Isaiah 21:16
“For thus hath the Lord sayd vnto me: Within a yeere, according to the yeeres of an hireling, and all the glory of Kedar shall faile.”
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Isaiah 21:16 Context
14The inhabitants of the land of Tema brought water to him that was thirsty, they preuented with their bread him that fled. 15For they fled from the swords, from the drawen sword, and from the bent bow, and from the grieuousnesse of warre. 16For thus hath the Lord sayd vnto me: Within a yeere, according to the yeeres of an hireling, and all the glory of Kedar shall faile. 17And the residue of the number of archers, the mighty men of the children of Kedar shalbe diminished: for the Lord God of Israel hath spoken it.
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Other Translations for Isaiah 21:16
For thus hath the Lord said unto me, Within a year, according to the years of an hireling, and all the glory of Kedar shall fail:
- King James Version
For thus the Lord said to me, "In a year, as a hired man would count it, all the splendor of Kedar will terminate;
- New American Standard Version (1995)
For thus hath the Lord said unto me, Within a year, according to the years of a hireling, all the glory of Kedar shall fail;
- American Standard Version (1901)
For so has the Lord said to me, In a year, by the years of a servant working for payment, all the glory of Kedar will come to an end:
- Basic English Bible
For thus hath the Lord said unto me: Within a year, according to the years of a hired servant, and all the glory of Kedar shall fail;
- Darby Bible
For thus hath the Lord said to me, Within a year, according to the years of a hireling, and all the glory of Kedar shall fail:
- Webster's Bible
For the Lord said to me, "Within a year, as a worker bound by contract would count it, all the glory of Kedar will fail,
- World English Bible
For thus said the Lord unto me: `Within a year, as years of a hireling, Consumed hath been all the honour of Kedar.
- Youngs Literal Bible
For thus hath the Lord said unto me: 'Within a year, according to the years of a hireling, and all the glory of Kedar shall fail;
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Isaiah 21:16
21:16 A year - From the time of this prophecy: an exact year. Glory - Their power, and riches, and all things wherein they used to glory. This was executed by the Assyrians.