King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
What shall [one] then answer the messengers of the nation? That the LORD hath founded Zion, and the poor of his people shall trust in it.
Complete Jewish Bible:
And what is one to answer the messengers of the nation? That ADONAI founded Tziyon, and there the poor of his people will find refuge.
Berean Standard Bible:
What answer will be given to the envoys of that nation? “The LORD has founded Zion, where His afflicted people will find refuge.”
American Standard Version:
What then shall one answer the messengers of the nation? That Jehovah hath founded Zion, and in her shall the afflicted of his people take refuge.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
What shall one then answer{H6030} the messengers{H4397} of the nation{H1471}? That the LORD{H3068} hath founded{H3245} Zion{H6726}, and the poor{H6041} of his people{H5971} shall trust{H2620} in it.
Cross-References (KJV):
Psalms 102:16
- When the LORD shall build up Zion, he shall appear in his glory.
Psalms 87:5
- And of Zion it shall be said, This and that man was born in her: and the highest himself shall establish her.
James 2:5
- Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him?
Zephaniah 3:12
- I will also leave in the midst of thee an afflicted and poor people, and they shall trust in the name of the LORD.
Psalms 87:1
- ¶ A Psalm [or] Song for the sons of Korah. His foundation [is] in the holy mountains.
Isaiah 25:4
- For thou hast been a strength to the poor, a strength to the needy in his distress, a refuge from the storm, a shadow from the heat, when the blast of the terrible ones [is] as a storm [against] the wall.
Psalms 102:28
- The children of thy servants shall continue, and their seed shall be established before thee.
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Commentary for Isaiah 14:32
Isaiah 14:32 is a verse from the Old Testament book of Isaiah, which is a collection of prophecies attributed to the prophet Isaiah. The book addresses the southern kingdom of Judah during the 8th century BCE, a period marked by political turmoil and the threat of Assyrian domination.
In this verse, the prophet poses a rhetorical question to the people of Judah: "What shall one then answer the messengers of the nation?" This question reflects the historical context of the time, where messengers from foreign nations might have been challenging the stability and divine favor of Judah and its capital, Jerusalem, which is referred to as Zion.
The response given in the second part of the verse is a declaration of faith and trust in the Lord's providence: "That the LORD hath founded Zion, and the poor of his people shall trust in it." This statement emphasizes the belief that Zion (Jerusalem) was established by God Himself, implying that it is under divine protection and that its foundations are unshakeable. The "poor of his people" likely refers to the common folk, the marginalized, or those of low socioeconomic status, suggesting that even the most vulnerable members of society can find refuge and security in the city that God has founded.
The themes present in this verse include divine establishment and protection of Zion, the importance of trust in God, especially for the disadvantaged, and a response to the nations that might question or threaten Judah's stability. It serves as a reassurance to the people of Judah that despite the political and military challenges they face, their trust should be in the Lord, who is the true founder and protector of their nation. This verse also reflects the broader biblical theme of God's special concern for the poor and oppressed, and His role as a stronghold in times of trouble.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H6030
There are 317 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עָנָה
Transliteration: ʻânâh
Pronunciation: aw-naw'
Description: a primitive root; properly, to eye or (generally) to heed, i.e. pay attention; by implication, to respond; by extension to begin to speak; specifically to sing, shout, testify, announce; give account, afflict (by mistake for עָנָה), (cause to, give) answer, bring low (by mistake for עָנָה), cry, hear, Leannoth, lift up, say, [idiom] scholar, (give a) shout, sing (together by course), speak, testify, utter, (bear) witness. See also בֵּית עֲנוֹת, בֵּית עֲנָת. - Strong's Number: H4397
There are 197 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מֲלְאָךְ
Transliteration: mălʼâk
Pronunciation: mal-awk'
Description: from an unused root meaning to despatch as a deputy; a messenger; specifically, of God, i.e. an angel (also a prophet, priest or teacher); ambassador, angel, king, messenger. - Strong's Number: H1471
There are 511 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: גּוֹי
Transliteration: gôwy
Pronunciation: go'-ee
Description: rarely (shortened) גֹּי; apparently from the same root as גֵּוָה (in the sense of massing); a foreign nation; hence, a Gentile; also (figuratively) a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts; Gentile, heathen, nation, people. - Strong's Number: H3068
There are 5521 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יְהֹוָה
Transliteration: Yᵉhôvâh
Pronunciation: yeh-ho-vaw'
Description: from הָיָה; (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God; Jehovah, the Lord. Compare יָהּ, יְהֹוִה. - Strong's Number: H3245
There are 41 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יָסַד
Transliteration: yâçad
Pronunciation: yaw-sad'
Description: a primitive root; to set (literally or figuratively); intensively, to found; reflexively, to sit down together, i.e. settle, consult; appoint, take counsel, establish, (lay the, lay for a) found(-ation), instruct, lay, ordain, set, [idiom] sure. - Strong's Number: H6726
There are 154 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: צִיּוֹן
Transliteration: Tsîyôwn
Pronunciation: tsee-yone'
Description: the same (regularly) as צִיּוּןlemma צִיוּן missing dagesh, corrected to צִיּוּן; Tsijon (as a permanent capital), a mountain of Jerusalem; Zion. - Strong's Number: H6041
There are 78 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עָנִי
Transliteration: ʻânîy
Pronunciation: aw-nee'
Description: from עָנָה; (practically the same as עָנָו, although the margin constantly disputes this, making עָנָו subjective and objective); depressed, in mind or circumstances; afflicted, humble, lowly, needy, poor. - Strong's Number: H5971
There are 1654 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עַם
Transliteration: ʻam
Pronunciation: am
Description: from עָמַם; a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock; folk, men, nation, people. - Strong's Number: H2620
There are 36 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חָסָה
Transliteration: châçâh
Pronunciation: khaw-saw'
Description: a primitive root; (compare בָּטַח); to flee for protection; figuratively, to confide in; have hope, make refuge, (put) trust.