Isaiah 7:19
And they shall come, and shall rest all of them in the desolate valleys, and in the holes of the rocks, and upon all thorns, and upon all bushes.
Original Language Analysis
וּבָ֨אוּ
And they shall come
H935
וּבָ֨אוּ
And they shall come
Strong's:
H935
Word #:
1 of 11
to go or come (in a wide variety of applications)
וְנָח֤וּ
and shall rest
H5117
וְנָח֤וּ
and shall rest
Strong's:
H5117
Word #:
2 of 11
to rest, i.e., settle down; used in a great variety of applications, literal and figurative, intransitive, transitive and causative (to dwell, stay, l
כֻלָּם֙
H3605
כֻלָּם֙
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
3 of 11
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
בְּנַחֲלֵ֣י
valleys
H5158
בְּנַחֲלֵ֣י
valleys
Strong's:
H5158
Word #:
4 of 11
a stream, especially a winter torrent; (by implication) a (narrow) valley (in which a brook runs); also a shaft (of a mine)
הַסְּלָעִ֑ים
of the rocks
H5553
הַסְּלָעִ֑ים
of the rocks
Strong's:
H5553
Word #:
7 of 11
a craggy rock, literally or figuratively (a fortress)
וּבְכֹל֙
H3605
וּבְכֹל֙
Strong's:
H3605
Word #:
8 of 11
properly, the whole; hence, all, any or every (in the singular only, but often in a plural sense)
Cross References
Isaiah 2:19And they shall go into the holes of the rocks, and into the caves of the earth, for fear of the LORD, and for the glory of his majesty, when he ariseth to shake terribly the earth.Jeremiah 16:16Behold, I will send for many fishers, saith the LORD, and they shall fish them; and after will I send for many hunters, and they shall hunt them from every mountain, and from every hill, and out of the holes of the rocks.
Historical Context
Assyrian and later Babylonian invasions devastated Judah's countryside, with refugees filling caves and remote areas. Archaeology reveals 7th-6th century destruction layers throughout Judah.
Questions for Reflection
- How does the comprehensiveness of divine judgment underscore the urgency of repentance?
- What 'refuges' do we trust in that offer no protection when God determines discipline?
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Analysis & Commentary
The invading forces settling in 'desolate valleys' and 'holes of the rocks' and 'upon all thorns, and upon all bushes' depicts comprehensive occupation—no refuge remains. The imagery shows that when God commissions judgment, escape is impossible; invaders penetrate every hiding place. This fulfills covenant curse threats (Leviticus 26:36-37) and demonstrates that rebellion leaves no sanctuary except returning to God in repentance.