Isaiah 21:12

The watchman said, The morning cometh, and also the night: if ye will enquire, enquire ye: return, come.

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Other Translations for Isaiah 21:12

BSB
The watchman replies, "Morning has come, but also the night. If you would inquire, then inquire. Come back yet again."
AKJV
The watchman said, The morning comes, and also the night: if you will inquire, inquire you: return, come.
CPDV
The watchman said: "Morning approaches with the night. If you are seeking: seek, and convert, and approach."
ERV
The watchman said, The morning cometh, and also the night: if ye will inquire, inquire ye: turn ye, come.
NHEB
The watchman said, "The morning comes, and also the night. If you will inquire, inquire. Come back again."
SMT
The watch said, I will mark out morning, and also night; if ye will seek, seek ye: turn back, come.

Commentary for Isaiah 21:12

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Isaiah 21:12
Summary
Watchman offers hope and calls for repentance
Place
Seir
Event
Watchman proclaims hope
Estimated Time Period
c. 700 BC
Category
Prophecy