put us to silence, and given us water of gall to drink, because we have sinned against Jehovah.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Why do we sit still H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- assemble H622 (אָסַף) — to gather for any purpose; hence, to receive, take away, i.e. remove (destroy, leave behind, put up, restore, etc.)
- yourselves, and let us enter H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- into the defenced H4013 (מִבְצָר) — a fortification, castle, or fortified city; figuratively, a defender
- 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 let us be silent H1826 (דָּמַם) — to be dumb; by implication, to be astonished, to stop; also to perish
- there: for 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…
- hath put us to silence H1826 (דָּמַם) — to be dumb; by implication, to be astonished, to stop; also to perish
- and given us water H4325 (מַיִם) — water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen
- of gall H7219 (רֹאשׁ) — a poisonous plant, probably the poppy (from its conspicuous head); generally poison (even of serpents)
- to drink H8248 (שָׁקָה) — to quaff, i.e. (causatively) to irrigate or furnish a potion to
- because we have sinned H2398 (חָטָא) — properly, to miss; hence (figuratively and generally) to sin; by inference, to forfeit, lack, expiate, repent, (causatively) lead astray, condemn
- against Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
15 We looked for peace, but no good came; and for a time of healing, and, behold, dismay!Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- We looked H6960 (קָוָה) — to bind together (perhaps by twisting), i.e. collect; (figuratively) to expect
- for peace H7965 (שָׁלוֹם) — safe, i.e. (figuratively) well, happy, friendly; also (abstractly) welfare, i.e. health, prosperity, peace
- but no good H2896 (טוֹב) — good (as an adjective) in the widest sense; used likewise as a noun, both in the masculine and the feminine, the singular and the plural (good, a good or good t…
- for a time H6256 (עֵת) — time, especially (adverb with preposition) now, when, etc.
- of health H4832 (מַרְפֵּא) — properly, curative, i.e. literally (concretely) a medicine, or (abstractly) a cure; figuratively (concretely) deliverance, or (abstractly) placidity
- and behold trouble H1205 (בְּעָתָה) — fear
16 The snorting of his horses is heard from Dan: at the sound of the neighing of his strong ones the whole land trembleth; for they are come, and have devoured the land and all that is in it; the city and those that dwell therein.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The snorting H5170 (נַחַר) — a snorting
- of his horses H5483 (סוּס) — a horse (as leaping); also a swallow (from its rapid flight)
- was heard H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- from Dan H1835 (דָּן) — Dan, one of the sons of Jacob; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory; likewise a place in Palestine colonized by them
- the whole land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- trembled 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 sound H6963 (קוֹל) — a voice or sound
- of the neighing H4684 (מַצְהָלָה) — a whinnying (through impatience for battle or lust)
- of his strong ones H47 (אַבִּיר)
- for they are come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- and have devoured H398 (אָכַל) — to eat (literally or figuratively)
- the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- and all H4393 (מְלֹא) — fulness (literally or figuratively)
- that is in it; 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)
- and those that dwell H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
17 For, behold, I will send serpents, adders, among you, which will not be charmed; and they shall bite you, saith Jehovah.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For, behold, I will send H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- serpents H5175 (נָחָשׁ) — a snake (from its hiss)
- cockatrices H6848 (צֶפַע) — a viper (as thrusting out the tongue, i.e. hissing)
- charmed H3908 (לַחַשׁ) — properly, a whisper, i.e. by implication, (in a good sense) a private prayer, (in a bad one) an incantation; concretely, an amulet
- and they shall bite H5391 (נָשַׁךְ) — to strike with a sting (as a serpent); figuratively, to oppress with interest on a loan
- you, saith H5002 (נְאֻם) — an oracle
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
18 Oh that I could comfort myself against sorrow! my heart is faint within me.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- I would comfort H4010 (מַבְלִיגִית) — desistance (or rather desolation)
- myself against sorrow H3015 (יָגוֹן) — affliction
- my 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
- faint H1742 (דַּוָּי) — sick; figuratively, troubled
19 Behold, the voice of the cry of the daughter of my people from a land that is very far off: is not Jehovah in Zion? is not her King in her? Why have they provoked me to anger with their graven images, and with foreign vanities?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Behold the voice H6963 (קוֹל) — a voice or sound
- of the cry H7775 (שַׁוְעָה) — a hallooing
- of the daughter H1323 (בַּת) — a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)
- of 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
- because of them that dwell in a far H4801 (מֶרְחָק) — remoteness, i.e. (concretely) a distant place; often (adverbially) from afar
- country H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- not Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- in Zion H6726 (צִיּוֹן) — Tsijon (as a permanent capital), a mountain of Jerusalem
- not her king H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- in her? Why have they provoked me to anger H3707 (כַּעַס) — to trouble; by implication, to grieve, rage, be indignant
- with their graven images H6456 (פְּסִיל) — an idol
- with strange H5236 (נֵכָר) — foreign, or (concretely) a foreigner, or (abstractly) heathendom
- vanities H1892 (הֶבֶל) — emptiness or vanity; figuratively, something transitory and unsatisfactory; often used as an adverb
20 The harvest is past, the summer is ended, and we are not saved.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The 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)
- is past H5674 (עָבַר) — to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in copulation…
- the summer H7019 (קַיִץ) — harvest (as the crop), whether the product (grain or fruit) or the (dry) season
- is ended H3615 (כָּלָה) — to end, whether intransitive (to cease, be finished, perish) or transitive (to complete, prepare, consume)
- and we are not saved H3467 (יָשַׁע) — properly, to be open, wide or free, i.e. (by implication) to be safe; causatively, to free or succor
21 For the hurt of the daughter of my people am I hurt: I mourn; dismay hath taken hold on me.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For the hurt H7667 (שֶׁבֶר) — a fracture, figuratively, ruin; specifically, a solution (of a dream)
- of the daughter H1323 (בַּת) — a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)
- of 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
- am I hurt H7665 (שָׁבַר) — to burst (literally or figuratively)
- I am black H6937 (קָדַר) — to be ashy, i.e. dark-colored; by implication, to mourn (in sackcloth or sordid garments)
- astonishment H8047 (שַׁמָּה) — ruin; by implication, consternation
- hath taken hold H2388 (חָזַק) — to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong (figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help, repair, fortify), obstinate; to bind, restrain, conque…
22 Is there no balm in Gilead? is there no physician there? why then is not the health of the daughter of my people recovered?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- no balm H6875 (צְרִי) — distillation, i.e. balsam
- in Gilead H1568 (גִּלְעָד) — Gilad, a region East of the Jordan; also the name of three Israelites
- no physician H7495 (רָפָא) — properly, to mend (by stitching), i.e. (figuratively) to cure
- there? why then H3588 (כִּי) — (by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed
- is not the health H724 (אֲרוּכָה) — wholeness (literally or figuratively)
- of the daughter H1323 (בַּת) — a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)
- of 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
- recovered H5927 (עָלָה) — to ascend, intransitively (be high) or actively (mount); used in a great variety of senses, primary and secondary, literal and figurative