1 Woe is me! for I am as when they have gathered the summer fruits, as the grape gleanings of the vintage: there is no cluster to eat; my soul desireth the first-ripe fig.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Woe H480 (אַלְלַי) — alas!
- is me! for I am as when they have gathered H625 (אֹסֶף) — a collection (of fruits)
- the summer fruits H7019 (קַיִץ) — harvest (as the crop), whether the product (grain or fruit) or the (dry) season
- as the grapegleanings H5955 (עֹלֵלָה) — only in plural gleanings; by extension gleaning-time
- of the vintage H1210 (בָּצִיר) — clipped, i.e. the grape crop
- no cluster H811 (אֶשְׁכּוֹל) — a bunch of grapes or other fruit
- to eat H398 (אָכַל) — to eat (literally or figuratively)
- my 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)
- desired H183 (אָוָה) — to wish for
- the firstripe fruit H1063 (בִּכּוּרָה) — the early fig
2 The godly man is perished out of the earth, and there is none upright among men: they all lie in wait for blood; they hunt every man his brother with a net.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The good H2623 (חָסִיד) — properly, kind, i.e. (religiously) pious (a saint)
- is perished H6 (אָבַד) — properly, to wander away, i.e. lose oneself; by implication to perish (causative, destroy)
- out of the earth H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- none upright H3477 (יָשָׁר) — straight (literally or figuratively)
- among men H120 (אָדָם) — ruddy i.e. a human being (an individual or the species, mankind, etc.)
- they all lie in wait H693 (אָרַב) — to lurk
- for 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…
- they hunt H6679 (צוּד) — to lie alongside (i.e. in wait); by implication, to catch an animal (figuratively, men); to victual (for a journey)
- every man H376 (אִישׁ) — a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term (and in such cases frequently not expressed in translation)
- his brother H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
- with a net H2764 (חֵרֶם) — physical (as shutting in) a net (either literally or figuratively); usually a doomed object; abstractly extermination
3 Their hands are upon that which is evil to do it diligently; the prince asketh, and the judge is ready for a reward; and the great man, he uttereth the evil desire of his soul: thus they weave it together.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- That they may do evil H7451 (רַע) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
- with both hands H3709 (כַּף) — the hollow hand or palm (so of the paw of an animal, of the sole, and even of the bowl of a dish or sling, the handle of a bolt, the leaves of a palm-tree); fig…
- earnestly H3190 (יָטַב) — to be (causative) make well, literally (sound, beautiful) or figuratively (happy, successful, right)
- the prince H8269 (שַׂר) — a head person (of any rank or class)
- asketh H7592 (שָׁאַל) — to inquire; by implication, to request; by extension, to demand
- and the judge H8199 (שָׁפַט) — to judge, i.e. pronounce sentence (for or against); by implication, to vindicate or punish; by extenssion, to govern; passively, to litigate (literally or figur…
- for a reward H7966 (שִׁלּוּם) — a requital, i.e. (secure) retribution, (venal) a fee
- and the great H1419 (גָּדוֹל) — great (in any sense); hence, older; also insolent
- he uttereth H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
- his mischievous H1942 (הַוָּה) — by implication, of falling); desire; also ruin
- desire 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)
- so they wrap it up H5686 (עָבַת) — to interlace, i.e. (figuratively) to pervert
4 The best of them is as a brier; the most upright is worse than a thorn hedge: the day of thy watchmen, even thy visitation, is come; now shall be their perplexity.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The best 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…
- as a brier H2312 (חֵדֶק) — a prickly plant
- the most upright H3477 (יָשָׁר) — straight (literally or figuratively)
- than a thorn hedge H4534 (מְסוּכָה) — a hedge
- the day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- of thy watchmen H6822 (צָפָה) — properly, to lean forward, i.e. to peer into the distance; by implication, to observe, await
- thy visitation H6486 (פְּקֻדָּה) — visitation (in many senses, chiefly official)
- cometh H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- now shall be their perplexity H3998 (מְבוּכָה) — perplexity
5 Trust ye not in a neighbor; put ye not confidence in a friend; keep the doors of thy mouth from her that lieth in thy bosom.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Trust 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…
- ye not in a friend H7453 (רֵעַ) — an associate (more or less close)
- put ye not confidence H982 (בָּטַח) — properly, to hie for refuge (but not so precipitately as 2620); figuratively, to trust, be confident or sure
- in a guide H441 (אַלּוּף) — familiar; a friend, also gentle; hence, a bullock (as being tame; applied, although masculine, to a cow); and so, a chieftain (as notable, like neat cattle)
- keep H8104 (שָׁמַר) — properly, to hedge about (as with thorns), i.e. guard; generally, to protect, attend to, etc.
- the doors H6607 (פֶּתַח) — an opening (literally), i.e. door (gate) or entrance way
- of thy mouth H6310 (פֶּה) — the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with preposition) acc…
- from her that lieth H7901 (שָׁכַב) — to lie down (for rest, sexual connection, decease or any other purpose)
- in thy bosom H2436 (חֵיק) — the bosom (literally or figuratively)
6 For the son dishonoreth the father, the daughter riseth up against her mother, the daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law; a man’s enemies are the men of his own house.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For the 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,…
- dishonoureth H5034 (נָבֵל) — to wilt; generally, to fall away, fail, faint; figuratively, to be foolish or (morally) wicked; causatively, to despise, disgrace
- the father H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- the daughter H1323 (בַּת) — a daughter (used in the same wide sense as other terms of relationship, literally and figuratively)
- riseth up H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
- against her mother H517 (אֵם) — a mother (as the bond of the family); in a wide sense (both literally and figuratively [like father])
- the daughter in law H3618 (כַּלָּה) — a bride (as if perfect); hence, a son's wife
- against her mother in law H2545 (חֲמוֹת) — a mother-in-law
- a man’s 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)
- enemies H341 (אֹיֵב) — hating; an adversary
- the men H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
- of his own house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
7 But as for me, I will look unto Jehovah; I will wait for the God of my salvation: my God will hear me.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Therefore I will look H6822 (צָפָה) — properly, to lean forward, i.e. to peer into the distance; by implication, to observe, await
- unto Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- I will wait H3176 (יָחַל) — to wait; by implication, to be patient, hope
- for 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 my salvation H3468 (יֶשַׁע) — liberty, deliverance, prosperity
- my 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…
- will hear H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
8 Rejoice not against me, O mine enemy: when I fall, I shall arise; when I sit in darkness, Jehovah will be a light unto me.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Rejoice H8055 (שָׂמַח) — probably to brighten up, i.e. (figuratively) be (causatively, make) blithe or gleesome
- not against me, O mine enemy H341 (אֹיֵב) — hating; an adversary
- when I fall H5307 (נָפַל) — to fall, in a great variety of applications (intransitive or causative, literal or figurative)
- I shall arise H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
- when I sit 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 darkness H2822 (חֹשֶׁךְ) — the dark; hence (literally) darkness; figuratively, misery, destruction, death, ignorance, sorrow, wickedness
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- a light H216 (אוֹר) — illumination or (concrete) luminary (in every sense, including lightning, happiness, etc.)
9 I will bear the indignation of Jehovah, because I have sinned against him, until he plead my cause, and execute judgment for me: he will bring me forth to the light, and I shall behold his righteousness.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- I will bear H5375 (נָשָׂא) — to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative
- the indignation H2197 (זַעַף) — anger
- of Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- because I 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 him, until he plead H7378 (רִיב) — properly, to toss, i.e. grapple; mostly figuratively, to wrangle, i.e. hold a controversy; (by implication) to defend
- my cause H7379 (רִיב) — a contest (personal or legal)
- and execute H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- 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…
- for me: he will bring me forth H3318 (יָצָא) — to go (causatively, bring) out, in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively, direct and proxim.
- to the light H216 (אוֹר) — illumination or (concrete) luminary (in every sense, including lightning, happiness, etc.)
- I shall behold H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- his righteousness H6666 (צְדָקָה) — rightness (abstractly), subjectively (rectitude), objectively (justice), morally (virtue) or figuratively (prosperity)
10 Then mine enemy shall see it, and shame shall cover her who said unto me, Where is Jehovah thy God? Mine eyes shall see my desire upon her; now shall she be trodden down as the mire of the streets.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- mine enemy H341 (אֹיֵב) — hating; an adversary
- shall see H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- and shame H955 (בּוּשָׁה) — shame
- shall cover H3680 (כָּסָה) — properly, to plump, i.e. fill up hollows; by implication, to cover (for clothing or secrecy)
- her which said H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- unto me, Where is Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- thy 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…
- mine eyes H5869 (עַיִן) — an eye (literally or figuratively); by analogy, a fountain (as the eye of the landscape)
- shall behold H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- her: now shall she be trodden down H4823 (מִרְמָס) — abasement (the act or the thing)
- as the mire H2916 (טִיט) — mud or clay; figuratively, calamity
- of the streets H2351 (חוּץ) — properly, separate by a wall, i.e. outside, outdoors
11 A day for building thy walls! in that day shall the decree be far removed.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- the day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- that thy walls H1447 (גָּדֵר) — a circumvallation; by implication, an inclosure
- are to be built H1129 (בָּנָה) — to build (literally and figuratively)
- that day H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- shall the decree H2706 (חֹק) — an enactment; hence, an appointment (of time, space, quantity, labor or usage)
- be far removed H7368 (רָחַק) — to widen (in any direction), i.e. (intransitively) recede or (transitively) remove (literally or figuratively, of place or relation)
12 In that day shall they come unto thee from Assyria and the cities of Egypt, and from Egypt even to the River, and from sea to sea, and from mountain to mountain.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- 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…
- he shall come H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- even to thee from 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
- the fortified H4693 (מָצוֹר) — Egypt (as the border of Palestine)
- 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 from the fortress H4693 (מָצוֹר) — Egypt (as the border of Palestine)
- even to the river H5104 (נָהָר) — a stream (including the sea; expectation the Nile, Euphrates, etc.); figuratively, prosperity
- and from 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…
- to 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…
- mountain H2022 (הַר) — a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)
- to mountain H2022 (הַר) — a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)
13 Yet shall the land be desolate because of them that dwell therein, for the fruit of their doings.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Notwithstanding the land H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- shall be desolate H8077 (שְׁמָמָה) — devastation; figuratively, astonishment
- because of them 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
- therein, for the fruit H6529 (פְּרִי) — fruit (literally or figuratively)
- of their doings H4611 (מַעֲלָל) — an act (good or bad)
14 Feed thy people with thy rod, the flock of thy heritage, which dwell solitarily, in the forest in the midst of Carmel: let them feed in Bashan and Gilead, as in the days of old.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- 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)
- thy people H5971 (עַם) — a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock
- with thy rod H7626 (שֵׁבֶט) — a scion, i.e. (literally) a stick (for punishing, writing, fighting, ruling, walking, etc.) or (figuratively) a clan
- the flock H6629 (צֹאן) — a collective name for a flock (of sheep or goats); also figuratively (of men)
- of thine heritage H5159 (נַחֲלָה) — properly, something inherited, i.e. (abstractly) occupancy, or (concretely) an heirloom; generally an estate, patrimony or portion
- which dwell H7931 (שָׁכַן) — to reside or permanently stay (literally or figuratively)
- solitarily H910 (בָּדָד) — separate; adverb, separately
- the wood H3293 (יַעַר) — a copse of bushes; hence, a forest; hence, honey in the comb (as hived in trees)
- in the midst H8432 (תָּוֶךְ) — a bisection, i.e. (by implication) the centre
- of Carmel H3760 (כַּרְמֶל) — Karmel, the name of a hill and of a town in Palestine
- let them 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)
- Bashan H1316 (בָּשָׁן) — Bashan (often with the article), a region East of the Jordan
- and Gilead H1568 (גִּלְעָד) — Gilad, a region East of the Jordan; also the name of three Israelites
- as in the days H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- of old H5769 (עוֹלָם) — properly, concealed, i.e. the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e. (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial (especially…
15 As in the days of thy coming forth out of the land of Egypt will I show unto them marvellous things.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- According to the days H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- of thy coming 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 Egypt H4714 (מִצְרַיִם) — Mitsrajim, i.e. Upper and Lower Egypt
- will I shew H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- unto him marvellous H6381 (פָּלָא) — properly, perhaps to separate, i.e. distinguish (literally or figuratively); by implication, to be (causatively, make) great, difficult, wonderful
16 The nations shall see and be ashamed of all their might; they shall lay their hand upon their mouth; their ears shall be deaf.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The nations H1471 (גּוֹי) — a foreign nation; hence, a Gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts
- shall see H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- and be confounded H954 (בּוּשׁ) — properly, to pale, i.e. by implication to be ashamed; also (by implication) to be disappointed or delayed
- at all their might H1369 (גְּבוּרָה) — force (literally or figuratively); by implication, valor, victory
- they shall lay H7760 (שׂוּם) — to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)
- 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…
- mouth H6310 (פֶּה) — the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with preposition) acc…
- their ears H241 (אֹזֶן) — broadness. i.e. (concrete) the ear (from its form in man)
- shall be deaf H2790 (חָרַשׁ) — to scratch, i.e. (by implication) to engrave, plough; hence (from the use of tools) to fabricate (of any material); figuratively, to devise (in a bad sense); he…
17 They shall lick the dust like a serpent; like crawling things of the earth they shall come trembling out of their close places; they shall come with fear unto Jehovah our God, and shall be afraid because of thee.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- They shall lick H3897 (לָחַךְ) — to lick
- the dust H6083 (עָפָר) — dust (as powdered or gray); hence, clay, earth, mud
- like a serpent H5175 (נָחָשׁ) — a snake (from its hiss)
- they shall move H7264 (רָגַז) — to quiver (with any violent emotion, especially anger or fear)
- out of their holes H4526 (מִסְגֶּרֶת) — something enclosing, i.e. a margin (of a region, of a panel); concretely, a stronghold
- like worms H2119 (זָחַל) — to crawl; by implication, to fear
- of the earth H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
- they shall be afraid H6342 (פָּחַד) — to be startled (by a sudden alarm); hence, to fear in general
- 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…
- and shall fear H3372 (יָרֵא) — to fear; morally to revere; causatively to frighten
18 Who is a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth over the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? he retaineth not his anger for ever, because he delighteth in lovingkindness.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- a God H410 (אֵל) — strength; as adjective, mighty; especially the Almighty (but used also of any deity)
- like unto thee, that pardoneth H5375 (נָשָׂא) — to lift, in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, absolute and relative
- iniquity H5771 (עָוֺן) — perversity, i.e. (moral) evil
- and passeth by H5674 (עָבַר) — to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in copulation…
- the transgression H6588 (פֶּשַׁע) — a revolt (national, moral or religious)
- of the remnant H7611 (שְׁאֵרִית) — a remainder or residual (surviving, final) portion
- of his heritage H5159 (נַחֲלָה) — properly, something inherited, i.e. (abstractly) occupancy, or (concretely) an heirloom; generally an estate, patrimony or portion
- he retaineth H2388 (חָזַק) — to fasten upon; hence, to seize, be strong (figuratively, courageous, causatively strengthen, cure, help, repair, fortify), obstinate; to bind, restrain, conque…
- not his anger H639 (אַף) — properly, the nose or nostril; hence, the face, and occasionally a person; also (from the rapid breathing in passion) ire
- for ever H5703 (עַד) — properly, a (peremptory) terminus, i.e. (by implication) duration, in the sense of advance or perpetuity (substantially as a noun, either with or without a prep…
- because he delighteth H2654 (חָפֵץ) — properly, to incline to; by implication (literally but rarely) to bend; figuratively, to be pleased with, desire
- mercy H2617 (חֶסֶד) — kindness; by implication (towards God) piety; rarely (by opposition) reproof, or (subject.) beauty
19 He will again have compassion upon us; he will tread our iniquities under foot; and thou wilt cast all their sins into the depths of the sea.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- He will turn 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…
- he will have compassion H7355 (רָחַם) — to fondle; by implication, to love, especially to compassionate
- upon us; he will subdue H3533 (כָּבַשׁ) — to tread down; hence, negatively, to disregard; positively, to conquer, subjugate, violate
- our iniquities H5771 (עָוֺן) — perversity, i.e. (moral) evil
- and thou wilt cast H7993 (שָׁלַךְ) — to throw out, down or away (literally or figuratively)
- all their sins H2403 (חַטָּאָה) — an offence (sometimes habitual sinfulness), and its penalty, occasion, sacrifice, or expiation; also (concretely) an offender
- into the depths H4688 (מְצוֹלָה) — a deep place (of water or mud)
- of the sea H3220 (יָם) — a sea (as breaking in noisy surf) or large body of water; specifically (with the article), the Mediterranean Sea; sometimes a large river, or an artifical basin…
20 Thou wilt perform the truth to Jacob, and the lovingkindness to Abraham, which thou hast sworn unto our fathers from the days of old.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Thou wilt perform H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- the truth H571 (אֶמֶת) — stability; (figuratively) certainty, truth, trustworthiness
- to Jacob H3290 (יַעֲקֹב) — Jaakob, the Israelitish patriarch
- the mercy H2617 (חֶסֶד) — kindness; by implication (towards God) piety; rarely (by opposition) reproof, or (subject.) beauty
- to Abraham H85 (אַבְרָהָם) — Abraham, the later name of Abram
- which thou hast sworn H7650 (שָׁבַע) — to seven oneself, i.e. swear (as if by repeating a declaration seven times)
- unto our fathers H1 (אָב) — father, in a literal and immediate, or figurative and remote application
- from the days H3117 (יוֹם) — a day (as the warm hours), whether literal (from sunrise to sunset, or from one sunset to the next), or figurative (a space of time defined by an associated ter…
- of old H6924 (קֶדֶם) — the front, of place (absolutely, the fore part, relatively the East) or time (antiquity); often used adverbially (before, anciently, eastward)