Isaiah 33:7
New International Version
Look, their brave men cry aloud in the streets; the envoys of peace weep bitterly.

New Living Translation
But now your brave warriors weep in public. Your ambassadors of peace cry in bitter disappointment.

English Standard Version
Behold, their heroes cry in the streets; the envoys of peace weep bitterly.

Berean Standard Bible
Behold, their valiant ones cry aloud in the streets; the envoys of peace weep bitterly.

King James Bible
Behold, their valiant ones shall cry without: the ambassadors of peace shall weep bitterly.

New King James Version
Surely their valiant ones shall cry outside, The ambassadors of peace shall weep bitterly.

New American Standard Bible
Behold, their brave men cry out in the streets, The ambassadors of peace weep bitterly.

NASB 1995
Behold, their brave men cry in the streets, The ambassadors of peace weep bitterly.

NASB 1977
Behold, their brave men cry in the streets, The ambassadors of peace weep bitterly.

Legacy Standard Bible
Behold, their brave men cry in the streets; The messengers of peace weep bitterly.

Amplified Bible
Now look, their brave men shout outside; The ambassadors [seeking a treaty] of peace weep bitterly.

Christian Standard Bible
Listen! Their warriors cry loudly in the streets; the messengers of peace weep bitterly.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Listen! Their warriors cry loudly in the streets; the messengers of peace weep bitterly.

American Standard Version
Behold, their valiant ones cry without; the ambassadors of peace weep bitterly.

Contemporary English Version
Listen! Our bravest soldiers are running through the streets, screaming for help. Our messengers hoped for peace, but came home crying.

English Revised Version
Behold, their valiant ones cry without: the ambassadors of peace weep bitterly.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Heroes cry in the streets. Messengers of peace cry bitterly.

Good News Translation
The brave are calling for help. The ambassadors who tried to bring about peace are crying bitterly.

International Standard Version
"Listen! Their brave men cry out in the streets; the envoys of peace weep bitterly.

Majority Standard Bible
Behold, their valiant ones cry aloud in the streets; the envoys of peace weep bitterly.

NET Bible
Look, ambassadors cry out in the streets; messengers sent to make peace weep bitterly.

New Heart English Bible
Look, their valiant ones cry outside; the ambassadors of peace weep bitterly.

Webster's Bible Translation
Behold, their valiant ones shall cry without: the embassadors of peace shall weep bitterly.

World English Bible
Behold, their valiant ones cry outside; the ambassadors of peace weep bitterly.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Behold, “Their Ariel,” they have cried outside, "" Messengers of peace weep bitterly.

Young's Literal Translation
Lo, 'Their Ariel,' they have cried without, Messengers of peace do weep bitterly.

Smith's Literal Translation
Behold the lions of God they cried out without: the messengers of peace shall weep bitterness.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Behold they that see shall cry without, the angels of peace shall weep bitterly.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Behold, outside, those who see will cry out. The Angels of peace will weep bitterly.

New American Bible
See, the men of Ariel cry out in the streets, the messengers of Shalem weep bitterly.

New Revised Standard Version
Listen! the valiant cry in the streets; the envoys of peace weep bitterly.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
If he should be seen by them they shall howl violently; the ambassadors of peace shall weep bitterly.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
If he appears to them, they will howl severely, and the Messengers of peace will weep bitterly!
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Behold, their valiant ones cry without; The ambassadors of peace weep bitterly.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
Behold now, these shall be terrified with fear of you: those whom ye feared shall cry out because of you: messengers shall be sent, bitterly weeping, entreating for peace.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The LORD is Exalted
6He will be the sure foundation for your times, a storehouse of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge. The fear of the LORD is Zion’s treasure. 7Behold, their valiant ones cry aloud in the streets; the envoys of peace weep bitterly. 8The highways are deserted; travel has ceased. The treaty has been broken, the witnesses are despised, and human life is disregarded.…

Cross References
Jeremiah 4:31
For I hear a cry like a woman in labor, a cry of anguish like one bearing her first child—the cry of the Daughter of Zion gasping for breath, stretching out her hands to say, “Woe is me, for my soul faints before the murderers!”

Lamentations 1:4
The roads to Zion mourn, because no one comes to her appointed feasts. All her gates are deserted; her priests groan, her maidens grieve, and she herself is bitter with anguish.

Ezekiel 7:26
Disaster upon disaster will come, and rumor after rumor. Then they will seek a vision from a prophet, but instruction from the priests will perish, as will counsel from the elders.

Hosea 10:5
The people of Samaria will fear for the calf of Beth-aven. Indeed, its people will mourn over it with its idolatrous priests—those who rejoiced in its glory—for it has been taken from them into exile.

Zephaniah 1:14
The great Day of the LORD is near—near and coming quickly. Listen, the Day of the LORD! Then the cry of the mighty will be bitter.

Jeremiah 14:2
“Judah mourns and her gates languish. Her people wail for the land, and a cry goes up from Jerusalem.

Micah 1:8
Because of this I will lament and wail; I will walk barefoot and naked. I will howl like a jackal and mourn like an ostrich.

Joel 1:11
Be dismayed, O farmers, wail, O vinedressers, over the wheat and barley, because the harvest of the field has perished.

Amos 5:16-17
Therefore this is what the LORD, the God of Hosts, the Lord, says: “There will be wailing in all the public squares and cries of ‘Alas! Alas!’ in all the streets. The farmer will be summoned to mourn, and the mourners to wail. / There will be wailing in all the vineyards, for I will pass through your midst,” says the LORD.

Zechariah 11:3
Listen to the wailing of the shepherds, for their glory is in ruins. Listen to the roaring of the young lions, for the thickets of the Jordan are destroyed.

Matthew 24:30
At that time the sign of the Son of Man will appear in heaven, and all the tribes of the earth will mourn. They will see the Son of Man coming on the clouds of heaven with power and great glory.

Luke 21:25-26
There will be signs in the sun and moon and stars, and on the earth dismay among the nations, bewildered by the roaring of the sea and the surging of the waves. / Men will faint from fear and anxiety over what is coming upon the earth, for the powers of the heavens will be shaken.

Revelation 18:9-10
Then the kings of the earth who committed sexual immorality and lived in luxury with her will weep and wail at the sight of the smoke rising from the fire that consumes her. / In fear of her torment, they will stand at a distance and cry out: “Woe, woe to the great city, the mighty city of Babylon! For in a single hour your judgment has come.”

Revelation 18:15-17
The merchants who sold these things and gained their wealth from her will stand at a distance, in fear of her torment. They will weep and mourn, / saying: “Woe, woe to the great city, clothed in fine linen and purple and scarlet, adorned with gold and precious stones and pearls! / For in a single hour such fabulous wealth has been destroyed!” Every shipmaster, passenger, and sailor, and all who make their living from the sea, will stand at a distance

Revelation 18:19
Then they will throw dust on their heads as they weep and mourn and cry out: “Woe, woe to the great city, where all who had ships on the sea were enriched by her wealth! For in a single hour she has been destroyed.”


Treasury of Scripture

Behold, their valiant ones shall cry without: the ambassadors of peace shall weep bitterly.

valiant ones.

Isaiah 36:3,22
Then came forth unto him Eliakim, Hilkiah's son, which was over the house, and Shebna the scribe, and Joah, Asaph's son, the recorder…

2 Kings 18:18,37
And when they had called to the king, there came out to them Eliakim the son of Hilkiah, which was over the household, and Shebna the scribe, and Joah the son of Asaph the recorder…

2 Kings 19:1-3
And it came to pass, when king Hezekiah heard it, that he rent his clothes, and covered himself with sackcloth, and went into the house of the LORD…

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Behold
The word "behold" is a call to attention, urging the reader or listener to observe something significant. In Hebrew, it is often translated from "hinneh," which serves as an imperative to focus on what follows. This word sets the stage for a dramatic revelation, emphasizing the gravity of the situation being described. It is a divine invitation to witness the unfolding events, suggesting that what is about to be revealed is of utmost importance and demands our full attention.

their valiant ones
The phrase "their valiant ones" refers to the mighty warriors or leaders of the people. In Hebrew, "gibborim" is often used to describe men of great strength and courage. Historically, these individuals were seen as protectors and defenders of the nation. The mention of their crying aloud in the streets indicates a situation of distress and helplessness, highlighting a reversal of roles where those expected to be strong are now overwhelmed by circumstances beyond their control.

cry aloud in the streets
"Cry aloud" conveys a sense of public lamentation and desperation. The streets, typically places of commerce and social interaction, become venues for expressions of anguish. This public display of sorrow underscores the severity of the crisis facing the people. In the ancient Near Eastern context, such cries would have been a communal call for help, reflecting a society in turmoil and in need of divine intervention.

the envoys of peace
"Envoys of peace" refers to messengers or diplomats tasked with negotiating peace. In Hebrew, "malak" can mean messenger or angel, indicating a role of significant responsibility. These envoys were likely sent to broker peace with adversaries, a common practice in ancient times to avoid conflict. Their presence in the narrative suggests a failed mission, as their efforts to secure peace have not succeeded, leading to further despair.

weep bitterly
The phrase "weep bitterly" captures a profound sense of sorrow and disappointment. The Hebrew word "bakah" for weep is often associated with deep emotional pain. The addition of "bitterly" intensifies this emotion, indicating a grief that is both personal and communal. This weeping reflects the brokenness of the situation, where hopes for peace have been dashed, and the reality of impending judgment or disaster looms large.

(7) Behold, their valiant ones.--Literally, their lions of God. Heb., Arielam, probably with a reference to the "Ariel" of Isaiah 29:1, the lion-like heroes of the lion-like city. (Comp. 2Samuel 23:20; 1Chronicles 11:22.) The whole passage paints the panic caused by the approach of Sennacherib.

The ambassadors of peace.--The envoys sent by Hezekiah to Sennacherib at Lachish. They "weep bitterly" at the hard conditions imposed on them, which may be either those of 2Kings 18:14, or some yet harder terms, demanding the surrender of the city.

Verses 7-12. - THE PROPHET ENTERS FURTHER INTO PARTICULARS. Having "sketched the main outlines of his revelation," Isaiah proceeds to "fill in and apply the details" (Cheyne). He first describes the despair and low condition of Judah: the men of war wailing aloud; the ambassadors just returned kern Laehish weeping at the ill success of their embassy; all travelling stopped; the land wasted and made a desert; the Assyrians still ravaging and destroying, despite the peace which had been made (2 Kings 18:14-16). Then suddenly he sees Jehovah rousing himself (ver. 10), and the Assyrians con-stoned, as if with a fire (vers. 11, 12). Verse 7. - Behold, their valiant ones shall cry without. "Their lion-hearts "(Cheyne); "heroes" (Delitzsch). Literally, lions of God (comp. Isaiah 29:1). They raise a cry of mourning in the streets, with child-like effusiveness (comp. Herod., 8:99; 9:24). The ambassadors of peace. Hezekiah probably sent several embassies to Sennacherib in the course of the war. One went to Lachish, offering submission, in B.C. 701 (2 Kings 18:14); another to Nineveh, with tribute and presents, in the same or the following year (2 Kings 18:15; comp. 'Eponym Canon,' p. 135). A third probably sought to deprecate Sennacherib's auger, when he made his second invasion (2 Kings 18:17) in B.C. 699 (?). These last would seem to be the "ambassadors" of this verse.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
Behold!
הֵ֚ן (hên)
Interjection
Strong's 2005: Lo! behold!

Their warriors
אֶרְאֶלָּ֔ם (’er·’el·lām)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural
Strong's 691: Perhaps a hero

cry aloud
צָעֲק֖וּ (ṣā·‘ă·qū)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 6817: To shriek, to proclaim

in the streets;
חֻ֑צָה (ḥu·ṣāh)
Noun - masculine singular | third person feminine singular
Strong's 2351: Separate by a, wall, outside, outdoors

the envoys
מַלְאֲכֵ֣י (mal·’ă·ḵê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 4397: A messenger, of God, an angel

of peace
שָׁל֔וֹם (šā·lō·wm)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 7965: Safe, well, happy, friendly, welfare, health, prosperity, peace

weep
יִבְכָּיֽוּן׃ (yiḇ·kā·yūn)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural | Paragogic nun
Strong's 1058: To weep, to bemoan

bitterly.
מַ֖ר (mar)
Adjective - masculine singular
Strong's 4751: Bitter, bitterness, bitterly


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