King James Version:
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And the LORD will create upon every dwelling place of mount Zion, and upon her assemblies, a cloud and smoke by day, and the shining of a flaming fire by night: for upon all the glory [shall be] a defence.
Complete Jewish Bible:
ADONAI will create over the whole site of Mount Tziyon and over those who assemble there a smoking cloud by day and a shining, flaming fire by night; for the Glory will be over everything like a hupah.
Berean Standard Bible:
Then the LORD will create over all of Mount Zion and over her assemblies a cloud of smoke by day and a glowing flame of fire by night. For over all the glory there will be a canopy,
American Standard Version:
And Jehovah will create over the whole habitation of mount Zion, and over her assemblies, a cloud and smoke by day, and the shining of a flaming fire by night; for over all the glory shall be spread a covering.
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
And the LORD{H3068} will create{H1254} upon every dwelling place{H4349} of mount{H2022} Zion{H6726}, and upon her assemblies{H4744}, a cloud{H6051} and smoke{H6227} by day{H3119}, and the shining{H5051} of a flaming{H3852} fire{H784} by night{H3915}: for upon all the glory{H3519} shall be a defence{H2646}.
Cross-References (KJV):
Exodus 13:21
- And the LORD went before them by day in a pillar of a cloud, to lead them the way; and by night in a pillar of fire, to give them light; to go by day and night:
Exodus 13:22
- He took not away the pillar of the cloud by day, nor the pillar of fire by night, [from] before the people.
Nehemiah 9:12
- Moreover thou leddest them in the day by a cloudy pillar; and in the night by a pillar of fire, to give them light in the way wherein they should go.
Exodus 40:34
- ¶ Then a cloud covered the tent of the congregation, and the glory of the LORD filled the tabernacle.
Exodus 40:38
- For the cloud of the LORD [was] upon the tabernacle by day, and fire was on it by night, in the sight of all the house of Israel, throughout all their journeys.
Numbers 9:15
- ¶ And on the day that the tabernacle was reared up the cloud covered the tabernacle, [namely], the tent of the testimony: and at even there was upon the tabernacle as it were the appearance of fire, until the morning.
Numbers 9:22
- Or [whether it were] two days, or a month, or a year, that the cloud tarried upon the tabernacle, remaining thereon, the children of Israel abode in their tents, and journeyed not: but when it was taken up, they journeyed.
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Commentary for Isaiah 4:5
Isaiah 4:5 is a verse that speaks to the future restoration and protection of Jerusalem, particularly Mount Zion, which is often used symbolically for the city itself or the dwelling place of God. This verse is part of a larger prophecy in the book of Isaiah, which foretells the coming of a period of peace and divine favor after a time of judgment and exile.
The historical context of this verse is set during the period of the divided monarchy when the people of Judah were facing threats from foreign nations and the prophet Isaiah was delivering messages of both warning and hope. The imagery of "a cloud and smoke by day, and the shining of a flaming fire by night" echoes the Exodus narrative, where God led the Israelites out of Egypt with a pillar of cloud by day and a pillar of fire by night (Exodus 13:21-22). This alludes to God's protective presence and guidance.
The themes of Isaiah 4:5 include God's protection, His presence among His people, and the assurance of a glorious future for Jerusalem. The verse suggests that God will not only restore His people but will also defend them from future threats. The "cloud and smoke" and "flaming fire" symbolize God's protective canopy, while "the glory" refers to the manifest presence of God, which will be a defense against all adversaries. This promise of divine protection and glory is a source of hope for the people of Judah, reassuring them that despite their current struggles, God has a plan for their redemption and exaltation.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- 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: H1254
There are 46 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: בָּרָא
Transliteration: bârâʼ
Pronunciation: baw-raw'
Description: a primitive root; (absolutely) to create; (qualified) to cut down (a wood), select, feed (as formative processes); choose, create (creator), cut down, dispatch, do, make (fat). - Strong's Number: H4349
There are 17 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מָכוֹן
Transliteration: mâkôwn
Pronunciation: maw-kone'
Description: from כּוּן; properly, a fixture, i.e. a basis; generally a place, especially as an abode; foundation, habitation, (dwelling-, settled) place. - Strong's Number: H2022
There are 485 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: הַר
Transliteration: har
Pronunciation: har
Description: a shortened form of הָרָר; a mountain or range of hills (sometimes used figuratively); hill (country), mount(-ain), [idiom] promotion. - 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: H4744
There are 22 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: מִקְרָא
Transliteration: miqrâʼ
Pronunciation: mik-raw'
Description: from קָרָא; something called out, i.e. a public meeting (the act, the persons, or the place); also a rehearsal; assembly, calling, convocation, reading. - Strong's Number: H6051
There are 80 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עָנָן
Transliteration: ʻânân
Pronunciation: aw-nawn'
Description: from עָנַן; a cloud (as covering the sky), i.e. the nimbus or thunder-cloud; cloud(-y). - Strong's Number: H6227
There are 24 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: עָשָׁן
Transliteration: ʻâshân
Pronunciation: aw-shawn'
Description: from עָשַׁן; smoke, literally or figuratively (vapor, dust, anger); smoke(-ing). - 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). - Strong's Number: H5051
There are 19 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: נֹגַהּ
Transliteration: nôgahh
Pronunciation: no'-gah
Description: from נָגַהּ; brilliancy (literally or figuratively); bright(-ness), light, (clear) shining. - Strong's Number: H3852
There are 19 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: לֶהָבָה
Transliteration: lehâbâh
Pronunciation: leh-aw-baw'
Description: or לַהֶבֶת; feminine of לַהַב, and meaning the same; {a flash; figuratively, a sharply polished blade or point of aweapon}; flame(-ming), head (of a spear). - Strong's Number: H784
There are 549 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אֵשׁ
Transliteration: ʼêsh
Pronunciation: aysh
Description: a primitive word; fire (literally or figuratively); burning, fiery, fire, flaming, hot. - 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: H3519
There are 189 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: כָּבוֹד
Transliteration: kâbôwd
Pronunciation: kaw-bode'
Description: rarely כָּבֹד; from כָּבַד; properly, weight, but only figuratively in a good sense, splendor or copiousness; glorious(-ly), glory, honour(-able). - Strong's Number: H2646
There are 3 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: חֻפָּה
Transliteration: chuppâh
Pronunciation: khoop-paw'
Description: from חָפָה; a canopy; chamber, closet, defence.