Isaiah 17:2

The cities of Aroer are forsaken: they shall be for flocks, which shall lie down, and none shall make them afraid.

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Other Translations for Isaiah 17:2

BSB
The cities of Aroer are forsaken; they will be left to the flocks, which will lie down with no one to fear.
AKJV
The cities of Aroer are forsaken: they shall be for flocks, which shall lie down, and none shall make them afraid.
CPDV
The cities in ruin will be left for the flocks, and they will take rest there, and there will be no one who may terrify them.
ERV
The cities of Aroer are forsaken: they shall be for flocks, which shall lie down, and none shall make them afraid.
NHEB
Her cities will be abandoned forever. They will be for flocks, which shall lie down, and none shall make them afraid.
SMT
The cities of Aroer were forsaken: they shall be for flocks, and they lay down, and none terrifying.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Isaiah 17:2

ThecitiesH5892Noun MasculineofAroerH6177Proper Name LocationareforsakenH5800VerbtheyshallbeforflocksH5739Noun MasculinewhichshallliedownH7257VerbandnoneshallmakethemafraidH2729Verb

Commentary for Isaiah 17:2

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Isaiah 17:2
Summary
Abandoned settlements become pastoral grazing land
Place
Aroer
Event
Cities abandoned for livestock
Estimated Time Period
c. 700 BC
Category
Prophecy