Isaiah 9:13

Old Testament • 7 words with Strong's data

"For the people turneth not unto him that smiteth them, neither do they seek the LORD of hosts."

Word-by-Word Analysis

For the

עַם

ʻam

H5971

a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock

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שׁוּב

shûwb

H7725

to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); ...

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not unto him that

נָכָה

nâkâh

H5221

to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)

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them

לֹא

lôʼ

H3808

not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles

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do they

בָּקַשׁ

bâqash

H1245

to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after

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the

יְהֹוָה

Yᵉhôvâh

H3068

Jehovah, Jewish national name of God

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of

צָבָא

tsâbâʼ

H6635

a mass of persons (or figuratively, things), especially reg. organized forwar (an army); by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively (specif...

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Key Terms in This Verse

smiteth H5221

נָכָה nâkâh

to strike (lightly or severely, literally or figuratively)

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turneth H7725

שׁוּב shûwb

to turn back (hence, away) transitively or intransitively, literally or figuratively (not necessarily with the idea of return to the starting point); generally to retreat; often adverbial, again

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seek H1245

בָּקַשׁ bâqash

to search out (by any method, specifically in worship or prayer); by implication, to strive after

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hosts H6635

צָבָא tsâbâʼ

a mass of persons (or figuratively, things), especially reg. organized forwar (an army); by implication, a campaign, literally or figuratively (specifically, hardship, worship)

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neither H3808

לֹא lôʼ

not (the simple or abs. negation); by implication, no; often used with other particles

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people H5971

עַם ʻam

a people (as a congregated unit); specifically, a tribe (as those of Israel); hence (collectively) troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock

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LORD H3068

יְהֹוָה Yᵉhôvâh

Jehovah, Jewish national name of God

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Cross References

Hosea 7:10 cross-reference

And the pride of Israel testifieth to his face: and they do not return to the LORD their God, nor seek him for all this.

Isaiah 31:1 cross-reference

Woe to them that go down to Egypt for help; and stay on horses, and trust in chariots, because they are many; and in horsemen, because they are very strong; but they look not unto the Holy One of Isra...

Jeremiah 5:3 cross-reference

O LORD, are not thine eyes upon the truth? thou hast stricken them, but they have not grieved; thou hast consumed them, but they have refused to receive correction: they have made their faces harder t...

Isaiah 1:5 cross-reference

Why should ye be stricken any more? ye will revolt more and more: the whole head is sick, and the whole heart faint.

Deuteronomy 4:29 cross-reference

But if from thence thou shalt seek the LORD thy God, thou shalt find him, if thou seek him with all thy heart and with all thy soul.

Isaiah 26:11 cross-reference

LORD, when thy hand is lifted up, they will not see: but they shall see, and be ashamed for their envy at the people; yea, the fire of thine enemies shall devour them.

Ezekiel 24:13 cross-reference

In thy filthiness is lewdness: because I have purged thee, and thou wast not purged, thou shalt not be purged from thy filthiness any more, till I have caused my fury to rest upon thee.

Isaiah 57:17 cross-reference

For the iniquity of his covetousness was I wroth, and smote him: I hid me, and was wroth, and he went on frowardly in the way of his heart.

2 Chronicles 28:22 cross-reference

And in the time of his distress did he trespass yet more against the LORD: this is that king Ahaz.

Job 36:13 cross-reference

But the hypocrites in heart heap up wrath: they cry not when he bindeth them.

Hosea 7:16 cross-reference

They return, but not to the most High: they are like a deceitful bow: their princes shall fall by the sword for the rage of their tongue: this shall be their derision in the land of Egypt.

Jeremiah 29:11 cross-reference

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the LORD, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.

Hosea 5:15 cross-reference

I will go and return to my place, till they acknowledge their offence, and seek my face: in their affliction they will seek me early.

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