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Isaiah 32:2
2Each [one of them] will be like a hiding place from the wind And a shelter from the storm, Like streams of water in a dry land, Like the shade of a huge rock in a parched and weary land [to those who turn to them].
Isaiah 32:2 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)And a man shall be as an hiding place from the wind, and a covert from the tempest; as rivers of water in a dry place, as the shadow of a great rock in a weary land.
- New International Version (NIV)Each one will be like a shelter from the wind and a refuge from the storm, like streams of water in the desert and the shadow of a great rock in a thirsty land.
- English Standard Version (ESV)Each will be like a hiding place from the wind, a shelter from the storm, like streams of water in a dry place, like the shade of a great rock in a weary land.
- New King James Version (NKJV)A man will be as a hiding place from the wind, And a cover from the tempest, As rivers of water in a dry place, As the shadow of a great rock in a weary land.
Context of Isaiah 32:2
1Behold, a King will reign in righteousness, And princes will rule with justice. Each [one of them] will be like a hiding place from the wind And a shelter from the storm, Like streams of water in a dry land, Like the shade of a huge rock in a parched and weary land [to those who turn to them]. 3Then the eyes of those who see will not be blinded, And the ears of those who hear will listen attentively. 4The heart (mind) of those who act impulsively will discern the truth, And the tongue of the stammerers will hurry to speak clearly.
Read all of Isaiah 32Isaiah 32:2 word by word
וְהָיָה־אִ֥ישׁ כְּמַֽחֲבֵא־ר֖וּחַ וְסֵ֣תֶר זָ֑רֶם כְּפַלְגֵי־מַ֣יִם בְּצָי֔וֹן כְּצֵ֥ל סֶֽלַע־כָּבֵ֖ד בְּאֶ֥רֶץ עֲיֵפָֽה׃Read the interlinear
Words taken from the KJV.
- And a manאִישׁ'îysh · man: anyoneH376
- shall be as an hiding placeמַחֲבֵאmachăbê' machăbô' · hiding-placeH4224
- from the windרוּחַrûach · spirit: breathH7307
- and a covertסֵ֫תֶרsêther sithrâh · secrecyH5643
- from the tempestזֶ֫רֶםzerem · stormH2230
- as riversפֶּ֫לֶגpeleg · streamH6388
- of waterמַיmayim · waterH4325
- in a dry placeצָיוֹןtsîyôn · drynessH6724
- as the shadowצֵלtsêl · shadowH6738
- of a greatכָּבֵדkâbêd · heavyH3515
- rockסֶ֫לַעsela‛ · cragH5553
- in a wearyעָיֵף‛âyêph · faintH5889
- landאֶ֫רֶץ'erets · land: country/planetH776
Cross-references for Isaiah 32:2
- Isaiah 7:14Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Listen carefully, the virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and she will call his name Immanuel (God with us).
- Isaiah 8:10Take counsel together [against Judah], but it will come to nothing; Speak the word, but it will not stand, For God is with us (Immanuel).”
- Isaiah 9:6For to us a Child shall be born, to us a Son shall be given; And the government shall be upon His shoulder, And His name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
- Psalms 146:3Do not trust in princes, In mortal man, in whom there is no salvation (help).
- Micah 5:4And He shall stand and shepherd and guide His flock In the strength of the Lord, In the majesty of the name of the Lord His God; And they shall dwell [secure in undisturbed peace], Because at that time He shall be great [extending His authority] [Even] to the ends of the earth.
- Zechariah 13:7“Awake, O sword, against My Shepherd, And against the Man, My Associate,” Declares the Lord of hosts. “Strike the Shepherd so that the sheep [of the flock] may be scattered; And I will turn My hand and stretch it out against the little ones [of the flock].
- 1 Timothy 3:16And great, we confess, is the mystery [the hidden truth] of godliness: He (Jesus Christ) who was revealed in human flesh, Was justified and vindicated in the Spirit, Seen by angels, Preached among the nations, Believed on in the world, Taken up in glory.
- Isaiah 32:18Then my people will live in a peaceful surrounding, And in secure dwellings and in undisturbed resting places.
- Isaiah 4:5then the Lord will create over the entire site of Mount Zion and over her assemblies, a cloud by day, smoke, and the brightness of a flaming fire by night; for over all the glory and brilliance will be a canopy [a defense, a covering of His divine love and protection].
- Isaiah 25:4For You have been a stronghold for the helpless, A stronghold for the poor in his distress, A shelter from the storm, a shade from the heat; For the breath of tyrants Is like a rainstorm against a wall.
- Isaiah 26:20Come, my people, enter your chambers And shut your doors behind you; Hide for a little while Until the [Lord’s] wrath is past.
- Isaiah 28:17I will make justice the measuring line And righteousness the mason’s level; Then hail will sweep away the refuge of lies And waters will flood over the secret [hiding] place.
- Isaiah 44:3For I will pour out water on him who is thirsty, And streams on the dry ground; I will pour out My Spirit on your offspring And My blessing on your descendants;
- Psalms 32:7You are my hiding place; You, Lord, protect me from trouble; You surround me with songs and shouts of deliverance. Selah.
- Psalms 143:9Rescue me, O Lord, from my enemies; I take refuge in You.
- Matthew 7:24“So everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them, will be like a wise man [a far-sighted, practical, and sensible man] who built his house on the rock.
Commentaries on Isaiah 32:2
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 2As the shadow of a great rock - The shadow of a great projecting rock is the most refreshing that is possible in a hot country, not only as most perfectly excluding the rays of the sun, but also as having in itself a natural coolness, which it reflects and communicates to every thing about it. Speluncaeque tegant, et saxea procubet umbra. Virg. Georg. 3:145. "Let the cool cave and shady rock protect them." ,<-144 · ' , . Hesiod. 2:206. "When Sirius rages…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 2And a man - That is, evidently, the man referred to in the previous verse, to wit, Hezekiah. Shall be as an hiding-place from the wind - A place where one may take refuge from a violent wind and tempest (see the note at Isaiah 25:4). A covert - A place of shelter and security. Wind and tempest are emblematic of calamity and oppression; and the sense is, that Hezekiah would be the protector of his people, and would save them from the calamities to which…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 2like a shelter … a refuge: These words also describe God's protection (Isaiah 25:4) and his gift of life-giving water (41:18; 43:19–20). The leaders would act as God's agents to bless his people.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 22. a man--rather, the man Christ [Lowth]; it is as "the Son of man" He is to reign, as it was as Son of man He suffered (Mt 26:64; Joh 5:27; 19:5). Not as Maurer explains, "every one of the princes shall be," &c. rivers--as refreshing as water and the cool shade are to the heated traveller (Is 35:6, 7; 41:18).Read the comment
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Commentaries on Isaiah 32
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Rashi on Tanakh
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- Keil & Delitzsch Commentary
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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