Isaiah 15:8

For the cry is gone round about the borders of Moab; the howling thereof unto Eglaim, and the howling thereof unto Beerelim.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Isaiah 15:8

BSB

For their outcry echoes to the border of Moab. Their wailing reaches Eglaim; it is heard in Beer-elim.

AKJV

For the cry is gone round about the borders of Moab; the howling thereof to Eglaim, and the howling thereof to Beerelim.

CPDV

For an outcry has circulated along the border of Moab; its wailing even to Eglaim, and its clamor even to the well of Elim.

ERV

For the cry is gone round about the borders of Moab; the howling thereof unto Eglaim, and the howling thereof unto Beer-elim.

NHEB

For the cry has gone around the borders of Moab; its wailing as far as Eglaim, and its wailing as far as Beer Elim.

SMT

For the cry surrounded the bound of Moab, its wailing even to Eglaim, and its wailing to the well of Elim.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Isaiah 15:8

ForthecryH2201Noun FeminineisgoneroundaboutH5362VerbthebordersH1366Noun MasculineofMoabH4124thehowlingH3215Noun FemininethereofuntoEglaimH97Proper Name LocationandthehowlingH3215Noun FemininethereofuntoBeer-elimH879Proper Name Location

Commentary for Isaiah 15:8

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Isaiah 15:8

Summary

Wailing spreads throughout the nation

Place

Moab

Event

Howling spreads throughout borders

Estimated Time Period

c. 740 BC