Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The poorest of the poor will find pasture, and the needy will lie down in safety. But your root I will destroy by famine; it will slay your survivors. New Living Translation I will feed the poor in my pasture; the needy will lie down in peace. But as for you, I will wipe you out with famine and destroy the few who remain. English Standard Version And the firstborn of the poor will graze, and the needy lie down in safety; but I will kill your root with famine, and your remnant it will slay. Berean Standard Bible Then the firstborn of the poor will find pasture, and the needy will lie down in safety, but I will kill your root by famine, and your remnant will be slain. King James Bible And the firstborn of the poor shall feed, and the needy shall lie down in safety: and I will kill thy root with famine, and he shall slay thy remnant. New King James Version The firstborn of the poor will feed, And the needy will lie down in safety; I will kill your roots with famine, And it will slay your remnant. New American Standard Bible “Those who are most helpless will eat, And the poor will lie down in security; I will kill your root with famine, And it will kill your survivors. NASB 1995 “Those who are most helpless will eat, And the needy will lie down in security; I will destroy your root with famine, And it will kill off your survivors. NASB 1977 “And those who are most helpless will eat, And the needy will lie down in security; I will destroy your root with famine, And it will kill off your survivors. Legacy Standard Bible And the foremost of the poor will eat, And the needy will lie down in security; I will put to death your root with famine, And it will kill off your remnant. Amplified Bible “The firstborn of the helpless [of Judah] will feed [on My meadows], And the needy will lie down in safety; But I will kill your root with famine, And your survivors will be put to death. Christian Standard Bible Then the firstborn of the poor will be well fed, and the impoverished will lie down in safety, but I will kill your root with hunger, and your remnant will be slain. Holman Christian Standard Bible Then the firstborn of the poor will be well fed, and the impoverished will lie down in safety, but I will kill your root with hunger, and your remnant will be slain. American Standard Version And the first-born of the poor shall feed, and the needy shall lie down in safety; and I will kill thy root with famine, and thy remnant shall be slain. Contemporary English Version The poor and needy will find pastures for their sheep and will live in safety. But I will starve some of you, and others will be killed. English Revised Version And the firstborn of the poor shall feed, and the needy shall lie down in safety: and I will kill thy root with famine, and thy remnant shall be slain. GOD'S WORD® Translation The poorest of the poor will eat, and the needy will lie down in safety. But I will put your root to death with famine and kill off your survivors. Good News Translation The LORD will be a shepherd to the poor of his people and will let them live in safety. But he will send a terrible famine on you Philistines, and it will not leave any of you alive. International Standard Version The firstborn of the poor will find pasture, and the needy will lie down in safety; but I'll kill your root by famine, and I'll execute your survivors. Majority Standard Bible Then the firstborn of the poor will find pasture, and the needy will lie down in safety, but I will kill your root by famine, and your remnant will be slain. NET Bible The poor will graze in my pastures; the needy will rest securely. But I will kill your root by famine; it will put to death all your survivors. New Heart English Bible The firstborn of the poor will eat, and the needy will lie down in safety; and I will kill your root with famine, and your remnant will be killed. Webster's Bible Translation And the first-born of the poor shall feed, and the needy shall lie down in safety: and I will kill thy root with famine, and he shall slay thy remnant. World English Bible The firstborn of the poor will eat, and the needy will lie down in safety; and I will kill your root with famine, and your remnant will be killed. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the firstborn of the poor have delighted, "" And the needy lie down in confidence, "" And I have put to death your root with famine, "" And it slays your remnant. Young's Literal Translation And delighted have the first-born of the poor, And the needy in confidence lie down, And I have put to death with famine thy root, And thy remnant it slayeth. Smith's Literal Translation And the first born of the poor were fed, and the needy shall lie down confidently: and I killed thy root with famine, and thy residue he shall slay. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the firstborn of the poor shall be fed, and the poor shall rest with confidence: and I will make thy root perish with famine, and I will kill thy remnant. Catholic Public Domain Version And the firstborn of the poor will be pastured, and the poor will rest in faithfulness. And I will cause your root to pass away by famine, and I will put to death your remnant. New American Bible In my pastures the poor shall graze, and the needy lie down in safety; But I will kill your root with famine that shall slay even your remnant. New Revised Standard Version The firstborn of the poor will graze, and the needy lie down in safety; but I will make your root die of famine, and your remnant I will kill. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the first-born of the poor shall feed, and the needy shall lie down in safety; and I will kill your root with famine, and your remnant I shall slay. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the first born of the poor and afflicted shall feed in quietness; they shall lie down, and I shall kill your root with famine, and what is left of you shall be killed OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And the first-born of the poor shall feed, And the needy shall lie down in safety; And I will kill thy root with famine, And thy remnant shall be slain. Brenton Septuagint Translation And the poor shall be fed by him, and poor men shall rest in peace: but he shall destroy thy seed with hunger, and shall destroy thy remnant. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Philistia will be Destroyed…29Do not rejoice, all you Philistines, that the rod that struck you is broken. For a viper will spring from the root of the snake, and a flying serpent from its egg. 30Then the firstborn of the poor will find pasture, and the needy will lie down in safety, but I will kill your root by famine, and your remnant will be slain. 31Wail, O gate! Cry out, O city! Melt away, all you Philistines! For a cloud of smoke comes from the north, and there are no stragglers in its ranks.… Cross References Matthew 5:3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Luke 6:20 Looking up at His disciples, Jesus said: “Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. Psalm 37:11 But the meek will inherit the land and delight in abundant prosperity. Zephaniah 3:12 But I will leave within you a meek and humble people, and they will trust in the name of the LORD. James 2:5 Listen, my beloved brothers: Has not God chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom He promised those who love Him? Psalm 72:4 May he vindicate the afflicted among the people; may he save the children of the needy and crush the oppressor. Proverbs 13:23 Abundant food is in the fallow ground of the poor, but without justice it is swept away. Psalm 22:26 The poor will eat and be satisfied; those who seek the LORD will praise Him. May your hearts live forever! Psalm 9:18 For the needy will not always be forgotten; nor the hope of the oppressed forever dashed. Psalm 10:17-18 You have heard, O LORD, the desire of the humble; You will strengthen their hearts. You will incline Your ear, / to vindicate the fatherless and oppressed, that the men of the earth may strike terror no more. Psalm 68:10 Your flock settled therein; O God, from Your bounty You provided for the poor. Psalm 107:41 But He lifts the needy from affliction and increases their families like flocks. 1 Samuel 2:8 He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap. He seats them among princes and bestows on them a throne of honor. For the foundations of the earth are the LORD’s, and upon them He has set the world. Job 5:15-16 He saves the needy from the sword in their mouth and from the clutches of the powerful. / So the poor have hope, and injustice shuts its mouth. Psalm 113:7-9 He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the dump / to seat them with nobles, with the princes of His people. / He settles the barren woman in her home as a joyful mother to her children. Hallelujah! Treasury of Scripture And the firstborn of the poor shall feed, and the needy shall lie down in safety: and I will kill your root with famine, and he shall slay your remnant. the firstborn Job 18:13 It shall devour the strength of his skin: even the firstborn of death shall devour his strength. the poor Isaiah 5:17 Then shall the lambs feed after their manner, and the waste places of the fat ones shall strangers eat. Isaiah 7:21,22 And it shall come to pass in that day, that a man shall nourish a young cow, and two sheep; … Isaiah 30:23,24 Then shall he give the rain of thy seed, that thou shalt sow the ground withal; and bread of the increase of the earth, and it shall be fat and plenteous: in that day shall thy cattle feed in large pastures… and I Jeremiah 47:1 The word of the LORD that came to Jeremiah the prophet against the Philistines, before that Pharaoh smote Gaza. Ezekiel 25:15-17 Thus saith the Lord GOD; Because the Philistines have dealt by revenge, and have taken vengeance with a despiteful heart, to destroy it for the old hatred; … Joel 3:4-8 Yea, and what have ye to do with me, O Tyre, and Zidon, and all the coasts of Palestine? will ye render me a recompence? and if ye recompense me, swiftly and speedily will I return your recompence upon your own head; … Jump to Previous Delighted Destroy Eat End Famine Feed Find Firstborn First-Born Helpless Kill Killed Lie Need Needy Pasture Poor Poorest Remnant Rest Resting-Place Root Safe Safety Security Seed Slain Slay Survivors SwordJump to Next Delighted Destroy Eat End Famine Feed Find Firstborn First-Born Helpless Kill Killed Lie Need Needy Pasture Poor Poorest Remnant Rest Resting-Place Root Safe Safety Security Seed Slain Slay Survivors SwordIsaiah 14 1. God's merciful restoration of Israel3. Their triumphant exultation over Babel 24. God's purpose against Assyria 29. Philistia is threatened Then the firstborn of the poor will find pasture This phrase suggests a reversal of fortunes, where those who are most destitute, represented by "the firstborn of the poor," will find sustenance and provision. In biblical times, the firstborn often held a place of prominence, yet here it emphasizes the most vulnerable. The imagery of finding pasture indicates a place of nourishment and rest, reminiscent of Psalm 23:1-2, where the Lord is depicted as a shepherd providing for His flock. This reflects God's care and provision for the marginalized and oppressed, a recurring theme throughout Scripture. and the needy will lie down in safety but I will kill your root by famine and your remnant will be slain Persons / Places / Events 1. The Poorest of the PoorThis phrase refers to those who are most destitute and marginalized in society. In the context of Isaiah, it often symbolizes those who are oppressed or downtrodden but will find relief and provision through God's intervention. 2. The Needy Similar to the poorest of the poor, the needy are those who lack basic necessities and protection. The promise of safety indicates God's provision and care for them. 3. Root In this context, the "root" symbolizes the foundation or source of a nation or people. The destruction of the root implies a complete and thorough judgment. 4. Famine A severe shortage of food that leads to widespread hunger and suffering. In biblical terms, famine is often seen as a form of divine judgment. 5. Survivors Those who remain after a calamity or judgment. The mention of their destruction underscores the totality of God's judgment against the wicked. Teaching Points God's Provision for the NeedyGod promises to care for the most vulnerable, ensuring they find pasture and safety. This reflects His heart for justice and compassion. Divine Judgment on the Wicked The destruction of the root and survivors signifies God's complete judgment on those who oppose Him. It serves as a warning to turn from wickedness. Reversal of Fortunes The passage highlights a theme of reversal, where the lowly are lifted, and the proud are brought low. This encourages humility and trust in God's justice. Trust in God's Sovereignty Believers are reminded to trust in God's sovereign plan, knowing He will provide for His people and execute justice in His timing. Hope for the Oppressed The promise of safety and provision offers hope to those who are oppressed, assuring them of God's ultimate deliverance.(30) And the firstborn of the poor shall feed.--As the "children of the needy" in Psalm 72:4 are simply the poor as a class, so the "firstborn" are those who, as it were, inherit the double portion, not of riches, but of poverty. (Comp. "the firstborn of death" in Job 18:13.) The people spoken of are those of Judah, which in the days of Ahaz had been "brought very low" (2Chronicles 28:19). For these the prophet foretells a time of plenty; not so for Philistia. Either through the sieges of their towns or the devastation of their fields, they would be reduced to the last extremities of famine. With them there should be no "remnant" to return.Verse 30. - The firstborn of the poor shall feed. The "firstborn of the poor" are the very poor (Jarchi, Rosenmüller). The refer-once is to the poor Israelites, who will "feed" and "lie down in safety" when Philistia is held in subjection. I will kill thy root with famine, and he shall slay thy remnant. God kills with famine, man with the sword (see 2 Samuel 24:13, 14). When the Philistines had resisted behind their strong walls till hunger had done its work by thinning their ranks, the Assyrian conqueror would storm their strongholds and slaughter "the remnant." Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Then the firstbornבְּכוֹרֵ֣י (bə·ḵō·w·rê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 1060: Firstborn, chief of the poor דַלִּ֔ים (ḏal·lîm) Adjective - masculine plural Strong's 1800: Dangling, weak, thin will find pasture, וְרָעוּ֙ (wə·rā·‘ū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural Strong's 7462: To tend a, flock, pasture it, in, to graze, to rule, to associate with and the needy וְאֶבְיוֹנִ֖ים (wə·’eḇ·yō·w·nîm) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 34: In want, needy, poor will lie down יִרְבָּ֑צוּ (yir·bā·ṣū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural Strong's 7257: To crouch, be implication, to recline, repose, brood, lurk, imbed in safety, לָבֶ֣טַח (lā·ḇe·ṭaḥ) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 983: A place of refuge, safety, safely but I will kill וְהֵמַתִּ֤י (wə·hê·mat·tî) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive perfect - first person common singular Strong's 4191: To die, to kill your root שָׁרְשֵׁ֔ךְ (šā·rə·šêḵ) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person feminine singular Strong's 8328: A root by famine, בָֽרָעָב֙ (ḇā·rā·‘āḇ) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7458: Famine, hunger and your remnant וּשְׁאֵרִיתֵ֖ךְ (ū·šə·’ê·rî·ṯêḵ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct | second person feminine singular Strong's 7611: Rest, residue, remnant, remainder will be slain. יַהֲרֹֽג׃ (ya·hă·rōḡ) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 2026: To smite with deadly intent Links Isaiah 14:30 NIVIsaiah 14:30 NLT Isaiah 14:30 ESV Isaiah 14:30 NASB Isaiah 14:30 KJV Isaiah 14:30 BibleApps.com Isaiah 14:30 Biblia Paralela Isaiah 14:30 Chinese Bible Isaiah 14:30 French Bible Isaiah 14:30 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Isaiah 14:30 The firstborn of the poor will eat (Isa Isi Is) |
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