Isaiah 21:15

For they fled from the swords, from the drawn sword, and from the bent bow, and from the grievousness of war.

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Other Translations for Isaiah 21:15

BSB

For they flee from the sword-the sword that is drawn-from the bow that is bent, and from the stress of battle.

AKJV

For they fled from the swords, from the drawn sword, and from the bent bow, and from the grievousness of war.

CPDV

For they are fleeing before the face of swords, before the face of a sword hanging over them, before the face of a bent bow, before the face of a grievous battle.

ERV

For they fled away from the swords, from the drawn sword, and from the bent bow, and from the grievousness of war.

NHEB

For they fled away from the swords, from the drawn sword, from the bent bow, and from the heat of battle.

SMT

For they fled from the face of the swords, the sword drawn out, and from the face of the bent bow, and from the face of the heaviness of war.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Isaiah 21:15

FortheyfledH5074Verb fromH6440Noun MasculinetheswordsH2719Noun Feminine fromH6440Noun MasculinethedrawnH5203Verb swordH2719Noun FeminineandfromH6440Noun MasculinethebentH1869Verb bowH7198Noun FeminineandfromH6440Noun MasculinethegrievousnessH3514Noun MasculineofwarH4421Noun Feminine

Commentary for Isaiah 21:15

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

Overview of Isaiah 21:15

Summary

Refugees flee from overwhelming military violence

Event

Refugees escape military conflict

Estimated Time Period

c. 700 BC