King James Version
Isaiah 23:5 in the King James Version says “As at the report concerning Egypt, so shall they be sorely pained at the report of Tyre.” — study this verse from Isaiah chapter 23 with commentary, cross-references, and original Hebrew word analysis.
“As at the report concerning Egypt, so shall they be sorely pained at the report of Tyre.”
Isaiah 23:5 · KJV
And by great waters the seed of Sihor, the harvest of the river, is her revenue; and she is a mart of nations.
Be thou ashamed, O Zidon: for the sea hath spoken, even the strength of the sea, saying, I travail not, nor bring forth children, neither do I nourish up young men, nor bring up virgins.
As at the report concerning Egypt, so shall they be sorely pained at the report of Tyre.
Pass ye over to Tarshish; howl, ye inhabitants of the isle.
Is this your joyous city, whose antiquity is of ancient days? her own feet shall carry her afar off to sojourn. afar: Heb. from afar off
KJV Study — Public Domain
who, which, what, that; also (as an adverb and a conjunction) when, where, how, because, in order that, etc
“As at the report”
H8088something heard, i.e., a sound, rumor, announcement; abstractly, audience
“so shall they be sorely pained”
H2342properly, 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
“As at the report”
H8088something heard, i.e., a sound, rumor, announcement; abstractly, audience
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