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Isaiah 21:2

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1 This is the burden against the Desert by the Sea: Like whirlwinds sweeping through the Negev, an invader comes from the desert, from a land of terror.

A dire vision is declared to me: “The traitor still betrays, and the destroyer still destroys. Go up, O Elam! Lay siege, O Media! I will put an end to all her groaning.”

3 Therefore my body is filled with anguish. Pain grips me, like the pains of a woman in labor. I am bewildered to hear, I am dismayed to see.

4 My heart falters; fear makes me tremble. The twilight of my desire has turned to horror.

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This was said to Israel at a particular time, so it is wise to read it together with the surrounding text. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
A dire vision is declared to me: “The traitor still betrays, and the destroyer still destroys. Go up, O Elam! Lay siege, O Media! I will put an end to all her groaning.”
KJV
A grievous vision is declared unto me; the treacherous dealer dealeth treacherously, and the spoiler spoileth. Go up, O Elam: besiege, O Media; all the sighing thereof have I made to cease.
WEB
A grievous vision is declared to me. The treacherous man deals treacherously, and the destroyer destroys. Go up, Elam; attack! I have stopped all of Media’s sighing.
ASV
A grievous vision is declared unto me; the treacherous man dealeth treacherously, and the destroyer destroyeth. Go up, O Elam; besiege, O Media; all the sighing thereof have I made to cease.
DARBY
A grievous vision is declared unto me: the treacherous dealeth treacherously, and the spoiler spoileth. Go up, Elam! besiege, Media! All the sighing thereof have I made to cease.
BLB
A harsh vision is declared to me: “The treacherous one deals treacherously, and the destroyer destroys. Go up, O Elam! Besiege, O Media! All her sighing I have made cease.”
ÅB
Et hårdt syn er meg kunngjort: Røveren røver og ødeleggeren ødelegger. Dra opp, Elam[^2]! Treng på, Media! Hvert sukk gjør jeg ende på.
OTB
Et strengt syn har blitt åpenbart for meg: Forræderen fortsetter å forråde, og ødeleggeren fortsetter å ødelegge. Elam, rykk frem! Media, legg beleiring! Jeg har satt en stopper for all hennes klage.
B1930
Et hårdt syn er mig kunngjort: Røveren røver og ødeleggeren ødelegger. Dra op, Elam! Treng på, Media! Hvert sukk gjør jeg ende på. / < Persia; JES 22, 6.>

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Cross references

  • Jeremiah 49:34

    This is the word of the LORD that came to Jeremiah the prophet concerning Elam at the beginning of the reign of Zedekiah king of Judah.

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  • Isaiah 33:1

    Woe to you, O destroyer never destroyed, O traitor never betrayed! When you have finished destroying, you will be destroyed. When you have finished betraying, you will be betrayed.

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  • Isaiah 24:16

    From the ends of the earth we hear singing: “Glory to the Righteous One.” But I said, “I am wasting away! I am wasting away! Woe is me.” The treacherous betray; the treacherous deal in treachery.

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  • Psalms 60:3

    You have shown Your people hardship; we are staggered from the wine You made us drink.

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  • Revelation 13:10

    “If anyone is destined for captivity, into captivity he will go; if anyone is to die by the sword, by the sword he must be killed.” Here is a call for the perseverance and faith of the saints.

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  • Daniel 5:28

    PERES means that your kingdom has been divided and given over to the Medes and Persians.”

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  • Jeremiah 51:44

    I will punish Bel in Babylon. I will make him spew out what he swallowed. The nations will no longer stream to him; even the wall of Babylon will fall.

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  • Psalms 79:11

    May the groans of the captives reach You; by the strength of Your arm preserve those condemned to death.

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