Isaiah 28:20

For the bed is shorter than that a man can stretch himself on it: and the covering narrower than that he can wrap himself in it.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Isaiah 28:20

BSB

Indeed, the bed is too short to stretch out on, and the blanket too small to wrap around you.

AKJV

For the bed is shorter than that a man can stretch himself on it: and the covering narrower than that he can wrap himself in it.

CPDV

For the bed has been narrowed, so much so that one alone would fall out, and the short blanket is not able to cover two.

ERV

For the bed is shorter than that a man can stretch himself on it; and the covering narrower than that he can wrap himself in it.

NHEB

For the bed is too short to stretch out on, and the blanket is too narrow to wrap oneself in.

SMT

For the spreading was shortened above stretching out, and the covering narrow for hiding one's self.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Isaiah 28:20

ForthebedH4702Noun MasculineisshorterH7114VerbthanthatamancanstretchH8311VerbhimselfonitandthecoveringH4541Noun Feminine narrowerH6887VerbthanthathecanwrapH3664Verbhimselfinit

Commentary for Isaiah 28:20

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

Overview of Isaiah 28:20

Summary

Bed too short for adequate covering

Event

Metaphorical description

Estimated Time Period

c. 700 BC