Isaiah 22:17

“Behold; the Lord will cary thee away with a mightie captiuitie, and will surely couer thee.”

1611 King James Version (KJV)




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Other Translations for Isaiah 22:17

Behold, the LORD will carry thee away with a mighty captivity, and will surely cover thee.
- King James Version

'Behold, the LORD is about to hurl you headlong, O man. And He is about to grasp you firmly
- New American Standard Version (1995)

Behold, Jehovah, like a `strong' man, will hurl thee away violently; yea, he will wrap thee up closely.
- American Standard Version (1901)

See, O strong man, the Lord will send you violently away, gripping you with force,
- Basic English Bible

Behold, Jehovah will hurl thee with the force of a mighty man, and will cover thee entirely.
- Darby Bible

Behold, the LORD will carry thee away with a mighty captivity, and will surely cover thee.
- Webster's Bible

Behold, Yahweh will overcome you and hurl you away violently. Yes, he will grasp you firmly.
- World English Bible

Lo, Jehovah is casting thee up and down, A casting up and down, O mighty one,
- Youngs Literal Bible

Behold, the LORD will hurl thee up and down with a man's throw; yea, He will wind thee round and round;
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Commentary for Isaiah 22:17

Wesley's Notes for Isaiah 22:17

22:17 Will carry - Will cause thee to be carried into captivity by a strong hand. Cover - This may be an allusion to the ancient custom of covering the faces of condemned persons.


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