Isaiah 21:8

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

And he cried, A lion: My lord, I stand continually upon the watchtower in the daytime, and I am set in my ward whole nights:

Complete Jewish Bible:

He calls out like a lion: "My lord, I stand on the watchtower all day long, I stay at my post all night."

Berean Standard Bible:

Then the lookout shouted: “Day after day, my lord, I stand on the watchtower; night after night I stay at my post.

American Standard Version:

And he cried as a lion: O Lord, I stand continually upon the watch-tower in the day-time, and am set in my ward whole nights;

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

And he cried^{H7121}, A lion^{H738}: My lord^{H136}, I stand^{H5975} continually^{H8548} upon the watchtower^{H4707} in the daytime^{H3119}, and I am set^{H5324} in my ward^{H4931} whole nights^{H3915}:

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Commentary for Isaiah 21:8

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)

1. Strong's Number: H7121
   There are 689 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: קָרָא
   Transliteration: qârâʼ
   Pronunciation: kaw-raw'
   Description: a primitive root (rather identical with קָרָא through the idea of accosting a person met); to call out to (i.e. properly, address by name, but used in a wide variety of applications); bewray (self), that are bidden, call (for, forth, self, upon), cry (unto), (be) famous, guest, invite, mention, (give) name, preach, (make) proclaim(-ation), pronounce, publish, read, renowned, say.
   
2. Strong's Number: H738
   There are 184 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אֲרִי
   Transliteration: ʼărîy
   Pronunciation: ar-ee'
   Description: or (prolonged) [ar-yay']; from אָרָה (in the sense of violence); a lion; (young) lion, [phrase] pierce (from the margin).
   
3. Strong's Number: H136
   There are 910 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: אֲדֹנָי
   Transliteration: ʼĂdônây
   Pronunciation: ad-o-noy'
   Description: an emphatic form of אָדוֹן; the Lord (used as a proper name of God only); (my) Lord.
   
4. Strong's Number: H5975
   There are 495 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: עָמַד
   Transliteration: ʻâmad
   Pronunciation: aw-mad'
   Description: a primitive root; to stand, in various relations (literal and figurative, intransitive and transitive); abide (behind), appoint, arise, cease, confirm, continue, dwell, be employed, endure, establish, leave, make, ordain, be (over), place, (be) present (self), raise up, remain, repair, [phrase] serve, set (forth, over, -tle, up), (make to, make to be at a, with-) stand (by, fast, firm, still, up), (be at a) stay (up), tarry.
   
5. Strong's Number: H8548
   There are 103 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: תָּמִיד
   Transliteration: tâmîyd
   Pronunciation: taw-meed'
   Description: from an unused root meaning to stretch; properly, continuance (as indefinite extension); but used only (attributively as adjective) constant (or adverbially, constantly); ellipt. the regular (daily) sacrifice; alway(-s), continual (employment, -ly), daily, (n-)ever(-more), perpetual.
   
6. Strong's Number: H4707
   There are 2 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: מִצְפֶּה
   Transliteration: mitspeh
   Pronunciation: mits-peh'
   Description: from צָפָה; an observatory, especially formilitary purposes; watch tower.
   
7. Strong's Number: H3119
   There are 50 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: יוֹמָם
   Transliteration: yôwmâm
   Pronunciation: yo-mawm'
   Description: from יוֹם; daily; daily, (by, in the) day(-time).
   
8. Strong's Number: H5324
   There are 75 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: נָצַב
   Transliteration: nâtsab
   Pronunciation: naw-tsab'
   Description: a primitive root; to station, in various applications (literally or figuratively); appointed, deputy, erect, establish, [idiom] Huzzah (by mistake for a proper name), lay, officer, pillar, present, rear up, set (over, up), settle, sharpen, establish, (make to) stand(-ing, still, up, upright), best state.
   
9. Strong's Number: H4931
   There are 69 instances of this translation in the Bible
   Lemma: מִשְׁמֶרֶת
   Transliteration: mishmereth
   Pronunciation: mish-mer'-reth
   Description: feminine of מִשְׁמָר; watch, i.e. the act (custody), or (concretely) the sentry, the post; objectively preservation, or (concretely) safe; figuratively observance, i.e. (abstractly) duty or (objectively) a usage or party; charge, keep, or to be kept, office, ordinace, safeguard, ward, watch.
   
10. Strong's Number: H3915
    There are 223 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: לַיִל
    Transliteration: layil
    Pronunciation: lah'-yil
    Description: or (Isaiah 21:11) לֵיל; also לַיְלָה; from the same as לוּל; properly, a twist (away of the light), i.e. night; figuratively, adversity; (mid-)night (season).