King James Version
Isaiah 10:31 in the King James Version says “Madmenah is removed; the inhabitants of Gebim gather themselves to flee.” — study this verse from Isaiah chapter 10 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“Madmenah is removed; the inhabitants of Gebim gather themselves to flee.”
Isaiah 10:31 · KJV
They are gone over the passage: they have taken up their lodging at Geba; Ramah is afraid; Gibeah of Saul is fled.
Lift up thy voice, O daughter of Gallim: cause it to be heard unto Laish, O poor Anathoth. Lift: Heb. Cry shrill with
Madmenah is removed; the inhabitants of Gebim gather themselves to flee.
As yet shall he remain at Nob that day: he shall shake his hand against the mount of the daughter of Zion, the hill of Jerusalem.
Behold, the Lord, the LORD of hosts, shall lop the bough with terror: and the high ones of stature shall be hewn down, and the haughty shall be humbled.
KJV Study — Public Domain
“is removed”
H5074properly, to wave to and fro (rarely to flap up and down); figuratively, to rove, flee, or (causatively) to drive away
“the inhabitants”
H3427properly, to sit down (specifically as judge. in ambush, in quiet); by implication, to dwell, to remain; causatively, to settle, to marry
“gather themselves to flee”
H5756to be strong; causatively, to strengthen, i.e., (figuratively) to save (by flight)
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