Isaiah 34:8

For it is the day of the LORD'S vengeance, and the year of recompences for the controversy of Zion.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Isaiah 34:8

BSB

For the LORD has a day of vengeance, a year of recompense for the cause of Zion.

AKJV

For it is the day of the LORD's vengeance, and the year of recompenses for the controversy of Zion.

CPDV

For this is the day of the vengeance of the Lord, the year of retribution for the judgment of Zion.

ERV

For it is the day of the LORD'S vengeance, the year of recompence in the controversy of Zion.

NHEB

For the LORD has a day of vengeance, a year of recompense for the cause of Zion.

SMT

For a day of vengeance to Jehovah, a year of retributions for the contention of Zion.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Isaiah 34:8

ForitisthedayH3117Noun MasculineoftheLORD'SH3068Proper Name vengeanceH5359Noun MasculineandtheyearH8141Noun FeminineofrecompencesH7966Noun MasculineforthecontroversyH7379Noun MasculineofZionH6726Proper Name Location

Commentary for Isaiah 34:8

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

Overview of Isaiah 34:8

Summary

Divine judgment day for opposing nations

Place

Edom

Event

God executes judgment and recompense

Estimated Time Period

c. 700 BC