King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
From the time that it goeth forth it shall take you: for morning by morning shall it pass over, by day and by night: and it shall be a vexation only [to] understand the report.
Complete Jewish Bible:
As often as it passes through, it will take you, for it will pass through every morning, day after day, night after night; understanding the message will be sheer terror."
Berean Standard Bible:
As often as it passes through, it will carry you away; it will sweep through morning after morning, by day and by night.” The understanding of this message will bring sheer terror.
American Standard Version:
As often as it passeth through, it shall take you; for morning by morning shall it pass through, by day and by night: and it shall be nought but terror to understand the message.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
From the time{H1767} that it goeth forth{H5674} it shall take{H3947} you: for morning{H1242} by morning{H1242} shall it pass over{H5674}, by day{H3117} and by night{H3915}: and it shall be a vexation{H2113} only to understand{H995} the report{H8052}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Habakkuk 3:16
- ¶ When I heard, my belly trembled; my lips quivered at the voice: rottenness entered into my bones, and I trembled in myself, that I might rest in the day of trouble: when he cometh up unto the people, he will invade them with his troops.
Isaiah 10:5
- ¶ O Assyrian, the rod of mine anger, and the staff in their hand is mine indignation.
Isaiah 10:6
- I will send him against an hypocritical nation, and against the people of my wrath will I give him a charge, to take the spoil, and to take the prey, and to tread them down like the mire of the streets.
Jeremiah 19:3
- And say, Hear ye the word of the LORD, O kings of Judah, and inhabitants of Jerusalem; Thus saith the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel; Behold, I will bring evil upon this place, the which whosoever heareth, his ears shall tingle.
Luke 21:25
- And there shall be signs in the sun, and in the moon, and in the stars; and upon the earth distress of nations, with perplexity; the sea and the waves roaring;
Luke 21:26
- Men's hearts failing them for fear, and for looking after those things which are coming on the earth: for the powers of heaven shall be shaken.
Daniel 8:27
- And I Daniel fainted, and was sick [certain] days; afterward I rose up, and did the king's business; and I was astonished at the vision, but none understood [it].
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Commentary for Isaiah 28:19
Isaiah 28:19 is part of a larger prophecy delivered by the prophet Isaiah to the people of Judah, particularly during the reign of King Ahaz. The historical context of this verse is set against the backdrop of the Assyrian threat to Judah. The people of Judah had entered into an alliance with Assyria for protection against other enemies, rather than trusting in God. Isaiah warns them that this reliance on foreign powers will lead to their downfall.
The verse itself uses the imagery of an overflowing flood to convey the relentless and inescapable nature of the coming judgment. The phrase "From the time that it goeth forth it shall take you" suggests that once the judgment begins, it will continuously sweep over the people without respite. The repetition of "morning by morning" and "by day and by night" emphasizes the unceasing and overwhelming character of this divine judgment.
The latter part of the verse, "and it shall be a vexation only to understand the report," indicates that the message of the prophet will be a source of frustration and confusion to those who hear it. The people will find it difficult to comprehend or accept the truth of Isaiah's prophecy, which foretells their impending doom as a consequence of their unfaithfulness to God.
In summary, Isaiah 28:19 is a poignant verse that captures the themes of divine judgment, the futility of trusting in human alliances over God's protection, and the challenge of understanding and accepting prophetic messages. It serves as a stark warning to the people of Judah about the consequences of their actions and underscores the importance of heeding the words of the prophets as direct communications from 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: H1767
There are 35 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: דַּי
Transliteration: day
Pronunciation: dahee
Description: of uncertain derivation; enough (as noun or adverb), used chiefly with preposition in phrases; able, according to, after (ability), among, as (oft as), (more than) enough, from, in, since, (much as is) sufficient(-ly), too much, very, when. - Strong's Number: H5674
There are 493 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עָבַר
Transliteration: ʻâbar
Pronunciation: aw-bar'
Description: a primitive root; to cross over; used very widely of any transition (literal or figurative; transitive, intransitive, intensive, causative); specifically, to cover (in copulation); alienate, alter, [idiom] at all, beyond, bring (over, through), carry over, (over-) come (on, over), conduct (over), convey over, current, deliver, do away, enter, escape, fail, gender, get over, (make) go (away, beyond, by, forth, his way, in, on, over, through), have away (more), lay, meddle, overrun, make partition, (cause to, give, make to, over) pass(-age, along, away, beyond, by, -enger, on, out, over, through), (cause to, make) [phrase] proclaim(-amation), perish, provoke to anger, put away, rage, [phrase] raiser of taxes, remove, send over, set apart, [phrase] shave, cause to (make) sound, [idiom] speedily, [idiom] sweet smelling, take (away), (make to) transgress(-or), translate, turn away, (way-) faring man, be wrath. - Strong's Number: H3947
There are 909 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: לָקַח
Transliteration: lâqach
Pronunciation: law-kakh'
Description: a primitive root; to take (in the widest variety of applications); accept, bring, buy, carry away, drawn, fetch, get, infold, [idiom] many, mingle, place, receive(-ing), reserve, seize, send for, take (away, -ing, up), use, win. - Strong's Number: H1242
There are 189 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בֹּקֶר
Transliteration: bôqer
Pronunciation: bo'-ker
Description: from בָּקַר; properly, dawn (as the break of day); generally, morning; ([phrase]) day, early, morning, morrow. - Strong's Number: H3117
There are 1931 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יוֹם
Transliteration: yôwm
Pronunciation: yome
Description: from an unused root meaning to be hot; 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 term), (often used adverb); age, [phrase] always, [phrase] chronicals, continually(-ance), daily, ((birth-), each, to) day, (now a, two) days (agone), [phrase] elder, [idiom] end, [phrase] evening, [phrase] (for) ever(-lasting, -more), [idiom] full, life, as (so) long as (... live), (even) now, [phrase] old, [phrase] outlived, [phrase] perpetually, presently, [phrase] remaineth, [idiom] required, season, [idiom] since, space, then, (process of) time, [phrase] as at other times, [phrase] in trouble, weather, (as) when, (a, the, within a) while (that), [idiom] whole ([phrase] age), (full) year(-ly), [phrase] younger. - 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). - Strong's Number: H2113
There are 6 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: זְוָעָה
Transliteration: zᵉvâʻâh
Pronunciation: zev-aw-aw'
Description: from זוּעַ; agitation, fear; be removed, trouble, vexation. Compare זַעֲוָה. - Strong's Number: H995
There are 162 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בִּין
Transliteration: bîyn
Pronunciation: bene
Description: a primitive root; to separate mentally (or distinguish), i.e.(generally) understand; attend, consider, be cunning, diligently, direct, discern, eloquent, feel, inform, instruct, have intelligence, know, look well to, mark, perceive, be prudent, regard, (can) skill(-full), teach, think, (cause, make to, get, give, have) understand(-ing), view, (deal) wise(-ly, man). - Strong's Number: H8052
There are 24 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שְׁמוּעָה
Transliteration: shᵉmûwʻâh
Pronunciation: sehm-oo-aw'
Description: feminine passive participle of שָׁמֵם; something heard, i.e. an announcement; bruit, doctrine, fame, mentioned, news, report, rumor, tidings.