He seeks a skilled craftsman to set up an idol that will not topple.NET BibleTo make a contribution one selects wood that will not rot; he then seeks a skilled craftsman to make an idol that will not fall over. New Heart English BibleHe who is too impoverished for such an offering ...
Christians should seek to recognize and value these qualities in themselves and others. Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(2) For he shall grow up . . .--The Hebrew tenses are in the perfect, the future being contemplated as already accomplished. The words present at once a parallel ...
New English Translation The Lord Will Renew Israel 44“Now, listen, Jacob my servant, Israel whom I have chosen!” 2This is what theLord, the one who made you, says— the one who formed you in the womb and helps you: “Don’t be afraid, my servant Jacob, ...
Isaiah 40:13 Or has directed Isaiah 40:20 Or He chooses valuable wood Isaiah 41:2 Or whom righteousness calls to follow? Isaiah 41:23 Or that we may both be dismayed and see Isaiah 41:27 Or Formerly I said Isaiah 42:4 Or bruised Isaiah 42:6 The Hebrew for you is singular; four ...
42 Behold my servant, whom I uphold; mine elect, in whom my soul delights; I have put my spirit upon him: he shall bring forth judgment to the Gentiles. 2 He shall not cry, nor lift up, nor cause his voice to be heard in the street. ...
”The Hebrew word for“mixed multitude”is עֵרֶב (ereb), which means a mixture or a mingled throng of people. According to the rabbis, this mixed multitude consisted of Egyptians or other foreigners who joined the Israelites for various reasons, such as being their servants,...
Hezekiah was close to death, and then given another chance by God. He was told to put figs on his boils. The Word of God just proves true, as today, we find out more about why it worked. Isa 38:21 For Isaiah had said [to Hezekiah], Let them take a lump
Some strong links between Deutero-Isaiah and Deuteronomy are not apparent in the Greek translation, but only show up in the Hebrew.62 Note also that the references to God as faithful in Deut 32:4 (θεὸς πιστός) are matched by Isa 49:7 (πιστός ἐστιν...
Characteristics of Hebrew Poetry With a few exceptions, Isaiah's prophecy is couched in Hebrew poetry. Hebrew poetry differs from most Western poetry in that it doesn't rhyme. To appreciate what you are reading, you need to understand what characterizes this kind of Hebrew literature. There seem...
Several scholars, however, think that this translation doesn’t communicate what the original Hebrew is saying.* Listen to how this line is translated in the JPS (Jewish Publication Society) version: Assuredly, I will give him the many as his portion, ...