Isaiah 33:23
King James Version
8 Jun 2026
“Thy tacklings are loosed; they could not well strengthen their mast, they could not spread the sail: then is the prey of a great spoil divided; the lame take the prey.”
חֶבֶל
a rope (as twisted), especially a measuring line; by implication, a district or inheritance (as measured); or a noose (as of cords); figuratively, a company (as if tied together); also a throe (especially of parturition); also ruin
נָטַשׁ
they are loose
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נָטַשׁ
properly, to pound, i.e. smite; by implication (as if beating out, and thus expanding) to disperse; also, to thrust off, down, out or upon (inclusively, reject, let alone, permit, remit, etc.)
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חָזַק
they make firm
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חָזַק
To be strong, to strengthen. Chazaq. Wait on the LORD. Be strong. Let your heart take courage. God calls the weary to renewed strength through waiting.
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חָלַק
it will be divided
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חָלַק
to be smooth (figuratively); by implication (as smooth stones were used for lots) to apportion or separate
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נֵס
the sail
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נֵס
a flag; also a sail; by implication, a flagstaff; generally a signal; figuratively, a token
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מַרְבֶה
in abundance
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מַרְבֶה
properly, increasing; as noun, greatness, or (adverbially) greatly
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כֵּן
the base of
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כֵּן
a stand, i.e. pedestal or station
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תֹּרֶן
mast/ their
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תֹּרֶן
a pole (as a mast or flagstaff)
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פָּרַשׂ
they have spread out
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פָּרַשׂ
to break apart, disperse, etc.
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שָׁלָל
plunder
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שָׁלָל
booty
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פִּסֵּחַ
lame people
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פִּסֵּחַ
lame
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