Isaiah 21:8

And he cried, A lion: My lord, I stand continually upon the watchtower in the daytime, and I am set in my ward whole nights:

King James Version

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Other Translations for Isaiah 21:8

BSB

Then the lookout shouted: "Day after day, my lord, I stand on the watchtower; night after night I stay at my post.

AKJV

And he cried, A lion: My lord, I stand continually on the watchtower in the daytime, and I am set in my ward whole nights:

CPDV

And a lion cried out: "I am on the watchtower of the Lord, standing continually by day. And I am at my station, standing throughout the night.

ERV

And he cried as a lion: O Lord, I stand continually upon the watchtower in the day-time, and am set in my ward whole nights:

NHEB

Then the lookout shouted: "Lord, I stand continually on the watchtower in the daytime, and every night I stay at my post.

SMT

And he will call, A lion: on the watch-tower my lord, I stand continually in the day, and upon my watch I stand all the night.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Isaiah 21:8

AndhecriedH7121VerbAlionH738Noun MasculineMylordH136Noun MasculineIstandH5975Verb continuallyH8548Noun MasculineuponthewatchtowerH4707Noun MasculineinthedaytimeH3119andIamsetH5324VerbinmywardH4931Noun FemininewholenightsH3915Noun Masculine

Commentary for Isaiah 21:8

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

Overview of Isaiah 21:8

Summary

Vigilant watchman maintains constant guard

Place

Watchtower

Event

Watchman maintains constant watch

Estimated Time Period

c. 700 BC