Isaiah 15:9
New International Version
The waters of Dimon are full of blood, but I will bring still more upon Dimon — a lion upon the fugitives of Moab and upon those who remain in the land.

New Living Translation
The stream near Dibon runs red with blood, but I am still not finished with Dibon! Lions will hunt down the survivors— both those who try to escape and those who remain behind.

English Standard Version
For the waters of Dibon are full of blood; for I will bring upon Dibon even more, a lion for those of Moab who escape, for the remnant of the land.

Berean Standard Bible
The 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.

King James Bible
For the waters of Dimon shall be full of blood: for I will bring more upon Dimon, lions upon him that escapeth of Moab, and upon the remnant of the land.

New King James Version
For the waters of Dimon will be full of blood; Because I will bring more upon Dimon, Lions upon him who escapes from Moab, And on the remnant of the land.”

New American Standard Bible
For the waters of Dimon are full of blood; I will certainly bring added woes upon Dimon, A lion upon the fugitives of Moab and the remnant of the land.

NASB 1995
For the waters of Dimon are full of blood; Surely I will bring added woes upon Dimon, A lion upon the fugitives of Moab and upon the remnant of the land.

NASB 1977
For the waters of Dimon are full of blood; Surely I will bring added woes upon Dimon, A lion upon the fugitives of Moab and upon the remnant of the land.

Legacy Standard Bible
For the waters of Dimon are full of blood; Surely I will put added woes upon Dimon, A lion upon those of Moab who have escaped and upon the remnant of the land.

Amplified Bible
For the waters of Dimon are full of blood; Yet I will bring even more woes on Dimon— A lion upon those of Moab who escape and upon the remnant of the land.

Christian Standard Bible
The Waters of Dibon are full of blood, but I will bring on Dibon even more than this — a lion for those who escape from Moab, and for the survivors in the land.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The waters of Dibon are full of blood, but I will bring on Dibon even more than this— a lion for those who escape from Moab, and for the survivors in the land.

American Standard Version
For the waters of Dimon are full of blood; for I will bring yet more upon Dimon, a lion upon them of Moab that escape, and upon the remnant of the land.

Contemporary English Version
The streams near Dimon are flowing with blood. But the Lord will bring even worse trouble to Dimon, because all in Moab who escape will be attacked by lions.

English Revised Version
For the waters of Dimon are full of blood: for I will bring yet more upon Dimon, a lion upon him that escapeth of Moab, and upon the remnant of the land.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The water in Dimon is red with blood, yet I will bring even more on Dimon. A lion will attack the fugitives from Moab and the survivors from Adamah.

Good News Translation
At the town of Dibon the river is red with blood, and God has something even worse in store for the people there. Yes, there will be a bloody slaughter of everyone left in Moab.

International Standard Version
The Dibon streams are full of blood; but I will bring upon Dibon even more— a lion will pounce upon those of Moab who escape, upon those who remain in the land."

Majority Standard Bible
The 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.

NET Bible
Indeed, the waters of Dimon are full of blood! Indeed, I will heap even more trouble on Dimon. A lion will attack the Moabite fugitives and the people left in the land.

New Heart English Bible
For the waters of Dibon are full of blood; for I will bring yet more on Dibon, a lion on those of Moab who escape, and on the remnant of the land.

Webster's Bible Translation
For the waters of Dimon shall be full of blood: for I will bring more upon Dimon, lions upon him that escapeth of Moab, and upon the remnant of the land.

World English Bible
For the waters of Dimon are full of blood; for I will bring yet more on Dimon, a lion on those of Moab who escape, and on the remnant of the land.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
For the waters of Dimon have been full of blood, "" For I set additions on Dimon, "" A lion for the escaped of Moab, "" And for the remnant of Adamah!

Young's Literal Translation
For the waters of Dimon have been full of blood, For I set on Dimon additions, For the escaped of Moab a lion, And for the remnant of Adamah!

Smith's Literal Translation
For the waters of Dimon were filled with blood: I will put additions upon Dimon, to the escaping of Moab, lions, and to the rest of the land.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
For the waters of Dibon are filled with blood: for I will bring more upon Dibon: the lion upon them that shall flee of Moab, and upon the remnant of the land.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Because the waters of Dibon have been filled with blood, I will place even more upon Dibon: those from Moab who flee the lion, and the survivors of the earth.

New American Bible
The waters of Dimon are filled with blood, but I will bring still more upon Dimon: Lions for those who are fleeing from Moab and for those who remain in the land!

New Revised Standard Version
For the waters of Dibon are full of blood; yet I will bring upon Dibon even more— a lion for those of Moab who escape, for the remnant of the land.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
For the waters of Ribon are full of blood; and I will bring more upon Ribon, and I will plot against those who escape of Moab, and against the remnant of the land.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Because the waters of Ribun have been filled with blood, because I shall put more on Ribun and I shall meditate against those who are saved from Moab and against the rest of the land
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
For the waters of Dimon are full of blood; For I will bring yet more upon Dimon, A lion upon him that escapeth of Moab, And upon the remnant of the land.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the water of Dimon shall be filled with blood: for I will bring Arabians upon Dimon, and I will take away the seed of Moab, and Ariel, and the remnant of Adama.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
An Oracle Concerning Moab
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
Jeremiah 48:34-36
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. / In Moab, declares the LORD, I will bring an end to those who make offerings on the high places and burn incense to their gods. / Therefore My heart laments like a flute for Moab; it laments like a flute for the men of Kir-heres, because the wealth they acquired has perished.

Jeremiah 48:5
For on the ascent to Luhith they weep bitterly as they go, and on the descent to Horonaim cries of distress resound over the destruction:

Jeremiah 48:40-44
For this is what the LORD says: “Behold, an eagle swoops down and spreads his wings against Moab. / Kirioth has been taken, and the strongholds seized. In that day the heart of Moab’s warriors will be like the heart of a woman in labor. / Moab will be destroyed as a nation because he vaunted himself against the LORD. ...

Zephaniah 2:9
Therefore, as surely as I live,” declares the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, “surely Moab will be like Sodom and the Ammonites like Gomorrah—a place of weeds and salt pits, a perpetual wasteland. The remnant of My people will plunder them; the remainder of My nation will dispossess them.”

Amos 1:13-15
This is what the LORD says: “For three transgressions of the Ammonites, even four, I will not revoke My judgment, because they ripped open the pregnant women of Gilead in order to enlarge their territory. / So I will kindle a fire in the walls of Rabbah to consume its citadels amid war cries on the day of battle and a violent wind on the day of tempest. / Their king will go into exile—he and his princes together,” says the LORD.

2 Kings 3:22-27
When they got up early in the morning, the sun was shining on the water, and it looked as red as blood to the Moabites across the way. / “This is blood!” they exclaimed. “The kings have clashed swords and slaughtered one another. Now to the plunder, Moab!” / But when the Moabites came to the camp of Israel, the Israelites rose up and attacked them, and they fled before them. So the Israelites invaded their land and struck down the Moabites. ...

Numbers 21:28-30
For a fire went out from Heshbon, a blaze from the city of Sihon. It consumed Ar of Moab, the rulers of Arnon’s heights. / Woe to you, O Moab! You are destroyed, O people of Chemosh! He gave up his sons as refugees, and his daughters into captivity to Sihon king of the Amorites. / But we have overthrown them; Heshbon is destroyed as far as Dibon. We demolished them as far as Nophah, which reaches to Medeba.”

Ezekiel 25:9-11
therefore I will indeed expose the flank of Moab beginning with its frontier cities—Beth-jeshimoth, Baal-meon, and Kiriathaim—the glory of the land. / I will give it along with the Ammonites as a possession to the people of the East, so that the Ammonites will no longer be remembered among the nations. / So I will execute judgments on Moab, and they will know that I am the LORD.’

Psalm 83:6-8
the tents of Edom and the Ishmaelites, of Moab and the Hagrites, / of Gebal, Ammon, and Amalek, of Philistia with the people of Tyre. / Even Assyria has joined them, lending strength to the sons of Lot. Selah

Isaiah 16:6-7
We have heard of Moab’s pomposity, his exceeding pride and conceit, his overflowing arrogance. But his boasting is empty. / Therefore let Moab wail; let them wail together for Moab. Moan for the raisin cakes of Kir-hareseth, you who are utterly stricken.

Isaiah 25:10-12
For the hand of the LORD will rest on this mountain. But Moab will be trampled in his place as straw is trodden into the dung pile. / He will spread out his hands within it, as a swimmer spreads his arms to swim. His pride will be brought low, despite the skill of his hands. / The high-walled fortress will be brought down, cast to the ground, into the dust.

Isaiah 34:6-7
The sword of the LORD is bathed in blood. It drips with fat—with the blood of lambs and goats, with the fat of the kidneys of rams. For the LORD has a sacrifice in Bozrah, a great slaughter in the land of Edom. / And the wild oxen will fall with them, the young bulls with the strong ones. Their land will be drenched with blood, and their soil will be soaked with fat.

Revelation 14:10-11
he too will drink the wine of God’s anger, poured undiluted into the cup of His wrath. And he will be tormented in fire and sulfur in the presence of the holy angels and of the Lamb. / And the smoke of their torment rises forever and ever. Day and night there is no rest for those who worship the beast and its image, or for anyone who receives the mark of its name.”

Revelation 18:6-8
Give back to her as she has done to others; pay her back double for what she has done; mix her a double portion in her own cup. / As much as she has glorified herself and lived in luxury, give her the same measure of torment and grief. In her heart she says, ‘I sit as queen; I am not a widow and will never see grief.’ / Therefore her plagues will come in one day—death and grief and famine—and she will be consumed by fire, for mighty is the Lord God who judges her.”

Matthew 11:20-24
Then Jesus began to denounce the cities in which most of His miracles had been performed, because they did not repent. / “Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the miracles that were performed in you had been performed in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes. / But I tell you, it will be more bearable for Tyre and Sidon on the day of judgment than for you. ...


Treasury of Scripture

For the waters of Dimon shall be full of blood: for I will bring more on Dimon, lions on him that escapes of Moab, and on the remnant of the land.

Dimon.

more.

Leviticus 26:18,21,24,28
And if ye will not yet for all this hearken unto me, then I will punish you seven times more for your sins…

Jeremiah 48:43-45
Fear, and the pit, and the snare, shall be upon thee, O inhabitant of Moab, saith the LORD…

lions

Leviticus 26:22
I will also send wild beasts among you, which shall rob you of your children, and destroy your cattle, and make you few in number; and your high ways shall be desolate.

2 Kings 17:25
And so it was at the beginning of their dwelling there, that they feared not the LORD: therefore the LORD sent lions among them, which slew some of them.

Jeremiah 15:3
And I will appoint over them four kinds, saith the LORD: the sword to slay, and the dogs to tear, and the fowls of the heaven, and the beasts of the earth, to devour and destroy.

him.

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Isaiah 15
1. The lamentable state of Moab














The waters of Dimon
The phrase "The waters of Dimon" refers to a location in Moab, which is often associated with the river Arnon. The Hebrew root for "Dimon" is דִּימוֹן (Dimon), which is a variant of Dibon, a significant city in Moab. Historically, Moab was a region east of the Dead Sea, known for its tumultuous relationship with Israel. The mention of "waters" being "full of blood" symbolizes devastation and judgment, indicating a scene of great violence and loss. This imagery is consistent with the prophetic style of Isaiah, who often used vivid and dramatic language to convey God's messages.

are full of blood
The phrase "are full of blood" is a powerful image of judgment and destruction. In the Hebrew context, blood often symbolizes life, but when it is spilled, it represents death and calamity. The fullness of blood in the waters suggests a complete and overwhelming judgment upon Moab. This imagery is reminiscent of the plagues in Egypt, where water turned to blood as a sign of divine intervention and judgment (Exodus 7:20-21). It serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of sin and rebellion against God.

but I will bring more upon Dimon
The phrase "but I will bring more upon Dimon" indicates that the current devastation is not the end of God's judgment. The Hebrew word for "bring" (יָסַף, yasaf) implies an addition or continuation, suggesting that the calamity will intensify. This reflects the biblical principle that God's judgment is thorough and complete. It also serves as a warning to the people of Moab and, by extension, to all who oppose God's will. The prophetic message is clear: God's justice is inescapable, and His plans will be fulfilled.

a lion upon the fugitives of Moab
The imagery of "a lion upon the fugitives of Moab" evokes a sense of terror and inevitability. In the ancient Near East, lions were symbols of power and ferocity. The Hebrew word for "lion" (אֲרִי, ari) emphasizes the strength and dominance of the predator. This metaphor suggests that the fugitives, those who attempt to escape the initial judgment, will face further peril. The lion represents God's unstoppable force, ensuring that no one can evade His righteous judgment. This serves as a sobering reminder of the futility of fleeing from divine justice.

and upon the remnant of the land
The phrase "and upon the remnant of the land" indicates that even those who survive the initial devastation will not escape. The Hebrew word for "remnant" (שְׁאֵרִית, she'erit) often refers to a small, surviving group. In biblical prophecy, a remnant can sometimes signify hope and future restoration, but here it underscores the totality of God's judgment. The inclusion of the remnant in the prophecy highlights the comprehensive nature of the divine decree against Moab. It serves as a reminder that God's justice is all-encompassing, affecting every aspect of the land and its people.

Verse 9. - The waters of Dimon. It is thought that "Dimon" is here put for "Dibon," in order to assimilate the sound to that of dam, blood. St. Jerome says that in his day the place was called indifferently by either name. If we accept this view, "the waters of Dimon" will probably be those of the Amen, near which Dibon was situated (see the comment on ver. 2). I will bring more; literally, I will bring additions; i.e. additional calamities, which will cause the stream of the Aton to flow with blood. Lions; or, a lieu. Perhaps Nebuchadnezzar (Jeremiah 4:7), who is said by Josephus to have conquered the Moabites, or possibly Asshur-bani-pal, who overran the country about B.C. 645 (G. Smith, 'History of Asshur-bani-pal,' p. 259).



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
The waters
מֵ֤י (mê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 4325: Water, juice, urine, semen

of Dimon
דִימוֹן֙ (ḏî·mō·wn)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 1775: Dimon -- a city in Moab

are full of
מָ֣לְאוּ (mā·lə·’ū)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 4390: To fill, be full of

blood,
דָ֔ם (ḏām)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1818: Blood, of man, an animal, the juice of the grape, bloodshed

but
כִּ֣י (kî)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

I will bring
אָשִׁ֥ית (’ā·šîṯ)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular
Strong's 7896: To put, set

more
נוֹסָפ֑וֹת (nō·w·sā·p̄ō·wṯ)
Verb - Nifal - Participle - feminine plural
Strong's 3254: To add, augment

upon
עַל־ (‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

Dimon—
דִּימ֖וֹן (dî·mō·wn)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 1775: Dimon -- a city in Moab

a lion
אַרְיֵ֔ה (’ar·yêh)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 738: A lion

on the fugitives
לִפְלֵיטַ֤ת (lip̄·lê·ṭaṯ)
Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 6413: Deliverance, an escaped portion

of Moab,
מוֹאָב֙ (mō·w·’āḇ)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 4124: Moab -- a son of Lot,also his descendants and the territory where they settled

and on the remnant
וְלִשְׁאֵרִ֖ית (wə·liš·’ê·rîṯ)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 7611: Rest, residue, remnant, remainder

of the land.
אֲדָמָֽה׃ (’ă·ḏā·māh)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 127: Ground, land


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