Isaiah 21:1

The burden of the desert of the sea. As whirlwinds in the south pass through; so it cometh from the desert, from a terrible land.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Isaiah 21:1

BSB
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.
AKJV
The burden of the desert of the sea. As whirlwinds in the south pass through; so it comes from the desert, from a terrible land.
CPDV
The burden of the desert of the sea. Just as the whirlwinds approach from Africa, it approaches from the desert, from a terrible land.
ERV
The burden of the wilderness of the sea. As whirlwinds in the South sweep through, it cometh from the wilderness, from a terrible land.
NHEB
The oracle of the wilderness of the sea. As whirlwinds in the Negev sweep through, it comes from the wilderness, from an awesome land.
SMT
The burden of the desert of the sea. As whirlwinds in the south for passing through, from the desert it came, from a fearful land.

Commentary for Isaiah 21:1

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Overview of Isaiah 21:1
Summary
Terrifying visions of destruction approaching
Place
Desert of the sea
Event
Burdensome prophecy revealed
Estimated Time Period
c. 700 BC
Category
Prophecy