Isaiah 7:18
On that day the Lord will whistle for the flies at the farthest streams of Egypt and for the bees in the land of Assyria.
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Other Translations
King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)
And it shall come to pass in that day, that the LORD shall hiss for the fly that is in the uttermost part of the rivers of Egypt, and for the bee that is in the land of Assyria.
KJV1611 – Modern English
And it shall come to pass in that day, that the LORD shall call for the fly that is in the farthest part of the rivers of Egypt, and for the bee that is in the land of Assyria.
King James Version 1611 (Original)
And it shall come to pass in that day, that the LORD shall hiss for the fly that is in the uttermost part of the rivers of Egypt, and for the bee that is in the land of Assyria.
American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers
And it shall come to pass in that day,{H3117} that Jehovah{H3068} will hiss{H8319} for the fly{H2070} that is in the uttermost part{H7097} of the rivers{H2975} of Egypt,{H4714} and for the bee{H1682} that is in the land{H776} of Assyria.{H804}
King James Version with Strong's Numbers
And it shall come to pass in that day{H3117}, that the LORD{H3068} shall hiss{H8319}{(H8799)} for the fly{H2070} that is in the uttermost part{H7097} of the rivers{H2975} of Egypt{H4714}, and for the bee{H1682} that is in the land{H776} of Assyria{H804}.
Coverdale Bible (1535)
For at the same tyme shal the LORDE whistle for the flyes yt are aboute the water of Egipte, and for ye Beyes in the Assirians londe.
Geneva Bible (1560)
And in that day shall the Lorde hisse for the flie that is at the vttermost part of the floods of Egypt, and for the bee which is in the lande of Asshur,
Bishops' Bible (1568)
For at the same tyme shall the Lorde hisse for the flyes that are about the water of Egypt, and for the bees in the Assyrians lande:
Authorized King James Version (1611)
And it shall come to pass in that day, [that] the LORD shall hiss for the fly that [is] in the uttermost part of the rivers of Egypt, and for the bee that [is] in the land of Assyria.
Webster's Bible (1833)
It will happen in that day that Yahweh will whistle for the fly that is in the uttermost part of the rivers of Egypt, and for the bee that is in the land of Assyria.
Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)
And it hath come to pass, in that day, Jehovah doth hiss for a fly that `is' in the extremity of the brooks of Egypt, And for a bee that `is' in the land of Asshur.
American Standard Version (1901)
And it shall come to pass in that day, that Jehovah will hiss for the fly that is in the uttermost part of the rivers of Egypt, and for the bee that is in the land of Assyria.
American Standard Version (1901)
And it shall come to pass in that day, that Jehovah will hiss for the fly that is in the uttermost part of the rivers of Egypt, and for the bee that is in the land of Assyria.
Bible in Basic English (1941)
And it will be in that day that the Lord will make a piping sound for the fly which is in the end of the rivers of Egypt, and for the bee which is in the land of Assyria.
World English Bible (2000)
It will happen in that day that Yahweh will whistle for the fly that is in the uttermost part of the rivers of Egypt, and for the bee that is in the land of Assyria.
NET Bible® (New English Translation)
At that time the LORD will whistle for flies from the distant streams of Egypt and for bees from the land of Assyria.
Referenced Verses
- Isa 5:26 : 26 He lifts a banner for the nations far away and whistles for them from the ends of the earth. Look! They come swiftly and speedily.
- Isa 7:17 : 17 The Lord will bring upon you, your people, and your father's house a time unlike any since Ephraim separated from Judah—he will bring the king of Assyria.
- Isa 13:5 : 5 They come from a distant land, from the ends of the heavens—the LORD and the weapons of His wrath—to destroy the whole earth.
- Isa 30:1-2 : 1 Woe to rebellious children, declares the LORD, who carry out plans that are not mine and make alliances without my Spirit, adding sin to sin. 2 They set out to go down to Egypt without consulting me, seeking protection in Pharaoh's stronghold and taking refuge in the shadow of Egypt.
- Isa 31:1 : 1 Woe to those who go down to Egypt for help, relying on horses and trusting in chariots because they are many, and in horsemen because they are strong, but who do not look to the Holy One of Israel and do not seek the LORD.
- Exod 8:21 : 21 Then Pharaoh summoned Moses and Aaron and said, "Go, sacrifice to your God here in the land."
- Exod 8:24 : 24 Pharaoh said, "I will let you go to offer sacrifices to the LORD your God in the wilderness, but you must not go very far. Now pray for me."
- Deut 1:44 : 44 Then the Amorites who lived in that hill country came out against you and chased you as bees do; they struck you down from Seir all the way to Hormah.
- Deut 7:20 : 20 Moreover, the LORD your God will send the hornet among them until those who are left and hiding from you perish.
- Josh 24:12 : 12 I sent the hornet ahead of you, and it drove out the two Amorite kings from before you. It was not by your sword or bow.
- 2 Kgs 23:33-34 : 33 Pharaoh Necho imprisoned him at Riblah in the land of Hamath to keep him from reigning in Jerusalem and imposed a tribute on the land of a hundred talents of silver and a talent of gold. 34 Pharaoh Necho made Eliakim son of Josiah king in place of his father Josiah and changed his name to Jehoiakim. But he took Jehoahaz and brought him to Egypt, where he died.
- Ps 118:12 : 12 They surrounded me like bees; they were extinguished like burning thorns; in the name of the Lord, I cut them off.
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19 They will all come and settle in the steep ravines, in the crevices of the rocks, on all the thorn bushes, and in all the watering places.
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12 On that day, people will come to you from Assyria and the fortified cities, from Egypt to the River, from sea to sea, and from mountain to mountain.
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21 Then Pharaoh summoned Moses and Aaron and said, "Go, sacrifice to your God here in the land."
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