What Does Isaiah 23:4 Mean?

“Be thou ashamed”

properly, to pale, i.e., by implication to be ashamed; also (by implication) to be disappointed or delayed

“O Zidon”

tsidon, the name of a son of canaan, and of a place in palestine

(by implication) very widely used as a relative conjunction or adverb (as below); often largely modified by other particles annexed

“hath spoken”

to say (used with great latitude)

“for the sea”

a sea (as breaking in noisy surf) or large body of water; specifically (with the article), the mediterranean sea; sometimes a large river, or an artif

“even the strength”

a fortified place; figuratively, a defense

“for the sea”

a sea (as breaking in noisy surf) or large body of water; specifically (with the article), the mediterranean sea; sometimes a large river, or an artif

“hath spoken”

to say (used with great latitude)

not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles

“I travail”

properly, to twist or whirl (in a circular or spiral manner), i.e., (specifically) to dance, to writhe in pain (especially of parturition) or fear; fi

not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles

“not nor bring forth children”

to bear young; causatively, to beget; medically, to act as midwife; specifically, to show lineage

not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles

“neither do I nourish up”

to be (causatively make) large (in various senses, as in body, mind, estate or honor, also in pride)

“young men”

properly, selected, i.e., a youth (often collective)

“nor bring up”

to be high actively, to rise or raise (in various applications, literally or figuratively)

“virgins”

a virgin (from her privacy); sometimes (by continuation) a bride; also (figuratively) a city or state