Isaiah 16:7
Isaiah 16:7 in Multiple Translations
Therefore let Moab wail; let them wail together for Moab. Moan for the raisin cakes of Kir-hareseth, you who are utterly stricken.
Therefore shall Moab howl for Moab, every one shall howl: for the foundations of Kir-hareseth shall ye mourn; surely they are stricken.
Therefore shall Moab wail for Moab, every one shall wail: for the raisin-cakes of Kir-hareseth shall ye mourn, utterly stricken.
For this cause everyone in Moab will give cries of grief for Moab: crushed to the earth, they will be weeping for the men of Kir-hareseth.
All the Moabites grieve for Moab. They all mourn the loss of the raisin cakes of Kir-hareseth, all of them destroyed.
Therefore shall Moab howle vnto Moab: euery one shall howle: for the foundations of Kirhareseth shall ye mourne, yet they shalbe striken.
Therefore howl doth Moab for Moab, all of it doth howl, For the grape-cakes of Kir-Hareseth it meditateth, Surely they are smitten.
Therefore Moab will wail for Moab. Everyone will wail. You will mourn for the raisin cakes of Kir Hareseth, utterly stricken.
Therefore shall Moab howl for Moab, every one shall howl: for the foundations of Kir-hareseth shall ye mourn; surely they are stricken.
Therefore shall Moab howl to Moab, every one shall howl: to them that rejoice upon the brick walls, tell ye their stripes.
Some day all the people in Moab will weep. They will all mourn, because there will be no more raisin cakes in Kir-Hareseth city.
Berean Amplified Bible — Isaiah 16:7
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Isaiah 16:7 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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לָ/כֵ֗ן
יְיֵלִ֥יל
מוֹאָ֛ב
לְ/מוֹאָ֖ב
כֻּלֹּ֣/ה
יְיֵלִ֑יל
לַ/אֲשִׁישֵׁ֧י
קִיר
חֲרֶ֛שֶׂת
תֶּהְגּ֖וּ
אַךְ
נְכָאִֽים
לָ/כֵ֗ן
kên
H3651
right
Prep | Adv
יְיֵלִ֥יל
yâlal
H3213
to wail
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms
מוֹאָ֛ב
Môwʼâb
H4124
Moab
N-proper
לְ/מוֹאָ֖ב
Môwʼâb
H4124
Moab
Prep | N-proper
כֻּלֹּ֣/ה
kôl
H3605
all
N-ms | Suff
יְיֵלִ֑יל
yâlal
H3213
to wail
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms
לַ/אֲשִׁישֵׁ֧י
ʼâshîysh
H808
foundation
Prep | N-mp
קִיר
Qîyr Cheres
H7025
Kir-hareseth
N-proper
חֲרֶ֛שֶׂת
Qîyr Cheres
H7025
Kir-hareseth
N-proper
תֶּהְגּ֖וּ
hâgâh
H1897
to mutter
V-Qal-Imperf-2mp
אַךְ
ʼak
H389
surely
DirObjM
נְכָאִֽים
nâkêʼ
H5218
stricken
Adj
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Hebrew Word Reference — Isaiah 16:7
לָ/כֵ֗ן
kên
H3651
"right"
Prep | Adv
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means 'so' or 'thus', often used to show agreement or confirmation, like in the book of Genesis. It can also mean 'rightly' or 'justly', as in doing something the correct way. It appears in various forms throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: adv adj 1) right, just, honest, true, veritable 1a) right, just, honest 1b) correct 1c) true, veritable
Usage: Occurs in 737 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] after that (this, -ward, -wards), as... as, [phrase] (for-) asmuch as yet, [phrase] be (for which) cause, [phrase] following, howbeit, in (the) like (manner, -wise), [idiom] the more, right, (even) so, state, straightway, such (thing), surely, [phrase] there (where) -fore, this, thus, true, well, [idiom] you. See also: Genesis 1:7; Exodus 37:19; Judges 7:17.
יְיֵלִ֥יל
yâlal
H3213
"to wail"
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms
This word means to wail or howl, expressing strong emotions like sadness or pain, used to describe a loud, mournful cry.
Definition: (Hiphil) to howl, wail, make a howling
Usage: Occurs in 28 OT verses. KJV: (make to) howl, be howling. See also: Isaiah 13:6; Jeremiah 48:31; Isaiah 14:31.
מוֹאָ֛ב
Môwʼâb
H4124
"Moab"
N-proper
Moab refers to the land and descendants of the son of Lot, who was born out of an incestuous relationship. The land of Moab is mentioned in the book of Numbers and the book of Ruth.
Definition: Combined with a.ra.vah (עֲרָבָה " Plains" H6160I) § Moab = "of his father" the land inhabited by the descendants of the son of Lot
Usage: Occurs in 158 OT verses. KJV: Moab. See also: Genesis 19:37; 2 Kings 3:21; Psalms 60:10.
לְ/מוֹאָ֖ב
Môwʼâb
H4124
"Moab"
Prep | N-proper
Moab refers to the land and descendants of the son of Lot, who was born out of an incestuous relationship. The land of Moab is mentioned in the book of Numbers and the book of Ruth.
Definition: Combined with a.ra.vah (עֲרָבָה " Plains" H6160I) § Moab = "of his father" the land inhabited by the descendants of the son of Lot
Usage: Occurs in 158 OT verses. KJV: Moab. See also: Genesis 19:37; 2 Kings 3:21; Psalms 60:10.
כֻּלֹּ֣/ה
kôl
H3605
"all"
N-ms | Suff
The Hebrew word for 'all' or 'everything' is used throughout the Bible, like in Genesis 1:31, where God sees all He has made as very good. It encompasses the entirety of something, whether people, things, or situations.
Definition: 1) all, the whole 1a) all, the whole of 1b) any, each, every, anything 1c) totality, everything Aramaic equivalent: kol (כֹּל "all" H3606)
Usage: Occurs in 4242 OT verses. KJV: (in) all (manner, (ye)), altogether, any (manner), enough, every (one, place, thing), howsoever, as many as, (no-) thing, ought, whatsoever, (the) whole, whoso(-ever). See also: Genesis 1:21; Genesis 17:10; Genesis 41:40.
יְיֵלִ֑יל
yâlal
H3213
"to wail"
V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms
This word means to wail or howl, expressing strong emotions like sadness or pain, used to describe a loud, mournful cry.
Definition: (Hiphil) to howl, wail, make a howling
Usage: Occurs in 28 OT verses. KJV: (make to) howl, be howling. See also: Isaiah 13:6; Jeremiah 48:31; Isaiah 14:31.
לַ/אֲשִׁישֵׁ֧י
ʼâshîysh
H808
"foundation"
Prep | N-mp
The Hebrew word for foundation, referring to a base or starting point, like the foundation of a building. It is used to describe a sense of stability and strength. In the Bible, it appears in passages about establishing a strong base.
Definition: with sense of pressing down, foundation
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: foundation. See also: Isaiah 16:7.
קִיר
Qîyr Cheres
H7025
"Kir-hareseth"
N-proper
Kir-hareseth, or Kir-haresh, refers to a place in Moab, one of its chief strongholds. The name means wall of potsherds, possibly describing the materials used to build its walls. It is mentioned in the Bible as a significant location in the region of Moab.
Definition: Kir-hareseth or Kir-hares or Kir-haresh = "wall of potsherds" one of the two chief strongholds of Moab Another name of qir (קִיר "Kir" H7024B)
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Kir-haraseth, Kir-hareseth, Kirharesh, Kir-heres. See also: 2 Kings 3:25; Isaiah 16:11; Isaiah 16:7.
חֲרֶ֛שֶׂת
Qîyr Cheres
H7025
"Kir-hareseth"
N-proper
Kir-hareseth, or Kir-haresh, refers to a place in Moab, one of its chief strongholds. The name means wall of potsherds, possibly describing the materials used to build its walls. It is mentioned in the Bible as a significant location in the region of Moab.
Definition: Kir-hareseth or Kir-hares or Kir-haresh = "wall of potsherds" one of the two chief strongholds of Moab Another name of qir (קִיר "Kir" H7024B)
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: Kir-haraseth, Kir-hareseth, Kirharesh, Kir-heres. See also: 2 Kings 3:25; Isaiah 16:11; Isaiah 16:7.
תֶּהְגּ֖וּ
hâgâh
H1897
"to mutter"
V-Qal-Imperf-2mp
To mutter or ponder, as seen in Psalm 1:2 where it means to meditate on God's law, and also in Psalm 37:35 where it describes plotting evil.
Definition: 1) to moan, growl, utter, muse, mutter, meditate, devise, plot, speak 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to roar, growl, groan 1a2) to utter, speak 1a3) to meditate, devise, muse, imagine 1b) (Poal) to utter 1c) (Hiphil) to mutter
Usage: Occurs in 24 OT verses. KJV: imagine, meditate, mourn, mutter, roar, [idiom] sore, speak, study, talk, utter. See also: Joshua 1:8; Proverbs 8:7; Psalms 1:2.
אַךְ
ʼak
H389
"surely"
DirObjM
This Hebrew word is used to emphasize something, like saying 'surely' or 'certainly'. It can also be used to limit or restrict something, like saying 'only' or 'but'.
Definition: 1) indeed, surely (emphatic) 2) howbeit, only, but, yet (restrictive)
Usage: Occurs in 157 OT verses. KJV: also, in any wise, at least, but, certainly, even, howbeit, nevertheless, notwithstanding, only, save, surely, of a surety, truly, verily, [phrase] wherefore, yet (but). See also: Genesis 7:23; 2 Kings 23:35; Psalms 23:6.
נְכָאִֽים
nâkêʼ
H5218
"stricken"
Adj
This word describes being stricken or afflicted, often in a figurative sense. It's used to describe emotional or spiritual pain, like being broken or wounded.
Definition: stricken Another spelling of na.khe (נָכֵא "stricken" H5218B)
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: broken, stricken, wounded. See also: Proverbs 15:13; Proverbs 18:14; Proverbs 17:22.
Study Notes — Isaiah 16:7
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- Context
- Cross References
- Isaiah 16:7 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 16:7
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 16:7
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 16:7
- Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 16:7
- Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 16:7
- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Isaiah 16:7
- Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 16:7
- Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 16:7
- Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 16:7
- Sermons on Isaiah 16:7
Context — Moab’s Destruction
5in loving devotion a throne will be established in the tent of David. A judge seeking justice and hastening righteousness will sit on it in faithfulness.
6We have heard of Moab’s pomposity, his exceeding pride and conceit, his overflowing arrogance. But his boasting is empty.
7Therefore let Moab wail; let them wail together for Moab. Moan for the raisin cakes of Kir-hareseth, you who are utterly stricken.
8For the fields of Heshbon have withered, along with the grapevines of Sibmah. The rulers of the nations have trampled its choicest vines, which had reached as far as Jazer and spread toward the desert. Their shoots had spread out and passed over the sea. 9So I weep with Jazer for the vines of Sibmah; I drench Heshbon and Elealeh with my tears. Triumphant shouts have fallen silent over your summer fruit and your harvest.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | 2 Kings 3:25 | They destroyed the cities, and each man threw stones on every good field until it was covered. They stopped up every spring and cut down every good tree. Only Kir-haraseth was left with stones in place, but men with slings surrounded it and attacked it as well. |
| 2 | 1 Chronicles 16:3 | Then he distributed to every man and woman of Israel a loaf of bread, a date cake, and a raisin cake. |
| 3 | Jeremiah 48:20 | Moab is put to shame, for it has been shattered. Wail and cry out! Declare by the Arnon that Moab is destroyed. |
| 4 | Isaiah 15:1–5 | This is the burden against Moab: Ar in Moab is ruined, destroyed in a night! Kir in Moab is devastated, destroyed in a night! Dibon goes up to its temple to weep at its high places. Moab wails over Nebo, as well as over Medeba. Every head is shaved, every beard is cut off. In its streets they wear sackcloth; on the rooftops and in the public squares they all wail, falling down weeping. Heshbon and Elealeh cry out; their voices are heard as far as Jahaz. Therefore the soldiers of Moab cry out; their souls tremble within. My heart cries out over Moab; her fugitives flee as far as Zoar, as far as Eglath-shelishiyah. With weeping they ascend the slope of Luhith; they lament their destruction on the road to Horonaim. |
| 5 | Isaiah 16:11 | Therefore my heart laments for Moab like a harp, my inmost being for Kir-heres. |
| 6 | Isaiah 8:19 | When men tell you to consult the spirits of the dead and the spiritists who whisper and mutter, shouldn’t a people consult their God instead? Why consult the dead on behalf of the living? |
Isaiah 16:7 Summary
This verse, Isaiah 16:7, is saying that the people of Moab will be very sad and mournful because of their own pride and arrogance, which has led to their downfall. They are losing the things that bring them joy, like the raisin cakes of Kir-hareseth, which is a symbol of their delight and pleasure (similar to how the Israelites delighted in their own harvests, as seen in Deuteronomy 28:51). This is a reminder that our pride and arrogance can lead to our own destruction, as seen in Proverbs 16:18, but God is always calling us to repentance and faithfulness, as seen in Isaiah 1:16-17. We can learn from Moab's mistakes and humble ourselves before God, seeking justice and righteousness in our own lives, as mentioned in Isaiah 16:5.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the reason for Moab's wailing in Isaiah 16:7?
Moab is wailing because of their own pride and arrogance, as mentioned in Isaiah 16:6, which has led to their downfall, as seen in Isaiah 16:7, where they are utterly stricken.
What are the raisin cakes of Kir-hareseth?
The raisin cakes of Kir-hareseth were likely a specialty or delicacy of the region, and their loss is being mourned, similar to how the Israelites mourned the loss of their own delights in Deuteronomy 28:51.
Is this verse a prophecy of judgment or a call to repentance?
Isaiah 16:7 is a prophecy of judgment, as it declares the consequences of Moab's pride and arrogance, but it also implies a call to repentance, as seen in the surrounding verses, such as Isaiah 16:5, which speaks of a future throne established in the tent of David, where a judge will seek justice and hasten righteousness.
How does this verse relate to the overall message of Isaiah?
This verse is part of the larger theme of judgment and restoration in the book of Isaiah, where God judges the nations for their sins, including pride and arrogance, as seen in Isaiah 2:11, and calls His people to repentance and faithfulness, as seen in Isaiah 1:16-17.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I may be exhibiting pride or arrogance, and how can I humble myself before God?
- How can I, like the prophet Isaiah, mourn and weep for those who are suffering the consequences of their own sin?
- What are some ways I can seek justice and hasten righteousness in my own community, as mentioned in Isaiah 16:5?
- How can I trust in God's sovereignty and goodness, even in the face of judgment and hardship, as seen in Isaiah 16:7?
Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 16:7
Therefore shall Moab howl for Moab,.... One Moabite shall mourn for another; the living for the dead; or one part of the country for another; or to Moab, they shall howl in turns, answering to one
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 16:7
Therefore shall Moab howl for Moab, every one shall howl: for the foundations of Kirhareseth shall ye mourn; surely they are stricken. Therefore shall Moab howl - all hope of being allowed shelter by the Jews being cut off.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 16:7
For Moab; for itself; the noun put for the pronoun, as is usual in the Hebrew text. Or, to Moab. One Moabite shall howl or lament to or for another. Kir-hareseth; an ancient and eminent city of Moab, called Kir, and Kir-haresh, , which signifies, The city of the sun, probably because there was the temple of the sun; which city was preserved when their other cities were ruined, , and therefore the destruction of it was more lamented. Shall ye mourn; or, ye shall meditate or talk, as this word commonly signifies. Your thoughts and discourses will run much upon the ruin of such a city. Stricken; or, broken; overthrown or destroyed.
Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 16:7
Isaiah 16:7 Therefore shall Moab howl for Moab, every one shall howl: for the foundations of Kirhareseth shall ye mourn; surely [they are] stricken.Ver. 7. Therefore shall Moab howl for Moab.] One Moabite to another, or each within himself, ut solent desperantes. For the foundations of Kirhareseth.] Which shall be utterly razed and harassed. Kirhareseth is interpreted the "city of brick walls," as was Babylon, or rather the "city of the sun," as Bethshemesh and Heliopolis, because there the sun was in a special manner worshipped. Shall ye mourn.] Or, Roar, or mutter, or muse.
Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 16:7
(7) Therefore shall Moab howl for Moab.—Either the whole nation wailing for its downfall, or the survivors wailing for the fallen. The foundations of Kir-hareseth.—The name has been commonly explained as the “brick fortress,” (city of pottery). Others, with a different derivation, make it “city of the sun.” Others, again (E. H. Palmer, in the Athenæum of August 19, 1871), connect it with háreith, the modern Moabite name for the hillocks on which the rock fortresses were built. The word for foundations occurs in Hosea 3:1, for raisin-cakes (“flagons of wine” in the Authorised version (comp. 2 Samuel 6:19, Song Son 2:5), and has been supposed to refer to this as the main product of Kir-hareseth, the traffic in which she lost through the destruction of the vineyards, mentioned in the next verse. Ruins would, in any case, be better than “foundations.”
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Isaiah 16:7
Verse 7. For the foundations of Kir-hareseth - "For the men of Kirhares."] A palpable mistake in this place is happily corrected by the parallel text of Jer 48:31, where, instead of אשישי ashishey, foundations or flagons, nve read אנשי anshey, men. In the same place of Jeremiah, and in Jeremiah 48:36, and here in Isaiah 16:11, the name of the city is Kirhares, not Kir-hareseth.
Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 16:7
7, 8. (Cf. Jeremiah 48:31-32.) Moab’s last hope being thus disappointed, the poet resumes his lament over the doomed people.
Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 16:7
Therefore shall Moab howl for Moab - One part of the nation shall mourn for another; they shall howl, or lament, in alternate responses.
Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 16:7
7. Therefore — As a certain result foreseen in the fate of Moab. Shall Moab howl for Moab — One part for the other parts shall mutually mourn.
Sermons on Isaiah 16:7
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(2 Samuel) Doing Things God's Way by David Guzik | In this sermon, the speaker discusses the story of Uzzah and the Ark of the Covenant. Uzzah reaches out to steady the Ark when it hits a rock, but God strikes him down for his erro |
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(The Word for Today) Isaiah 15:1 - Part 1 by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, Pastor Chuck Smith discusses the importance of standing up for righteousness in a fallen world. He emphasizes the need for young adults to resist the immorality of |
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Isaiah and the Nations by A.B. Simpson | A.B. Simpson emphasizes the significance of understanding Isaiah's prophecies in the context of the surrounding nations that influenced Israel's history. He explains how Judah and |
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Isaiah Chapter 5 Isaiah and the Nations by A.B. Simpson | A.B. Simpson emphasizes the significance of understanding the geopolitical context of Isaiah's prophecies, particularly the neighboring nations that influenced Israel and Judah. He |
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(Isaiah) How to Prepare for God’s Judgment by David Guzik | In this sermon, the speaker emphasizes the importance of focusing on the word of God and seeking guidance from it. He encourages the audience to trust in God and look to Him for he |
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Alternative Medicine—the Biblical Perspective (Part 1) by Mose Stoltzfus | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the prevalent superstitious beliefs and practices among people, such as relying on omens and lucky charms. He emphasizes that throughout hist |
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The Ancient Prophets by Samuel Logan Brengle | Samuel Logan Brengle reflects on his lifelong engagement with the Bible, emphasizing its timeless relevance and the profound lessons drawn from the lives of ancient prophets. He sh |