Isaiah 31:9
Context| NETBible | They will surrender their stronghold 1 because of fear; 2 their officers will be afraid of the Lord’s battle flag.” 3 This is what the Lord says – the one whose fire is in Zion, whose firepot is in Jerusalem. 4 |
| XREF | Le 6:13; Isa 4:4; Isa 11:10; Isa 18:3; Isa 29:6; Eze 22:18-22; Zec 2:5; Mal 4:1 |
| NET © Notes |
1 tn Heb “rocky cliff” (cf. ASV, NASB “rock”), viewed metaphorically as a place of defense and security. 2 tn Heb “His rocky cliff, because of fear, will pass away [i.e., “perish”].” 3 tn Heb “and they will be afraid of the flag, his officers.” 4 sn The “fire” and “firepot” here symbolize divine judgment, which is heating up like a fire in Jerusalem, waiting to be used against the Assyrians when they attack the city. |
