Isaiah 18:7
New International Version
At that time gifts will be brought to the LORD Almighty from a people tall and smooth-skinned, from a people feared far and wide, an aggressive nation of strange speech, whose land is divided by rivers— the gifts will be brought to Mount Zion, the place of the Name of the LORD Almighty.

New Living Translation
At that time the LORD of Heaven’s Armies will receive gifts from this land divided by rivers, from this tall, smooth-skinned people, who are feared far and wide for their conquests and destruction. They will bring the gifts to Jerusalem, where the LORD of Heaven’s Armies dwells.

English Standard Version
At that time tribute will be brought to the LORD of hosts from a people tall and smooth, from a people feared near and far, a nation mighty and conquering, whose land the rivers divide, to Mount Zion, the place of the name of the LORD of hosts.

Berean Standard Bible
At that time gifts will be brought to the LORD of Hosts—from a people tall and smooth-skinned, from a people widely feared, from a powerful nation of strange speech, whose land is divided by rivers—to Mount Zion, the place of the Name of the LORD of Hosts.

Berean Literal Bible
At that time a gift will be brought to YHWH of Hosts from a people tall and smooth, and from a people feared from afar, a nation of strength and treading down, for whom its land the rivers divides; to the place of the name of YHWH of Hosts, to Mount Zion.

King James Bible
In that time shall the present be brought unto the LORD of hosts of a people scattered and peeled, and from a people terrible from their beginning hitherto; a nation meted out and trodden under foot, whose land the rivers have spoiled, to the place of the name of the LORD of hosts, the mount Zion.

New King James Version
In that time a present will be brought to the LORD of hosts From a people tall and smooth of skin, And from a people terrible from their beginning onward, A nation powerful and treading down, Whose land the rivers divide— To the place of the name of the LORD of hosts, To Mount Zion.

New American Standard Bible
At that time a gift of tribute will be brought to the LORD of armies From a people tall and smooth, From a people feared far and wide, A powerful and oppressive nation, Whose land the rivers divide— To the place of the name of the LORD of armies, to Mount Zion.

NASB 1995
At that time a gift of homage will be brought to the LORD of hosts From a people tall and smooth, Even from a people feared far and wide, A powerful and oppressive nation, Whose land the rivers divide— To the place of the name of the LORD of hosts, even Mount Zion.

NASB 1977
At that time a gift of homage will be brought to the LORD of hosts From a people tall and smooth, Even from a people feared far and wide, A powerful and oppressive nation, Whose land the rivers divide— To the place of the name of the LORD of hosts, even Mount Zion.

Legacy Standard Bible
At that time a gift of homage will be brought to Yahweh of hosts From a people tall and smooth, Even from a people feared far and wide, A powerful and oppressive nation, Whose land the rivers divide— To the place of the name of Yahweh of hosts, even Mount Zion.

Amplified Bible
At that time a gift of homage will be brought to the LORD of hosts From a people tall and smooth (clean shaven), From a people feared far and wide, A powerful and oppressive nation, Whose land the rivers divide— To the place [of worship] of the name of the LORD of hosts, to Mount Zion [in Jerusalem].

Berean Annotated Bible
At that time gifts will be brought to the LORD {YHWH} of Hosts—from a people tall and smooth-skinned, from a people widely feared, from a powerful nation of strange speech, whose land is divided by rivers—to Mount Zion, the place of the Name of the LORD of Hosts.

Christian Standard Bible
At that time a gift will be brought to the LORD of Armies from a people tall and smooth-skinned, a people feared far and near, a powerful nation with a strange language, whose land is divided by rivers—to Mount Zion, the place of the name of the LORD of Armies.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
At that time a gift will be brought to Yahweh of Hosts from a people tall and smooth-skinned, a people feared far and near, a powerful nation with a strange language, whose land is divided by rivers—to Mount Zion, the place of the name of Yahweh of Hosts.

American Standard Version
In that time shall a present be brought unto Jehovah of hosts from a people tall and smooth, even from a people terrible from their beginning onward, a nation that meteth out and treadeth down, whose land the rivers divide, to the place of the name of Jehovah of hosts, the mount Zion.

Contemporary English Version
Those Ethiopians are tall and their skin is smooth. They are feared all over the world, because they are strong and brutal. But at that time they will come from their land divided by rivers, and they will bring gifts to the LORD All-Powerful, who is worshiped on Mount Zion.

English Revised Version
In that time shall a present be brought unto the LORD of hosts of a people tall and smooth, and from a people terrible from their beginning onward; a nation that meteth out and treadeth down, whose land the rivers divide, to the place of the name of the LORD of hosts, the mount Zion.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
At that time gifts will be brought to the LORD of Armies from a tall and smooth-skinned people, a people [who are] feared far and near, a strong and aggressive nation, whose land is divided by rivers. They will be brought to Mount Zion, the place where the name of the LORD of Armies is.

Good News Translation
A time is coming when the LORD Almighty will receive offerings from this land divided by rivers, this strong and powerful nation, this tall and smooth-skinned people, who are feared all over the world. They will come to Mount Zion, where the LORD Almighty is worshiped.

International Standard Version
At that time tribute will be brought to the LORD of the Heavenly Armies from a tall and smooth-skinned people, from a people feared far and wide, a nation that metes out punishment and oppresses, whose land the rivers divide, to Mount Zion, the place that bears the name of the LORD.

NET Bible
At that time tribute will be brought to the LORD who commands armies, by a people that are tall and smooth-skinned, a people that are feared far and wide, a nation strong and victorious, whose land rivers divide. The tribute will be brought to the place where the LORD who commands armies has chosen to reside, on Mount Zion.

New Heart English Bible
In that time, a present will be brought to the LORD of hosts from a people tall and smooth, even from a people awesome from their beginning onward, a nation that measures out and treads down, whose land the rivers divide, to the place of the name of the LORD of hosts, Mount Zion.

Webster's Bible Translation
In that time shall the present be brought to the LORD of hosts of a people scattered and peeled, and from a people terrible from their beginning hitherto; a nation measured by line and trodden under foot, whose land the rivers have spoiled, to the place of the name of the LORD of hosts, the mount Zion.
Majority Text Translations
Majority Standard Bible
At that time gifts will be brought to the LORD of Hosts—from a people tall and smooth-skinned, from a people widely feared, from a powerful nation of strange speech, whose land is divided by rivers—to Mount Zion, the place of the Name of the LORD of Hosts.

World English Bible
In that time, a present will be brought to Yahweh of Armies from a people tall and smooth, even from a people awesome from their beginning onward, a nation that measures out and treads down, whose land the rivers divide, to the place of the name of Yahweh of Armies, Mount Zion.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
At that time a present is brought to YHWH of Hosts, "" A nation drawn out and peeled. Even of a people fearful from the beginning until now, "" A nation meting out by line, and treading down, "" Whose land floods have spoiled, "" To the place of the Name of YHWH of Hosts—Mount Zion!”

Berean Literal Bible
At that time a gift will be brought to YHWH of Hosts from a people tall and smooth, and from a people feared from afar, a nation of strength and treading down, for whom its land the rivers divides; to the place of the name of YHWH of Hosts, to Mount Zion.

Young's Literal Translation
At that time brought is a present to Jehovah of Hosts, A nation drawn out and peeled. Even of a people fearful from the beginning hitherto, A nation meting out by line, and treading down, Whose land floods have spoiled, Unto the place of the name of Jehovah of Hosts -- mount Zion!'

Smith's Literal Translation
In that time shall a gift be brought to Jehovah of armies of a people drawn out, and sharpened, and from a people to be feared from this, and farther off; a nation of might, of might, and of treading down, of which the rivers divided up its lands, to the place of the name of Jehovah of armies, mount Zion.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
At that time shall a present be brought to the Lord of hosts, from a people rent and torn in pieces: from a terrible people, after which there hath been no other: from a nation expecting, expecting and trodden under foot, whose land the rivers have spoiled, to the place of the name of the Lord of hosts, to mount Sion.

Catholic Public Domain Version
In that time, a gift will be carried to the Lord of hosts, from a people divided and torn apart, from a terrible people, after whom there has been no other, from an apprehensive nation, apprehensive and downtrodden, whose land the rivers have ruined, and it will be carried to the place of the name of the Lord of hosts, to mount Zion.

New American Bible
Then will gifts be brought to the LORD of hosts—to the place of the name of the LORD of hosts, Mount Zion—from a people tall and bronzed, from a people dreaded near and far, a nation strong and conquering, whose land is washed by rivers.

New Revised Standard Version
At that time gifts will be brought to the LORD of hosts from a people tall and smooth, from a people feared near and far, a nation mighty and conquering, whose land the rivers divide, to Mount Zion, the place of the name of the LORD of hosts.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
At that time presents shall be brought to the LORD of hosts from a people plundered and uprooted, whose strength was within him hitherto; from a people dishonored and trodden under foot, whose land the rivers have spoiled, to the place of the name of the LORD of hosts, even to mount Zion.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
In that day a plundered and uprooted people shall convey gifts to LORD JEHOVAH of Hosts, a people whose power belonged to it, and beyond a people that is despised and downtrodden that the rivers plundered his land to the region of the name of LORD JEHOVAH of Hosts to the mountain of Zion
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
In that time shall a present be brought unto the LORD of hosts of a people tall and of glossy skin, and from a people terrible from their beginning onward; a nation that is sturdy and treadeth down, whose land the rivers divide, to the place of the name of the LORD of hosts, the mount Zion.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
In that time shall presents be brought to the Lord of hosts from a people afflicted and peeled, and from a people great from henceforth and for ever; a nation hoping and yet trodden down, which is in a part of a river of his land, to the place where is the name of the Lord of hosts, the mount Sion.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
A Message to Cush
6They will all be left to the mountain birds of prey, and to the beasts of the land. The birds will feed on them in summer, and all the wild animals in winter. 7At that time gifts will be brought to the LORD of Hosts— from a people tall and smooth-skinned, from a people widely feared, from a powerful nation of strange speech, whose land is divided by rivers— to Mount Zion, the place of the Name of the LORD of Hosts.

Cross References
At that time gifts will be brought to the LORD of Hosts—

Psalm 72:10-11
May the kings of Tarshish and distant shores bring tribute; may the kings of Sheba and Seba offer gifts. / May all kings bow down to him and all nations serve him.

Psalm 68:29-31
Because of Your temple at Jerusalem kings will bring You gifts. / Rebuke the beast in the reeds, the herd of bulls among the calves of the nations, until it submits, bringing bars of silver. Scatter the nations who delight in war. / Envoys will arrive from Egypt; Cush will stretch out her hands to God.

Isaiah 60:6
Caravans of camels will cover your land, young camels of Midian and Ephah, and all from Sheba will come, bearing gold and frankincense and proclaiming the praises of the LORD.
from a people tall and smooth-skinned,

Jeremiah 13:23
Can the Ethiopian change his skin, or the leopard his spots? Neither are you able to do good—you who are accustomed to doing evil.

Amos 9:7
“Are you not like the Cushites to Me, O children of Israel?” declares the LORD. “Did I not bring Israel up from the land of Egypt, the Philistines from Caphtor, and the Arameans from Kir?
from a people widely feared,

Deuteronomy 2:25
This very day I will begin to put the dread and fear of you upon all the nations under heaven. They will hear the reports of you and tremble in anguish because of you.”

Joshua 2:9-11
and said to them, “I know that the LORD has given you this land and that the fear of you has fallen on us, so that all who dwell in the land are melting in fear of you. / For we have heard how the LORD dried up the waters of the Red Sea before you when you came out of Egypt, and what you did to Sihon and Og, the two kings of the Amorites across the Jordan, whom you devoted to destruction. / When we heard this, our hearts melted and everyone’s courage failed because of you, for the LORD your God is God in the heavens above and on the earth below.
from a powerful nation of strange speech,

Deuteronomy 28:49
The LORD will bring a nation from afar, from the ends of the earth, to swoop down upon you like an eagle—a nation whose language you will not understand,

Jeremiah 5:15
Behold, I am bringing a distant nation against you, O house of Israel,” declares the LORD. “It is an established nation, an ancient nation, a nation whose language you do not know and whose speech you do not understand.

Ezekiel 3:5-6
For you are not being sent to a people of unfamiliar speech or difficult language, but to the house of Israel— / not to the many peoples of unfamiliar speech and difficult language whose words you cannot understand. Surely if I had sent you to them, they would have listened to you.
whose land is divided by rivers—

Zephaniah 3:10
From beyond the rivers of Cush My worshipers, My scattered people, will bring Me an offering.

Ezekiel 29:3-5
Speak to him and tell him that this is what the Lord GOD says: Behold, I am against you, O Pharaoh king of Egypt, O great monster who lies among his rivers, who says, ‘The Nile is mine; I made it myself.’ / But I will put hooks in your jaws and cause the fish of your streams to cling to your scales. I will haul you up out of your rivers, and all the fish of your streams will cling to your scales. / I will leave you in the desert, you and all the fish of your streams. You will fall on the open field and will not be taken away or gathered for burial. I have given you as food to the beasts of the earth and the birds of the air.

Nahum 3:8
Are you better than Thebes, stationed by the Nile with water around her, whose rampart was the sea, whose wall was the water?
to Mount Zion, the place of the Name of the LORD of Hosts.

Psalm 132:13-14
For the LORD has chosen Zion; He has desired it for His home: / “This is My resting place forever and ever; here I will dwell, for I have desired this home.

Psalm 48:1-2
A song. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised in the city of our God, His holy mountain. / Beautiful in loftiness, the joy of all the earth, like the peaks of Zaphon is Mount Zion, the city of the great King.

Isaiah 2:2-3
In the last days the mountain of the house of the LORD will be established as the chief of the mountains; it will be raised above the hills, and all nations will stream to it. / And many peoples will come and say: “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob. He will teach us His ways so that we may walk in His paths.” For the law will go forth from Zion, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem.


Treasury of Scripture

In that time shall the present be brought to the LORD of hosts of a people scattered and peeled, and from a people terrible from their beginning till now; a nation meted out and trodden under foot, whose land the rivers have spoiled, to the place of the name of the LORD of hosts, the mount Zion.

shall the

Isaiah 16:1
Send ye the lamb to the ruler of the land from Sela to the wilderness, unto the mount of the daughter of Zion.

Isaiah 23:17,18
And it shall come to pass after the end of seventy years, that the LORD will visit Tyre, and she shall turn to her hire, and shall commit fornication with all the kingdoms of the world upon the face of the earth…

Isaiah 45:14
Thus saith the LORD, The labour of Egypt, and merchandise of Ethiopia and of the Sabeans, men of stature, shall come over unto thee, and they shall be thine: they shall come after thee; in chains they shall come over, and they shall fall down unto thee, they shall make supplication unto thee, saying, Surely God is in thee; and there is none else, there is no God.

scattered and peeled.

Isaiah 18:2
That sendeth ambassadors by the sea, even in vessels of bulrushes upon the waters, saying, Go, ye swift messengers, to a nation scattered and peeled, to a people terrible from their beginning hitherto; a nation meted out and trodden down, whose land the rivers have spoiled!

to the

Isaiah 18:4
For so the LORD said unto me, I will take my rest, and I will consider in my dwelling place like a clear heat upon herbs, and like a cloud of dew in the heat of harvest.

Isaiah 60:6-9
The multitude of camels shall cover thee, the dromedaries of Midian and Ephah; all they from Sheba shall come: they shall bring gold and incense; and they shall shew forth the praises of the LORD…

Micah 4:13
Arise and thresh, O daughter of Zion: for I will make thine horn iron, and I will make thy hoofs brass: and thou shalt beat in pieces many people: and I will consecrate their gain unto the LORD, and their substance unto the Lord of the whole earth.

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At that time gifts will be brought to the LORD of Hosts
This phrase indicates a future event where offerings are made to God, symbolizing recognition of His sovereignty. The "LORD of Hosts" emphasizes God's supreme command over heavenly armies. This act of bringing gifts can be seen as a fulfillment of prophecies where nations acknowledge God's rule (Psalm 68:29, Zechariah 14:16).

from a people tall and smooth-skinned
This description likely refers to the Cushites or Ethiopians, known for their distinct physical appearance. Historically, these people were recognized for their height and smooth skin, as noted by ancient historians. This highlights the inclusivity of God's kingdom, reaching beyond Israel to distant nations.

from a people widely feared
The Cushites were known for their military prowess and influence, instilling fear in neighboring regions. This phrase underscores the power and respect they commanded, yet they are depicted as submitting to God, illustrating the universal reach of His dominion.

from a powerful nation of strange speech
The reference to "strange speech" indicates a language barrier, emphasizing the diversity of those who will come to worship God. This aligns with the biblical theme of God's message transcending linguistic and cultural boundaries (Acts 2:5-11).

whose land is divided by rivers
This geographical detail points to the Nile and its tributaries, characteristic of the Cushite region. The mention of rivers signifies the fertility and strategic importance of the land, yet it is ultimately under God's authority.

to Mount Zion, the place of the Name of the LORD of Hosts
Mount Zion represents the spiritual center of God's presence and His covenant with Israel. It is a prophetic symbol of the gathering of nations to worship God (Isaiah 2:2-3, Revelation 21:24). This foreshadows the ultimate fulfillment in the New Jerusalem, where all nations will honor God.

Persons / Places / Events
1. The LORD of Hosts
This title emphasizes God's sovereignty and command over the heavenly armies, highlighting His power and authority.

2. A People Tall and Smooth-Skinned
Likely referring to the Cushites (Ethiopians), known for their distinct physical appearance and stature.

3. Mount Zion
A significant location in Jerusalem, representing the spiritual center where God dwells and where His name is honored.

4. The Rivers
Possibly referring to the Nile and its tributaries, which are significant geographical features of the Cushite land.

5. Gifts to the LORD
Symbolic of homage and recognition of God's sovereignty by foreign nations.
Teaching Points
God's Sovereignty Over Nations
The prophecy in Isaiah 18:7 illustrates that all nations, regardless of their power or distance, are under God's dominion and will ultimately acknowledge His authority.

The Universality of Worship
The bringing of gifts to Mount Zion signifies that worship of the true God is not limited to Israel but extends to all peoples, foreshadowing the global reach of the Gospel.

The Fulfillment of Prophecy
This verse encourages believers to trust in God's promises, as it points to a future where all nations will recognize His lordship, a theme fulfilled in Christ's kingdom.

Cultural Diversity in God's Kingdom
The inclusion of diverse peoples in worship highlights the beauty of cultural diversity within the body of Christ, encouraging believers to embrace and celebrate this diversity.

The Role of God's People as Witnesses
As the nations bring gifts to God, believers are reminded of their role to be a light to the nations, drawing others to the worship of the true God.
Bible Study Questions and Answers
1. What is the meaning of Isaiah 18:7?

2. How does Isaiah 18:7 illustrate God's sovereignty over all nations?

3. What does "a gift will be brought" signify about worship in Isaiah 18:7?

4. How can Isaiah 18:7 inspire us to spread the Gospel globally?

5. Connect Isaiah 18:7 with Matthew 28:19-20 on making disciples of all nations.

6. How can we offer our lives as a "gift" to God today?

7. What is the significance of Isaiah 18:7 in the context of biblical prophecy?

8. How does Isaiah 18:7 relate to the historical context of ancient Ethiopia?

9. What does Isaiah 18:7 reveal about God's relationship with foreign nations?

10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Isaiah 18?

11. Isaiah 18:7: Why would the prophecy single out gifts from Ethiopia if there’s no clear historical account of such tribute being delivered to Mount Zion?

12. What does the Lord's zeal mean?

13. Isaiah 18:1: How can the reference to a “land of whirring wings” be reconciled with any known geography or culture?

14. Psalm 87:7 - In what sense are all 'springs' in Zion, given that historically rivers and water sources are not exclusive to Jerusalem?
What Does Isaiah 18:7 Mean
At that time

Isaiah signals a specific, God-appointed moment when His purposes ripen.

• The phrase recalls other prophetic markers like “In the last days” (Isaiah 2:2; Micah 4:1).

• Near view: soon after Assyria’s fall, surrounding nations would recognize the Lord’s hand (2 Chronicles 32:23).

• Far view: a Messianic horizon when nations stream to Zion (Isaiah 11:10–12).

Acts 8:26-39 offers a New-Testament echo as an Ethiopian seeks the Lord in Jerusalem.


gifts will be brought to the LORD of Hosts

Tribute is more than diplomacy; it is worship acknowledging Yahweh’s universal rule.

Psalm 72:10-11 pictures kings presenting gifts to the Messianic King.

Isaiah 60:6 anticipates caravans bringing “gold and frankincense and proclaiming the praises of the LORD.”

• Gentile generosity fulfills God’s promise that all families of the earth will be blessed through Israel (Genesis 12:3).


from a people tall and smooth-skinned

Ancient Cushites (modern Sudan/Ethiopia) were noted for stature and appearance.

Jeremiah 13:23 mentions the “Cushite” in a proverbial comparison.

Isaiah 45:14 foresees “men of stature” from Egypt and Cush submitting to Israel’s God.

• The description affirms literal ethnic distinctions even as it anticipates spiritual unity.


from a people widely feared

Cush commanded respect for military prowess and strategic alliances.

Isaiah 18:2 already called them “a mighty and swift nation.”

Nahum 3:9 names Cush among Egypt’s formidable allies.

2 Kings 19:9 shows Judah looking to Cushite forces for help against Assyria; now the feared nation looks to Zion.


from a powerful nation of strange speech

Their language was foreign to Hebrew ears, underscoring the scope of God’s reach.

Deuteronomy 28:49 and Jeremiah 5:15 describe invaders with “a language you do not understand,” proving how God employs distant peoples in His plan.

• Pentecost reverses the barrier of “strange speech” as many tongues praise one Lord (Acts 2:5-11).


whose land is divided by rivers

Cush lay between the White and Blue Nile, river-cut and fertile.

Zephaniah 3:10 speaks of worshipers coming “from beyond the rivers of Cush.”

• The Nile’s branching streams formed natural borders, fitting Isaiah’s geographic accuracy.

• God’s sovereignty touches real places, not mythic landscapes.


to Mount Zion, the place of the Name of the LORD of Hosts

The procession’s destination is Jerusalem, God’s chosen dwelling.

Psalm 132:13-14 affirms, “For the LORD has chosen Zion…This is My resting place forever.”

Isaiah 2:3 envisions nations saying, “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD.”

Zechariah 14:16 and Hebrews 12:22 echo the same hope: ultimate worship centers on Zion, fulfilled in Christ’s reign.


summary

Isaiah 18:7 promises that at God’s appointed time even distant, formidable Cush will honor Him with gifts in Jerusalem. The verse blends near-term historical fulfillment with a larger prophetic canvas in which every nation—no matter its power, appearance, language, or geography—turns to acknowledge the LORD of Hosts on Mount Zion. The scene previews the global worship that Scripture consistently declares, assuring believers that God’s redemptive plan reaches the ends of the earth and culminates in His glory established in Zion.

(7) In that time shall the present be brought . . .--Not "of the people," but a people, as being themselves the present. The prophet foresees, as one result of the defeat of the Assyrian armies, that the nation, which he again describes instead of naming, will offer themselves to the service of Jehovah. So taken the words have an interesting parallel in Psalm 68:31, "Ethiopia stretches out her hands unto God," or in the mention of Ethiopia in Psalm 87:3, as among the nations whose children are to be enrolled among the citizens of Zion. Messengers who may have justified Isaiah's words were probably found among the envoys mentioned in 2Chronicles 32:23. Here, again, the words have been referred as before, to Israel.

Verse 7. - In that time shall the present be brought; rather, a present. It would not be at all improbable that Tirkakah should, after the destruction of Sennacherib's army, send a gift to the temple of the Jews, either as a recognition of the miracle as wrought by Jehovah, or simply as a thank offering. Necho sent the armor in which he had fought at Megiddo to the temple of Apollo at Branchidae, near Miletus, as a thank offering (Herod., 2:159). We have, however, no historical record of Tirkakah's present as sent. Of a people; rather, from a people (compare the next clause, which supplies the ellipse of the preposition). (For the rest of the verse, see notes on ver. 2.)



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
At that
הַהִ֨יא (ha·hî)
Article | Pronoun - third person feminine singular
Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are

time
בָּעֵת֩ (bā·‘êṯ)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - common singular
Strong's 6256: Time, now, when

gifts
שַׁ֜י (šay)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 7862: A gift (offered as homage)

will be brought
יֽוּבַל־ (yū·ḇal-)
Verb - Hofal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 2986: To conduct, bear along

to the LORD
לַיהוָ֣ה (Yah·weh)
Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3069: YHWH

of Hosts—
צְבָא֗וֹת (ṣə·ḇā·’ō·wṯ)
Noun - common plural
Strong's 6635: A mass of persons, reg, organized for, war, a campaign

from a people
עַ֚ם (‘am)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock

tall
מְמֻשָּׁ֣ךְ (mə·muš·šāḵ)
Verb - Pual - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 4900: To draw, drag

and smooth-skinned,
וּמוֹרָ֔ט (ū·mō·w·rāṭ)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Pual - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 4178: Obstinate, independent

from a people
וּמֵעַ֥ם (ū·mê·‘am)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock

widely
מִן־ (min-)
Preposition
Strong's 4480: A part of, from, out of

feared,
נוֹרָ֖א (nō·w·rā)
Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 3372: To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten

from a powerful
קָ֣ו (qāw)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 6978: Perhaps might

nation
גּ֣וֹי ׀ (gō·w)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1471: A foreign nation, a Gentile, a troop of animals, a flight of locusts

of strange speech,
וּמְבוּסָ֗ה (ū·mə·ḇū·sāh)
Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 4001: A treading down, subjugation

whose
אֲשֶׁ֨ר (’ă·šer)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

land
אַרְצ֔וֹ (’ar·ṣōw)
Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 776: Earth, land

is divided
בָּזְא֤וּ (bā·zə·’ū)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 958: To divide, cut through

by rivers—
נְהָרִים֙ (nə·hā·rîm)
Noun - masculine plural
Strong's 5104: A stream, prosperity

to
אֶל־ (’el-)
Preposition
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

Mount
הַר־ (har-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 2022: Mountain, hill, hill country

Zion,
צִיּֽוֹן׃ (ṣî·yō·wn)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 6726: Zion -- a mountain in Jerusalem, also a name for Jerusalem

the place
מְק֛וֹם (mə·qō·wm)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 4725: A standing, a spot, a condition

of the Name
שֵׁם־ (šêm-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 8034: A name

of the LORD
יְהוָ֥ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3069: YHWH

of Hosts.
צְבָא֖וֹת (ṣə·ḇā·’ō·wṯ)
Noun - common plural
Strong's 6635: A mass of persons, reg, organized for, war, a campaign


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OT Prophets: Isaiah 18:7 In that time a present will be (Isa Isi Is)
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