Biblical - Parable - Comparative - Symbolic? - True
guidance - strength - comfort - cheer
Parable - a heavenly message with an earthly story
Isaiah 21:2,5,6,7,8,10,13
Verse 13
The burden upon Arabia .... In the forest of Arabia ...... shall ye lodge, O ye ................ traveling companies of Dedanium
lodge - dwell, abide, stay, remain; To deposit for safekeeping or future use; a secret society
Verse 2
A "grievous" vision is declared unto me, ....
"grievous" - hard
Verse 5
Prepare the table, .... watch .... in the watchtower, .... eat drink: .... arise, ..... ye princes, .... and anoint ....... the .......... shield
watch - pay attention
princes - men, males (not a female, woman to my understanding)
anoint - To put or pour oil upon, pour or rub oil upon; apply ointment; strike, beat
shield - A broad piece of defensive armour, commonly carried on the left arm; a large buckler. Any device for covering or protecting something.
Verse 6
For thus hath the Lord said unto, me, Go, set a watchman, .... let .... him, .... declare what .... he seeth.
Verse 7
"camels" - The species of camel which was in common use among the Jews and the heathen nations of Palestine was the Arabian or one-humped camel, "Camelus arabicus." ................ It is used chiefly for riding purposes. ............. The Arabs call it the "heirie.' ................ The Arabs asserting that it is swifter than the horse. ...............
The horse need training
"camels" - The Arabian camel carries about 500 pounds. The Arab is careful to see that the hump is in good condition before a long journey. Another interesting adaption is the thick sole which protects the foot of the camel from the burning sand.
Verse 8
And "he" cried, A lion: My lord, I stand continually upon the watchtower .... in the daytime, .... and I am set in my ward "whole" nights.
"he" - Or, cried as a lion
"whole" - Or, every night
daytime - you can see clearly in the daytime but how well do you see in the darkness?
Verse 10
O my threshing, and the "corn" of my floor: that which I have heard of the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel, have I declared unto you.
"corn" - son
Verse 13
The burden upon Arabia .... In the forest of Arabia ...... shall ye lodge, O ye ................ traveling companies of Dedanium
lodge - dwell, abide, stay, remain; To deposit for safekeeping or future use; a secret society
Scripture reference used from
KJV, The Precious Promise Bible, Copyright 1915 By The John C. Winston Co., Entered 1915 At Stationers' Hall, ALL Rights Reserved
