Translations
Modern
The waters of Dimon are full of blood, but I will bring more upon Dimon—a lion upon the fugitives of Moab and upon the remnant of the land.
Traditional
For the waters of Dimon shall be full of blood: for I will bring more upon Dimon, lions upon him that escapeth of Moab, and upon the remnant of the land.
Literal
For the waters of Dimon have been full of blood, for I will put upon Dimon added things: A lion for the survivor of Moab, and for the remnant of the land.
Latin
Quia aquæ Dibon repletæ sunt sanguine; ponam enim super Dibon additamenta; his qui fugerint de Moab leonem, et reliquiis terræ.
Original
Hebrew
English
The waters of Dimon are full of blood, but I will bring more upon Dimon—a lion upon the fugitives of Moab and upon the remnant of the land.
Notes
Dimon is a play on the Hebrew word for blood (dam).
blood: Many people from Moab had already died, but their punishment had just started.
This message of judgment and sorrow was about Moab's fall. The many references to Moabite places show that Isaiah knew Moab well.
Theme notes and profiles
Events
- Prophecies of Isaiahc. 759 BC
Parallels
Places
Dibon: Moabite city, allotted to Gad, later possessed by Moab Moab: Ancient kingdom east of the Dead Sea in Jordan
Glossary
Book of Jeremiah Dibon Dimon Isaiah, Book of Kerioth Madmen Moab, Moabites
Topics
Dibon: Also Called Dibon-Gad and Dimon: Taken by Moab Lion of Divine Judgments Moabites: Prophesies Respecting: Desolation and Grief