Isaiah 34:14

King James Version:

(The Lord speaking is red text)

The wild beasts of the desert shall also meet with the wild beasts of the island, and the satyr shall cry to his fellow; the screech owl also shall rest there, and find for herself a place of rest.

Complete Jewish Bible:

Wildcats and hyenas will meet there; and billy-goats call to each other; Lilit [the night monster] will lurk there and find herself a place to rest.

Berean Standard Bible:

The desert creatures will meet with hyenas, and one wild goat will call to another. There the night creature will settle and find her place of repose.

American Standard Version:

And the wild beasts of the desert shall meet with the wolves, and the wild goat shall cry to his fellow; yea, the night-monster shall settle there, and shall find her a place of rest.

KJV with Strong’s Numbers:

The wild beasts of the desert{H6728} shall also meet{H6298} with the wild beasts of the island{H338}, and the satyr{H8163} shall cry{H7121} to his fellow{H7453}; the screech owl{H3917} also shall rest{H7280} there, and find{H4672} for herself a place of rest{H4494}.

Cross-References (KJV):

Isaiah 13:21

  • But wild beasts of the desert shall lie there; and their houses shall be full of doleful creatures; and owls shall dwell there, and satyrs shall dance there.

Isaiah 13:22

  • And the wild beasts of the islands shall cry in their desolate houses, and dragons in [their] pleasant palaces: and her time [is] near to come, and her days shall not be prolonged.

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Commentary for Isaiah 34:14

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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:

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

  1. Strong's Number: H6728
    There are 6 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: צִיִּי
    Transliteration: tsîyîy
    Pronunciation: tsee-ee'
    Description: from the same as צִיָּה; a desert-dweller, i.e. nomad or wild beast; wild beast of the desert, that dwell in (inhabiting) the wilderness.
  2. Strong's Number: H6298
    There are 14 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: פָּגַשׁ
    Transliteration: pâgash
    Pronunciation: paw-gash'
    Description: a primitive root; to come in contact with, whether by accident or violence; figuratively, to concur; meet (with, together).
  3. Strong's Number: H338
    There are 1182 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: אִי
    Transliteration: ʼîy
    Pronunciation: ee
    Description: probably identical with אִי (through the idea of a doleful sound); a howler (used only in the plural), i.e. any solitary wild creature; wild beast of the islands.
  4. Strong's Number: H8163
    There are 57 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: שָׂעִיר
    Transliteration: sâʻîyr
    Pronunciation: saw-eer'
    Description: or שָׂעִר; from שָׂעַר; shaggy; as noun, a he-goat; by analogy, a faun; devil, goat, hairy, kid, rough, satyr.
  5. 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.
  6. Strong's Number: H7453
    There are 173 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: רֵעַ
    Transliteration: rêaʻ
    Pronunciation: ray'-ah
    Description: or רֵיעַ; from רָעָה; an associate (more or less close); brother, companion, fellow, friend, husband, lover, neighbour, [idiom] (an-) other.
  7. Strong's Number: H3917
    There are 1 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: לִילִית
    Transliteration: lîylîyth
    Pronunciation: lee-leeth'
    Description: from לַיִל; a night spectre; screech owl.
  8. Strong's Number: H7280
    There are 13 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: רָגַע
    Transliteration: râgaʻ
    Pronunciation: raw-gah'
    Description: a primitive root; properly, to toss violently and suddenly (the sea with waves, the skin with boils); figuratively (in a favorable manner) to settle, i.e. quiet; specifically, to wink (from the motion of the eye-lids); break, divide, find ease, be a moment, (cause, give, make to) rest, make suddenly.
  9. Strong's Number: H4672
    There are 425 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: מָצָא
    Transliteration: mâtsâʼ
    Pronunciation: maw-tsaw'
    Description: a primitive root; properly, to come forth to, i.e. appear or exist; transitively, to attain, i.e. find or acquire; figuratively, to occur, meet or be present; [phrase] be able, befall, being, catch, [idiom] certainly, (cause to) come (on, to, to hand), deliver, be enough (cause to) find(-ing, occasion, out), get (hold upon), [idiom] have (here), be here, hit, be left, light (up-) on, meet (with), [idiom] occasion serve, (be) present, ready, speed, suffice, take hold on.
  10. Strong's Number: H4494
    There are 7 instances of this translation in the Bible
    Lemma: מָנוֹחַ
    Transliteration: mânôwach
    Pronunciation: maw-no'-akh
    Description: from נוּחַ; quiet, i.e. (concretely) a settled spot, or (figuratively) a home; (place of) rest.