1 The vision of Obadiah. Thus saith the Lord Jehovah concerning Edom: We have heard tidings from Jehovah, and an ambassador is sent among the nations, saying, Arise ye, and let us rise up against her in battle.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The vision H2377 (חָזוֹן) — a sight (mentally), i.e. a dream, revelation, or oracle
- of Obadiah H5662 (עֹבַדְיָה) — Obadjah, the name of thirteen Israelites
- Thus saith H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- the Lord H136 (אֲדֹנָי) — the Lord (used as a proper name of God only)
- Yhwh H3069 (יְהֹוִה)
- concerning Edom H123 (אֱדֹם) — Edom, the elder twin-brother of Jacob; hence the region (Idumaea) occupied by him
- We have heard H8085 (שָׁמַע) — to hear intelligently (often with implication of attention, obedience, etc.; causatively, to tell, etc.)
- a rumour H8052 (שְׁמוּעָה) — something heard, i.e. an announcement
- from Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- and an ambassador H6735 (צִיר) — a hinge (as pressed in turning); also a throe (as a phys. or mental pressure); also a herald or errand-doer (as constrained by the principal)
- is sent H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- among the heathen H1471 (גּוֹי) — a foreign nation; hence, a Gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts
- Arise H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
- ye, and let us rise up H6965 (קוּם) — to rise (in various applications, literal, figurative, intensive and causative)
- against her in battle H4421 (מִלְחָמָה) — a battle (i.e. the engagement); generally, war (i.e. war-fare)
2 Behold, I have made thee small among the nations: thou art greatly despised.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Behold, I have made H5414 (נָתַן) — to give, used with greatest latitude of application (put, make, etc.)
- thee small H6996 (קָטָן) — abbreviated, i.e. diminutive, literally (in quantity, size or number) or figuratively (in age or importance)
- among the heathen H1471 (גּוֹי) — a foreign nation; hence, a Gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts
- thou art greatly 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…
- despised H959 (בָּזָה) — to disesteem
3 The pride of thy heart hath deceived thee, O thou that dwellest in the clefts of the rock, whose habitation is high; that saith in his heart, Who shall bring me down to the ground?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- The pride H2087 (זָדוֹן) — arrogance
- of thine heart H3820 (לֵב) — the heart; also used (figuratively) very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything
- hath deceived H5377 (נָשָׁא) — to lead astray, i.e. (mentally) to delude, or (morally) to seduce
- thee, thou that dwellest H7931 (שָׁכַן) — to reside or permanently stay (literally or figuratively)
- in the clefts H2288 (חֲגָו) — a rift in rocks
- of the rock H5553 (סֶלַע) — a craggy rock, literally or figuratively (a fortress)
- whose habitation H3427 (יָשַׁב) — properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
- high H4791 (מָרוֹם) — altitude, i.e. concretely (an elevated place), abstractly (elevation, figuratively (elation), or adverbially (aloft)
- that saith H559 (אָמַר) — to say (used with great latitude)
- in his 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
- Who shall bring me 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 ground H776 (אֶרֶץ) — the earth (at large, or partitively a land)
4 Though thou mount on high as the eagle, and though thy nest be set among the stars, I will bring thee down from thence, saith Jehovah.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Though thou exalt H1361 (גָּבַהּ) — to soar, i.e. be lofty; figuratively, to be haughty
- as the eagle H5404 (נֶשֶׁר) — the eagle (or other large bird of prey)
- and though thou set H7760 (שׂוּם) — to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)
- thy nest H7064 (קֵן) — a nest (as fixed), sometimes including the nestlings; figuratively, a chamber or dwelling
- among the stars H3556 (כּוֹכָב) — a star (as round or as shining); figuratively, a prince
- thence will I bring thee down H3381 (יָרַד) — to descend (literally, to go downwards; or conventionally to a lower region, as the shore, a boundary, the enemy, etc.; or figuratively, to fall); causatively,…
- saith H5002 (נְאֻם) — an oracle
- Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
5 If thieves came to thee, if robbers by night (how art thou cut off!), would they not steal only till they had enough? if grape-gatherers came to thee, would they not leave some gleaning grapes?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- If thieves H1590 (גַּנָּב) — a stealer
- came H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- to thee, if robbers H7703 (שָׁדַד) — properly, to be burly, i.e. (figuratively) powerful (passively, impregnable); by implication, to ravage
- by night H3915 (לַיִל) — properly, a twist (away of the light), i.e. night; figuratively, adversity
- how art thou cut off H1820 (דָּמָה) — to be dumb or silent; hence, to fail or perish; trans. to destroy
- would they not have stolen H1589 (גָּנַב) — to thieve (literally or figuratively); by implication, to deceive
- till they had enough H1767 (דַּי) — enough (as noun or adverb), used chiefly with preposition in phrases
- if the grapegatherers H1219 (בָּצַר) — to gather grapes; also to be isolated (i.e. inaccessible by height or fortification)
- to thee, would they not leave H7604 (שָׁאַר) — properly, to swell up, i.e. be (causatively, make) redundant
- grapes H5955 (עֹלֵלָה) — only in plural gleanings; by extension gleaning-time
6 How are the things of Esau searched! how are his hidden treasures sought out!Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- of Esau H6215 (עֵשָׂו) — Esav, a son of Isaac, including his posterity
- searched out H2664 (חָפַשׂ) — to seek; causatively, to conceal oneself (i.e. let be sought), or mask
- are his hidden H4710 (מִצְפֻּן) — a secret (place or thing, perhaps, treasure)
- things sought up H1158 (בָּעָה) — to gush over, i.e. to swell; (figuratively) to desire earnestly; by implication to ask
7 All the men of thy confederacy have brought thee on thy way, even to the border: the men that were at peace with thee have deceived thee, and prevailed against thee; they that eat thy bread lay a snare under thee: there is no understanding in him.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- All the men H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
- of thy confederacy H1285 (בְּרִית) — a compact (because made by passing between pieces of flesh)
- have brought H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- to the border H1366 (גְּבוּל) — properly, a cord (as twisted), i.e. (by implication) a boundary; by extension the territory inclosed
- the men H582 (אֱנוֹשׁ) — properly, a mortal (and thus differing from the more dignified 120); hence, a man in general (singly or collectively)
- that were at peace H7965 (שָׁלוֹם) — safe, i.e. (figuratively) well, happy, friendly; also (abstractly) welfare, i.e. health, prosperity, peace
- with thee have deceived H5377 (נָשָׁא) — to lead astray, i.e. (mentally) to delude, or (morally) to seduce
- prevailed H3201 (יָכֹל) — to be able, literally (can, could) or morally (may, might)
- thy bread H3899 (לֶחֶם) — food (for man or beast), especially bread, or grain (for making it)
- have laid H7760 (שׂוּם) — to put (used in a great variety of applications, literal, figurative, inferentially, and elliptically)
- a wound H4204 (מָזוֹר) — treachery, i.e. a plot
- none understanding H8394 (תָּבוּן) — intelligence; by implication, an argument; by extension, caprice
8 Shall I not in that day, saith Jehovah, destroy the wise men out of Edom, and understanding out of the mount of Esau?Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Shall I not 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
- even destroy H6 (אָבַד) — properly, to wander away, i.e. lose oneself; by implication to perish (causative, destroy)
- the wise H2450 (חָכָם) — wise, (i.e. intelligent, skilful or artful)
- out of Edom H123 (אֱדֹם) — Edom, the elder twin-brother of Jacob; hence the region (Idumaea) occupied by him
- and understanding H8394 (תָּבוּן) — intelligence; by implication, an argument; by extension, caprice
- out of the mount H2022 (הַר) — a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)
- of Esau H6215 (עֵשָׂו) — Esav, a son of Isaac, including his posterity
9 And thy mighty men, O Teman, shall be dismayed, to the end that every one may be cut off from the mount of Esau by slaughter.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And thy mighty H1368 (גִּבּוֹר) — powerful; by implication, warrior, tyrant
- O Teman H8487 (תֵּימָן) — Teman, the name of two Edomites, and of the region and descendant of one of them
- shall be dismayed H2865 (חָתַת) — properly, to prostrate; hence, to break down, either (literally) by violence, or (figuratively) by confusion and fear
- to the end that 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)
- of the mount H2022 (הַר) — a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)
- of Esau H6215 (עֵשָׂו) — Esav, a son of Isaac, including his posterity
- may be 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…
- by slaughter H6993 (קֶטֶל) — a violent death
10 For the violence done to thy brother Jacob, shame shall cover thee, and thou shalt be cut off for ever.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- violence H2555 (חָמָס) — violence; by implication, wrong; by metonymy unjust gain
- against thy brother H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
- Jacob H3290 (יַעֲקֹב) — Jaakob, the Israelitish patriarch
- shame H955 (בּוּשָׁה) — shame
- shall cover H3680 (כָּסָה) — properly, to plump, i.e. fill up hollows; by implication, to cover (for clothing or secrecy)
- thee, and thou shalt be 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…
- for ever H5769 (עוֹלָם) — properly, concealed, i.e. the vanishing point; generally, time out of mind (past or future), i.e. (practically) eternity; frequentatively, adverbial (especially…
11 In the day that thou stoodest on the other side, in the day that strangers carried away his substance, and foreigners entered into his gates, and cast lots upon Jerusalem, even thou wast as one of them.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- In 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 thou stoodest H5975 (עָמַד) — to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
- on the other side, in 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 the strangers H2114 (זוּר) — to turn aside (especially for lodging); hence to be a foreigner, strange, profane; specifically (active participle) to commit adultery
- carried away captive H7617 (שָׁבָה) — to transport into captivity
- his forces H2428 (חַיִל) — probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength
- and foreigners H5237 (נׇכְרִי) — strange, in a variety of degrees and applications (foreign, non-relative, adulterous, different, wonderful)
- entered H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- into his gates H8179 (שַׁעַר) — an opening, i.e. door or gate
- and cast H3032 (יָדַד) — properly, to handle, i.e. to throw, e.g. lots
- lots H1486 (גּוֹרָל) — properly, a pebble, i.e. a lot (small stones being used for that purpose); figuratively, a portion or destiny (as if determined by lot)
- upon Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine
- as one H259 (אֶחָד) — properly, united, i.e. one; or (as an ordinal) first
12 But look not thou on the day of thy brother in the day of his disaster, and rejoice not over the children of Judah in the day of their destruction; neither speak proudly in the day of distress.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But thou shouldest not have looked H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- on 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 brother H251 (אָח) — a brother (used in the widest sense of literal relationship and metaphorical affinity or resemblance [like 1])
- in 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 he became a stranger H5235 (נֶכֶר) — something strange, i.e. unexpected calamity
- neither shouldest thou have rejoiced H8055 (שָׂמַח) — probably to brighten up, i.e. (figuratively) be (causatively, make) blithe or gleesome
- over 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
- of their destruction H6 (אָבַד) — properly, to wander away, i.e. lose oneself; by implication to perish (causative, destroy)
- neither shouldest thou have spoken H6310 (פֶּה) — the mouth (as the means of blowing), whether literal or figurative (particularly speech); specifically edge, portion or side; adverbially (with preposition) acc…
- proudly H1431 (גָּדַל) — to be (causatively make) large (in various senses, as in body, mind, estate or honor, also in pride)
- of distress H6869 (צָרָה) — tightness (i.e. figuratively, trouble); transitively, a female rival
13 Enter not into the gate of my people in the day of their calamity; yea, look not thou on their affliction in the day of their calamity, neither lay ye hands on their substance in the day of their calamity.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Thou shouldest not have entered H935 (בּוֹא) — to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
- into the gate H8179 (שַׁעַר) — an opening, i.e. door or gate
- 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
- in 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 their calamity H343 (אֵיד) — oppression; by implication misfortune, ruin
- yea, thou shouldest not have looked H7200 (רָאָה) — to see, literally or figuratively (in numerous applications, direct and implied, transitive, intransitive and causative)
- on their affliction H7451 (רַע) — bad or (as noun) evil (natural or moral)
- nor have laid H7971 (שָׁלַח) — to send away, for, or out (in a great variety of applications)
- on their substance H2428 (חַיִל) — probably a force, whether of men, means or other resources; an army, wealth, virtue, valor, strength
14 And stand thou not in the crossway, to cut off those of his that escape; and deliver not up those of his that remain in the day of distress.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- Neither shouldest thou have stood H5975 (עָמַד) — to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive)
- in the crossway H6563 (פֶּרֶק) — rapine; also a fork (in roads)
- to 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…
- those of his that did escape H6412 (פָּלִיט) — a refugee
- neither shouldest thou have delivered up H5462 (סָגַר) — to shut up; figuratively, to surrender
- those of his that did remain H8300 (שָׂרִיד) — a survivor
- in 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 distress H6869 (צָרָה) — tightness (i.e. figuratively, trouble); transitively, a female rival
15 For the day of Jehovah is near upon all the nations: as thou hast done, it shall be done unto thee; thy dealing shall return upon thine own head.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For 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 Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- near H7138 (קָרוֹב) — near (in place, kindred or time)
- upon all the heathen H1471 (גּוֹי) — a foreign nation; hence, a Gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts
- as thou hast done H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- it shall be done H6213 (עָשָׂה) — to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application
- unto thee: thy reward H1576 (גְּמוּל) — treatment, i.e. an act (of good or ill); by implication, service or requital
- 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…
- upon thine own head H7218 (רֹאשׁ) — the head (as most easily shaken), whether literal or figurative (in many applications, of place, time, rank, itc.)
16 For as ye have drunk upon my holy mountain, so shall all the nations drink continually; yea, they shall drink, and swallow down, and shall be as though they had not been.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- For as ye have drunk H8354 (שָׁתָה) — to imbibe (literally or figuratively)
- upon my holy H6944 (קֹדֶשׁ) — a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity
- mountain H2022 (הַר) — a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)
- shall all the heathen H1471 (גּוֹי) — a foreign nation; hence, a Gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts
- drink H8354 (שָׁתָה) — to imbibe (literally or figuratively)
- continually H8548 (תָּמִיד) — properly, continuance (as indefinite extension); but used only (attributively as adjective) constant (or adverbially, constantly); elliptically the regular (dai…
- yea, they shall drink H8354 (שָׁתָה) — to imbibe (literally or figuratively)
- and they shall swallow down H3886 (לוּעַ) — to gulp; figuratively, to be rash
- and they shall be as though they had not H3808 (לֹא) — not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles
17 But in mount Zion there shall be those that escape, and it shall be holy; and the house of Jacob shall possess their possessions.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- But upon mount H2022 (הַר) — a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)
- Zion H6726 (צִיּוֹן) — Tsijon (as a permanent capital), a mountain of Jerusalem
- shall be deliverance H6413 (פְּלֵיטָה) — deliverance; concretely, an escaped portion
- and there shall be holiness H6944 (קֹדֶשׁ) — a sacred place or thing; rarely abstract, sanctity
- and the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of Jacob H3290 (יַעֲקֹב) — Jaakob, the Israelitish patriarch
- shall possess 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
- their possessions H4180 (מוֹרָשׁ) — a possession; figuratively, delight
18 And the house of Jacob shall be a fire, and the house of Joseph a flame, and the house of Esau for stubble, and they shall burn among them, and devour them; and there shall not be any remaining to the house of Esau; for Jehovah hath spoken it.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- of Jacob H3290 (יַעֲקֹב) — Jaakob, the Israelitish patriarch
- shall be a fire H784 (אֵשׁ) — fire (literally or figuratively)
- of Joseph H3130 (יוֹסֵף) — Joseph, the name of seven Israelites
- a flame H3852 (לֶהָבָה)
- of Esau H6215 (עֵשָׂו) — Esav, a son of Isaac, including his posterity
- for stubble H7179 (קַשׁ) — straw (as dry)
- and they shall kindle H1814 (דָּלַק) — to flame (literally or figuratively)
- in them, and devour H398 (אָכַל) — to eat (literally or figuratively)
- remaining H8300 (שָׂרִיד) — a survivor
- of the house H1004 (בַּיִת) — a house (in the greatest variation of applications, especially family, etc.)
- for Yhwh H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God
- hath spoken H1696 (דָבַר) — perhaps properly, to arrange; but used figuratively (of words), to speak; rarely (in a destructive sense) to subdue
19 And they of the South shall possess the mount of Esau, and they of the lowland the Philistines; and they shall possess the field of Ephraim, and the field of Samaria; and Benjamin shall possess Gilead.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- the south H5045 (נֶגֶב) — the south (from its drought); specifically, the Negeb or southern district of Judah, occasionally, Egypt (as south to Palestine)
- shall possess 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
- the mount H2022 (הַר) — a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)
- of Esau H6215 (עֵשָׂו) — Esav, a son of Isaac, including his posterity
- the plain H8219 (שְׁפֵלָה) — Lowland, i.e. (with the article) the maritime slope of Palestine
- the Philistines H6430 (פְּלִשְׁתִּי) — a Pelishtite or inhabitant of Pelesheth
- and they shall possess 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
- the fields H7704 (שָׂדֶה) — a field (as flat)
- of Ephraim H669 (אֶפְרַיִם) — Ephrajim, a son of Joseph; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory
- and the fields H7704 (שָׂדֶה) — a field (as flat)
- of Samaria H8111 (שֹׁמְרוֹן) — Shomeron, a place in Palestine
- and Benjamin H1144 (בִּנְיָמִין) — Binjamin, youngest son of Jacob; also the tribe descended from him, and its territory
- Gilead H1568 (גִּלְעָד) — Gilad, a region East of the Jordan; also the name of three Israelites
20 And the captives of this host of the children of Israel, that are among the Canaanites, shall possess even unto Zarephath; and the captives of Jerusalem, that are in Sepharad, shall possess the cities of the South.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And the captivity H1546 (גָּלוּת) — captivity; concretely, exiles (collectively)
- of this host H2426 (חֵיל) — an army; also (by analogy,) an intrenchment
- of the children H1121 (בֵּן) — a son (as a builder of the family name), in the widest sense (of literal and figurative relationship, including grandson, subject, nation, quality or condition,…
- of Israel H3478 (יִשְׂרָאֵל) — he will rule as God; Jisraël, a symbolical name of Jacob; also (typically) of his posterity
- that of the Canaanites H3669 (כְּנַעַנִי) — a Kenaanite or inhabitant of Kenaan; by implication, a pedlar (the Canaanites standing for their neighbors the Ishmaelites, who conducted mercantile caravans)
- unto Zarephath H6886 (צָרְפַת) — Tsarephath, a place in Palestine
- of Jerusalem H3389 (יְרוּשָׁלִַ͏ם) — Jerushalaim or Jerushalem, the capital city of Palestine
- in Sepharad H5614 (סְפָרָד) — Sepharad, a region of Assyria
- shall possess 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
- the cities H5892 (עִיר) — a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post)
- of the south H5045 (נֶגֶב) — the south (from its drought); specifically, the Negeb or southern district of Judah, occasionally, Egypt (as south to Palestine)
21 And saviours shall come up on mount Zion to judge the mount of Esau; and the kingdom shall be Jehovah’s.Cross references & Strong's
Strong's numbers (from RLT):- And saviours H3467 (יָשַׁע) — properly, to be open, wide or free, i.e. (by implication) to be safe; causatively, to free or succor
- 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
- on mount H2022 (הַר) — a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)
- Zion H6726 (צִיּוֹן) — Tsijon (as a permanent capital), a mountain of Jerusalem
- to 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…
- the mount H2022 (הַר) — a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively)
- of Esau H6215 (עֵשָׂו) — Esav, a son of Isaac, including his posterity
- and the kingdom H4410 (מְלוּכָה) — something ruled, i.e. a realm
- shall be Yhwh’s H3068 (יְהֹוָה) — (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jeho-vah, Jewish national name of God