Isaiah 7:21
New International Version
In that day, a person will keep alive a young cow and two goats.

New Living Translation
In that day a farmer will be fortunate to have a cow and two sheep or goats left.

English Standard Version
In that day a man will keep alive a young cow and two sheep,

Berean Standard Bible
On that day a man will raise a young cow and two sheep,

King James Bible
And it shall come to pass in that day, that a man shall nourish a young cow, and two sheep;

New King James Version
It shall be in that day That a man will keep alive a young cow and two sheep;

New American Standard Bible
Now on that day a person may keep alive only a heifer and a pair of sheep;

NASB 1995
Now in that day a man may keep alive a heifer and a pair of sheep;

NASB 1977
Now it will come about in that day that a man may keep alive a heifer and a pair of sheep;

Legacy Standard Bible
And it will be in that day, that a man may keep alive a heifer and a pair of sheep;

Amplified Bible
Now in that day [because of the poverty caused by the invaders] a man will keep alive only a young milk cow and two sheep;

Christian Standard Bible
On that day a man will raise a young cow and two sheep,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
On that day a man will raise a young cow and two sheep,

American Standard Version
And it shall come to pass in that day, that a man shall keep alive a young cow, and two sheep;

Contemporary English Version
Anyone who is able to save only one young cow and two sheep,

English Revised Version
And it shall come to pass in that day, that a man shall nourish a young cow, and two sheep;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
On that day a person will keep alive a young cow and two sheep.

Good News Translation
"When that time comes, even if a farmer has been able to save only one young cow and two goats,

International Standard Version
"At that time, a man will keep alive a heifer and two sheep,

Majority Standard Bible
On that day a man will raise a young cow and two sheep,

NET Bible
At that time a man will keep alive a young cow from the herd and a couple of goats.

New Heart English Bible
It shall happen in that day that a man shall keep alive a young cow, and two sheep;

Webster's Bible Translation
And it shall come to pass in that day, that a man shall nourish a young cow, and two sheep;

World English Bible
It shall happen in that day that a man shall keep alive a young cow, and two sheep.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And it has come to pass in that day, "" A man keeps alive a heifer of the herd, "" And two of the flock,

Young's Literal Translation
And it hath come to pass, in that day, A man keepeth alive a heifer of the herd, And two of the flock,

Smith's Literal Translation
And it was in, that day a man shall preserve alive a heifer of the herd, and two sheep.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And it shall come to pass in that day, that a man shall nourish a young cow, and two sheep.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And this shall be in that day: a man will raise a cow among oxen, and two sheep,

New American Bible
On that day a man shall keep alive a young cow or a couple of sheep,

New Revised Standard Version
On that day one will keep alive a young cow and two sheep,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And it shall come to pass in that day that a man shall rear a young cow and two sheep;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And it will happen in that day, that a man shall save the calf of an ox and two sheep
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
And it shall come to pass in that day, that a man shall rear a young cow, and two sheep;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And it shall come to pass in that day, that a man shall rear a heifer, and two sheep.

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Judgment to Come
20On that day the Lord will use a razor hired from beyond the Euphrates—the king of Assyria—to shave your head and the hair of your legs, and to remove your beard as well. 21 On that day a man will raise a young cow and two sheep, 22and from the abundance of milk they give, he will eat curds; for all who remain in the land will eat curds and honey.…

Cross References
Jeremiah 31:12
They will come and shout for joy on the heights of Zion; they will be radiant over the bounty of the LORD—the grain, new wine, and oil, and the young of the flocks and herds. Their life will be like a well-watered garden, and never again will they languish.

Ezekiel 34:13-14
I will bring them out from the peoples, gather them from the countries, and bring them into their own land. I will feed them on the mountains of Israel, in the ravines, and in all the settlements of the land. / I will feed them in good pasture, and the lofty mountains of Israel will be their grazing land. There they will lie down in a good grazing land; they will feed in rich pasture on the mountains of Israel.

Joel 3:18
And in that day the mountains will drip with sweet wine, and the hills will flow with milk. All the streams of Judah will run with water, and a spring will flow from the house of the LORD to water the Valley of Acacias.

Amos 9:13-14
“Behold, the days are coming,” declares the LORD, “when the plowman will overtake the reaper and the treader of grapes, the sower of seed. The mountains will drip with sweet wine, with which all the hills will flow. / I will restore My people Israel from captivity; they will rebuild and inhabit the ruined cities. They will plant vineyards and drink their wine; they will make gardens and eat their fruit.

Micah 4:4
And each man will sit under his own vine and under his own fig tree, with no one to frighten him. For the mouth of the LORD of Hosts has spoken.

Zechariah 3:10
On that day, declares the LORD of Hosts, you will each invite your neighbor to sit under your own vine and fig tree.’”

1 Kings 4:25
Throughout the days of Solomon, Judah and Israel dwelt securely from Dan to Beersheba, each man under his own vine and his own fig tree.

2 Kings 18:32
until I come and take you away to a land like your own—a land of grain and new wine, a land of bread and vineyards, a land of olive trees and honey—so that you may live and not die. But do not listen to Hezekiah, for he misleads you when he says, ‘The LORD will deliver us.’

Deuteronomy 8:7-9
For the LORD your God is bringing you into a good land, a land of brooks and fountains and springs that flow through the valleys and hills; / a land of wheat, barley, vines, fig trees, and pomegranates; a land of olive oil and honey; / a land where you will eat food without scarcity, where you will lack nothing; a land whose rocks are iron and whose hills are ready to be mined for copper.

Psalm 23:1-2
A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. / He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters.

Psalm 65:9-13
You attend to the earth and water it; with abundance You enrich it. The streams of God are full of water, for You prepare our grain by providing for the earth. / You soak its furrows and level its ridges; You soften it with showers and bless its growth. / You crown the year with Your bounty, and Your paths overflow with plenty. ...

Matthew 6:31-33
Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ / For the Gentiles strive after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. / But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you.

Matthew 25:32-33
All the nations will be gathered before Him, and He will separate the people one from another, as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. / He will place the sheep on His right and the goats on His left.

Luke 12:24
Consider the ravens: They do not sow or reap, they have no storehouse or barn; yet God feeds them. How much more valuable you are than the birds!

John 10:11
I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down His life for the sheep.


Treasury of Scripture

And it shall come to pass in that day, that a man shall nourish a young cow, and two sheep;

a man

Isaiah 7:25
And on all hills that shall be digged with the mattock, there shall not come thither the fear of briers and thorns: but it shall be for the sending forth of oxen, and for the treading of lesser cattle.

Isaiah 5:17
Then shall the lambs feed after their manner, and the waste places of the fat ones shall strangers eat.

Isaiah 17:2
The cities of Aroer are forsaken: they shall be for flocks, which shall lie down, and none shall make them afraid.

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On that day
This phrase sets a specific time frame, indicating a prophetic moment in the future. In the context of Isaiah, "that day" often refers to a time of divine intervention or judgment. The Hebrew word for "day" is "yom," which can mean a literal 24-hour period or a more extended time of significance. Here, it suggests a pivotal moment orchestrated by God, emphasizing His sovereignty over history and His ability to fulfill His promises.

a man
The reference to "a man" is significant in its singularity, suggesting an individual experience or action. In the Hebrew text, "ish" is used, which can denote a man or a person in general. This highlights the personal nature of the prophecy, indicating that God's plans and provisions often manifest in the lives of individuals, reflecting His intimate involvement in human affairs.

will raise
The action of raising implies effort and intention. The Hebrew root "qum" means to arise, stand up, or establish. This verb conveys a sense of purpose and determination, suggesting that the man is actively participating in God's plan. It reflects the idea that human actions, when aligned with divine will, contribute to the unfolding of God's purposes.

a young cow
The mention of a "young cow" or heifer is symbolic of sustenance and provision. In ancient agrarian societies, livestock was a primary source of food and economic stability. The Hebrew word "egel" refers to a calf or young bull, often associated with abundance and blessing. This imagery underscores God's provision for His people, even in times of hardship or judgment.

and two sheep
The inclusion of "two sheep" further emphasizes the theme of provision. Sheep were valuable for their wool, milk, and meat, representing wealth and security. The Hebrew word "tson" refers to small livestock, often used in sacrificial contexts. This dual provision of a cow and sheep suggests completeness and sufficiency, pointing to God's ability to meet the needs of His people fully.

Verse 21. - A man shall nourish a young cow, and two sheep; literally, two ewes. A stop having been put to cultivation, men shall return to the pastoral life, but shall not possess more than two or three head of cattle apiece, the Assyrians having swept off most of the beasts. Tiglath-Pileser, in his inscriptions, mentions his carrying off homed cattle and sheep to the amount of many thousands from the countries which he overran or conquered ('Records of the Past,' vol. 5. pp. 49, 52).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
On that
הַה֑וּא (ha·hū)
Article | Pronoun - third person masculine singular
Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are

day
בַּיּ֣וֹם (bay·yō·wm)
Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3117: A day

a man
אִ֛ישׁ (’îš)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 376: A man as an individual, a male person

will raise
יְחַיֶּה־ (yə·ḥay·yeh-)
Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 2421: To live, to revive

a young cow
עֶגְלַ֥ת (‘eḡ·laṯ)
Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 5697: A, calf, one nearly grown

and two
וּשְׁתֵּי־ (ū·šə·tê-)
Conjunctive waw | Number - fdc
Strong's 8147: Two (a cardinal number)

sheep,
צֹֽאן׃ (ṣōn)
Noun - common singular
Strong's 6629: Small cattle, sheep and goats, flock


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