Isaiah 47:9
Isaiah 47:9 in Multiple Translations
These two things will overtake you in a moment, in a single day: loss of children, and widowhood. They will come upon you in full measure, in spite of your many sorceries and the potency of your spells.
But these two things shall come to thee in a moment in one day, the loss of children, and widowhood: they shall come upon thee in their perfection for the multitude of thy sorceries, and for the great abundance of thine enchantments.
but these two things shall come to thee in a moment in one day, the loss of children, and widowhood; in their full measure shall they come upon thee, in the multitude of thy sorceries, and the great abundance of thine enchantments.
But these two things will come on you suddenly in one day, the loss of children and of husband: in full measure they will come on you, for all your secret arts, and all your wonders.
But both these things will happen to you in quick succession! In just one day you will lose your children and become a widow. You will have this experience in its totality, in spite of all your witchcraft, in spite of all your magic spells.
But these two thinges shall come to thee suddenly on one day, the losse of children and widowhoode: they shall come vpon thee in their perfection, for the multitude of thy diuinations, and for the great abundance of thine inchanters.
And come in to thee do these two things, In a moment, in one day, childlessness and widowhood, According to their perfection they have come upon thee, In the multitude of thy sorceries, In the exceeding might of thy charms.
But these two things will come to you in a moment in one day: the loss of children and widowhood. They will come on you in their full measure, in the multitude of your sorceries, and the great abundance of your enchantments.
But these two things shall come to thee in a moment in one day, the loss of children, and widowhood: they shall come upon thee in their perfection, for the multitude of thy sorceries, and for the great abundance of thy enchantments.
These two things shall come upon thee suddenly in one day, barrenness and widowhood. All things are come upon thee, because of the multitude of thy sorceries, and for the great hardness of thy enchanters.
But both of those things will happen to you suddenly: Many of your women will become widows and many of your children will die, even though you perform much sorcery and many kinds of magic to prevent bad things from happening to you.
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Isaiah 47:9 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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וְ/תָבֹאנָה֩
לָּ֨/ךְ
שְׁתֵּי
אֵ֥לֶּה
רֶ֛גַע
בְּ/י֥וֹם
אֶחָ֖ד
שְׁכ֣וֹל
וְ/אַלְמֹ֑ן
כְּ/תֻמָּ/ם֙
בָּ֣אוּ
עָלַ֔יִ/ךְ
בְּ/רֹ֣ב
כְּשָׁפַ֔יִ/ךְ
בְּ/עָצְמַ֥ת
חֲבָרַ֖יִ/ךְ
מְאֹֽד
וְ/תָבֹאנָה֩
bôwʼ
H935
Lebo
Conj | V-Qal-Imperf-3fp
לָּ֨/ךְ
Prep | Suff
שְׁתֵּי
shᵉnayim
H8147
two
Adj
אֵ֥לֶּה
ʼêl-leh
H428
these
Pron
רֶ֛גַע
regaʻ
H7281
moment
N-ms
בְּ/י֥וֹם
yôwm
H3117
day
Prep | N-ms
אֶחָ֖ד
ʼechâd
H259
one
Adj
שְׁכ֣וֹל
shᵉkôwl
H7908
bereavement
N-ms
וְ/אַלְמֹ֑ן
ʼalmôn
H489
widower
Conj | N-ms
כְּ/תֻמָּ/ם֙
tôm
H8537
integrity
Prep | N-ms | Suff
בָּ֣אוּ
bôwʼ
H935
Lebo
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
עָלַ֔יִ/ךְ
ʻal
H5921
upon
Prep | Suff
בְּ/רֹ֣ב
rôb
H7230
abundance
Prep | N-cs
כְּשָׁפַ֔יִ/ךְ
kesheph
H3785
sorcery
N-mp | Suff
בְּ/עָצְמַ֥ת
ʻotsmâh
H6109
strength
Prep | N-fs
חֲבָרַ֖יִ/ךְ
cheber
H2267
spell
N-mp | Suff
מְאֹֽד
mᵉʼôd
H3966
much
Adv
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Hebrew Word Reference — Isaiah 47:9
וְ/תָבֹאנָה֩
bôwʼ
H935
"Lebo"
Conj | V-Qal-Imperf-3fp
This verb means to go or come, and is used in many contexts, such as entering a place or approaching someone, as seen in the book of Genesis. It can also mean to abide or apply, and is translated in various ways in the KJV Bible. This term is related to the name Lebo Hamath.
Definition: A shortened name of Lebo Hamath complined withcha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574) This name means to go in, enter
Usage: Occurs in 2307 OT verses. KJV: abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. See also: Genesis 2:19; Genesis 32:7; Exodus 1:19.
לָּ֨/ךְ
""
Prep | Suff
שְׁתֵּי
shᵉnayim
H8147
"two"
Adj
The Hebrew word for the number two appears in Genesis and Exodus, describing pairs and dualities. It can also mean double or twice. In the Bible, it is often used to describe things that come in twos, like two witnesses or two tablets.
Definition: 1) two 1a) two (the cardinal number) 1a1) two, both, double, twice 1b) second (the ordinal number) 1c) in combination with other numbers 1d) both (a dual number)
Usage: Occurs in 646 OT verses. KJV: both, couple, double, second, twain, [phrase] twelfth, [phrase] twelve, [phrase] twenty (sixscore) thousand, twice, two. See also: Genesis 1:16; Exodus 30:4; Numbers 13:23.
אֵ֥לֶּה
ʼêl-leh
H428
"these"
Pron
This Hebrew word is used to point out specific people or things, like saying 'these' or 'those'. It appears in the book of Genesis, where God says 'let there be light' and separates the light from the darkness.
Definition: 1) these 1a) used before antecedent 1b) used following antecedent Aramaic equivalent: el.leh (אֵלֶּה "these" H0429)
Usage: Occurs in 697 OT verses. KJV: an-(the) other; one sort, so, some, such, them, these (same), they, this, those, thus, which, who(-m). See also: Genesis 2:4; Exodus 35:1; Deuteronomy 1:35.
רֶ֛גַע
regaʻ
H7281
"moment"
N-ms
This word describes a very short space of time, like the blink of an eye. It can be translated as a moment, instant, or suddenly.
Definition: 1) a moment adv 2) for a moment, at one moment...at another moment with prep 3) in a moment
Usage: Occurs in 22 OT verses. KJV: instant, moment, space, suddenly. See also: Exodus 33:5; Isaiah 26:20; Psalms 6:11.
בְּ/י֥וֹם
yôwm
H3117
"day"
Prep | N-ms
The Hebrew word 'yom' refers to a day, which can be a literal 24-hour period or a figurative space of time. It is used in the Bible to describe a wide range of time periods, from a single day to a year or a lifetime. The word 'yom' is used in many different contexts throughout the Bible.
Definition: : day/when/time/period 1) day, time, year 1a) day (as opposed to night) 1b) day (24 hour period) 1b1) as defined by evening and morning in Genesis 1 1b2) as a division of time 1b2a) a working day, a day's journey 1c) days, lifetime (pl.) 1d) time, period (general) 1e) year 1f) temporal references 1f1) today 1f2) yesterday 1f3) tomorrow
Usage: Occurs in 1930 OT verses. KJV: 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. See also: Genesis 1:5; Genesis 33:13; Exodus 23:15.
אֶחָ֖ד
ʼechâd
H259
"one"
Adj
In the Bible, this Hebrew word means one or united, and is used to describe something that is single or unique. It is often translated as one, first, or alone. For example, in Genesis 1:5, God calls the light day and the darkness night, and separates them into one thing from another.
Definition: 1) one (number) 1a) one (number) 1b) each, every 1c) a certain 1d) an (indefinite article) 1e) only, once, once for all 1f) one...another, the one...the other, one after another, one by one 1g) first 1h) eleven (in combination), eleventh (ordinal)
Usage: Occurs in 739 OT verses. KJV: a, alike, alone, altogether, and, any(-thing), apiece, a certain, (dai-) ly, each (one), [phrase] eleven, every, few, first, [phrase] highway, a man, once, one, only, other, some, together, See also: Genesis 1:5; Exodus 36:26; Numbers 7:70.
שְׁכ֣וֹל
shᵉkôwl
H7908
"bereavement"
N-ms
This Hebrew word means bereavement or loss, particularly the loss of children. It describes a state of sorrow or mourning. The KJV translates it as 'loss of children' or 'spoiling'.
Definition: bereavement, loss of children
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: loss of children, spoiling. See also: Psalms 35:12; Isaiah 47:8; Isaiah 47:9.
וְ/אַלְמֹ֑ן
ʼalmôn
H489
"widower"
Conj | N-ms
This Hebrew word means being a widower or in a state of widowhood, describing someone who has lost their spouse. It appears in the Bible to describe a person's marital status. In Exodus, God commands the Israelites to care for widows.
Definition: widowhood
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: widowhood. See also: Isaiah 47:9.
כְּ/תֻמָּ/ם֙
tôm
H8537
"integrity"
Prep | N-ms | Suff
This word means being complete or having integrity, and is used to describe someone who is innocent and morally pure. In the Bible, it describes people who are full of integrity and live with simplicity. It is often translated as 'integrity' or 'upright'.
Definition: 1) integrity, completeness 1a) completeness, fulness 1b) innocence, simplicity 1c) integrity
Usage: Occurs in 24 OT verses. KJV: full, integrity, perfect(-ion), simplicity, upright(-ly, -ness), at a venture. See H8550 (תֻּמִּים). See also: Genesis 20:5; Psalms 26:11; Psalms 7:9.
בָּ֣אוּ
bôwʼ
H935
"Lebo"
V-Qal-Perf-3cp
This verb means to go or come, and is used in many contexts, such as entering a place or approaching someone, as seen in the book of Genesis. It can also mean to abide or apply, and is translated in various ways in the KJV Bible. This term is related to the name Lebo Hamath.
Definition: A shortened name of Lebo Hamath complined withcha.mat (חֲמָת "Hamath" H2574) This name means to go in, enter
Usage: Occurs in 2307 OT verses. KJV: abide, apply, attain, [idiom] be, befall, [phrase] besiege, bring (forth, in, into, to pass), call, carry, [idiom] certainly, (cause, let, thing for) to come (against, in, out, upon, to pass), depart, [idiom] doubtless again, [phrase] eat, [phrase] employ, (cause to) enter (in, into, -tering, -trance, -try), be fallen, fetch, [phrase] follow, get, give, go (down, in, to war), grant, [phrase] have, [idiom] indeed, (in-) vade, lead, lift (up), mention, pull in, put, resort, run (down), send, set, [idiom] (well) stricken (in age), [idiom] surely, take (in), way. See also: Genesis 2:19; Genesis 32:7; Exodus 1:19.
עָלַ֔יִ/ךְ
ʻal
H5921
"upon"
Prep | Suff
This Hebrew word means on or above something, like a physical object or a situation. It can also imply a sense of responsibility or accountability, as in being on behalf of someone.
Definition: prep 1) upon, on the ground of, according to, on account of, on behalf of, concerning, beside, in addition to, together with, beyond, above, over, by, on to, towards, to, against 1a) upon, on the ground of, on the basis of, on account of, because of, therefore, on behalf of, for the sake of, for, with, in spite of, notwithstanding, concerning, in the matter of, as regards 1b) above, beyond, over (of excess) 1c) above, over (of elevation or pre-eminence) 1d) upon, to, over to, unto, in addition to, together with, with (of addition) 1e) over (of suspension or extension) 1f) by, adjoining, next, at, over, around (of contiguity or proximity) 1g) down upon, upon, on, from, up upon, up to, towards, over towards, to, against (with verbs of motion) 1h) to (as a dative)
Usage: Occurs in 4493 OT verses. KJV: above, according to(-ly), after, (as) against, among, and, [idiom] as, at, because of, beside (the rest of), between, beyond the time, [idiom] both and, by (reason of), [idiom] had the charge of, concerning for, in (that), (forth, out) of, (from) (off), (up-) on, over, than, through(-out), to, touching, [idiom] with. See also: Genesis 1:2; Genesis 24:13; Genesis 41:33.
בְּ/רֹ֣ב
rôb
H7230
"abundance"
Prep | N-cs
Describes abundance or greatness in the Bible, used to talk about God's power and creation in Psalms and Isaiah.
Definition: 1) multitude, abundance, greatness 1a) multitude 1a1) abundance, abundantly 1a2) numerous 1b) greatness
Usage: Occurs in 145 OT verses. KJV: abundance(-antly), all, [idiom] common (sort), excellent, great(-ly, -ness, number), huge, be increased, long, many, more in number, most, much, multitude, plenty(-ifully), [idiom] very (age). See also: Genesis 16:10; Job 32:7; Psalms 5:8.
כְּשָׁפַ֔יִ/ךְ
kesheph
H3785
"sorcery"
N-mp | Suff
Sorcery refers to the practice of magic or witchcraft, often using spells or incantations. The Bible warns against this in books like Leviticus and Acts.
Definition: sorcery, witchcraft
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: sorcery, witchcraft. See also: 2 Kings 9:22; Isaiah 47:12; Isaiah 47:9.
בְּ/עָצְמַ֥ת
ʻotsmâh
H6109
"strength"
Prep | N-fs
This word refers to powerfulness or strength, and can also mean numerousness, describing something or someone as abundant or mighty. It is used to describe God's power in the Bible. The KJV translates it as abundance or strength.
Definition: power, strength, might
Usage: Occurs in 3 OT verses. KJV: abundance, strength. See also: Isaiah 40:29; Isaiah 47:9; Nahum 3:9.
חֲבָרַ֖יִ/ךְ
cheber
H2267
"spell"
N-mp | Suff
This word refers to a society, association, or spell, and can also mean a magician or charmer. It appears in the Old Testament, including in the book of Deuteronomy, often in the context of forbidden practices. It can also refer to a group or company of people.
Definition: 1) association, company, band 2) shared, association, society 3) a magician, charmer, spell
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] charmer(-ing), company, enchantment, [idiom] wide. See also: Deuteronomy 18:11; Proverbs 25:24; Psalms 58:6.
מְאֹֽד
mᵉʼôd
H3966
"much"
Adv
Meod means 'much' or 'very' and is used to emphasize something. It can mean 'exceedingly' or 'greatly' and is often used to show strong feelings or actions.
Definition: adv 1) exceedingly, much subst 2) might, force, abundance n m 3) muchness, force, abundance, exceedingly 3a) force, might 3b) exceedingly, greatly, very (idioms showing magnitude or degree) 3b1) exceedingly 3b2) up to abundance, to a great degree, exceedingly 3b3) with muchness, muchness
Usage: Occurs in 278 OT verses. KJV: diligently, especially, exceeding(-ly), far, fast, good, great(-ly), [idiom] louder and louder, might(-ily, -y), (so) much, quickly, (so) sore, utterly, very ([phrase] much, sore), well. See also: Genesis 1:31; 1 Samuel 11:6; Psalms 6:4.
Study Notes — Isaiah 47:9
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- Adam Clarke's Commentary on Isaiah 47:9
- Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 47:9
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Context — The Humiliation of Babylon
7You said, ‘I will be queen forever.’ You did not take these things to heart or consider their outcome.
8So now hear this, O lover of luxury who sits securely, who says to herself, ‘I am, and there is none besides me. I will never be a widow or know the loss of children.’
9These two things will overtake you in a moment, in a single day: loss of children, and widowhood. They will come upon you in full measure, in spite of your many sorceries and the potency of your spells.
10You were secure in your wickedness; you said, ‘No one sees me.’ Your wisdom and knowledge led you astray; you told yourself, ‘I am, and there is none besides me.’ 11But disaster will come upon you; you will not know how to charm it away. A calamity will befall you that you will be unable to ward off. Devastation will happen to you suddenly and unexpectedly.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Psalms 73:19 | How suddenly they are laid waste, completely swept away by terrors! |
| 2 | 1 Thessalonians 5:3 | While people are saying, “Peace and security,” destruction will come upon them suddenly, like labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape. |
| 3 | Isaiah 47:12–13 | So take your stand with your spells and with your many sorceries, with which you have wearied yourself from your youth. Perhaps you will succeed; perhaps you will inspire terror! You are wearied by your many counselors; let them come forward now and save you— your astrologers who observe the stars, who monthly predict your fate. |
| 4 | Nahum 3:4 | because of the many harlotries of the harlot, the seductive mistress of sorcery, who betrays nations by her prostitution and clans by her witchcraft. |
| 5 | Revelation 18:8–10 | Therefore her plagues will come in one day— death and grief and famine— and she will be consumed by fire, for mighty is the Lord God who judges her.” Then the kings of the earth who committed sexual immorality and lived in luxury with her will weep and wail at the sight of the smoke rising from the fire that consumes her. In fear of her torment, they will stand at a distance and cry out: “Woe, woe to the great city, the mighty city of Babylon! For in a single hour your judgment has come.” |
| 6 | Luke 7:12–13 | As He approached the town gate, He saw a dead man being carried out, the only son of his mother, and she was a widow. And a large crowd from the town was with her. When the Lord saw her, He had compassion on her and said, “Do not weep.” |
| 7 | Ruth 1:20 | “Do not call me Naomi, ” she replied. “Call me Mara, because the Almighty has dealt quite bitterly with me. |
| 8 | Revelation 22:15 | But outside are the dogs, the sorcerers, the sexually immoral, the murderers, the idolaters, and everyone who loves and practices falsehood. |
| 9 | Isaiah 13:18–22 | Their bows will dash young men to pieces; they will have no mercy on the fruit of the womb; they will not look with pity on the children. And Babylon, the jewel of the kingdoms, the glory of the pride of the Chaldeans, will be overthrown by God like Sodom and Gomorrah. She will never be inhabited or settled from generation to generation; no nomad will pitch his tent there, no shepherd will rest his flock there. But desert creatures will lie down there, and howling creatures will fill her houses. Ostriches will dwell there, and wild goats will leap about. Hyenas will howl in her fortresses and jackals in her luxurious palaces. Babylon’s time is at hand, and her days will not be prolonged. |
| 10 | Isaiah 14:22–23 | “I will rise up against them,” declares the LORD of Hosts. “I will cut off from Babylon her name and her remnant, her offspring and her posterity,” declares the LORD. “I will make her a place for owls and for swamplands; I will sweep her away with the broom of destruction,” declares the LORD of Hosts. |
Isaiah 47:9 Summary
[Isaiah 47:9 is a warning to the nation of Babylon that their pride and trust in their own strength will lead to sudden and devastating judgment. This verse reminds us that God is in control of all things, and that our security and hope must be in Him alone, as stated in Psalm 20:7. The phrase 'in a moment, in a single day' emphasizes the sudden nature of God's judgment, and the futility of trusting in our own wisdom or magical practices. By trusting in God's sovereignty and provision, we can avoid the pitfalls of pride and self-sufficiency, and find true security and hope in Him.]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the phrase 'in a moment, in a single day' in Isaiah 47:9?
This phrase emphasizes the sudden and unexpected nature of the judgment that will come upon Babylon, as also seen in Isaiah 13:19, where the city's destruction is described as a sudden and complete overthrow.
How does this verse relate to the idea of God's sovereignty and judgment?
Isaiah 47:9 highlights God's power and control over the fate of nations, as stated in Daniel 4:35, where it is written that God 'does as He pleases with the army of heaven and the inhabitants of the earth'.
What is the meaning of 'sorceries and the potency of your spells' in this context?
The 'sorceries and spells' refer to the magical practices and idolatrous rituals of the Babylonians, which are condemned by God in Deuteronomy 18:10-12, and are seen as a form of rebellion against Him.
How does this verse apply to believers today?
While the specific judgment in Isaiah 47:9 is directed at Babylon, the principle of God's judgment on pride and idolatry is still relevant today, as seen in 1 Peter 5:6, where believers are called to humility and trust in God's sovereignty.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways in which I may be trusting in my own strength or wisdom, rather than in God's sovereignty and provision?
- How can I apply the warning against pride and self-sufficiency in this verse to my own life and relationships?
- In what ways can I cultivate a deeper trust in God's goodness and control, even in the face of uncertainty or adversity?
- What are some 'sorceries and spells' that I may be tempted to rely on, rather than seeking God's guidance and wisdom?
Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 47:9
But these two things shall come to thee in a moment on one day,.... Suddenly, at once, at one and the same time.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 47:9
But these two things shall come to thee in a moment in one day, the loss of children, and widowhood: they shall come upon thee in their perfection for the multitude of thy sorceries, and for the
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 47:9
In their perfection; in the highest degree. Thy king and kingdom shall be utterly and eternally destroyed. For the multitude of thy sorceries, and for the great abundance of thine enchantments; for thy superstitious and magical practices, which were very frequent there, as we see ,13, and as was observed before. Or, as it is in the Hebrew, in the multitude of thy sorceries, &c.; in the midst of and notwithstanding all thy diabolical artifices, whereby thou thinkest to foresee any dangers, and to secure thyself from them.
Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 47:9
Isaiah 47:9 But these two [things] shall come to thee in a moment in one day, the loss of children, and widowhood: they shall come upon thee in their perfection for the multitude of thy sorceries, [and] for the great abundance of thine enchantments.Ver. 9. But these two things shall come upon thee in a moment.] Accidit in puncto, &c. Babylon was suddenly taken in one night, as the prophet had foretold, and as the history testifieth Periit inter pocula. For the multitude of thy sorceries.] Thy taking upon thee to divine of each man’ s life and fortune by the stars and horoscope, for which profession the Chaldeans were famous. But what a madness was it in Cardanus, who by the like skill went about to demonstrate that it was fatal to our Saviour Christ to die the death of the cross. Alsted. Encycl., lib. xxx. cap. 10.
Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 47:9
(9) In their perfection.—Better, in their completeness. She should taste the full bitterness of widowhood and bereavement. For the multitude of thy sorceries.—Better, in spite of . . .
Adam Clarke's Commentary on Isaiah 47:9
Verse 9. These two things shall come to thee in. a moment] That is, suddenly. Belshazzar was slain; thus the city became metaphorically a widow, the husband - the governor of it, being slain. In the time in which the king was slain, the Medes and Persians took the city, and slew many of its inhabitants, see Daniel 5:30-:31. When Darius took the city, he is said to have crucified three thousand of its principal inhabitants. In their perfection - "On a sudden"] Instead of בתמם bethummam, "in their perfection," as our translation renders it, the Septuagint and Syriac read, in the copies from which they translated, פתאם pithom, suddenly; parallel to רגע rega, in a moment, in the preceding alternate member of the sentence. The concurrent testimony of the Septuagint and Syriac, favoured by the context, may be safely opposed to the authority of the present text. For the multitude - "Notwithstanding the multitude"] ברב berob. For this sense of the particle ב beth, see Numbers 14:11.
Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 47:9
9. widowhood] is simply a figure for desolation, which is not to be pressed by asking the question, Who was the husband? The reference could hardly be to the king (for which there are no analogies), still less to the foreign nations with whom she trafficked. in their perfection] i.e. in their full measure (R.V.). for the multitude] Better: in spite of, &c. (as in ch. Isaiah 5:25 &c., “for all this”). Strict rhythm would here be restored by transposing the two clauses: “for the great abundance …—for the multitude …”
Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 47:9
In a moment, in one day - This is designed, undoubtedly, to describe the suddenness with which Babylon would be destroyed.
Sermons on Isaiah 47:9
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Applying the Test of Biblical Accuracy by A.W. Tozer | Greek Word Studies for aid_number 35832 delves into the origins and meanings of 'pharmakeia', primarily signifying the use of medicine, drugs, spells, and sorcery. The practice of |
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The Folly of Looking Back in Fleeing Out of Sodom by Jonathan Edwards | Jonathan Edwards preaches about the folly of looking back when fleeing out of Sodom, drawing parallels between the destruction of Jerusalem and the end of the world to the judgment |
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Judgement Seat 1-31-91 - Part 1 by Leonard Ravenhill | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the corruption and violence present in the world today. He criticizes the politicians in Washington for their involvement in financial scand |
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Death, and After This, the Judgment by Rolfe Barnard | In this sermon, the preacher reflects on the certainty of death and the judgment that follows. He mentions significant events in recent history, such as the televised funeral servi |
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Daniel as a Type of Godly Remnant by Reggie Kelly | Reggie Kelly delves into the critical and timely revelations found in the book of Daniel, emphasizing the importance of understanding prophetic interpretations and the significance |
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Twelfth Lesson. ‘Have Faith in God;’ Or, the Secret of Believing Prayer by Andrew Murray | Greek Word Studies delves into the meaning of 'asphales,' which signifies security, safety, and certainty, describing something unshakeable and immovable. This term is used in vari |
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The World War and What Followed by Arno Clemens Gaebelein | Arno Clemens Gaebelein preaches about the events leading up to and during World War I, highlighting the divine inspiration behind the pre-written history of world affairs as penned |