Isaiah 22:17

Overview - Isaiah 22
The prophet laments the invasion of Jewry.
He reproves their human wisdom and worldly joy.
15 He prophesies Shebna's deprivation,
20 and the substitution of Eliakim, prefiguring the kingdom of Christ.
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Isaiah 22:17  (King James Version)
Behold, the LORD will carry thee away with a mighty captivity, and will surely cover thee.
 


will carry, etc or, who covered thee with an excellent
covering, and clothed thee gorgeously, shall surely violently turn, etc.
18

a mighty captivity
Hebrew the captivity of a man. cover.
Esther 7:8 ; Job 9:24 ; Jeremiah 14:3