King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
Thou that art full of stirs, a tumultuous city, a joyous city: thy slain [men are] not slain with the sword, nor dead in battle.
Complete Jewish Bible:
You city full of noise, confusion and boisterous excitement, your slain did not fall to the sword, nor did they die in battle.
Berean Standard Bible:
O city of commotion, O town of revelry? Your slain did not die by the sword, nor were they killed in battle.
American Standard Version:
O thou that art full of shoutings, a tumultuous city, a joyous town; thy slain are not slain with the sword, neither are they dead in battle.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
Thou that art full{H4392} of stirs{H8663}, a tumultuous{H1993} city{H5892}, a joyous{H5947} city{H7151}: thy slain{H2491} men are not slain{H2491} with the sword{H2719}, nor dead{H4191} in battle{H4421}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Isaiah 32:13
- Upon the land of my people shall come up thorns [and] briers; yea, upon all the houses of joy [in] the joyous city:
Jeremiah 14:18
- If I go forth into the field, then behold the slain with the sword! and if I enter into the city, then behold them that are sick with famine! yea, both the prophet and the priest go about into a land that they know not.
Lamentations 2:20
- Behold, O LORD, and consider to whom thou hast done this. Shall the women eat their fruit, [and] children of a span long? shall the priest and the prophet be slain in the sanctuary of the Lord?
Isaiah 23:7
- [Is] this your joyous [city], whose antiquity [is] of ancient days? her own feet shall carry her afar off to sojourn.
Isaiah 37:33
- Therefore thus saith the LORD concerning the king of Assyria, He shall not come into this city, nor shoot an arrow there, nor come before it with shields, nor cast a bank against it.
Jeremiah 38:2
- Thus saith the LORD, He that remaineth in this city shall die by the sword, by the famine, and by the pestilence: but he that goeth forth to the Chaldeans shall live; for he shall have his life for a prey, and shall live.
Amos 6:3
- Ye that put far away the evil day, and cause the seat of violence to come near;
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Commentary for Isaiah 22:2
Isaiah 22:2 is part of a prophetic oracle delivered by the prophet Isaiah concerning Jerusalem, which is referred to as "a tumultuous city" and "a joyous city." The verse captures the chaotic and bustling nature of Jerusalem, which, despite its liveliness and celebrations, is facing divine judgment. The historical context of this verse is set during the reign of King Hezekiah, when the Assyrian empire, under Sennacherib, was threatening Judah and Jerusalem.
The specific phrase "thy slain [men are] not slain with the sword, nor dead in battle" suggests a form of death that is not typical of warfare. This could imply that the inhabitants of Jerusalem were dying in ways that were unconventional for battle, possibly due to famine, disease, or other calamities that can accompany a siege. The verse hints at the idea that despite the city's apparent security and festive atmosphere, there is an underlying sense of doom and unexpected modes of death that are befalling its people. This is a reflection of the broader theme in Isaiah's prophecies, where he often addresses the moral and spiritual failures of Judah, warning of the consequences of their apostasy and the need for repentance and return to God.
In summary, Isaiah 22:2 paints a picture of Jerusalem as a city that is both vibrant and troubled, experiencing deaths that are not the result of conventional battle. This verse serves as a warning of impending judgment, emphasizing the gravity of the city's spiritual state and the need for its inhabitants to recognize the severity of their situation and turn back to God.
*This commentary is produced by Microsoft/WizardLM-2-8x22B AI model
Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H4392
There are 64 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מָלֵא
Transliteration: mâlêʼ
Pronunciation: maw-lay'
Description: from מָלֵא; full (literally or figuratively) or filling (literally); also (concretely) fulness; adverbially, fully; [idiom] she that was with child, fill(-ed, -ed with), full(-ly), multitude, as is worth. - Strong's Number: H8663
There are 4 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: תְּשֻׁאָה
Transliteration: tᵉshuʼâh
Pronunciation: tesh-oo-aw'
Description: from שׁוֹא; a crashing or loud clamor; crying, noise, shouting, stir. - Strong's Number: H1993
There are 32 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: הָמָה
Transliteration: hâmâh
Pronunciation: haw-maw'
Description: a primitive root (compare הוּם); to make a loud sound (like English 'hum'); by implication, to be in great commotion or tumult, to rage, war, moan, clamor; clamorous, concourse, cry aloud, be disquieted, loud, mourn, be moved, make a noise, rage, roar, sound, be troubled, make in tumult, tumultuous, be in an uproar. - Strong's Number: H5892
There are 937 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עִיר
Transliteration: ʻîyr
Pronunciation: eer
Description: or (in the plural) עָר; or עָיַר; (Judges 10:4), from עוּר; a city (a place guarded by waking or a watch) in the widest sense (even of a mere encampment or post); Ai (from margin), city, court (from margin), town. - Strong's Number: H5947
There are 7 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עַלִּיז
Transliteration: ʻallîyz
Pronunciation: al-leez'
Description: from עָלַז; exultant; joyous, (that) rejoice(-ing) - Strong's Number: H7151
There are 31 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: קִרְיָה
Transliteration: qiryâh
Pronunciation: kir-yaw'
Description: from קָרָה in the sense of flooring, i.e.; building; a city; city. - Strong's Number: H2491
There are 85 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חָלָל
Transliteration: châlâl
Pronunciation: khaw-lawl'
Description: from חָלַל; pierced (especially to death); figuratively, polluted; kill, profane, slain (man), [idiom] slew, (deadly) wounded. - Strong's Number: H2719
There are 372 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חֶרֶב
Transliteration: chereb
Pronunciation: kheh'-reb
Description: from חָרַב; drought; also a cutting instrument (from its destructive effect), as a knife, sword, or other sharp implement; axe, dagger, knife, mattock, sword, tool. - Strong's Number: H4191
There are 694 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מוּת
Transliteration: mûwth
Pronunciation: mooth
Description: a primitive root; to die (literally or figuratively); causatively, to kill; [idiom] at all, [idiom] crying, (be) dead (body, man, one), (put to, worthy of) death, destroy(-er), (cause to, be like to, must) die, kill, necro(-mancer), [idiom] must needs, slay, [idiom] surely, [idiom] very suddenly, [idiom] in (no) wise. - Strong's Number: H4421
There are 308 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מִלְחָמָה
Transliteration: milchâmâh
Pronunciation: mil-khaw-maw'
Description: from לָחַם (in the sense of fighting); a battle (i.e. the engagement); generally, war (i.e. warfare); battle, fight(-ing), war(-rior).