Translations
Modern
The watchman replies, “Morning has come, but also the night. If you would inquire, then inquire. Come back yet again.”
Traditional
The watchman said, The morning cometh, and also the night: if ye will enquire, enquire ye: return, come.
Literal
The watchman said, “The morning comes, and also the night. If you would inquire, then inquire; return, come.”
Latin
Dixit custos: Venit mane et nox; si quæritis, quærite; convertimini, venite.
Original
Hebrew
English
The watchman replies, “Morning has come, but also the night. If you would inquire, then inquire. Come back yet again.”
Notes
Morning is coming, but it will start another difficult time. The Babylonians are approaching, so night will soon return.
Seir: This refers to the mountainous region of Edom.
Watchman, what is left of the night: Edom's suffering would last a long time. The Assyrians controlled the ancient Near East during the 700s and 600s BC.
These two prophecies are about Edom and Arabia, located between Babylon and Israel. These regions suffered under Assyrian control. Like Judah, they would not find peace under Babylon's harsh rule.
Theme notes and profiles
Events
- Prophecies of Isaiahc. 759 BC
Parallels
Glossary
Topics
Dumah: Son of Ishmael Edomites: Prophecies Concerning Isaiah: Prophecies, Reproofs, and Exhortations of Prophecy Concerning Seir Night used Figuratively Night: Seasons of Severe Calamities Watchman: On Towers