Isaiah 21:11-12
Expanded Bible
God’s Message to Edom
11 This is a ·message [prophecy; oracle; burden] about Dumah [C another name for Edom, meaning “silence” or “stillness”]:
Someone calls to me from ·Edom [L Seir],
“Watchman, how much of the night is left?
Watchman, how much longer will it be night?”
12 The watchman answers,
“Morning is coming, but then night will come again.
If you ·have something to ask [wish to ask],
then come back and ask.”
Isaiah 21:11-12
New American Standard Bible
Pronouncements about Edom and Arabia
11 The pronouncement concerning [a](A)Edom:
One keeps calling to me from (B)Seir,
“Watchman, [b]how far gone is the night?
Watchman, [c]how far gone is the night?”
12 The watchman says,
“Morning comes but also night.
If you would inquire, inquire;
Come back again.”
Notas al pie
- Isaiah 21:11 As in LXX; MT Dumah, silence
- Isaiah 21:11 Lit what is the time of the night?
- Isaiah 21:11 Lit what is the time of the night?
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