Isaiah 5:29
Isaiah 5:29 in Multiple Translations
Their roaring is like that of a lion; they roar like young lions. They growl and seize their prey; they carry it away from deliverance.
Their roaring shall be like a lion, they shall roar like young lions: yea, they shall roar, and lay hold of the prey, and shall carry it away safe, and none shall deliver it.
their roaring shall be like a lioness, they shall roar like young lions; yea, they shall roar, and lay hold of the prey, and carry it away safe, and there shall be none to deliver.
The sound of their armies will be like the voice of a lion, and their war-cry like the noise of young lions: with loud cries they will come down on their food and will take it away safely, and there will be no one to take it out of their hands.
They roar like lions, like young lions. They growl, and pounce on their prey. They drag it off so it can't be rescued.
His roaring shalbe like a lyon, and he shall roare like lyons whelpes: they shall roare, and lay holde of the praye: they shall take it away, and none shall deliuer it.
Its roaring [is] like a lioness, It roareth like young lions, And it howleth, and seizeth prey, And carrieth away safely, and there is none delivering.
Their roaring will be like a lioness. They will roar like young lions. Yes, they shall roar, and seize their prey and carry it off, and there will be no one to deliver.
Their roaring shall be like a lion, they shall roar like young lions: yes, they shall roar, and lay hold of the prey, and shall carry it away safe, and none shall deliver it .
Their roaring like that of a lion, they shall roar like young lions: yea they shall roar, and take hold of the prey, and they shall keep fast hold of it, and there shall be none to deliver it.
They will roar like very strong lions [DOU] that growl and then pounce on the animals they want to kill and carry them off, and no one is able to rescue them.
Berean Amplified Bible — Isaiah 5:29
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Isaiah 5:29 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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שְׁאָגָ֥ה
ל֖/וֹ
כַּ/לָּבִ֑יא
ו/שאג
יִשְׁאַ֨ג
כַּ/כְּפִירִ֤ים
וְ/יִנְהֹם֙
וְ/יֹאחֵ֣ז
טֶ֔רֶף
וְ/יַפְלִ֖יט
וְ/אֵ֥ין
מַצִּֽיל
שְׁאָגָ֥ה
shᵉʼâgâh
H7581
roaring
N-fs
ל֖/וֹ
Prep | Suff
כַּ/לָּבִ֑יא
lâbîyʼ
H3833
lion
Prep | N-cs
ו/שאג
shâʼag
H7580
to roar
Conj | V-Qal-3ms
יִשְׁאַ֨ג
shâʼag
H7580
to roar
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
כַּ/כְּפִירִ֤ים
kᵉphîyr
H3715
lion
Prep | N-mp
וְ/יִנְהֹם֙
nâham
H5098
to groan
Conj | V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
וְ/יֹאחֵ֣ז
ʼâchaz
H270
to grasp
Conj | V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
טֶ֔רֶף
ṭereph
H2964
prey
N-ms
וְ/יַפְלִ֖יט
pâlaṭ
H6403
to escape
Conj | V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms
וְ/אֵ֥ין
ʼayin
H369
nothing
Conj | Part
מַצִּֽיל
nâtsal
H5337
to rescue
V-Hiphil
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Hebrew Word Reference — Isaiah 5:29
שְׁאָגָ֥ה
shᵉʼâgâh
H7581
"roaring"
N-fs
This word refers to the sound of roaring, often used to describe the fierce cry of a lion or the wicked. It is also used to describe a distress cry in Isaiah 5:29. The sound is intense and powerful.
Definition: 1) roaring 1a) of lion, the wicked, distress cry
Usage: Occurs in 7 OT verses. KJV: roaring. See also: Job 3:24; Psalms 32:3; Psalms 22:2.
ל֖/וֹ
""
Prep | Suff
כַּ/לָּבִ֑יא
lâbîyʼ
H3833
"lion"
Prep | N-cs
The Hebrew word for lion, this term refers to a fierce lioness. It's used in the Bible to describe powerful animals, like the ones in the stories of Daniel and David. The word is about strength and power.
Definition: lion
Usage: Occurs in 14 OT verses. KJV: (great, old, stout) lion, lioness, young (lion). See also: Genesis 49:9; Isaiah 5:29; Psalms 57:5.
ו/שאג
shâʼag
H7580
"to roar"
Conj | V-Qal-3ms
This Hebrew word means to roar, like a lion or a conqueror, and is also used to describe God's powerful voice. It appears in the Bible to convey a sense of intense power or distress. In Psalm 104:21, it describes the roar of a lion.
Definition: 1) (Qal) to roar 1a) of lion, conqueror, Jehovah, cry of distress
Usage: Occurs in 17 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] mightily, roar. See also: Judges 14:5; Jeremiah 25:30; Psalms 22:14.
יִשְׁאַ֨ג
shâʼag
H7580
"to roar"
V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
This Hebrew word means to roar, like a lion or a conqueror, and is also used to describe God's powerful voice. It appears in the Bible to convey a sense of intense power or distress. In Psalm 104:21, it describes the roar of a lion.
Definition: 1) (Qal) to roar 1a) of lion, conqueror, Jehovah, cry of distress
Usage: Occurs in 17 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] mightily, roar. See also: Judges 14:5; Jeremiah 25:30; Psalms 22:14.
כַּ/כְּפִירִ֤ים
kᵉphîyr
H3715
"lion"
Prep | N-mp
This word can mean either a village or a young lion. It is used in the Bible to describe a place or an animal, like a lion with a mane. The KJV translates it as lion or village.
Definition: young lion
Usage: Occurs in 32 OT verses. KJV: (young) lion, village. Compare H3723 (כָּפָר). See also: Judges 14:5; Jeremiah 2:15; Psalms 17:12.
וְ/יִנְהֹם֙
nâham
H5098
"to groan"
Conj | V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
To groan means to growl or make a low, unhappy sound, like a lion or someone in pain, as seen in the Bible's descriptions of suffering.
Definition: 1) to growl, groan 1a) (Qal) 1a1) to growl (of lion) 1a2) to groan (of sufferer)
Usage: Occurs in 5 OT verses. KJV: mourn, roar(-ing). See also: Proverbs 5:11; Isaiah 5:29; Proverbs 28:15.
וְ/יֹאחֵ֣ז
ʼâchaz
H270
"to grasp"
Conj | V-Qal-Imperf-3ms
The Hebrew word means to grasp or take hold of something, often holding it in possession. It can also mean to be caught or settled. This verb is used in various forms throughout the Bible, including in the books of Exodus and Psalms.
Definition: 1) grasp, take hold, seize, take possession 1a) (Qal) to grasp, take hold of 1b) (Niphal) to be caught, grasped, be settled 1c) (Piel) to enclose, overlay 1d) (Hophal) fastened
Usage: Occurs in 63 OT verses. KJV: [phrase] be affrighted, bar, (catch, lay, take) hold (back), come upon, fasten, handle, portion, (get, have or take) possess(-ion). See also: Genesis 22:13; Nehemiah 7:3; Psalms 48:7.
טֶ֔רֶף
ṭereph
H2964
"prey"
N-ms
This word refers to something that has been torn apart, like prey or food. In Genesis 49:27 and Isaiah 18:6, it describes the spoils of war or the leftovers of a predator's meal.
Definition: 1) prey, food, leaf 1a) prey 1b) food 1c) leaf
Usage: Occurs in 23 OT verses. KJV: leaf, meat, prey, spoil. See also: Genesis 49:9; Isaiah 5:29; Psalms 76:5.
וְ/יַפְלִ֖יט
pâlaṭ
H6403
"to escape"
Conj | V-Hiphil-Imperf-3ms
To escape means to slip out of a difficult situation, like the Israelites did when they left Egypt, as told in Exodus 14. The word can also mean to deliver or save someone, often used to describe God's actions in the Bible. It appears in various forms throughout the Old Testament.
Definition: 1) to escape, save, deliver, slip away 1a) (Qal) to escape 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to bring into security, deliver 1b2) to cause to escape, cast forth 1b3) to be delivered 1b4) to slip away 1c) (Hiphil) to bring into security, bring to safety
Usage: Occurs in 23 OT verses. KJV: calve, carry away safe, deliver, (cause to) escape. See also: 2 Samuel 22:2; Psalms 37:40; Psalms 17:13.
וְ/אֵ֥ין
ʼayin
H369
"nothing"
Conj | Part
This word means nothing or not, often used to indicate the absence of something, as in Genesis 1:2 where the earth was without form. It emphasizes the idea of something lacking or non-existent.
Definition: 1) nothing, not, nought n 1a) nothing, nought neg 1b) not 1c) to have not (of possession) adv 1d) without w/prep 1e) for lack of
Usage: Occurs in 686 OT verses. KJV: else, except, fail, (father-) less, be gone, in(-curable), neither, never, no (where), none, nor, (any, thing), not, nothing, to nought, past, un(-searchable), well-nigh, without. Compare H370 (אַיִן). See also: Genesis 2:5; Deuteronomy 14:27; 1 Kings 15:22.
מַצִּֽיל
nâtsal
H5337
"to rescue"
V-Hiphil
To rescue means to snatch away or deliver from danger. It can also mean to strip or plunder, depending on the context, and appears in various forms throughout the Bible.
Definition: 1) to snatch away, deliver, rescue, save, strip, plunder 1a)(Niphal) 1a1) to tear oneself away, deliver oneself 1a2) to be torn out or away, be delivered 1b) (Piel) 1b1) to strip off, spoil 1b2) to deliver 1c) (Hiphil) 1c1) to take away, snatch away 1c2) to rescue, recover 1c3) to deliver (from enemies or troubles or death) 1c4) to deliver from sin and guilt 1d) (Hophal) to be plucked out 1e) (Hithpael) to strip oneself Aramaic equivalent: ne.tsal (נְצַל "to rescue" H5338)
Usage: Occurs in 194 OT verses. KJV: [idiom] at all, defend, deliver (self), escape, [idiom] without fail, part, pluck, preserve, recover, rescue, rid, save, spoil, strip, [idiom] surely, take (out). See also: Genesis 31:9; Psalms 40:14; Psalms 7:2.
Study Notes — Isaiah 5:29
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- Context
- Cross References
- Isaiah 5:29 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 5:29
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 5:29
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 5:29
- Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 5:29
- Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 5:29
- Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 5:29
- Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 5:29
- Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 5:29
- Sermons on Isaiah 5:29
Context — Woes to the Wicked
27None of them grows weary or stumbles; no one slumbers or sleeps. No belt is loose and no sandal strap is broken.
28Their arrows are sharpened, and all their bows are strung. The hooves of their horses are like flint; their chariot wheels are like a whirlwind.
29Their roaring is like that of a lion; they roar like young lions. They growl and seize their prey; they carry it away, and no one can rescue it.
30In that day they will roar over it, like the roaring of the sea. If one looks over the land, he will see darkness and distress; even the light will be obscured by clouds.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Isaiah 42:22 | But this is a people plundered and looted, all trapped in caves or imprisoned in dungeons. They have become plunder with no one to rescue them, and loot with no one to say, “Send them back!” |
| 2 | Zechariah 11:3 | Listen to the wailing of the shepherds, for their glory is in ruins. Listen to the roaring of the young lions, for the thickets of the Jordan are destroyed. |
| 3 | Micah 5:8 | Then the remnant of Jacob will be among the nations, in the midst of many peoples, like a lion among the beasts of the forest, like a young lion among flocks of sheep, which tramples and tears as it passes through, with no one to rescue them. |
| 4 | Isaiah 49:24–25 | Can the plunder be snatched from the mighty, or the captives of a tyrant be delivered? Indeed, this is what the LORD says: “Even the captives of the mighty will be taken away, and the plunder of the tyrant will be retrieved; I will contend with those who contend with you, and I will save your children. |
| 5 | Jeremiah 4:7 | A lion has gone up from his thicket, and a destroyer of nations has set out. He has left his lair to lay waste your land. Your cities will be reduced to ruins and lie uninhabited. |
| 6 | Amos 3:8 | The lion has roared— who will not fear? The Lord GOD has spoken— who will not prophesy? |
| 7 | Zephaniah 3:3 | Her princes are roaring lions; her judges are evening wolves, leaving nothing for the morning. |
| 8 | Jeremiah 50:17 | Israel is a scattered flock, chased away by lions. The first to devour him was the king of Assyria; the last to crush his bones was Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon.” |
| 9 | Jeremiah 49:19 | Behold, one will come up like a lion from the thickets of the Jordan to the watered pasture. For in an instant I will chase Edom from her land. Who is the chosen one I will appoint for this? For who is like Me, and who can challenge Me? What shepherd can stand against Me?” |
| 10 | Jeremiah 51:38 | They will roar together like young lions; they will growl like lion cubs. |
Isaiah 5:29 Summary
Isaiah 5:29 describes the powerful and frightening sound of God's judgment, like the roar of a lion. This verse is warning us that when we disobey God, He will send judgment, and it will be like a fierce lion that cannot be stopped (as seen in Hosea 11:10). Just like a lion carries away its prey, God's judgment will take away our ability to escape or be rescued, unless we turn to Him in repentance (as seen in Psalm 50:22). We must remember that God is a loving and merciful God, but also a just and holy God who will not tolerate sin, as seen in Exodus 34:6-7 and Deuteronomy 32:4.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the roaring of the lion in Isaiah 5:29 symbolize?
The roaring of the lion in Isaiah 5:29 symbolizes the fierce and terrifying nature of God's judgment, as seen in other scriptures like Hosea 11:10 and Amos 3:4, where the lion is used to describe God's power and majesty.
Who are the people being described in Isaiah 5:29?
The people being described in Isaiah 5:29 are likely the Assyrian army, who were known for their military prowess and conquests, as mentioned in Isaiah 10:5-6 and 2 Kings 15:29.
What does it mean to 'carry it away from deliverance' in Isaiah 5:29?
To 'carry it away from deliverance' in Isaiah 5:29 means to take something or someone away from the possibility of rescue or salvation, much like in Psalm 50:22, where God warns the wicked that they will be taken away by their own sins.
How does Isaiah 5:29 relate to the rest of the chapter?
Isaiah 5:29 is part of a larger description of God's judgment on Israel, as seen in Isaiah 5:1-30, where God laments the wickedness of His people and warns them of the consequences of their actions, as also seen in Isaiah 3:1-26 and Jeremiah 25:15-38.
Reflection Questions
- What are some areas in my life where I feel like I am being 'carried away' by circumstances or sin, and how can I seek God's deliverance?
- How can I apply the warning in Isaiah 5:29 to my own life, and what are some 'lions' that I need to be aware of in my spiritual journey?
- What does the image of the lion in Isaiah 5:29 teach me about God's power and majesty, and how can I reverence Him more in my daily life?
- In what ways can I be a source of hope and deliverance for those around me, rather than contributing to the 'roaring' of the enemy?
Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 5:29
Their roaring [shall be] like a lion,.... When engaged in war, just seizing on their prey.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 5:29
Their roaring shall be like a lion, they shall roar like young lions: yea, they shall roar, and lay hold of the prey, and shall carry it away safe, and none shall deliver it. Their roaring - their battle-cry.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 5:29
They shall roar like young lions; which signifies both their cruelty, and their greediness and eagerness to catch and devour the prey. None; neither the Jews themselves, nor the Egyptians, to whose help they will trust, nor any of their confederates.
Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 5:29
Isaiah 5:29 Their roaring [shall be] like a lion, they shall roar like young lions: yea, they shall roar, and lay hold of the prey, and shall carry [it] away safe, and none shall deliver [it].Ver. 29. Their roaring shall be like a lion.] At whose terrible roar the beasts of the field are said to stand as amazed. They shall lay hold on the prey.] Not of wealth only, but of persons, and shall hold their own when they have gotten them.
Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 5:29
(27-29) None shall be weary . . .—The three verses paint the progress of the invading army. Unresting, unhasting, in perfect order, they march onward. They do not loosen their girdle for repose. The latchet or thong which fastens their sandals is not “broken” or untied. The light-armed troops are there, probably the Medes and Elamites in the Assyrian army (Isaiah 13:18). The chariots of the Assyrians themselves are there, sweeping onward like a tempest. Their unshod hoofs (the practice of shoeing horses was unknown in the ancient East) are hard as flint. Comp. Homer’s epithet of “brazen-footed” (Il. v. 329); and Amos 6:12. The battle-cry is heard far off like the roaring of lions.
Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 5:29
29. Their roaring …] Or, he has a roar like that of a lioness, he roars like young lions and growls seizing the prey, &c. Two words are here used of the lion’s roar, the first is perhaps that uttered as he searches for prey, the second the low growl with which he springs on his victim.
Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 5:29
Their roaring ... - Their battle cry, or their shout as they enter into an engagement. Such a “shout,” or cry, was common at the commencement of a battle.
Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 5:29
The foreign invaders summoned to execute judgment, Isaiah 5:26-30.26-30. An ensign — A signal to nations from afar — Assyrians, Babylonians, Parthians, Scythians, perhaps, and finally Romans.
Sermons on Isaiah 5:29
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Prison Houses by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher shares a powerful story of a man named Bob who was tormented by a demonic spirit for four years. The preacher and Bob took authority over the demons in |
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Christ All in All by D.L. Moody | D.L. Moody emphasizes that Christ is everything to those who truly find Him, serving as our Savior, Redeemer, Deliverer, Leader, Light, Teacher, Shepherd, and Burden-bearer. He pas |
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(Through the Bible) Lamentations by Chuck Smith | In this sermon, the preacher discusses the concept of being double-minded and unstable in one's ways, as mentioned in the book of James. He emphasizes that God does not speak both |
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The Fellowship of Christ's Suffering by Carter Conlon | This sermon focuses on the Fellowship of Christ's Suffering as outlined in 1 Peter chapter 5. The speaker emphasizes the need for believers to be sober and vigilant against the adv |
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The Author & the End of Theology by James Arminius | James Arminius preaches about the importance of embracing Sacred Theology, focusing on the Object, Author, End, and Certainty of this divine science. He emphasizes the necessity of |
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Bible Survey - Amos by Peter Hammond | Peter Hammond preaches on the prophet Amos, a humble and bold shepherd who fearlessly proclaimed God's truth to the Northern tribes of Israel during a time of peace and prosperity. |
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Reverence for God's Word by Octavius Winslow | Octavius Winslow emphasizes the importance of reverence for God's Word through the example of Micaiah, a faithful prophet who refused to compromise his message for the sake of plea |