Translations
Modern
Like cattle going down to the valley, the Spirit of the LORD gave them rest. You led Your people this way to make for Yourself a glorious name.
Traditional
As a beast goeth down into the valley, the Spirit of the Lord caused him to rest: so didst thou lead thy people, to make thyself a glorious name.
Literal
As the beast goes down into the valley, the Spirit of YHWH gave them rest—thus You led Your people, to make for Yourself a glorious name.
Latin
Quasi animal in campo descendens, spiritus Domini ductor ejus fuit. Sic adduxisti populum tuum, ut faceres tibi nomen gloriæ.
Original
Hebrew
English
Like cattle going down to the valley, the Spirit of the LORD gave them rest. You led Your people this way to make for Yourself a glorious name.
Notes
God provided his people with rest after leading them into the promised land (see Isaiah 63:9; Joshua 1:13; 22:4; 23:1).
The prophet reflects on Israel’s past, how God showed his unfailing love and how his people alternatively rebelled against him, suffered hardship, returned to the Lord, and experienced his blessing.
Theme notes and profiles
Events
- Prophecies of Isaiahc. 759 BC
Glossary
Isaiah, Book of New Creation, New Creature New Jerusalem Presence of God
Topics
God: Glory of Holy Spirit: General Scriptures Concerning Journey of Israel Through The Desert: Under God's Guidance The Providence of God: All Things are Ordered By for his Glory