Isaiah 17:4

And in that day it shall come to pass, that the glory of Jacob shall be made thin, and the fatness of his flesh shall wax lean.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Isaiah 17:4

BSB

"In that day the splendor of Jacob will fade, and the fat of his body will waste away,

AKJV

And in that day it shall come to pass, that the glory of Jacob shall be made thin, and the fatness of his flesh shall wax lean.

CPDV

And this shall be in that day: the glory of Jacob will be thinned, and the fatness of his flesh will be reduced.

ERV

And it shall come to pass in that day, that the glory of Jacob shall be made thin, and the fatness of his flesh shall wax lean.

NHEB

"It will happen in that day that the glory of Jacob will be made thin, and the fatness of his flesh will become lean.

SMT

And it was in that day the glory of Jacob shall be feeble, and the fatness of his flesh shall waste away.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Isaiah 17:4

AndinthatdayH3117Noun MasculineitshallcometopassthatthegloryH3519Noun MasculineofJacobH3290Proper Name MasculineshallbemadethinH1809VerbandthefatnessH4924Noun MasculineofhisfleshH1320Noun MasculineshallwaxleanH7329Verb

Commentary for Isaiah 17:4

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

Overview of Isaiah 17:4

Summary

National prosperity and resources waste away

Place

Jacob/Israel

Event

Glory and strength diminish

Estimated Time Period

c. 700 BC