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Their bread will be supplied, and water will not fail them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/isaiah/33.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />these are the ones who will dwell on high. The rocks of the mountains will be their fortress. Food will be supplied to them, and they will have water in abundance.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/isaiah/33.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />he will dwell on the heights; his place of defense will be the fortresses of rocks; his bread will be given him; his water will be sure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/isaiah/33.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />he will dwell on the heights; the mountain fortress will be his refuge; his food will be provided and his water assured.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/isaiah/33.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />He shall dwell on high: his place of defence <i>shall be</i> the munitions of rocks: bread shall be given him; his waters <i>shall be</i> sure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/isaiah/33.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />He will dwell on high; His place of defense <i>will be</i> the fortress of rocks; Bread will be given him, His water <i>will be</i> sure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/isaiah/33.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />He will dwell on the heights, His refuge will be the impregnable rock; His bread will be given <i>him,</i> His water will be sure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/isaiah/33.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />He will dwell on the heights, His refuge will be the impregnable rock; His bread will be given him, His water will be sure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/isaiah/33.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />He will dwell on the heights; His refuge will be the impregnable rock; His bread will be given <i>him;</i> His water will be sure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/isaiah/33.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />He will dwell on the heights, His refuge will be the strongholds of the cliffs; His bread will be given <i>him</i>, His water will be sure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/isaiah/33.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />He will dwell on the heights, His place of defense will be the fortress of rocks, His bread will be given him; His water will be permanent.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/isaiah/33.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />he will dwell on the heights; his refuge will be the rocky fortresses, his food provided, his water assured.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/isaiah/33.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />he will dwell on the heights; his refuge will be the rocky fortresses, his food provided, his water assured. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/isaiah/33.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />He shall dwell on high; his place of defence shall be the munitions of rocks; his bread shall be given him; his waters shall be sure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/isaiah/33.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />They will live in a fortress high on a rocky cliff, where they will have food and plenty of water. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/isaiah/33.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />He shall dwell on high: his place of defence shall be the munitions of rocks: his bread shall be given him; his waters shall be sure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/isaiah/33.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />This person will live on high. His stronghold will be a fortress made of rock. He will have plenty of food and a dependable supply of water.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/isaiah/33.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />Then you will be safe; you will be as secure as if in a strong fortress. You will have food to eat and water to drink. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/isaiah/33.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />this is the one who will live on the heights; his refuge will be a mountain fortress. His food will be supplied, and his water will be guaranteed.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/isaiah/33.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />he will dwell on the heights; the mountain fortress will be his refuge; his food will be provided and his water assured.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/isaiah/33.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />This is the person who will live in a secure place; he will find safety in the rocky, mountain strongholds; he will have food and a constant supply of water. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/isaiah/33.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />he will dwell on high. His place of defense will be the fortress of rocks. His bread will be supplied. His waters will be sure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/isaiah/33.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />He shall dwell on high: his place of defense shall be the munitions of rocks: bread shall be given him; his waters shall be sure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/isaiah/33.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />he will dwell on high. His place of defense will be the fortress of rocks. His bread will be supplied. His waters will be sure. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/isaiah/33.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />He inhabits high places, "" Strongholds of rock [are] his high tower, "" His bread has been given, his waters steadfast.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/isaiah/33.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> He high places doth inhabit, Strongholds of rock are his high tower, His bread hath been given, his waters stedfast.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/isaiah/33.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />He shall dwell upon heights: the strongholds of rocks his height: his bread was given; his waters sure.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/isaiah/33.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />He shall dwell on high, the fortifications of rocks shall be his highness: bread is given him, his waters are sure. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/isaiah/33.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Such a one will live on high; the fortification of rocks will be his lofty place. Bread has been given to him; his waters are reliable.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/isaiah/33.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />That one shall dwell on the heights, with fortresses of rock for stronghold, food and drink in steady supply. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/isaiah/33.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />they will live on the heights; their refuge will be the fortresses of rocks; their food will be supplied, their water assured.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/isaiah/33.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />He shall dwell on high; his place of defense shall be the precipice of rocks; his bread shall be given him; his water shall be sure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/isaiah/33.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />This one shall dwell in the high place, and his dwelling is in the strength of a cliff. His bread is given and his waters are faithful<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/isaiah/33.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />He shall dwell on high; His place of defence shall be the munitions of rocks; His bread shall be given, his waters shall be sure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/isaiah/33.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />he shall dwell in a high cave of a strong rock: bread shall be given him, and his water shall be sure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/isaiah/33-16.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xv9bHT-nr9s?start=6995" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/isaiah/33.htm">The LORD is Exalted</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">15</span>He who walks righteously and speaks with sincerity, who refuses gain from extortion, whose hand never takes a bribe, who stops his ears against murderous plots and shuts his eyes tightly against evil— <span class="reftext">16</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/1931.htm" title="1931: hū (Pro-3ms) -- He, she, it. ">he</a> <a href="/hebrew/7931.htm" title="7931: yiš·kōn (V-Qal-Imperf-3ms) -- A primitive root (by transmission) to shakab through the idea of lodging; compare cikluwth, shakam); to reside or permanently stay.">will dwell</a> <a href="/hebrew/4791.htm" title="4791: mə·rō·w·mîm (N-mp) -- Height. From ruwm; altitude, i.e. Concretely, abstractly (elation), or adverbially (aloft).">on the heights;</a> <a href="/hebrew/5553.htm" title="5553: sə·lā·‘îm (N-mp) -- A crag, cliff. From an unused root meaning to be lofty; a craggy rock, literally or figuratively.">the mountain</a> <a href="/hebrew/4679.htm" title="4679: mə·ṣā·ḏō·wṯ (N-fpc) -- Fastness, a stronghold. Or mtsad; or mtsadah; from tsuwd; a fastness.">fortress</a> <a href="/hebrew/4869.htm" title="4869: miś·gab·bōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- A secure height, retreat, stronghold. From sagab; properly, a cliff; abstractly, altitude; figuratively, a refuge.">will be his refuge;</a> <a href="/hebrew/3899.htm" title="3899: laḥ·mōw (N-msc:: 3ms) -- Bread, food. From lacham; food, especially bread, or grain.">his food</a> <a href="/hebrew/5414.htm" title="5414: nit·tān (V-Nifal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To give, put, set. A primitive root; to give, used with greatest latitude of application.">will be provided</a> <a href="/hebrew/4325.htm" title="4325: mê·māw (N-mpc:: 3ms) -- Waters, water. Dual of a primitive noun; water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen.">and his water</a> <a href="/hebrew/539.htm" title="539: ne·’ĕ·mā·nîm (V-Nifal-Prtcpl-mp) -- To confirm, support. ">assured.</a> </span><span class="reftext">17</span>Your eyes will see the King in His beauty and behold a land that stretches afar.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/15-1.htm">Psalm 15:1-5</a></span><br />A Psalm of David. O LORD, who may abide in Your tent? Who may dwell on Your holy mountain? / He who walks with integrity and practices righteousness, who speaks the truth from his heart, / who has no slander on his tongue, who does no harm to his neighbor, who casts no scorn on his friend, ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/24-3.htm">Psalm 24:3-5</a></span><br />Who may ascend the hill of the LORD? Who may stand in His holy place? / He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not lift up his soul to an idol or swear deceitfully. / He will receive blessing from the LORD and vindication from the God of his salvation.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/5-3.htm">Matthew 5:3-12</a></span><br />“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. / Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. / Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/34-9.htm">Psalm 34:9-10</a></span><br />Fear the LORD, you His saints, for those who fear Him lack nothing. / Young lions go lacking and hungry, but those who seek the LORD lack no good thing.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/37-3.htm">Psalm 37:3-5</a></span><br />Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and cultivate faithfulness. / Delight yourself in the LORD, and He will give you the desires of your heart. / Commit your way to the LORD; trust in Him, and He will do it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/91-1.htm">Psalm 91:1-2</a></span><br />He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. / I will say to the LORD, “You are my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/10-3.htm">Proverbs 10:3</a></span><br />The LORD does not let the righteous go hungry, but He denies the craving of the wicked.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/6-31.htm">Matthew 6:31-33</a></span><br />Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ / For the Gentiles strive after all these things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. / But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added unto you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/4-19.htm">Philippians 4:19</a></span><br />And my God will supply all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/112-1.htm">Psalm 112:1-9</a></span><br />Hallelujah! Blessed is the man who fears the LORD, who greatly delights in His commandments. / His descendants will be mighty in the land; the generation of the upright will be blessed. / Wealth and riches are in his house, and his righteousness endures forever. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/121-1.htm">Psalm 121:1-8</a></span><br />A song of ascents. I lift up my eyes to the hills. From where does my help come? / My help comes from the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth. / He will not allow your foot to slip; your Protector will not slumber. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/32-18.htm">Isaiah 32:18</a></span><br />Then my people will dwell in a peaceful place, in safe and secure places of rest.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/17-7.htm">Jeremiah 17:7-8</a></span><br />But blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD, whose confidence is in Him. / He is like a tree planted by the waters that sends out its roots toward the stream. It does not fear when the heat comes, and its leaves are always green. It does not worry in a year of drought, nor does it cease to produce fruit.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/7-24.htm">Matthew 7:24-25</a></span><br />Therefore everyone who hears these words of Mine and acts on them is like a wise man who built his house on the rock. / The rain fell, the torrents raged, and the winds blew and beat against that house; yet it did not fall, because its foundation was on the rock.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/6-47.htm">Luke 6:47-48</a></span><br />I will show you what he is like who comes to Me and hears My words and acts on them: / He is like a man building a house, who dug down deep and laid his foundation on the rock. When the flood came, the torrent crashed against that house but could not shake it, because it was well built.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">He shall dwell on high: his place of defense shall be the munitions of rocks: bread shall be given him; his waters shall be sure.</p><p class="hdg">shall dwell</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/32-18.htm">Isaiah 32:18</a></b></br> And my people shall dwell in a peaceable habitation, and in sure dwellings, and in quiet resting places;</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/15-1.htm">Psalm 15:1</a></b></br> A Psalm of David. LORD, who shall abide in thy tabernacle? who shall dwell in thy holy hill?</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/90-1.htm">Psalm 90:1</a></b></br> A Prayer of Moses the man of God. Lord, thou hast been our dwelling place in all generations.</p><p class="hdg">high.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/26-1.htm">Isaiah 26:1-5</a></b></br> In that day shall this song be sung in the land of Judah; We have a strong city; salvation will <i>God</i> appoint <i>for</i> walls and bulwarks… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/18-33.htm">Psalm 18:33</a></b></br> He maketh my feet like hinds' <i>feet</i>, and setteth me upon my high places.</p><p class="hdg">bread</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/33-18.htm">Psalm 33:18</a></b></br> Behold, the eye of the LORD <i>is</i> upon them that fear him, upon them that hope in his mercy;</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/34-10.htm">Psalm 34:10</a></b></br> The young lions do lack, and suffer hunger: but they that seek the LORD shall not want any good <i>thing</i>.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/37-3.htm">Psalm 37:3</a></b></br> Trust in the LORD, and do good; <i>so</i> shalt thou dwell in the land, and verily thou shalt be fed.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/isaiah/30-23.htm">Bread</a> <a href="/isaiah/19-6.htm">Defence</a> <a href="/isaiah/25-4.htm">Defense</a> <a href="/isaiah/33-14.htm">Dwell</a> <a href="/isaiah/32-14.htm">Fortress</a> <a href="/isaiah/23-13.htm">Fortresses</a> <a href="/isaiah/31-4.htm">Heights</a> <a href="/isaiah/33-5.htm">High</a> <a href="/isaiah/32-16.htm">Inhabit</a> <a href="/isaiah/30-29.htm">Mountain</a> <a href="/isaiah/32-18.htm">Places</a> <a href="/isaiah/32-2.htm">Refuge</a> <a href="/proverbs/30-30.htm">Retreat</a> <a href="/isaiah/32-2.htm">Rock</a> <a href="/isaiah/7-19.htm">Rocks</a> <a href="/proverbs/31-11.htm">Safely</a> <a href="/isaiah/32-3.htm">Shut</a> <a href="/isaiah/32-18.htm">Stedfast</a> <a href="/proverbs/13-4.htm">Supplied</a> <a href="/isaiah/33-6.htm">Sure</a> <a href="/isaiah/32-14.htm">Tower</a> <a href="/isaiah/32-2.htm">Water</a> <a href="/isaiah/32-20.htm">Waters</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/isaiah/36-17.htm">Bread</a> <a href="/jeremiah/33-4.htm">Defence</a> <a href="/jeremiah/33-4.htm">Defense</a> <a href="/isaiah/33-24.htm">Dwell</a> <a href="/jeremiah/6-27.htm">Fortress</a> <a href="/isaiah/34-13.htm">Fortresses</a> <a href="/isaiah/38-14.htm">Heights</a> <a href="/isaiah/36-7.htm">High</a> <a href="/isaiah/42-11.htm">Inhabit</a> <a href="/isaiah/40-4.htm">Mountain</a> <a href="/isaiah/34-14.htm">Places</a> <a href="/isaiah/57-13.htm">Refuge</a> <a href="/daniel/11-9.htm">Retreat</a> <a href="/isaiah/42-11.htm">Rock</a> <a href="/isaiah/57-5.htm">Rocks</a> <a href="/isaiah/41-3.htm">Safely</a> <a href="/isaiah/36-12.htm">Shut</a> <a href="/isaiah/55-3.htm">Stedfast</a> <a href="/jeremiah/5-7.htm">Supplied</a> <a href="/isaiah/55-3.htm">Sure</a> <a href="/jeremiah/6-27.htm">Tower</a> <a href="/isaiah/35-6.htm">Water</a> <a href="/isaiah/35-6.htm">Waters</a><div class="vheading2">Isaiah 33</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/isaiah/33-1.htm">God's judgments against the enemies of the church</a></span><br><span class="reftext">13. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/isaiah/33-13.htm">The consternation of sinners, and privileges of the godly</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <script type="text/javascript"> </script> <script type="text/javascript" src="//pagead2.googlesyndication.com/pagead/show_ads.js"> </script><br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading"><a href="/study/isaiah/33.htm">Berean Study Bible</a></div><b>He will dwell on the heights</b><br />This phrase suggests a position of safety and divine favor. In the Hebrew context, "heights" (Hebrew: "bāmôt") often symbolize a place of closeness to God, as mountains were seen as sacred places where heaven and earth meet. Historically, high places were also strategic locations for defense, indicating security and protection. Spiritually, this implies that those who are righteous and faithful will be elevated to a place of spiritual security and communion with God.<p><b>the mountain fortress will be his refuge</b><br />The imagery of a "mountain fortress" (Hebrew: "metsad") conveys strength, stability, and protection. In ancient times, fortresses were built on mountains to provide a strong defense against enemies. This phrase reassures believers that God Himself is their stronghold, offering protection against spiritual and physical adversities. It reflects the biblical theme of God as a refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble (<a href="/psalms/46.htm">Psalm 46:1</a>).<p><b>his food will be provided</b><br />This promise of provision (Hebrew: "lechem") speaks to God's faithfulness in meeting the needs of His people. In the wilderness, God provided manna for the Israelites, demonstrating His ability to sustain His people in any circumstance. This assurance of provision is a reminder of God's ongoing care and the sufficiency found in Him, echoing Jesus' teaching in the New Testament that we should not worry about what we will eat or drink, for our Heavenly Father knows our needs (<a href="/matthew/6-31.htm">Matthew 6:31-32</a>).<p><b>and his water assured</b><br />Water (Hebrew: "mayim") is a symbol of life and sustenance throughout Scripture. In a desert climate like that of ancient Israel, water was a precious and necessary resource. The assurance of water signifies not only physical sustenance but also spiritual refreshment and renewal. This promise reflects the living water that Jesus offers, which quenches spiritual thirst and leads to eternal life (<a href="/john/4-14.htm">John 4:14</a>). It underscores the completeness of God's provision for those who trust in Him.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/isaiah/33.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 16.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">He shall dwell on high</span>; literally, <span class="accented">inhabit heights - live</span>, as it were, in the perpetual presence of God. <span class="cmt_word">His place of defense</span> <span class="cmt_word">shall be the munitions of rocks</span>; rather, <span class="accented">strongholds of rocks</span> (<span class="accented">i.e.</span> rocky strongholds) <span class="accented">shall be his refuge</span>. He shall fly to God, as his "Rock and his Fortress" (<a href="/psalms/18-2.htm">Psalm 18:2</a>), not <span class="accented">from</span> him, as his "Enemy and Avenger" (Pc. 8:2). <span class="cmt_word">Bread... waters</span>; <span class="accented">i.e.</span> all that is necessary for his support and sustenance. <span class="cmt_word">Shall be given him</span>... <span class="cmt_word">shall be sure</span>; rather, is <span class="accented">given him</span>... <span class="accented">is sure</span>. Godliness has "<span class="accented">the</span> promise of the life that now <span class="accented">is</span>," <span class="accented">as</span> well as that of the life "<span class="accented">which</span> is to come" (<a href="/1_timothy/4-8.htm">1 Timothy 4:8</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/isaiah/33-16.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">he</span><br /><span class="heb">ה֚וּא</span> <span class="translit">(hū)</span><br /><span class="parse">Pronoun - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1931.htm">Strong's 1931: </a> </span><span class="str2">He, self, the same, this, that, as, are</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will dwell</span><br /><span class="heb">יִשְׁכֹּ֔ן</span> <span class="translit">(yiš·kōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7931.htm">Strong's 7931: </a> </span><span class="str2">To settle down, abide, dwell</span><br /><br /><span class="word">on the heights;</span><br /><span class="heb">מְרוֹמִ֣ים</span> <span class="translit">(mə·rō·w·mîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4791.htm">Strong's 4791: </a> </span><span class="str2">Altitude</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his refuge</span><br /><span class="heb">מִשְׂגַּבּ֑וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(miś·gab·bōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4869.htm">Strong's 4869: </a> </span><span class="str2">A secure height, retreat, stronghold</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will be the mountain</span><br /><span class="heb">סְלָעִ֖ים</span> <span class="translit">(sə·lā·‘îm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5553.htm">Strong's 5553: </a> </span><span class="str2">A craggy rock</span><br /><br /><span class="word">fortress;</span><br /><span class="heb">מְצָד֥וֹת</span> <span class="translit">(mə·ṣā·ḏō·wṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine plural construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4679.htm">Strong's 4679: </a> </span><span class="str2">Fastness, a stronghold</span><br /><br /><span class="word">his food</span><br /><span class="heb">לַחְמ֣וֹ</span> <span class="translit">(laḥ·mōw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3899.htm">Strong's 3899: </a> </span><span class="str2">Food, bread, grain</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will be provided</span><br /><span class="heb">נִתָּ֔ן</span> <span class="translit">(nit·tān)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5414.htm">Strong's 5414: </a> </span><span class="str2">To give, put, set</span><br /><br /><span class="word">[and] his water</span><br /><span class="heb">מֵימָ֖יו</span> <span class="translit">(mê·māw)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4325.htm">Strong's 4325: </a> </span><span class="str2">Water, juice, urine, semen</span><br /><br /><span class="word">assured.</span><br /><span class="heb">נֶאֱמָנִֽים׃</span> <span class="translit">(ne·’ĕ·mā·nîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_539.htm">Strong's 539: </a> </span><span class="str2">To confirm, support</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/isaiah/33-16.htm">Isaiah 33:16 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/isaiah/33-16.htm">Isaiah 33:16 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/isaiah/33-16.htm">Isaiah 33:16 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/isaiah/33-16.htm">Isaiah 33:16 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/isaiah/33-16.htm">Isaiah 33:16 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/isaiah/33-16.htm">Isaiah 33:16 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/isaiah/33-16.htm">Isaiah 33:16 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/isaiah/33-16.htm">Isaiah 33:16 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/isaiah/33-16.htm">Isaiah 33:16 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/isaiah/33-16.htm">Isaiah 33:16 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/isaiah/33-16.htm">OT Prophets: Isaiah 33:16 He will dwell on high (Isa Isi Is)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/isaiah/33-15.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Isaiah 33:15"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Isaiah 33:15" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/isaiah/33-17.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Isaiah 33:17"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Isaiah 33:17" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>