Isaiah 15:8
Isaiah 15:8 in Multiple Translations
For their outcry echoes to the border of Moab. Their wailing reaches Eglaim; it is heard in Beer-elim.
For the cry is gone round about the borders of Moab; the howling thereof unto Eglaim, and the howling thereof unto Beer-elim.
For the cry is gone round about the borders of Moab; the wailing thereof unto Eglaim, and the wailing thereof unto Beer-elim.
For the cry has gone round the limits of Moab; as far as to Eglaim and Beer-elim.
Their cry of grief echoes through the whole country of Moab; their wailing and mourning extends all the way from Eglaim to Beer-elim.
For the crie went round about the borders of Moab: and the howling thereof vnto Eglaim, and the skriking thereof vnto Beer Elim,
For gone round hath the cry the border of Moab, Unto Eglaim [is] its howling, And to Beer-Elim [is] its howling.
For the cry has gone around the borders of Moab, its wailing to Eglaim, and its wailing to Beer Elim.
For the cry hath gone round the borders of Moab, her howling to Eglaim, and her howling to Beer-elim.
For the cry is gone round about the border of Moab: the howling thereof unto Gallim, and unto the well of Elim the cry thereof.
Throughout the country of Moab, people will be crying; people as far away as Eglaim in the south and Beer-Elim in the north will hear them wailing.
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Isaiah 15:8 Interlinear (Deep Study)
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כִּֽי
הִקִּ֥יפָה
הַ/זְּעָקָ֖ה
אֶת
גְּב֣וּל
מוֹאָ֑ב
עַד
אֶגְלַ֨יִם֙
יִלְלָתָ֔/הּ
וּ/בְאֵ֥ר
אֵילִ֖ים
יִלְלָתָֽ/הּ
כִּֽי
kîy
H3588
for
Conj
הִקִּ֥יפָה
nâqaph
H5362
to strike
V-Hiphil-Perf-3fs
הַ/זְּעָקָ֖ה
zaʻaq
H2201
outcry
Art | N-fs
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
Obj.
DirObjM
גְּב֣וּל
gᵉbûwl
H1366
border
N-ms
מוֹאָ֑ב
Môwʼâb
H4124
Moab
N-proper
עַד
ʻad
H5704
till
Prep
אֶגְלַ֨יִם֙
ʼEglayim
H97
Eglaim
N-proper
יִלְלָתָ֔/הּ
yᵉlâlâh
H3215
wailing
N-fs | Suff
וּ/בְאֵ֥ר
Bᵉʼêr ʼÊlîym
H879
Beer-elim
Conj | N-proper
אֵילִ֖ים
Bᵉʼêr ʼÊlîym
H879
Beer-elim
N-proper
יִלְלָתָֽ/הּ
yᵉlâlâh
H3215
wailing
N-fs | Suff
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Hebrew Word Reference — Isaiah 15:8
כִּֽי
kîy
H3588
"for"
Conj
A conjunction used to show cause or connection, as in Genesis 2:23 where Adam says the woman is bone of his bone because she was taken out of him. It is often translated as 'for', 'because', or 'since'.
Definition: 1) that, for, because, when, as though, as, because that, but, then, certainly, except, surely, since 1a) that 1a1) yea, indeed 1b) when (of time) 1b1) when, if, though (with a concessive force) 1c) because, since (causal connection) 1d) but (after negative) 1e) that if, for if, indeed if, for though, but if 1f) but rather, but 1g) except that 1h) only, nevertheless 1i) surely 1j) that is 1k) but if 1l) for though 1m) forasmuch as, for therefore
Usage: Occurs in 3910 OT verses. KJV: and, + (forasmuch, inasmuch, where-) as, assured(-ly), + but, certainly, doubtless, + else, even, + except, for, how, (because, in, so, than) that, + nevertheless, now, rightly, seeing, since, surely, then, therefore, + (al-) though, + till, truly, + until, when, whether, while, whom, yea, yet. See also: Genesis 1:4; Genesis 26:16; Genesis 42:15.
הִקִּ֥יפָה
nâqaph
H5362
"to strike"
V-Hiphil-Perf-3fs
This word means to surround or go around something, like making a circle or enclosing an area. It can also imply a sense of violence or attack, like beating or knocking something down. In the Bible, it is used to describe God's presence surrounding his people.
Definition: 1) to strike, strike off 1a) (Piel) to strike off skin Aramaic equivalent: ne.qash (נְקַשׁ "to knock" H5368)
Usage: Occurs in 19 OT verses. KJV: compass (about, -ing), cut down, destroy, go round (about), inclose, round. See also: Leviticus 19:27; Job 19:6; Psalms 17:9.
הַ/זְּעָקָ֖ה
zaʻaq
H2201
"outcry"
Art | N-fs
This Hebrew word means a loud cry or shriek, often expressing distress, like the outcry in Exodus 2:23. It can also describe a clamor or cry for help. In the Bible, it appears in various forms, such as crying out to God.
Definition: 1) cry, outcry 1a) outcry 1b) cry of distress 1c) outcry, clamour
Usage: Occurs in 19 OT verses. KJV: cry(-ing). See also: Genesis 18:20; Isaiah 15:8; Proverbs 21:13.
אֶת
ʼêth
H853
"Obj."
DirObjM
In the original Hebrew, this word points out the object of a verb or preposition, like 'namely' or 'even'. It appears in many books, including Genesis and Exodus. It's not directly translated in English, but helps clarify the meaning of sentences.
Definition: sign of the definite direct object, not translated in English but generally preceding and indicating the accusative Aramaic equivalent: yat (יָת "whom" H3487)
Usage: Occurs in 6782 OT verses. KJV: (as such unrepresented in English). See also: Genesis 1:1; Genesis 10:8; Genesis 19:21.
גְּב֣וּל
gᵉbûwl
H1366
"border"
N-ms
This word refers to a boundary or border, like the borders of the Promised Land in Numbers 34:1-12. It can also mean a region or territory, as in the borders of Israel in 1 Kings 8:65.
Definition: : boundary 1) border, territory 1a) border 1b) territory (enclosed within boundary) 1c) region, territory (of darkness) (fig.) Also means: ge.vul (גְּבוּל ": area" H1366H)
Usage: Occurs in 196 OT verses. KJV: border, bound, coast, [idiom] great, landmark, limit, quarter, space. See also: Genesis 10:19; Joshua 19:33; Psalms 78:54.
מוֹאָ֑ב
Môwʼâb
H4124
"Moab"
N-proper
Moab refers to the land and descendants of the son of Lot, who was born out of an incestuous relationship. The land of Moab is mentioned in the book of Numbers and the book of Ruth.
Definition: Combined with a.ra.vah (עֲרָבָה " Plains" H6160I) § Moab = "of his father" the land inhabited by the descendants of the son of Lot
Usage: Occurs in 158 OT verses. KJV: Moab. See also: Genesis 19:37; 2 Kings 3:21; Psalms 60:10.
עַד
ʻad
H5704
"till"
Prep
This Hebrew word means until or as far as, describing a point in time or space. It's used in the Bible to set boundaries or limits, like in Exodus when describing the Israelites' journey.
Definition: prep 1) as far as, even to, until, up to, while, as far as 1a) of space 1a1) as far as, up to, even to 1b) in combination 1b1) from...as far as, both...and (with 'min' -from) 1c) of time 1c1) even to, until, unto, till, during, end 1d) of degree 1d1) even to, to the degree of, even like conj 2) until, while, to the point that, so that even Aramaic equivalent: ad (עַד "till" H5705)
Usage: Occurs in 1128 OT verses. KJV: against, and, as, at, before, by (that), even (to), for(-asmuch as), (hither-) to, [phrase] how long, into, as long (much) as, (so) that, till, toward, until, when, while, ([phrase] as) yet. See also: Genesis 3:19; Exodus 32:20; Numbers 23:24.
אֶגְלַ֨יִם֙
ʼEglayim
H97
"Eglaim"
N-proper
Eglaim is a town in Moab, a region east of the Jordan River, with a name that means double reservoir. It is mentioned in the Bible as a place with an abundance of water sources.
Definition: § Eglaim = "double reservoir" a town in Moab
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Eglaim. See also: Isaiah 15:8.
יִלְלָתָ֔/הּ
yᵉlâlâh
H3215
"wailing"
N-fs | Suff
This word describes a wailing or howling sound, often expressing distress or sadness, and is used in the Bible to convey intense emotional pain.
Definition: a howling (of distress), wailing
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: a howling. See also: Isaiah 15:8; Zephaniah 1:10; Jeremiah 25:36.
וּ/בְאֵ֥ר
Bᵉʼêr ʼÊlîym
H879
"Beer-elim"
Conj | N-proper
Beer-elim is a place in the Desert, meaning well of God. It is likely a well in southern Moab.
Definition: § Beer-elim = "well of God" a well in the south of Moab
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Beer-elim. See also: Isaiah 15:8.
אֵילִ֖ים
Bᵉʼêr ʼÊlîym
H879
"Beer-elim"
N-proper
Beer-elim is a place in the Desert, meaning well of God. It is likely a well in southern Moab.
Definition: § Beer-elim = "well of God" a well in the south of Moab
Usage: Occurs in 1 OT verses. KJV: Beer-elim. See also: Isaiah 15:8.
יִלְלָתָֽ/הּ
yᵉlâlâh
H3215
"wailing"
N-fs | Suff
This word describes a wailing or howling sound, often expressing distress or sadness, and is used in the Bible to convey intense emotional pain.
Definition: a howling (of distress), wailing
Usage: Occurs in 4 OT verses. KJV: a howling. See also: Isaiah 15:8; Zephaniah 1:10; Jeremiah 25:36.
Study Notes — Isaiah 15:8
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- Context
- Cross References
- Isaiah 15:8 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 15:8
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 15:8
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 15:8
- Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 15:8
- Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 15:8
- Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 15:8
- Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 15:8
- Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 15:8
- Sermons on Isaiah 15:8
Context — The Burden against Moab
6The waters of Nimrim are dried up, and the grass is withered; the vegetation is gone, and the greenery is no more.
7So they carry their wealth and belongings over the Brook of the Willows.
8For their outcry echoes to the border of Moab. Their wailing reaches Eglaim; it is heard in Beer-elim.
9The waters of Dimon are full of blood, but I will bring more upon Dimon— a lion upon the fugitives of Moab and upon the remnant of the land.Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ezekiel 47:10 | Fishermen will stand by the shore; from En-gedi to En-eglaim they will spread their nets to catch fish of many kinds, like the fish of the Great Sea. |
| 2 | Isaiah 15:2–5 | Dibon goes up to its temple to weep at its high places. Moab wails over Nebo, as well as over Medeba. Every head is shaved, every beard is cut off. In its streets they wear sackcloth; on the rooftops and in the public squares they all wail, falling down weeping. Heshbon and Elealeh cry out; their voices are heard as far as Jahaz. Therefore the soldiers of Moab cry out; their souls tremble within. My heart cries out over Moab; her fugitives flee as far as Zoar, as far as Eglath-shelishiyah. With weeping they ascend the slope of Luhith; they lament their destruction on the road to Horonaim. |
| 3 | Jeremiah 48:31–34 | Therefore I will wail for Moab; I will cry out for all of Moab; I will moan for the men of Kir-heres. I will weep for you, O vine of Sibmah, more than I weep for Jazer. Your tendrils have extended to the sea; they reach even to Jazer. The destroyer has descended on your summer fruit and grape harvest. Joy and gladness are removed from the orchard and from the fields of Moab. I have stopped the flow of wine from the presses; no one treads them with shouts of joy; their shouts are not for joy. There is a cry from Heshbon to Elealeh; they raise their voices to Jahaz, from Zoar to Horonaim and Eglath-shelishiyah; for even the waters of Nimrim have dried up. |
| 4 | Jeremiah 48:20–24 | Moab is put to shame, for it has been shattered. Wail and cry out! Declare by the Arnon that Moab is destroyed. Judgment has come upon the high plain— upon Holon, Jahzah, and Mephaath, upon Dibon, Nebo, and Beth-diblathaim, upon Kiriathaim, Beth-gamul, and Beth-meon, upon Kerioth, Bozrah, and all the towns of Moab, those far and near. |
Isaiah 15:8 Summary
Isaiah 15:8 describes a scene of great sadness and despair, where the people of Moab are crying out in distress as they face the consequences of their actions. This verse reminds us that our actions have consequences, and that God is a just and holy God who will judge sin, as seen in Isaiah 13:6 and Jeremiah 25:15-29. Just as the people of Moab are wailing and outcry, we too can cry out to God in our times of need, and He will hear us, as promised in Psalm 107:13-14. By turning to God in humility and repentance, we can find comfort and hope, even in the midst of difficulty and hardship.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the significance of the outcry echoing to the border of Moab in Isaiah 15:8?
The outcry represents the desperate cry of the people of Moab as they face judgment and devastation, similar to the cries of God's people in Exodus 2:23-24, and it serves as a warning to neighboring nations of the impending doom.
What is the location of Eglaim and Beer-elim, and why are they mentioned in this verse?
Eglaim and Beer-elim are locations within the region of Moab, and they are mentioned to emphasize the extent of the outcry and wailing, indicating that the distress is widespread and not limited to a specific area, much like the prophecy in Isaiah 13:6.
How does this verse relate to the overall message of Isaiah 15?
Isaiah 15:8 is part of a larger prophecy against Moab, warning of destruction and devastation, and this verse specifically highlights the emotional and spiritual impact of God's judgment on the people, as seen in Isaiah 15:1-9, and is reminiscent of Jeremiah 25:15-29.
What can we learn from the wailing and outcry in this verse?
The wailing and outcry in Isaiah 15:8 serve as a reminder of the consequences of sin and the importance of repentance, as seen in 2 Chronicles 7:14, and the need for God's people to turn to Him in times of distress, as encouraged in Psalm 107:13-14.
Reflection Questions
- What are some ways that I can apply the message of this verse to my own life, particularly in times of personal struggle or hardship?
- How can I use this verse to encourage others who may be facing difficult circumstances, and what role can I play in helping them find comfort in God?
- What does this verse reveal about God's character, particularly in relation to His judgment and mercy, as seen in Isaiah 30:18?
- In what ways can I cultivate a deeper sense of empathy and compassion for those who are suffering, as reflected in the outcry and wailing in this verse?
Gill's Exposition on Isaiah 15:8
For the cry is gone found about the borders of Moab,.... The cry of destruction and howling because of it; the places mentioned, as is observed by some, being upon the borders of the land.
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Isaiah 15:8
For the cry is gone round about the borders of Moab; the howling thereof unto Eglaim, and the howling thereof unto Beerelim.
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Isaiah 15:8
Their cry fills all the parts of the country.
Trapp's Commentary on Isaiah 15:8
Isaiah 15:8 For the cry is gone round about the borders of Moab; the howling thereof unto Eglaim, and the howling thereof unto Beerelim.Ver. 8. For the cry is gone round about, &c.] When the prophet thus describeth the mourning of the Moabites as excessive, and as a fruit of their unbelief, we must learn to moderate our mourning for outward losses and crosses, and that out of hope of God’ s mercy promised to his penitent suppliants. The howling thereof unto Eglaim.] See on Isaiah 15:2.
Ellicott's Commentary on Isaiah 15:8
(8) The waters of Dimon.—Probably the same as Dibon, the name being slightly altered (m and b, as labial letters, are closely connected in all languages) so as to resemble the Hebrew word for “blood” (dam), or dum (“silent”). Men should call the stream no more by the name of Dimon, but by that of the blood, or the silent river. (See Note on Isaiah 21:11.) I will bring more . . .—i.e., sorrow upon sorrow. The “lions” are either literally such, as in 2 Kings 17:25, prowling through the streets of the deserted city (see Notes on Isaiah 13:21), or symbols of Assyrian or other invaders (Jeremiah 4:7; Jeremiah 5:6).
Cambridge Bible on Isaiah 15:8
8. Summing up the effect of the previous description and explaining the forsaking of the land. the cry (of destruction, Isaiah 15:5) is gone round …] We should expect the two places in the second half of the verse to mark the extreme limits of the country—the “Dan and Beersheba” of Moab. Eglaim is probably the village Αἰγαλείμ mentioned by Eusebius as lying 8 Roman miles S. of Rabba. Beer-elim (“well of the mighty ones”?) is unknown, but has been plausibly identified with the “well” (Bμ’ηr) of Numbers 21:16-18, in northern Moab.
Barnes' Notes on Isaiah 15:8
For the cry is gone round about ... - The cry of distress and calamity has encompassed the whole land of Moab. There is no part of the land which is not filled with lamentation and distress.
Whedon's Commentary on Isaiah 15:8
8, 9. The cry is gone round about — Moab becomes in this picture the prey of the enemy throughout. The wail extends from one extreme of the land to the other. Eglaim — A double fountain.
Sermons on Isaiah 15:8
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An Ever-Increasing Outpouring by David Wilkerson | David Wilkerson emphasizes that in the last days, the church will experience an unprecedented outpouring of the Holy Spirit, becoming more glorious and victorious than ever before. |