Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Those who work with combed flax will despair, the weavers of fine linen will lose hope. New Living Translation There will be no flax for the harvesters, no thread for the weavers. English Standard Version The workers in combed flax will be in despair, and the weavers of white cotton. Berean Standard Bible The workers in flax will be dismayed, and the weavers of fine linen will turn pale. King James Bible Moreover they that work in fine flax, and they that weave networks, shall be confounded. New King James Version Moreover those who work in fine flax And those who weave fine fabric will be ashamed; New American Standard Bible Moreover, the manufacturers of linen made from combed flax And the weavers of white cloth will be utterly dejected. NASB 1995 Moreover, the manufacturers of linen made from combed flax And the weavers of white cloth will be utterly dejected. NASB 1977 Moreover, the manufacturers of linen made from combed flax And the weavers of white cloth will be utterly dejected. Legacy Standard Bible Moreover, the manufacturers of linen made from combed flax And the weavers of white cloth will be ashamed. Amplified Bible Moreover, those who make linen from combed flax And those who weave white cloth will be ashamed. Christian Standard Bible Those who work with flax will be dismayed; those combing it and weaving linen will turn pale. Holman Christian Standard Bible Those who work with flax will be dismayed; the combers and weavers will turn pale. American Standard Version Moreover they that work in combed flax, and they that weave white cloth, shall be confounded. Contemporary English Version None of the cloth makers will know what to do, and they will turn pale. English Revised Version Moreover they that work in combed flax, and they that weave white cloth, shall be ashamed. GOD'S WORD® Translation Linenworkers and weavers will be ashamed. Good News Translation Those who make linen cloth will be in despair; International Standard Version The workers in combed flax and the weavers of white linen will be in despair. NET Bible Those who make clothes from combed flax will be embarrassed; those who weave will turn pale. New Heart English Bible Moreover those who work in combed flax, and those who weave white cloth, will be confounded. Webster's Bible Translation Moreover they that work in fine flax, and they that weave net-works shall be confounded. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThe workers in flax will be dismayed, and the weavers of fine linen will turn pale. World English Bible Moreover those who work in combed flax, and those who weave white cloth, will be confounded. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd makers of fine flax have been ashamed, "" And weavers of networks. Young's Literal Translation And ashamed have been makers of fine flax, And weavers of net-works. Smith's Literal Translation And they working hatcheled flax and they weaving white linens were ashamed. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThey shall be confounded that wrought in flax, combing and weaving fine linen. Catholic Public Domain Version Those who work with linen, combing and weaving fine textiles, will be confounded. New American Bible The linen-workers shall be disappointed, the combers and weavers shall turn pale; New Revised Standard Version The workers in flax will be in despair, and the carders and those at the loom will grow pale. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleMoreover those who work in cotton, and those who comb cotton and weave with joy, shall be confounded. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And the makers of fine linen who comb and who weave for joy shall be frustrated OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Moreover they that work in combed flax, And they that weave cotton, shall be ashamed. Brenton Septuagint Translation And shame shall come upon them that work fine flax, and them that make fine linen. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context An Oracle Concerning Egypt…8Then the fishermen will mourn, all who cast a hook into the Nile will lament, and those who spread nets on the waters will pine away. 9The workers in flax will be dismayed, and the weavers of fine linen will turn pale. 10The workers in cloth will be dejected, and all the hired workers will be sick at heart.… Cross References Ezekiel 27:7 Of embroidered fine linen from Egypt they made your sail, which served as your banner. Of blue and purple from the coasts of Elishah they made your awning. Ezekiel 27:16 Aram was your customer because of your many products; they exchanged turquoise, purple, embroidered work, fine linen, coral, and rubies for your wares. Ezekiel 27:24 In your marketplace they traded with you fine garments of blue, embroidered work, and multicolored rugs with cords tightly twisted and knotted. Proverbs 31:24 She makes linen garments and sells them; she delivers sashes to the merchants. Exodus 35:25-26 Every skilled woman spun with her hands and brought what she had spun: blue, purple, or scarlet yarn, or fine linen. / And all the skilled women whose hearts were stirred spun the goat hair. Exodus 39:27-29 For Aaron and his sons they made tunics of fine linen, the work of a weaver, / as well as the turban of fine linen, the ornate headbands and undergarments of finely spun linen, / and the sash of finely spun linen, embroidered with blue, purple, and scarlet yarn, just as the LORD had commanded Moses. 1 Kings 10:28-29 Solomon’s horses were imported from Egypt and Kue; the royal merchants purchased them from Kue. / A chariot could be imported from Egypt for six hundred shekels of silver, and a horse for a hundred and fifty. Likewise, they exported them to all the kings of the Hittites and to the kings of Aram. 2 Chronicles 9:28 Solomon’s horses were imported from Egypt and from all the lands. Job 7:6 My days are swifter than a weaver’s shuttle; they come to an end without hope. Job 31:40 then let briers grow instead of wheat and stinkweed instead of barley.” Thus conclude the words of Job. Acts 16:14 Among those listening was a woman named Lydia, a dealer in purple cloth from the city of Thyatira, who was a worshiper of God. The Lord opened her heart to respond to Paul’s message. Revelation 18:11-12 And the merchants of the earth will weep and mourn over her, because there is no one left to buy their cargo— / cargo of gold, silver, precious stones, and pearls; of fine linen, purple, silk, and scarlet; of all kinds of citron wood and every article of ivory, precious wood, bronze, iron, and marble; Revelation 18:16 saying: “Woe, woe to the great city, clothed in fine linen and purple and scarlet, adorned with gold and precious stones and pearls! Matthew 6:28-29 And why do you worry about clothes? Consider how the lilies of the field grow: They do not labor or spin. / Yet I tell you that not even Solomon in all his glory was adorned like one of these. Luke 12:27 Consider how the lilies grow: They do not labor or spin. Yet I tell you, not even Solomon in all his glory was adorned like one of these. Treasury of Scripture Moreover they that work in fine flax, and they that weave networks, shall be confounded. work 1 Kings 10:28 And Solomon had horses brought out of Egypt, and linen yarn: the king's merchants received the linen yarn at a price. Proverbs 7:16 I have decked my bed with coverings of tapestry, with carved works, with fine linen of Egypt. Ezekiel 27:7 Fine linen with broidered work from Egypt was that which thou spreadest forth to be thy sail; blue and purple from the isles of Elishah was that which covered thee. net works. Jump to Previous Ashamed Cloth Confounded Cotton Dejected Despair Fine Flax Linen Manufacturers Moreover Networks Net-Works Shame Thread Utterly Weave Weavers White Work WorkersJump to Next Ashamed Cloth Confounded Cotton Dejected Despair Fine Flax Linen Manufacturers Moreover Networks Net-Works Shame Thread Utterly Weave Weavers White Work WorkersIsaiah 19 1. The confusion of Egypt11. The foolishness of their princes 18. The calling of Egypt into the church 23. The covenant of Egypt, Assyria, and Israel The workers in flax will be dismayed This phrase highlights the economic impact on Egypt, a nation historically known for its production of flax and linen. Flax was a crucial crop in ancient Egypt, used to produce linen, which was a significant export and a staple in Egyptian clothing and trade. The dismay of the workers suggests a disruption in this industry, possibly due to divine judgment or natural calamities. This reflects the broader theme of God's sovereignty over nations and economies, as seen in other prophetic books like Ezekiel and Jeremiah, where God judges nations for their idolatry and injustice. and the weavers of fine linen will turn pale Persons / Places / Events 1. EgyptThe nation being addressed in Isaiah 19, known for its rich history and economic power, particularly in agriculture and textile production. 2. Flax Workers Individuals involved in the cultivation and processing of flax, a plant used to make linen, which was a significant industry in ancient Egypt. 3. Weavers of Fine Linen Skilled artisans who crafted linen garments, a symbol of wealth and status in ancient societies. 4. Isaiah The prophet delivering God's message, warning of impending judgment and economic downfall for Egypt. 5. Judgment The event prophesied by Isaiah, indicating a time of distress and economic collapse for Egypt. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty Over NationsGod holds ultimate authority over all nations, including their economies and industries. This passage reminds us that no nation is beyond God's reach or judgment. The Fragility of Human Enterprises The dismay of the flax workers and weavers illustrates the vulnerability of human endeavors. We should not place our ultimate trust in economic stability or human achievements. The Consequences of Idolatry and Pride Egypt's reliance on its own strength and resources serves as a warning against idolatry and pride. We must remain humble and dependent on God. The Importance of Repentance Prophecies of judgment, like this one, are calls to repentance. We should examine our lives and turn back to God, seeking His mercy and guidance. Hope in God's Redemptive Plan Despite the judgment, God's ultimate plan includes redemption and restoration. We can find hope in His promises and faithfulness. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Isaiah 19Is nudity allowed in heaven? Was there a family tomb for Jesus? How did Joseph of Arimathea manage to secure and prepare a new tomb so quickly, as described in John 19:38-42? Why does Isaiah 37:9 mention Tirhakah, king of Cush, if some historians question the timing of his reign during Sennacherib's campaign?(9) Moreover they that work in fine flax.--Another class also would find its occupation gone. The "fine flax" was used especially for the dress of the priests (Herod. ii. 81), and for the mummy clothes of the dead (1Kings 10:28; Ezekiel 27:7). They that weave networks.--Better, white cloths, the cotton or byssus fabrics for which Egypt was famous. Verse 9. - They that work in fine flax. Linen of great fineness and delicacy was woven in Egypt, for the priests' dresses, for mummy-cloths, and for corselets. Solomon imported "linen yarn" from his Egyptian neighbors (1 Kings 10:28), and the Phoenicians a linen fabric for their sails' (Ezekiel 27:7). In the general decline of Egyptian prosperity, caused by the circumstances of the time, the manufacturers of linen would suffer. They that weave networks; rather, they that weave while clothes. Cotton fabrics are probably intended. Shall be confounded; literally, shall blush, or be ashamed.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Those who workעֹבְדֵ֥י (‘ō·ḇə·ḏê) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct Strong's 5647: To work, to serve, till, enslave with flax פִשְׁתִּ֖ים (p̄iš·tîm) Noun - feminine plural Strong's 6593: Flax, linen will be dismayed, וּבֹ֛שׁוּ (ū·ḇō·šū) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person common plural Strong's 954: To pale, to be ashamed, to be disappointed, delayed and the weavers וְאֹרְגִ֖ים (wə·’ō·rə·ḡîm) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural Strong's 707: To plait, weave of fine linen שְׂרִיק֑וֹת (śə·rî·qō·wṯ) Noun - feminine plural Strong's 8305: Hetchelling, tow will turn pale. חוֹרָֽי׃ (ḥō·w·rāy) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2355: White linen Links Isaiah 19:9 NIVIsaiah 19:9 NLT Isaiah 19:9 ESV Isaiah 19:9 NASB Isaiah 19:9 KJV Isaiah 19:9 BibleApps.com Isaiah 19:9 Biblia Paralela Isaiah 19:9 Chinese Bible Isaiah 19:9 French Bible Isaiah 19:9 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Isaiah 19:9 Moreover those who work in combed flax (Isa Isi Is) |
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