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Isaiah 16

KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 16 of 66

1 Send a lamb to the ruler of the land from Sela in the wilderness to the mount of the daughter of Zion.

2 For it is as a fleeing bird cast out of the nest; the daughters of Moab shall be at the fords of Arnon.

3 Take counsel; do judgment; make your shadow as the night in midday; hide the outcasts; do not uncover the fugitive!

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Chapter Summary

Moab is exhorted to yield obedience to Christ's kingdom. Moab is threatened for her pride. The judgment of Moab.

Key Hebrew Words

גָּאוֹן pride, exaltation H1347 · TWOT 299e
חֶ֫סֶד mercy, lovingkindness H2617 · TWOT 698a
כִּסֵּא throne H3678 · TWOT 1007
גֶּ֫פֶן vine H1612 · TWOT 372a
יָלַל howl, wail H3213 · TWOT 868
כָּבוֹד glory H3519 · TWOT 943e

People & Context

David

His enduring throne ('tabernacle of David') is the seat of the righteous, faithful king who will judge in mercy (v.5).

Timeline

Moab Seeks Refuge in Zion

Moabite refugees are told to send a lamb to the mount of the daughter of Zion and seek shelter. A throne of mercy is promised in the tabernacle of David.

Isaiah 16:1-5
Lamentation Over Moab's Pride and Vineyards

Because of Moab's excessive pride, their joyful vineyards are destroyed, ceasing all wine-treading and shouting in the fruitful fields.

Isaiah 16:6-12
Timeframe Decreed for Moab's Abasement

Jehovah declares that within exactly three years, the glory of Moab will be abased, leaving only a small, feeble remnant.

Isaiah 16:13-14

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