Translations
Modern
Each will be like a shelter from the wind, a refuge from the storm, like streams of water in a dry land, like the shadow of a great rock in an arid land.
Traditional
And a man shall be as an hiding place from the wind, and a covert from the tempest; as rivers of water in a dry place, as the shadow of a great rock in a weary land.
Literal
And each man will be like a hiding place from the wind and a cover from the tempest, like streams of waters in a dry land, like the shade of a great rock in a weary land.
Latin
Et erit vir sicut qui absconditur a vento, et celat se a tempestate; sicut rivi aquarum in siti, et umbra petræ prominentis in terra deserta.
Original
Hebrew
English
Each will be like a shelter from the wind, a refuge from the storm, like streams of water in a dry land, like the shadow of a great rock in an arid land.
Notes
like a shelter … a refuge: These words also describe God's protection (Isaiah 25:4) and his gift of life-giving water (41:18; 43:19–20). The leaders would act as God's agents to bless his people.
Theme notes and profiles
Events
- Prophecies of Isaiahc. 759 BC
Glossary
Topics
Church: Prophecies Concerning Prosperity of God: Preserver Jesus, the Christ: Incarnation of Jesus, the Christ: Saviour Man: Christ: A Refuge As, to Sinners Peace: Spiritual Protection is Granted to Saints in Providing a Refuge for Them River of Salvation Rivers of the Abundance of Grace in Christ Rock: Figurative Rocks: Christ As Refuge of his People Rocks: The Shadow of, Grateful to Travellers During the Heat of The Salvation: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Wicked (People): Contrasted with Righteous People