Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Terror and pit and snare await you, people of the earth. New Living Translation Terror and traps and snares will be your lot, you people of the earth. English Standard Version Terror and the pit and the snare are upon you, O inhabitant of the earth! Berean Standard Bible Terror and pit and snare await you, O dweller of the earth. King James Bible Fear, and the pit, and the snare, are upon thee, O inhabitant of the earth. New King James Version Fear and the pit and the snare Are upon you, O inhabitant of the earth. New American Standard Bible Terror and pit and snare Confront you, you inhabitant of the earth. NASB 1995 Terror and pit and snare Confront you, O inhabitant of the earth. NASB 1977 Terror and pit and snare Confront you, O inhabitant of the earth. Legacy Standard Bible Panic and pit and pitfall Are upon you, O inhabitant of the earth. Amplified Bible Terror and pit [of destruction] and snare Confront you, O inhabitant of the earth. Christian Standard Bible Panic, pit, and trap await you who dwell on the earth. Holman Christian Standard Bible Panic, pit, and trap await you who dwell on the earth. American Standard Version Fear, and the pit, and the snare, are upon thee, O inhabitant of the earth. Contemporary English Version Terror, traps, and pits are waiting for everyone. English Revised Version Fear, and the pit, and the snare, are upon thee, O inhabitant of the earth. GOD'S WORD® Translation Disasters, pits, and traps are in store for those who live on earth. Good News Translation Listen to me, everyone! There are terrors, pits, and traps waiting for you. International Standard Version "Terror and pit and snare are coming in your direction, you inhabitants of the earth! Majority Standard Bible Terror and pit and snare await you, O dweller of the earth. NET Bible Terror, pit, and snare are ready to overtake you inhabitants of the earth! New Heart English Bible Fear, the pit, and the snare, are on you who inhabitant the earth. Webster's Bible Translation Fear, and the pit, and the snare, are upon thee, O inhabitant of the earth. World English Bible Fear, the pit, and the snare are on you who inhabit the earth. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionFear, and a snare, and a trap, "" [Are] on you, O inhabitant of the earth. Young's Literal Translation Fear, and a snare, and a gin, Are on thee, O inhabitant of the land. Smith's Literal Translation Fear, and the pit, and the snare, upon thee, thou inhabiters of the earth. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFear, and the pit, and the snare are upon thee, O thou inhabitant of the earth. Catholic Public Domain Version Dread, and the pit, and the snare are over you, O inhabitant of the earth! New American Bible Terror, pit, and trap for you, inhabitant of the earth! New Revised Standard Version Terror, and the pit, and the snare are upon you, O inhabitant of the earth! Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFear and the pit and the snare are upon you, O inhabitants of the earth. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Fear and the pit and a snare upon you inhabitants of the Earth! OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Terror, and the pit, and the trap, are upon thee, O inhabitant of the earth. Brenton Septuagint Translation Fear, and a pit, and a snare, are upon you that dwell on the earth. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context God's Judgment on the Earth…16From the ends of the earth we hear singing: “Glory to the Righteous One.” But I said, “I am wasting away! I am wasting away! Woe is me.” The treacherous betray; the treacherous deal in treachery. 17Terror and pit and snare await you, O dweller of the earth. 18Whoever flees the sound of panic will fall into the pit, and whoever climbs from the pit will be caught in the snare. For the windows of heaven are open, and the foundations of the earth are shaken.… Cross References Jeremiah 48:43-44 Terror and pit and snare await you, O dweller of Moab,” declares the LORD. / “Whoever flees the panic will fall into the pit, and whoever climbs from the pit will be caught in the snare. For I will bring upon Moab the year of their punishment,” declares the LORD. Amos 5:19 It will be like a man who flees from a lion, only to encounter a bear, or who enters his house and rests his hand against the wall, only to be bitten by a snake. Luke 21:35-36 For it will come upon all who dwell on the face of all the earth. / So keep watch at all times, and pray that you may have the strength to escape all that is about to happen and to stand before the Son of Man.” Zephaniah 1:17-18 I will bring such distress on mankind that they will walk like the blind, because they have sinned against the LORD. Their blood will be poured out like dust and their flesh like dung. / Neither their silver nor their gold will be able to deliver them on the Day of the LORD’s wrath. The whole earth will be consumed by the fire of His jealousy.” For indeed, He will make a sudden end of all who dwell on the earth. Revelation 6:15-17 Then the kings of the earth, the nobles, the commanders, the rich, the mighty, and every slave and free man hid in the caves and among the rocks of the mountains. / And they said to the mountains and the rocks, “Fall on us and hide us from the face of the One seated on the throne, and from the wrath of the Lamb. / For the great day of Their wrath has come, and who is able to withstand it?” Deuteronomy 32:23-25 I will heap disasters upon them; I will spend My arrows against them. / They will be wasted from hunger and ravaged by pestilence and bitter plague; I will send the fangs of wild beasts against them, with the venom of vipers that slither in the dust. / Outside, the sword will take their children, and inside, terror will strike the young man and the young woman, the infant and the gray-haired man. Matthew 24:43-44 But understand this: If the homeowner had known in which watch of the night the thief was coming, he would have kept watch and would not have let his house be broken into. / For this reason, you also must be ready, because the Son of Man will come at an hour you do not expect. Ezekiel 7:15-16 The sword is outside; plague and famine are within. Those in the country will die by the sword, and those in the city will be devoured by famine and plague. / The survivors will escape and live in the mountains, moaning like doves of the valley, each for his own iniquity. 1 Thessalonians 5:2-3 For you are fully aware that the Day of the Lord will come like a thief in the night. / While people are saying, “Peace and security,” destruction will come upon them suddenly, like labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape. Psalm 18:4-5 The cords of death encompassed me; the torrents of chaos overwhelmed me. / The cords of Sheol entangled me; the snares of death confronted me. Revelation 3:3 Remember, then, what you have received and heard. Keep it and repent. If you do not wake up, I will come like a thief, and you will not know the hour when I will come upon you. Job 18:8-10 For his own feet lead him into a net, and he wanders into its mesh. / A trap seizes his heel; a snare grips him. / A noose is hidden in the ground, and a trap lies in his path. 2 Peter 3:10 But the Day of the Lord will come like a thief. The heavens will disappear with a roar, the elements will be destroyed by fire, and the earth and its works will be laid bare. Proverbs 29:6 An evil man is caught by his own sin, but a righteous one sings and rejoices. Isaiah 8:14-15 And He will be a sanctuary—but to both houses of Israel a stone of stumbling and a rock of offense, to the dwellers of Jerusalem a trap and a snare. / Many will stumble over these; they will fall and be broken; they will be ensnared and captured.” Treasury of Scripture Fear, and the pit, and the snare, are on you, O inhabitant of the earth. and the pit Leviticus 26:21,22 And if ye walk contrary unto me, and will not hearken unto me; I will bring seven times more plagues upon you according to your sins… 1 Kings 19:17 And it shall come to pass, that him that escapeth the sword of Hazael shall Jehu slay: and him that escapeth from the sword of Jehu shall Elisha slay. Jeremiah 8:3 And death shall be chosen rather than life by all the residue of them that remain of this evil family, which remain in all the places whither I have driven them, saith the LORD of hosts. Jump to Previous Await Confront Death Earth Fear Gin Inhabitant Net Pit Snare Terror TrapJump to Next Await Confront Death Earth Fear Gin Inhabitant Net Pit Snare Terror TrapIsaiah 24 1. The doleful judgments of God upon the land13. A remnant shall joyfully praise him 16. God in his judgments shall advance his kingdom Terror and pit and snare This phrase conveys a triad of impending judgment and calamity. The use of "terror," "pit," and "snare" suggests a comprehensive and inescapable series of disasters. In biblical literature, such triads often emphasize completeness and certainty. The "terror" can be understood as the fear and dread that accompany divine judgment. The "pit" may symbolize a trap or a grave, indicating death or destruction. The "snare" suggests a hidden danger that captures the unwary. This imagery is reminiscent of Jeremiah 48:43-44, where similar language is used to describe the inescapable judgment on Moab. The repetition of these terms underscores the severity and inevitability of God's judgment. await you O dweller of the earth Persons / Places / Events 1. IsaiahThe prophet who authored the book, delivering messages from God to the people of Judah and Jerusalem, often concerning judgment and redemption. 2. Judah and Jerusalem The primary audience of Isaiah's prophecies, representing God's chosen people who are warned of impending judgment due to their disobedience. 3. The Earth In this context, it refers to the inhabitants of the world who are subject to God's judgment, emphasizing the universal scope of the prophecy. 4. Terror, Pit, and Snare Metaphorical representations of the impending judgment and calamities that will befall those who dwell on the earth, symbolizing unavoidable and successive disasters. 5. God's Judgment The overarching event described in this chapter, where God executes justice on a sinful world, highlighting His sovereignty and righteousness. Teaching Points The Certainty of God's JudgmentGod's judgment is inevitable for those who live in rebellion against Him. This should prompt a sober reflection on our own lives and the state of our hearts before God. The Universality of God's Sovereignty The prophecy underscores that no one is exempt from God's authority. We must recognize His sovereignty over all creation and submit to His will. The Urgency of Repentance The imagery of terror, pit, and snare serves as a warning to turn away from sin and seek God's mercy. Repentance is not just a one-time act but a continual posture of the heart. The Hope of Deliverance While judgment is certain for the unrepentant, there is hope for those who trust in God. His promises of redemption and restoration are available to all who call upon His name. Living with Eternal Perspective Understanding the reality of God's judgment should influence how we live daily, prioritizing eternal values over temporary pleasures.(17) Fear, and the pit, and the snare . . .--The words paint the rapid succession of inevitable calamities, in imagery drawn from the several forms of the hunter's work. There is first the terror of the startled beast; then the pit dug that he might fall into it; then the snare, if he struggled out of the pit, out of which there was no escape (Isaiah 8:15). The passage is noticeable as having been reproduced by Jeremiah in his prophecy against Moab (Jeremiah 48:43-44).Verse 17. - Fear, and the pit, and the snare, are upon thee. Man will be like a hunted animal, flying from pursuit, and in danger at each step of falling into a pit or being caught in a snare (comp. Jeremiah 48:43, 44, where the idea is borrowed from this place, and applied to a particular nation). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Terrorפַּ֥חַד (pa·ḥaḏ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6343: A, alarm and pit וָפַ֖חַת (wā·p̄a·ḥaṯ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6354: A pit, for, catching animals and snare וָפָ֑ח (wā·p̄āḥ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6341: A, sheet, a spring net await you, עָלֶ֖יךָ (‘ā·le·ḵā) Preposition | second person masculine singular Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against O dwellers יוֹשֵׁ֥ב (yō·wō·šêḇ) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular construct Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry of the earth. הָאָֽרֶץ׃ (hā·’ā·reṣ) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land Links Isaiah 24:17 NIVIsaiah 24:17 NLT Isaiah 24:17 ESV Isaiah 24:17 NASB Isaiah 24:17 KJV Isaiah 24:17 BibleApps.com Isaiah 24:17 Biblia Paralela Isaiah 24:17 Chinese Bible Isaiah 24:17 French Bible Isaiah 24:17 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Isaiah 24:17 Fear the pit and the snare (Isa Isi Is) |