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Isaiah 16

Isaiah 16:8

Moab’s Destruction · Isaiah 16:1–14
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Translations

Modern
For the fields of Heshbon have withered, along with the grapevines of Sibmah. The rulers of the nations have trampled its choicest vines, which had reached as far as Jazer and spread toward the desert. Their shoots had spread out and passed over the sea.
Traditional
For the fields of Heshbon languish, and the vine of Sibmah: the lords of the heathen have broken down the principal plants thereof, they are come even unto Jazer, they wandered through the wilderness: her branches are stretched out, they are gone over the sea.
Literal
For the fields of Heshbon languish, and the vine of Sibmah. The lords of the nations have struck down its choicest vines, which had reached as far as Jazer, and wandered to the desert—her branches stretched out and passed over the sea.
Latin
Quoniam suburbana Hesebon deserta sunt, et vineam Sabama domini gentium exciderunt: flagella ejus usque ad Jazer pervenerunt, erraverunt in deserto; propagines ejus relictæ sunt, transierunt mare.

Original

Hebrew
English
For the fields of Heshbon have withered, along with the grapevines of Sibmah. The rulers of the nations have trampled its choicest vines, which had reached as far as Jazer and spread toward the desert. Their shoots had spread out and passed over the sea.

Notes

Isaiah 16:8

  • The vineyards at Sibmah were near the Moabite city of Heshbon.

  • Moab was like a lush vine spreading far and wide, but Israel's beautiful vine reached the ends of the earth (Isaiah 27:6).

  • The location of Jazer is unknown.

Isaiah 16:6–11

The response to Moab’s request for asylum (Isaiah 16:1–4).

Isaiah 15:1–16:14

This message of judgment and sorrow was about Moab's fall. The many references to Moabite places show that Isaiah knew Moab well.

Events

Parallels

Zephaniah 2:8–11

Places

Heshbon: Amorite city conquered by Moses, allotted to Reuben Jazer: A town in Gilead, allotted to Gad Sibmah: Moabite town known for its vineyards

Glossary

Book of Jeremiah Heshbon Isaiah, Book of Jazer Kerioth Moab, Moabites Sibmah

Topics

Grape: Cultivated in Vineyards by the Amorites Heshbon: Prophecy Concerning Moabites: Prophesies Respecting: Desolation and Grief Sibmah: A City of the Tribe of Reuben The Vine: Places Celebrated For: Sibmah Wine: Places Celebrated For: Moab