1 How is the gold become dim! how is the most pure gold changed! The stones of the sanctuary are poured out at the head of every street.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- How is the gold H2091 (זָהָב) — gold, figuratively, something gold-colored (i.e. yellow), as oil, a clear sky
- become dim H6004 (עָמַם) — to associate; by implication, to overshadow (by huddling together)
- is the most 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…
- fine gold H3800 (כֶּתֶם) — properly, something carved out, i.e. ore; hence, gold (pure as originally mined)
- changed H8132 (שָׁנָא) — to alter
- the stones H68 (אֶבֶן) — a stone
- of the sanctuary H6944 (קֹדֶשׁ) — a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity
- are poured out H8210 (שָׁפַךְ) — to spill forth (blood, a libation, liquid metal; or even a solid, i.e. to mound up); also (figuratively) to expend (life, soul, complaint, money, etc.); intensi…
- in the top H7218 (רֹאשׁ) — the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
- of every street H2351 (חוּץ) — properly, separate by a wall, i.e. outside, outdoors
2 The precious sons of Zion, comparable to fine gold, How are they esteemed as earthen pitchers, the work of the hands of the potter!Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The precious H3368 (יָקָר) — valuable (objectively or subjectively)
- sons H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Zion H6726 (צִיּוֹן) — Tsijon (as a permanent capital), a mountain of Jerusalem
- comparable H5537 (סָלָא) — to suspend in a balance, i.e. weigh
- to fine gold H6337 (פָּז) — pure (gold); hence, gold itself (as refined)
- how are they esteemed 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…
- as earthen H2789 (חֶרֶשׂ) — a piece of pottery
- pitchers H5035 (נֶבֶל) — a skin-bag for liquids (from collapsing when empty); hence, a vase (as similar in shape when full); also a lyre (as having a body of like form)
- the work H4639 (מַעֲשֶׂה) — an action (good or bad); generally, a transaction; abstractly, activity; by implication, a product (specifically, a poem) or (generally) property
- of the 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…
- of the potter H3335 (יָצַר) — to mould into a form; especially as a potter; figuratively, to determine (i.e. form a resolution)
3 Even the jackals draw out the breast, they give suck to their young ones: The daughter of my people is become cruel, like the ostriches in the wilderness.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Even the sea monsters H8577 (תַּנִּין) — a marine or land monster, i.e. sea-serpent or jackal
- draw out H2502 (חָלַץ) — to pull off; hence (intensively) to strip, (reflex.) to depart; by implication, to deliver, equip (for fight); present, strengthen
- the breast H7699 (שַׁד) — the breast of a woman or animal (as bulging)
- they give suck H3243 (יָנַק) — to suck; causatively, to give milk
- to their young ones H1482 (גּוּר) — a cub (as still abiding in the lair), especially of the lion
- 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
- cruel H393 (אַכְזָר) — violent; by implication deadly; also (in a good sense) brave
- like the ostriches H3283 (יָעֵן) — the ostrich (probably from its answering cry
- in the wilderness H4057 (מִדְבָּר) — a pasture (i.e. open field, whither cattle are driven); by implication, a desert; also speech (including its organs)
4 The tongue of the sucking child cleaveth to the roof of his mouth for thirst: The young children ask bread, and no man breaketh it unto them.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The tongue H3956 (לָשׁוֹן) — the tongue (of man or animals), used literally (as the instrument of licking, eating, or speech), and figuratively (speech, an ingot, a fork of flame, a cove of…
- of the sucking child H3243 (יָנַק) — to suck; causatively, to give milk
- cleaveth H1692 (דָּבַק) — properly, to impinge, i.e. cling or adhere; figuratively, to catch by pursuit
- to the roof of his mouth H2441 (חֵךְ) — properly, the palate or inside of the mouth; hence, the mouth itself (as the organ of speech, taste and kissing)
- for thirst H6772 (צָמָא) — thirst (literally or figuratively)
- the young children H5768 (עוֹלֵל) — a suckling
- ask H7592 (שָׁאַל) — to inquire; by implication, to request; by extension, to demand
- bread H3899 (לֶחֶם) — food (for man or beast), especially bread, or grain (for making it)
- no man breaketh H6566 (פָּרַשׂ) — to break apart, disperse, etc.
5 They that did feed delicately are desolate in the streets: They that were brought up in scarlet embrace dunghills.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- They that did feed H398 (אָכַל) — to eat (literally or figuratively)
- delicately H4574 (מַעֲדָן) — a delicacy or (abstractly) pleasure (adverbially, cheerfully)
- are desolate H8074 (שָׁמֵם) — to stun (or intransitively, grow numb), i.e. devastate or (figuratively) stupefy (both usually in a passive sense)
- in the streets H2351 (חוּץ) — properly, separate by a wall, i.e. outside, outdoors
- they that were brought up H539 (אָמַן) — properly, to build up or support; to foster as a parent or nurse; figuratively to render (or be) firm or faithful, to trust or believe, to be permanent or quiet…
- in scarlet H8438 (תּוֹלָע) — a maggot (as voracious); specifically (often with ellipsis of 8144) the crimson-grub, but used only (in this connection) of the color from it, and cloths dyed t…
- embrace H2263 (חָבַק) — to clasp (the hands or in embrace)
- dunghills H830 (אַשְׁפֹּת) — a heap of rubbish or filth
6 For the iniquity of the daughter of my people is greater than the sin of Sodom, That was overthrown as in a moment, and no hands were laid upon her.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For the punishment of the iniquity H5771 (עָוֺן) — perversity, i.e. (moral) evil
- 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
- is greater H1431 (גָּדַל) — to be (causatively make) large (in various senses, as in body, mind, estate or honor, also in pride)
- than the punishment H2403 (חַטָּאָה) — an offence (sometimes habitual sinfulness), and its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, or expiation; also (concretely) an offender
- of the sin of Sodom H5467 (סְדֹם) — Sedom, a place near the Dead Sea
- that was overthrown H2015 (הָפַךְ) — to turn about or over; by implication, to change, overturn, return, pervert
- as in a moment H7281 (רֶגַע) — a wink (of the eyes), i.e. a very short space of time
- and no 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…
- stayed H2342 (חוּל) — properly, to twist or whirl (in a circular or spiral manner), i.e. (specifically) to dance, to writhe in pain (especially of parturition) or fear; figuratively,…
7 Her nobles were purer than snow, they were whiter than milk; They were more ruddy in body than rubies, their polishing was as of sapphire.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Her Nazarites H5139 (נָזִיר) — separate, i.e. consecrated (as prince, a Nazirite); hence (figuratively from the latter) an unpruned vine (like an unshorn Nazirite)
- were purer H2141 (זָכַךְ) — to be transparent or clean (phys. or morally)
- than snow H7950 (שֶׁלֶג) — snow (probably from its whiteness)
- they were whiter H6705 (צָחַח) — to glare, i.e. be dazzling white
- than milk H2461 (חָלָב) — milk (as the richness of kine)
- they were more ruddy H119 (אָדַם) — to show blood (in the face), i.e. flush or turn rosy
- in body H6106 (עֶצֶם) — a bone (as strong); by extension, the body; figuratively, the substance, i.e. (as pron.) selfsame
- than rubies H6443 (פָּנִין) — probably a pearl (as round)
- their polishing H1508 (גִּזְרָה) — the figure or person (as if cut out); also an inclosure (as separated)
- of sapphire H5601 (סַפִּיר) — a gem (perhaps used for scratching other substances), probably the sapphire
8 Their visage is blacker than a coal; they are not known in the streets: Their skin cleaveth to their bones; it is withered, it is become like a stick.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Their visage H8389 (תֹּאַר) — outline, i.e. figure or appearance
- is blacker H2821 (חָשַׁךְ) — to be dark (as withholding light); transitively, to darken
- than a coal H7815 (שְׁחוֹר) — dinginess, i.e. perhaps soot
- they are not known H5234 (נָכַר) — properly, to scrutinize, i.e. look intently at; hence (with recognition implied), to acknowledge, be acquainted with, care for, respect, revere, or (with suspic…
- in the streets H2351 (חוּץ) — properly, separate by a wall, i.e. outside, outdoors
- their skin H5785 (עוֹר) — skin (as naked); by implication, hide, leather
- cleaveth H6821 (צָפַד) — to adhere
- to their bones H6106 (עֶצֶם) — a bone (as strong); by extension, the body; figuratively, the substance, i.e. (as pron.) selfsame
- it is withered H3001 (יָבֵשׁ) — to be ashamed, confused or disappointed; also (as failing) to dry up (as water) or wither (as herbage)
- it is become like a stick H6086 (עֵץ) — a tree (from its firmness); hence, wood (plural sticks)
9 They that are slain with the sword are better than they that are slain with hunger; For these pine away, stricken through, for want of the fruits of the field.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- slain H2491 (חָלָל) — pierced (especially to death); figuratively, polluted
- with the sword H2719 (חֶרֶב) — drought; also a cutting instrument (from its destructive effect), as a knife, sword, or other sharp implement
- are better 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…
- with hunger H7458 (רָעָב) — hunger (more or less extensive)
- for these H1992 (הֵם) — they (only used when emphatic)
- pine away H2100 (זוּב) — to flow freely (as water), i.e. (specifically) to have a (sexual) flux; figuratively, to waste away; also to overflow
- stricken H1856 (דָּקַר) — to stab; by analogy, to starve; figuratively, to revile
- the fruits H8570 (תְּנוּבָה) — produce
- of the field H7704 (שָׂדֶה) — a field (as flat)
10 The hands of the pitiful women have boiled their own children; They were their food in the destruction of the daughter of my people.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The 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…
- of the pitiful H7362 (רַחְמָנִי) — compassionate
- women H802 (אִשָּׁה) — a woman
- have sodden H1310 (בָּשַׁל) — properly, to boil up; hence, to be done in cooking; figuratively to ripen
- their own children H3206 (יֶלֶד) — something born, i.e. a lad or offspring
- they were their meat H1262 (בָּרָה) — to select; to feed; to render clear
- in the destruction 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
11 Jehovah hath accomplished his wrath, he hath poured out his fierce anger; And he hath kindled a fire in Zion, which hath devoured the foundations thereof.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 accomplished H3615 (כָּלָה) — to end, whether intransitive (to cease, be finished, perish) or transitive (to complete, prepare, consume)
- his fury H2534 (חֵמָה) — heat; figuratively, anger, poison (from its fever)
- he hath poured out H8210 (שָׁפַךְ) — to spill forth (blood, a libation, liquid metal; or even a solid, i.e. to mound up); also (figuratively) to expend (life, soul, complaint, money, etc.); intensi…
- his fierce H2740 (חָרוֹן) — a burning of anger
- anger H639 (אַף) — properly, the nose or nostril; hence, the face, and occasionally a person; also (from the rapid breathing in passion) ire
- and hath kindled H3341 (יָצַת) — to burn or set on fire; figuratively, to desolate
- a fire H784 (אֵשׁ) — fire (literally or figuratively)
- in Zion H6726 (צִיּוֹן) — Tsijon (as a permanent capital), a mountain of Jerusalem
- and it hath devoured H398 (אָכַל) — to eat (literally or figuratively)
- the foundations H3247 (יְסוֹד) — a foundation (literally or figuratively)
12 The kings of the earth believed not, neither all the inhabitants of the world, That the adversary and the enemy would enter into the gates of Jerusalem.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The kings H4428 (מֶלֶךְ) — a king
- of the earth H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- and all 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 the world H8398 (תֵּבֵל) — the earth (as moist and therefore inhabited); by extension, the globe; by implication, its inhabitants; specifically, a particular land, as Babylonia, Palestine
- would not have believed H539 (אָמַן) — properly, to build up or support; to foster as a parent or nurse; figuratively to render (or be) firm or faithful, to trust or believe, to be permanent or quiet…
- that the adversary 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)
- and the enemy H341 (אֹיֵב) — hating; an adversary
- should have entered H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- into the gates H8179 (שַׁעַר) — an opening, i.e. door or gate
- of Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine
13 It is because of the sins of her prophets, and the iniquities of her priests, That have shed the blood of the just in the midst of her.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For the sins H2403 (חַטָּאָה) — an offence (sometimes habitual sinfulness), and its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, or expiation; also (concretely) an offender
- of her prophets H5030 (נָבִיא) — a prophet or (generally) inspired man
- the iniquities H5771 (עָוֺן) — perversity, i.e. (moral) evil
- of her priests H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
- that have shed H8210 (שָׁפַךְ) — to spill forth (blood, a libation, liquid metal; or even a solid, i.e. to mound up); also (figuratively) to expend (life, soul, complaint, money, etc.); intensi…
- the blood H1818 (דָּם) — blood (as that which when shed causes death) of man or an animal; by analogy, the juice of the grape; figuratively (especially in the plural) bloodshed (i.e. dr…
- of the just H6662 (צַדִּיק) — just
- in the midst H7130 (קֶרֶב) — properly, the nearest part, i.e. the center, whether literal, figurative or adverbial (especially with preposition)
14 They wander as blind men in the streets, they are polluted with blood, So that men cannot touch their garments.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- They have wandered H5128 (נוּעַ) — to waver, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively (as subjoined)
- blind H5787 (עִוֵּר) — blind (literally or figuratively)
- in the streets H2351 (חוּץ) — properly, separate by a wall, i.e. outside, outdoors
- they have polluted H1351 (גָּאַל) — to soil or (figuratively) desecrate
- themselves with blood H1818 (דָּם) — blood (as that which when shed causes death) of man or an animal; by analogy, the juice of the grape; figuratively (especially in the plural) bloodshed (i.e. dr…
- so that men could H3201 (יָכֹל) — to be able, literally (can, could) or morally (may, might)
- not H3808 (לֹא) — not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
- touch H5060 (נָגַע) — properly, to touch, i.e. lay the hand upon (for any purpose; euphemistically, to lie with a woman); by implication, to reach (figuratively, to arrive, acquire);…
- their garments H3830 (לְבוּשׁ) — a garment (literally or figuratively); by implication (euphemistically) a wife
15 Depart ye, they cried unto them, Unclean! depart, depart, touch not! When they fled away and wandered, men said among the nations, They shall no more sojourn here.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- They cried H7121 (קָרָא) — to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications)
- unto them, Depart H5493 (סוּר) — to turn off (literally or figuratively)
- unclean H2931 (טָמֵא) — foul in a religious sense
- depart H5493 (סוּר) — to turn off (literally or figuratively)
- touch H5060 (נָגַע) — properly, to touch, i.e. lay the hand upon (for any purpose; euphemistically, to lie with a woman); by implication, to reach (figuratively, to arrive, acquire);…
- not: when they fled away H5132 (נוּץ) — properly, to flash; also, to fly away (from the quickness of motion)
- and wandered H5128 (נוּעַ) — to waver, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively (as subjoined)
- they said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- among the heathen H1471 (גּוֹי) — a foreign nation; hence, a Gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts
- They shall no more H3254 (יָסַף) — to add or augment (often adverbial, to continue to do a thing)
- sojourn 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…
16 The anger of Jehovah hath scattered them; he will no more regard them: They respected not the persons of the priests, they favored not the elders.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The anger 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 Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- hath divided H2505 (חָלַק) — to be smooth (figuratively); by implication (as smooth stones were used for lots) to apportion or separate
- them; he will no more H3254 (יָסַף) — to add or augment (often adverbial, to continue to do a thing)
- regard H5027 (נָבַט) — to scan, i.e. look intently at; by implication, to regard with pleasure, favor or care
- them: they respected H5375 (נָשָׂא) — to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative
- not the persons 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 priests H3548 (כֹּהֵן) — literally one officiating, a priest; also (by courtesy) an acting priest (although a layman)
- they favoured H2603 (חָנַן) — properly, to bend or stoop in kindness to an inferior; to favor, bestow; causatively to implore (i.e. move to favor by petition)
- not the elders H2205 (זָקֵן) — old
17 Our eyes do yet fail in looking for our vain help: In our watching we have watched for a nation that could not save.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- As for us, our eyes H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
- as yet failed H3615 (כָּלָה) — to end, whether intransitive (to cease, be finished, perish) or transitive (to complete, prepare, consume)
- for our vain H1892 (הֶבֶל) — emptiness or vanity; figuratively, something transitory and unsatisfactory; often used as an adverb
- help H5833 (עֶזְרָה) — aid
- in our watching H6836 (צְפִיָּה) — watchfulness
- we have watched H6822 (צָפָה) — properly, to lean forward, i.e. to peer into the distance; by implication, to observe, await
- for a nation H1471 (גּוֹי) — a foreign nation; hence, a Gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts
- could not save H3467 (יָשַׁע) — properly, to be open, wide or free, i.e. (by implication) to be safe; causatively, to free or succor
18 They hunt our steps, so that we cannot go in our streets: Our end is near, our days are fulfilled; for our end is come.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- They hunt H6679 (צוּד) — to lie alongside (i.e. in wait); by implication, to catch an animal (figuratively, men); to victual (for a journey)
- our steps H6806 (צַעַד) — a pace or regular step
- that we cannot go H3212 (יָלַךְ) — to walk (literally or figuratively); causatively, to carry (in various senses)
- in our streets H7339 (רְחֹב) — a width, i.e. (concretely) avenue or area
- our end H7093 (קֵץ) — an extremity; adverbially (with prepositional prefix) after
- is near H7126 (קָרַב) — to approach (causatively, bring near) for whatever purpose
- our 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…
- are fulfilled H4390 (מָלֵא) — to fill or (intransitively) be full of, in a wide application (literally and figuratively)
- for our end H7093 (קֵץ) — an extremity; adverbially (with prepositional prefix) after
- is come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
19 Our pursuers were swifter than the eagles of the heavens: They chased us upon the mountains, they laid wait for us in the wilderness.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Our persecutors H7291 (רָדַף) — to run after (usually with hostile intent; figuratively [of time] gone by)
- are swifter H7031 (קַל) — light; (by implication) rapid (also adverbial)
- than the eagles H5404 (נֶשֶׁר) — the eagle (or other large bird of prey)
- of 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)
- they pursued H1814 (דָּלַק) — to flame (literally or figuratively)
- us upon the mountains H2022 (הַר) — a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)
- they laid wait H693 (אָרַב) — to lurk
- for us in the wilderness H4057 (מִדְבָּר) — a pasture (i.e. open field, whither cattle are driven); by implication, a desert; also speech (including its organs)
20 The breath of our nostrils, the anointed of Jehovah, was taken in their pits; Of whom we said, Under his shadow we shall live among the nations.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The breath H7307 (רוּחַ) — wind; by resemblance breath, i.e. a sensible (or even violent) exhalation; figuratively, life, anger, unsubstantiality; by extension, a region of the sky; by re…
- of our nostrils H639 (אַף) — properly, the nose or nostril; hence, the face, and occasionally a person; also (from the rapid breathing in passion) ire
- the anointed H4899 (מָשִׁיחַ) — anointed; usually a consecrated person (as a king, priest, or saint); specifically, the Messiah
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- was taken H3920 (לָכַד) — to catch (in a net, trap or pit); generally, to capture or occupy; also to choose (by lot); figuratively, to cohere
- in their pits H7825 (שְׁחִית) — a pit-fall (literally or figuratively)
- of whom we said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- Under his shadow H6738 (צֵל) — shade, whether literal or figurative
- we shall live H2421 (חָיָה) — to live, whether literally or figuratively; causatively, to revive
- among the heathen H1471 (גּוֹי) — a foreign nation; hence, a Gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts
21 Rejoice and be glad, O daughter of Edom, that dwellest in the land of Uz: The cup shall pass through unto thee also; thou shalt be drunken, and shalt make thyself naked.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Rejoice H7797 (שׂוּשׂ) — to be bright, i.e. cheerful
- and be glad H8055 (שָׂמַח) — probably to brighten up, i.e. (figuratively) be (causatively, make) blithe or gleesome
- O daughter H1323 (בַּת) — a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)
- of Edom H123 (אֱדֹם) — Edom, the elder twin-brother of Jacob; hence the region (Idumaea) occupied by him
- that dwellest H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- in the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- of Uz H5780 (עוּץ) — Uts, a son of Aram, also a Seirite, and the regions settled by them.
- the cup H3563 (כּוֹס) — a cup (as a container), often figuratively, a lot (as if a potion); also some unclean bird, probably an owl (perhaps from the cup-like cavity of its eye)
- also shall pass H5674 (עָבַר) — to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in copulation…
- through unto thee: thou shalt be drunken H7937 (שָׁכַר) — to become tipsy; in a qualified sense, to satiate with a stimulating drink or (figuratively) influence
- and shalt make thyself naked H6168 (עָרָה) — to be (causatively, make) bare; hence, to empty, pour out, demolish
22 The punishment of thine iniquity is accomplished, O daughter of Zion; he will no more carry thee away into captivity: He will visit thine iniquity, O daughter of Edom; he will uncover thy sins.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The punishment of thine iniquity H5771 (עָוֺן) — perversity, i.e. (moral) evil
- is accomplished H8552 (תָּמַם) — to complete, in a good or a bad sense, literal, or figurative, transitive or intransitive
- O daughter H1323 (בַּת) — a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)
- of Zion H6726 (צִיּוֹן) — Tsijon (as a permanent capital), a mountain of Jerusalem
- he will no more H3254 (יָסַף) — to add or augment (often adverbial, to continue to do a thing)
- carry thee away into captivity H1540 (גָּלָה) — to denude (especially in a disgraceful sense); by implication, to exile (captives being usually stripped); figuratively, to reveal
- he will visit H6485 (פָּקַד) — to visit (with friendly or hostile intent); by analogy, to oversee, muster, charge, care for, miss, deposit, etc.
- thine iniquity H5771 (עָוֺן) — perversity, i.e. (moral) evil
- of Edom H123 (אֱדֹם) — Edom, the elder twin-brother of Jacob; hence the region (Idumaea) occupied by him
- he will discover H1540 (גָּלָה) — to denude (especially in a disgraceful sense); by implication, to exile (captives being usually stripped); figuratively, to reveal
- thy sins H2403 (חַטָּאָה) — an offence (sometimes habitual sinfulness), and its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, or expiation; also (concretely) an offender