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Isaiah 21:11-13
New Century Version
Isaiah 21:11-13
New Century Version
God’s Message to Edom
11 This is a message about Dumah:[a]
Someone calls to me from Edom,
“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,
then come back and ask.”
God’s Message to Arabia
13 This is a message about Arabia:
A group of traders from Dedan
spent the night near some trees in Arabia.
Footnotes
- 21:11 Dumah Another name for Edom.
Isaiah 21:11-13
New International Version
Isaiah 21:11-13
New International Version
A Prophecy Against Edom
11 A prophecy against Dumah[a]:(A)
Someone calls to me from Seir,(B)
“Watchman, what is left of the night?
Watchman, what is left of the night?”
12 The watchman replies,
“Morning is coming, but also the night.
If you would ask, then ask;
and come back yet again.”
A Prophecy Against Arabia
13 A prophecy(C) against Arabia:(D)
You caravans of Dedanites,(E)
who camp in the thickets of Arabia,
Footnotes
- Isaiah 21:11 Dumah, a wordplay on Edom, means silence or stillness.
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