Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Although the Lord gives you the bread of adversity and the water of affliction, your teachers will be hidden no more; with your own eyes you will see them. New Living Translation Though the Lord gave you adversity for food and suffering for drink, he will still be with you to teach you. You will see your teacher with your own eyes. English Standard Version And though the Lord give you the bread of adversity and the water of affliction, yet your Teacher will not hide himself anymore, but your eyes shall see your Teacher. Berean Standard Bible The Lord will give you the bread of adversity and the water of affliction, but your Teacher will no longer hide Himself—with your own eyes you will see Him. King James Bible And though the Lord give you the bread of adversity, and the water of affliction, yet shall not thy teachers be removed into a corner any more, but thine eyes shall see thy teachers: New King James Version And though the Lord gives you The bread of adversity and the water of affliction, Yet your teachers will not be moved into a corner anymore, But your eyes shall see your teachers. New American Standard Bible Although the Lord has given you bread of deprivation and water of oppression, He, your Teacher, will no longer hide Himself, but your eyes will see your Teacher. NASB 1995 Although the Lord has given you bread of privation and water of oppression, He, your Teacher will no longer hide Himself, but your eyes will behold your Teacher. NASB 1977 Although the Lord has given you bread of privation and water of oppression, He, your Teacher will no longer hide Himself, but your eyes will behold your Teacher. Legacy Standard Bible The Lord has given you bread of distress and water of oppression; He, your Teacher will no longer hide Himself, but your eyes will see your Teacher. Amplified Bible Though the Lord gives you the bread of adversity and the water of oppression, yet your Teacher will no longer hide Himself, but your eyes will [constantly] see your Teacher. Christian Standard Bible The Lord will give you meager bread and water during oppression, but your Teacher will not hide any longer. Your eyes will see your Teacher, Holman Christian Standard Bible The Lord will give you meager bread and water during oppression, but your Teacher will not hide Himself any longer. Your eyes will see your Teacher, American Standard Version And though the Lord give you the bread of adversity and the water of affliction, yet shall not thy teachers be hidden anymore, but thine eyes shall see thy teachers; Contemporary English Version The Lord has given you trouble and sorrow as your food and drink. But now you will again see the Lord, your teacher, and he will guide you. English Revised Version And though the Lord give you the bread of adversity and the water of affliction, yet shall not thy teachers be hidden any more, but thine eyes shall see thy teachers: GOD'S WORD® Translation The Lord may give you troubles and hardships. But your teacher will no longer be hidden from you. You will see your teacher with your own eyes. Good News Translation The Lord will make you go through hard times, but he himself will be there to teach you, and you will not have to search for him any more. International Standard Version And although the LORD gives you the bread of adversity and the water of affliction, your teachers won't hide themselves anymore, but your own eyes will see your teachers. Majority Standard Bible The Lord will give you the bread of adversity and the water of affliction, but your Teacher will no longer hide Himself?with your own eyes you will see Him. NET Bible The sovereign master will give you distress to eat and suffering to drink; but your teachers will no longer be hidden; your eyes will see them. New Heart English Bible Though the Lord may give you the bread of adversity and the water of affliction, yet your teachers won't be hidden anymore, but your eyes will see your teachers; Webster's Bible Translation And though the Lord shall give you the bread of adversity, and the water of affliction, yet shall not thy teachers be removed into a corner any more, but thy eyes shall see thy teachers: World English Bible Though the Lord may give you the bread of adversity and the water of affliction, yet your teachers won’t be hidden any more, but your eyes will see your teachers; Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the Lord has given to you bread of adversity, "" And water of oppression. And your teachers remove no longer, "" And your eyes have seen your teachers, Young's Literal Translation And the Lord hath given to you bread of adversity, And water of oppression. And thy directors remove no more, And thine eyes have seen thy directors, Smith's Literal Translation And Jehovah gave to you the bread of straits and the waters of oppression, and he will no more cover those teaching thee, and thine eyes shall be seeing those teaching thee: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the Lord will give you spare bread, and short water: and will not cause thy teacher to flee away from thee any more, and thy eyes shall see thy teacher. Catholic Public Domain Version And the Lord will give you thick bread and accessible water. And he will not cause your teacher to fly away from you anymore. And your eyes will behold your instructor. New American Bible The Lord will give you bread in adversity and water in affliction. No longer will your Teacher hide himself, but with your own eyes you shall see your Teacher, New Revised Standard Version Though the Lord may give you the bread of adversity and the water of affliction, yet your Teacher will not hide himself any more, but your eyes shall see your Teacher. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd though the LORD give you the bread of adversity and the water of affliction, yet he will not gather any more those who have caused you to err, and your eyes shall see the misfortune of those who have caused you to err; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And LORD JEHOVAH will give you bread in affliction and water in affliction, and he shall not gather your deceivers again, and your eyes shall look on your deceivers OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And though the Lord give you sparing bread and scant water, Yet shall not thy Teacher hide Himself any more, But thine eyes shall see thy Teacher; Brenton Septuagint Translation And though the Lord shall give you the bread of affliction and scant water, yet they that cause thee to err shall no more at all draw nigh to thee; for thine eyes shall see those that cause thee to err, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context God's Mercies…19O people in Zion who dwell in Jerusalem, you will weep no more. He will surely be gracious when you cry for help; when He hears, He will answer you. 20The Lord will give you the bread of adversity and the water of affliction, but your Teacher will no longer hide Himself— with your own eyes you will see Him. 21And whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear this command behind you: “This is the way. Walk in it.”… Cross References Deuteronomy 8:3 He humbled you, and in your hunger He gave you manna to eat, which neither you nor your fathers had known, so that you might understand that man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of the LORD. Psalm 119:71 It was good for me to be afflicted, that I might learn Your statutes. Psalm 119:75 I know, O LORD, that Your judgments are righteous, and that in faithfulness You have afflicted me. Amos 8:11 Behold, the days are coming, declares the Lord GOD, when I will send a famine on the land—not a famine of bread or a thirst for water, but a famine of hearing the words of the LORD. Lamentations 3:32-33 Even if He causes grief, He will show compassion according to His abundant loving devotion. / For He does not willingly afflict or grieve the sons of men. Job 5:17-18 Blessed indeed is the man whom God corrects; so do not despise the discipline of the Almighty. / For He wounds, but He also binds; He strikes, but His hands also heal. Hosea 6:1 Come, let us return to the LORD. For He has torn us to pieces, but He will heal us; He has wounded us, but He will bind up our wounds. Jeremiah 31:18-19 I have surely heard Ephraim’s moaning: ‘You disciplined me severely, like an untrained calf. Restore me, that I may return, for You are the LORD my God. / After I returned, I repented; and after I was instructed, I struck my thigh in grief. I was ashamed and humiliated because I bore the disgrace of my youth.’ Micah 7:8-9 Do not gloat over me, my enemy! Though I have fallen, I will arise; though I sit in darkness, the LORD will be my light. / Because I have sinned against Him, I must endure the rage of the LORD, until He argues my case and executes justice for me. He will bring me into the light; I will see His righteousness. Hebrews 12:5-11 And you have forgotten the exhortation that addresses you as sons: “My son, do not take lightly the discipline of the Lord, and do not lose heart when He rebukes you. / For the Lord disciplines the one He loves, and He chastises every son He receives.” / Endure suffering as discipline; God is treating you as sons. For what son is not disciplined by his father? ... 2 Corinthians 4:17 For our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory that is far beyond comparison. James 1:2-4 Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds, / because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. / Allow perseverance to finish its work, so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. 1 Peter 1:6-7 In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in various trials / so that the proven character of your faith—more precious than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may result in praise, glory, and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. Romans 5:3-5 Not only that, but we also rejoice in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; / perseverance, character; and character, hope. / And hope does not disappoint us, because God has poured out His love into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, whom He has given us. 2 Corinthians 1:4-7 who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God. / For just as the sufferings of Christ overflow to us, so also through Christ our comfort overflows. / If we are afflicted, it is for your comfort and salvation; if we are comforted, it is for your comfort, which accomplishes in you patient endurance of the same sufferings we experience. ... Treasury of Scripture And though the Lord give you the bread of adversity, and the water of affliction, yet shall not your teachers be removed into a corner any more, but your eyes shall see your teachers: the bread Deuteronomy 16:3 Thou shalt eat no leavened bread with it; seven days shalt thou eat unleavened bread therewith, even the bread of affliction; for thou camest forth out of the land of Egypt in haste: that thou mayest remember the day when thou camest forth out of the land of Egypt all the days of thy life. 1 Kings 22:27 And say, Thus saith the king, Put this fellow in the prison, and feed him with bread of affliction and with water of affliction, until I come in peace. 2 Chronicles 18:26 And say, Thus saith the king, Put this fellow in the prison, and feed him with bread of affliction and with water of affliction, until I return in peace. affliction. Psalm 74:9 We see not our signs: there is no more any prophet: neither is there among us any that knoweth how long. Amos 8:11,12 Behold, the days come, saith the Lord GOD, that I will send a famine in the land, not a famine of bread, nor a thirst for water, but of hearing the words of the LORD: … Matthew 9:38 Pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he will send forth labourers into his harvest. Jump to Previous Adversity Affliction Although Anymore Bread Corner Directors Eyes Grief Hidden Hide Longer Oppression Privation Remove Removed Scant Side Sparing Teacher Teachers Trouble Water Won'tJump to Next Adversity Affliction Although Anymore Bread Corner Directors Eyes Grief Hidden Hide Longer Oppression Privation Remove Removed Scant Side Sparing Teacher Teachers Trouble Water Won'tIsaiah 30 1. The prophet threatens the people for their confidence in Egypt8. And contempt of God's word 18. God's mercies toward his church 27. God's wrath and the people's joy, in the destruction of Assyria The Lord will give you the bread of adversity and the water of affliction This phrase reflects the trials and hardships that the Israelites faced due to their disobedience and reliance on foreign alliances rather than trusting in God. The "bread of adversity" and "water of affliction" symbolize the sustenance of hardship, indicating that these trials are part of God's discipline. In the biblical context, bread and water are basic necessities, suggesting that adversity and affliction are unavoidable parts of life. This imagery is reminiscent of the Israelites' experience in the wilderness, where they were sustained by manna and water, yet faced trials as a test of faith (Exodus 16-17). Theologically, this can be seen as a form of divine correction intended to bring the people back to reliance on God. but your Teacher will no longer hide Himself with your own eyes you will see Him Persons / Places / Events 1. The Lord (Yahweh)The covenant God of Israel, who disciplines His people but also promises restoration and guidance. 2. Israel The nation to whom Isaiah is prophesying, experiencing adversity due to their disobedience. 3. Isaiah The prophet delivering God's message, calling the people to repentance and trust in God. 4. Adversity and Affliction Symbolic of the trials and challenges faced by Israel due to their rebellion. 5. The Teacher A reference to God Himself, who will reveal His guidance and presence to His people. Teaching Points Understanding Divine DisciplineGod's discipline, though painful, is a sign of His love and commitment to our growth. We should embrace it as a means to draw closer to Him. Recognizing God's Presence Even in times of adversity, God promises His presence. We must train our spiritual eyes to see Him and trust in His guidance. The Role of Adversity in Spiritual Growth Adversity is not merely punitive but is used by God to refine and mature us. It is an opportunity to deepen our faith and reliance on Him. The Assurance of Divine Guidance God, as our Teacher, will not remain hidden. We can have confidence that He will reveal His will and direction in His perfect timing. Living with Hope and Expectation In the midst of trials, we should live with the expectation of seeing God's hand at work, knowing that He is faithful to His promises.(20) The bread of adversity.--Better, bread in small quantity, and water in scant measure. The words seem to imply an allusion to the scant rations of a siege such as Jerusalem was to endure from the Assyrian armies. For this there should be the compensation that the true "teachers" of the people, Isaiah and his fellow-workers, should at least be recognised--no longer thrust into a corner, as they had been in the days of Ahaz. The clearer vision of the truth was to be the outcome of the sharp teaching of chastisement. A various reading gives "thy teacher," i.e., Jehovah Himself; but the plural seems more in harmony with the context. In the mission of Isaiah 37:2 we have a virtual fulfilment of the prediction.Verse 20. - And though the Lord give you the bread of adversity (so Mr. Cheyne). But most modern critics (Kay, Delitzsch, Vance Smith, etc.) regard the words as a promise of support through the siege, and omit the interpolated "though." Translate, And the Lord will give yon bread of adversity, and water of affliction; i.e. scant rations, but sufficient; and thy teachers shall not, etc. Be removed into a corner; i.e. "have to hide themselves from persecution." A persecution of Jehovah's prophets had commenced in Judah during the reign of Joash (2 Chronicles 24:19-22), and had probably continued with more or less severity ever since. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew The Lordאֲדֹנָ֛י (’ă·ḏō·nāy) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 136: The Lord will give וְנָתַ֨ן (wə·nā·ṯan) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5414: To give, put, set you לָכֶ֧ם (lā·ḵem) Preposition | second person masculine plural Strong's Hebrew the bread לֶ֥חֶם (le·ḥem) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3899: Food, bread, grain of adversity צָ֖ר (ṣār) Adjective - masculine singular Strong's 6862: Narrow, a tight place, a pebble, an opponent and the water וּמַ֣יִם (ū·ma·yim) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 4325: Water, juice, urine, semen of affliction, לָ֑חַץ (lā·ḥaṣ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3906: Oppression, distress but your Teacher מוֹרֶ֔יךָ (mō·w·re·ḵā) Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 3384: To flow as water, to lay, throw, to point out, to teach will no longer וְלֹֽא־ (wə·lō-) Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no hide יִכָּנֵ֥ף (yik·kā·nêp̄) Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3670: To be cornered or thrust into a corner Himself— עוֹד֙ (‘ō·wḏ) Adverb Strong's 5750: Iteration, continuance, again, repeatedly, still, more with your own eyes עֵינֶ֖יךָ (‘ê·ne·ḵā) Noun - cdc | second person masculine singular Strong's 5869: An eye, a fountain you will see רֹא֥וֹת (rō·’ō·wṯ) Verb - Qal - Participle - feminine plural Strong's 7200: To see [Him]. מוֹרֶֽיךָ׃ (mō·w·re·ḵā) Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 3384: To flow as water, to lay, throw, to point out, to teach Links Isaiah 30:20 NIVIsaiah 30:20 NLT Isaiah 30:20 ESV Isaiah 30:20 NASB Isaiah 30:20 KJV Isaiah 30:20 BibleApps.com Isaiah 30:20 Biblia Paralela Isaiah 30:20 Chinese Bible Isaiah 30:20 French Bible Isaiah 30:20 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Isaiah 30:20 Though the Lord may give you (Isa Isi Is) |
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