Isaiah 21:6

For thus hath the Lord said unto me, Go, set a watchman, let him declare what he seeth.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Isaiah 21:6

BSB

For this is what the Lord says to me: "Go, post a lookout and have him report what he sees.

AKJV

For thus has the LORD said to me, Go, set a watchman, let him declare what he sees.

CPDV

For the Lord has said this to me: "Go and station a watchman. And let him announce whatever he will see."

ERV

For thus hath the Lord said unto me, Go, set a watchman; let him declare what he seeth:

NHEB

For the Lord said to me, "Go, set a watchman. Let him declare what he sees.

SMT

For thus said Jehovah to me, Go set up a watchman, he shall announce what he shall see.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Isaiah 21:6

ForthushaththeLordH136Noun Masculine saidH559VerbuntomeGoH3212Verb setH5975VerbawatchmanH6822VerblethimdeclareH5046VerbwhatheseethH7200Verb

Commentary for Isaiah 21:6

Please note: this is not Scripture

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

Overview of Isaiah 21:6

Summary

God commands watchman to observe events

Event

God appoints watchman

Estimated Time Period

c. 700 BC