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Hide them from our enemies until the terror is past.” When oppression and destruction have ended and enemy raiders have disappeared, <a href="/esv/isaiah/16.htm">English Standard Version</a> let the outcasts of Moab sojourn among you; be a shelter to them from the destroyer. When the oppressor is no more, and destruction has ceased, and he who tramples underfoot has vanished from the land, <a href="/bsb/isaiah/16.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Let my fugitives stay with you; be a refuge for Moab from the destroyer.” When the oppressor has gone, destruction has ceased, and the oppressors have vanished from the land, <a href="/kjv/isaiah/16.htm">King James Bible</a> Let mine outcasts dwell with thee, Moab; be thou a covert to them from the face of the spoiler: for the extortioner is at an end, the spoiler ceaseth, the oppressors are consumed out of the land. <a href="/nkjv/isaiah/16.htm">New King James Version</a> Let My outcasts dwell with you, O Moab; Be a shelter to them from the face of the spoiler. For the extortioner is at an end, Devastation ceases, The oppressors are consumed out of the land. <a href="/nasb_/isaiah/16.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> “Let the outcasts of Moab stay with you; Be a hiding place to them from the destroyer.” For the oppressor has come to an end, destruction has ceased, Oppressors have been removed from the land. <a href="/nasb/isaiah/16.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220Let the outcasts of Moab stay with you; Be a hiding place to them from the destroyer.&#8221 For the extortioner has come to an end, destruction has ceased, Oppressors have completely disappeared from the land. <a href="/nasb77/isaiah/16.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “Let the outcasts of Moab stay with you; Be a hiding place to them from the destroyer.” For the extortioner has come to an end, destruction has ceased, Oppressors have completely disappeared from the land. <a href="/lsb/isaiah/16.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Let the banished of Moab sojourn with you; Be a hiding place to them from the destroyer.” For the extortioner has come to an end, destruction has ceased, Oppressors have completely disappeared from the land. <a href="/amp/isaiah/16.htm">Amplified Bible</a> “Let our outcasts of Moab live among you; Be a [sheltered] hiding place to them from the destroyer.” For the extortioner has come to an end, destruction has ceased, Oppressors [who trample men] have completely disappeared from the land, <a href="/csb/isaiah/16.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Let my refugees stay with you; be a refuge for Moab from the aggressor. When the oppressor has gone, destruction has ended, and marauders have vanished from the land, <a href="/hcsb/isaiah/16.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Let my refugees stay with you; be a refuge for Moab from the aggressor. When the oppressor has gone, destruction has ended, and marauders have vanished from the land. <a href="/asv/isaiah/16.htm">American Standard Version</a> Let mine outcasts dwell with thee; as for Moab, be thou a covert to him from the face of the destroyer. For the extortioner is brought to nought, destruction ceaseth, the oppressors are consumed out of the land. <a href="/cev/isaiah/16.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Let our people live in your country and find safety here." Moab, your cruel enemies will disappear; they will no longer attack and destroy your land. <a href="/erv/isaiah/16.htm">English Revised Version</a> Let mine outcasts dwell with thee; as for Moab, be thou a covert to him from the face of the spoiler: for the extortioner is brought to nought, spoiling ceaseth, the oppressors are consumed out of the land. <a href="/gwt/isaiah/16.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Let the fugitives from Moab stay with you a while. Be their refuge from the destroyer. Ruthless people will come to an end. The destruction will end. The one who tramples others will be gone. <a href="/gnt/isaiah/16.htm">Good News Translation</a> Let us stay in your land. Protect us from those who want to destroy us." (Oppression and destruction will end, and those who are devastating the country will be gone. <a href="/isv/isaiah/16.htm">International Standard Version</a> Let the fugitives from Moab settle among you; be a shelter to them from the destroyer. When the oppressor comes to an end, and destruction has ceased, and the marauder has vanished from the land, <a href="/msb/isaiah/16.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Let my fugitives stay with you; be a refuge for Moab from the destroyer.? When the oppressor has gone, destruction has ceased, and the oppressors have vanished from the land, <a href="/net/isaiah/16.htm">NET Bible</a> Please let the Moabite fugitives live among you. Hide them from the destroyer!" Certainly the one who applies pressure will cease, the destroyer will come to an end, those who trample will disappear from the earth. <a href="/nheb/isaiah/16.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> Let my outcasts dwell with you. As for Moab, be a hiding place for him from the face of the destroyer. For the extortioner is brought to nothing. Destruction ceases. The oppressors are consumed out of the land. <a href="/wbt/isaiah/16.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Let my outcasts dwell with thee, Moab; be thou a covert to them from the face of the spoiler: for the extortioner is at an end, the spoiler ceaseth, the oppressors are consumed out of the land. <a href="/web/isaiah/16.htm">World English Bible</a> Let my outcasts dwell with you! As for Moab, be a hiding place for him from the face of the destroyer. For the extortionist is brought to nothing. Destruction ceases. The oppressors are consumed out of the land. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/isaiah/16.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> My outcasts sojourn in you, O Moab, "" Be a secret hiding place for them, "" From the face of a destroyer, "" For the extortioner has ceased, "" Devastation has been finished, "" The tramplers are consumed out of the land. <a href="/ylt/isaiah/16.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> Sojourn in thee do My outcasts, O Moab, Be a secret hiding-place to them, From the face of a destroyer, For ceased hath the extortioner, Finished hath been a destroyer, Consumed the treaders down out of the land. <a href="/slt/isaiah/16.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> The outcast shall dwell with thee, Moab; be thou a covering to them from the face of him laying waste: for the oppressor ceased, violence was finished, the treaders-down were consumed out of the land.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/isaiah/16.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> My fugitives shall dwell with thee: O Moab, be thou a covert to them from the face of the destroyer: for the dust is at an end, the wretch is consumed: he hath failed, that trod the earth under foot. <a href="/cpdv/isaiah/16.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> My fugitives will live with you. Become a hiding place, O Moab, from the face of the destroyer. For the dust is at its end; the miserable one has been consumed. He who trampled the earth has failed. <a href="/nabre/isaiah/16.htm">New American Bible</a> Let the outcasts of Moab live with you, be their shelter from the destroyer. When there is an end to the oppressor, when destruction has ceased, and the marauders have vanished from the land, <a href="/nrsvce/isaiah/16.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> let the outcasts of Moab settle among you; be a refuge to them from the destroyer.” When the oppressor is no more, and destruction has ceased, and marauders have vanished from the land,<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/isaiah/16.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Let the outcasts of Moab dwell with you; be a shelter to them from the face of the spoiler; for the destroyer is at an end, and the spoiler ceases, the oppressors are consumed out of the land. <a href="/hpbt/isaiah/16.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a> The outcasts of Moab shall dwell in you. Be to them a refuge from before the plunderer, because the dust is destroyed and the plunderer is ended and the trampler of the land is finished<div class="vheading2">OT Translations</div><a href="/jps/isaiah/16.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a> Let mine outcasts dwell with thee; As for Moab, be thou a covert to him from the face of the spoiler.' For the extortion is at an end, spoiling ceaseth, They that trampled down are consumed out of the land; <a href="/sep/isaiah/16.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a> The fugitives of Moab shall sojourn with thee; they shall be to you a shelter from the face of the pursuer: for thine alliance has been taken away, and the oppressing ruler has perished from off the earth. <a href="/parallel/isaiah/16-4.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xv9bHT-nr9s?start=3420" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/isaiah/16.htm">A Prophecy of Moab's Devastation</a> …3“Give us counsel; render a decision. Shelter us at noonday with shade as dark as night. Hide the refugees; do not betray the one who flees. 4<a href="/hebrew/5080.htm" title="5080: nid·dā·ḥay (V-Nifal-Prtcpl-mpc:: 1cs) -- To impel, thrust, banish. A primitive root; to push off; used in a great variety of applications, literally and figuratively.">Let my fugitives</a> <a href="/hebrew/1481.htm" title="1481: yā·ḡū·rū (V-Qal-Imperf-3mp) -- A primitive root; properly, to turn aside from the road, i.e. Sojourn; also to shrink, fear; also to gather for hostility.">stay</a> <a href="/hebrew/ḇāḵ (Prep:: 2fs) -- ">with you;</a> <a href="/hebrew/1933.htm" title="1933: hĕ·wî- (V-Qal-Imp-fs) -- To fall. Or havah; a primitive root supposed to mean properly, to breathe; to be.">be</a> <a href="/hebrew/5643.htm" title="5643: sê·ṯer (N-ms) -- A covering, hiding place, secrecy. Or cithrah,; from cathar; a cover.">a refuge</a> <a href="/hebrew/lā·mōw (Prep:: 3mp) -- "></a> <a href="/hebrew/4124.htm" title="4124: mō·w·’āḇ (N-proper-fs) -- A son of Lot, also his desc. and the territory where they settled. ">for Moab</a> <a href="/hebrew/6440.htm" title="6440: mip·pə·nê (Prep-m:: N-cpc) -- Face, faces. Plural of an unused noun; the face; used in a great variety of applications; also as a preposition.">from</a> <a href="/hebrew/7703.htm" title="7703: šō·w·ḏêḏ (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to be burly, i.e. powerful; by implication, to ravage.">the destroyer.”</a> <a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">When</a> <a href="/hebrew/4160.htm" title="4160: ham·mêṣ (Art:: N-ms) -- To press, to oppress. A primitive root; to press, i.e. to oppress.">the oppressor</a> <a href="/hebrew/656.htm" title="656: ’ā·p̄ês (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To cease, fail, come to an end. A primitive root; to disappear, i.e. Cease.">has gone,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7701.htm" title="7701: šōḏ (N-ms) -- Violence, havoc, devastation, ruin. Or showd; from shuwd; violence, ravage.">destruction</a> <a href="/hebrew/3615.htm" title="3615: kā·lāh (V-Qal-Perf-3ms) -- To be complete, at an end, finished, accomplished, or spent. A primitive root; to end, whether intransitive or transitived.">has ceased,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7429.htm" title="7429: rō·mês (V-Qal-Prtcpl-ms) -- To trample. A primitive root; to tread upon.">and the oppressors</a> <a href="/hebrew/8552.htm" title="8552: tam·mū (V-Qal-Perf-3cp) -- A primitive root; to complete, in a good or a bad sense, literal, or figurative, transitive or intransitive.">have vanished</a> <a href="/hebrew/4480.htm" title="4480: min- (Prep) -- From. Or minniy; or minney; for men; properly, a part of; hence, from or out of in many senses.">from</a> <a href="/hebrew/776.htm" title="776: hā·’ā·reṣ (Art:: N-fs) -- Earth, land. From an unused root probably meaning to be firm; the earth.">the land,</a> 5in loving devotion a throne will be established in the tent of David. A judge seeking justice and hastening righteousness will sit on it in faithfulness.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/25-35.htm">Matthew 25:35</a> For I was hungry and you gave Me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave Me something to drink, I was a stranger and you took Me in, <a href="/hebrews/13-2.htm">Hebrews 13:2</a> Do not neglect to show hospitality to strangers, for by so doing some people have entertained angels without knowing it. <a href="/deuteronomy/23-15.htm">Deuteronomy 23:15-16</a> Do not return a slave to his master if he has taken refuge with you. / Let him live among you wherever he chooses, in the town of his pleasing. Do not oppress him. <a href="/romans/12-13.htm">Romans 12:13</a> Share with the saints who are in need. Practice hospitality. <a href="/leviticus/19-34.htm">Leviticus 19:34</a> You must treat the foreigner living among you as native-born and love him as yourself, for you were foreigners in the land of Egypt. I am the LORD your God. <a href="/matthew/5-7.htm">Matthew 5:7</a> Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. <a href="/1_peter/4-9.htm">1 Peter 4:9</a> Show hospitality to one another without complaining. <a href="/exodus/22-21.htm">Exodus 22:21</a> You must not exploit or oppress a foreign resident, for you yourselves were foreigners in the land of Egypt. <a href="/luke/6-36.htm">Luke 6:36</a> Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful. <a href="/galatians/6-10.htm">Galatians 6:10</a> Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to the family of faith. <a href="/job/31-32.htm">Job 31:32</a> but no stranger had to lodge on the street, for my door has been open to the traveler— <a href="/james/2-13.htm">James 2:13</a> For judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment. <a href="/1_john/3-17.htm">1 John 3:17</a> If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God abide in him? <a href="/proverbs/31-8.htm">Proverbs 31:8-9</a> Open your mouth for those with no voice, for the cause of all the dispossessed. / Open your mouth, judge righteously, and defend the cause of the poor and needy. <a href="/acts/28-2.htm">Acts 28:2</a> The islanders showed us extraordinary kindness. They kindled a fire and welcomed all of us because it was raining and cold.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Let my outcasts dwell with you, Moab; be you a covert to them from the face of the spoiler: for the extortionist is at an end, the spoiler ceases, the oppressors are consumed out of the land.mine<a href="/deuteronomy/23-15.htm">Deuteronomy 23:15,16</a> Thou shalt not deliver unto his master the servant which is escaped from his master unto thee: … <a href="/deuteronomy/24-14.htm">Deuteronomy 24:14</a> Thou shalt not oppress an hired servant that is poor and needy, whether he be of thy brethren, or of thy strangers that are in thy land within thy gates:<a href="/jeremiah/21-12.htm">Jeremiah 21:12</a> O house of David, thus saith the LORD; Execute judgment in the morning, and deliver him that is spoiled out of the hand of the oppressor, lest my fury go out like fire, and burn that none can quench it, because of the evil of your doings.for<a href="/isaiah/14-4.htm">Isaiah 14:4</a> That thou shalt take up this proverb against the king of Babylon, and say, How hath the oppressor ceased! the golden city ceased!<a href="/isaiah/33-1.htm">Isaiah 33:1</a> Woe to thee that spoilest, and thou wast not spoiled; and dealest treacherously, and they dealt not treacherously with thee! when thou shalt cease to spoil, thou shalt be spoiled; and when thou shalt make an end to deal treacherously, they shall deal treacherously with thee.<a href="/isaiah/51-13.htm">Isaiah 51:13</a> And forgettest the LORD thy maker, that hath stretched forth the heavens, and laid the foundations of the earth; and hast feared continually every day because of the fury of the oppressor, as if he were ready to destroy? and where is the fury of the oppressor?extortioner.<a href="/isaiah/15-6.htm">Isaiah 15:6</a> For the waters of Nimrim shall be desolate: for the hay is withered away, the grass faileth, there is no green thing.<a href="/isaiah/25-10.htm">Isaiah 25:10</a> For in this mountain shall the hand of the LORD rest, and Moab shall be trodden down under him, even as straw is trodden down for the dunghill.<a href="/zechariah/10-5.htm">Zechariah 10:5</a> And they shall be as mighty men, which tread down their enemies in the mire of the streets in the battle: and they shall fight, because the LORD is with them, and the riders on horses shall be confounded.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/acts/8-2.htm">Ace</a> <a href="/isaiah/14-5.htm">Ceased</a> <a href="/proverbs/26-20.htm">Ceases</a> <a href="/proverbs/26-20.htm">Ceaseth</a> <a href="/isaiah/2-18.htm">Completely</a> <a href="/isaiah/9-19.htm">Consumed</a> <a href="/isaiah/14-21.htm">Cover</a> <a href="/isaiah/4-6.htm">Covert</a> <a href="/isaiah/14-4.htm">Cruel</a> <a href="/isaiah/13-18.htm">Crushing</a> <a href="/isaiah/15-2.htm">Cut</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-24.htm">Destroyer</a> <a href="/isaiah/15-5.htm">Destruction</a> <a href="/1_kings/20-40.htm">Disappeared</a> <a href="/isaiah/13-21.htm">Dwell</a> <a href="/isaiah/15-6.htm">End</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/7-7.htm">Extortion</a> <a href="/psalms/109-11.htm">Extortioner</a> <a href="/isaiah/14-21.htm">Face</a> <a href="/isaiah/14-25.htm">Foot</a> <a href="/proverbs/12-24.htm">Forced</a> <a href="/isaiah/16-3.htm">Fugitives</a> <a href="/isaiah/8-17.htm">Hiding</a> <a href="/isaiah/14-9.htm">Making</a> <a href="/isaiah/16-2.htm">Moab</a> <a href="/nehemiah/13-1.htm">Moabite</a> <a href="/isaiah/15-1.htm">Nought</a> <a href="/isaiah/15-4.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/isaiah/14-4.htm">Oppressor</a> <a href="/isaiah/14-2.htm">Oppressors</a> <a href="/isaiah/16-3.htm">Outcasts</a> <a href="/isaiah/13-22.htm">Pleasure</a> <a href="/isaiah/14-32.htm">Poor</a> <a href="/isaiah/14-32.htm">Refuge</a> <a href="/isaiah/14-30.htm">Resting-Place</a> <a href="/isaiah/4-6.htm">Shelter</a> <a href="/psalms/120-5.htm">Sojourn</a> <a href="/1_samuel/14-48.htm">Spoiler</a> <a 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href="/isaiah/20-2.htm">Foot</a> <a href="/isaiah/20-4.htm">Forced</a> <a href="/isaiah/21-14.htm">Fugitives</a> <a href="/isaiah/28-17.htm">Hiding</a> <a href="/isaiah/19-10.htm">Making</a> <a href="/isaiah/16-6.htm">Moab</a> <a href="/numbers/22-8.htm">Moabite</a> <a href="/isaiah/16-6.htm">Nought</a> <a href="/isaiah/19-12.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/isaiah/51-13.htm">Oppressor</a> <a href="/isaiah/19-20.htm">Oppressors</a> <a href="/isaiah/27-13.htm">Outcasts</a> <a href="/isaiah/21-4.htm">Pleasure</a> <a href="/isaiah/17-4.htm">Poor</a> <a href="/isaiah/17-10.htm">Refuge</a> <a href="/isaiah/21-13.htm">Resting-Place</a> <a href="/isaiah/25-4.htm">Shelter</a> <a href="/isaiah/23-7.htm">Sojourn</a> <a href="/isaiah/21-2.htm">Spoiler</a> <a href="/isaiah/22-4.htm">Spoiling</a> <a href="/isaiah/25-10.htm">Trampled</a> <a href="/isaiah/26-6.htm">Tramples</a> <a href="/jeremiah/49-7.htm">Vanished</a> <a href="/isaiah/17-1.htm">Waste</a><div class="vheading2">Isaiah 16</div>1. <a href="/isaiah/16-1.htm">Moab is exhorted to yield obedience to the throne of David</a> 6. <a href="/isaiah/16-6.htm">Moab is threatened for her pride</a> 9. <a href="/isaiah/16-9.htm">The prophet bewails her</a> 12. <a href="/isaiah/16-12.htm">The judgment of Moab</a> </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>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' 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In the context of Isaiah, the "fugitives" likely refer to the Moabites seeking refuge from impending judgment. Historically, Moab was a neighboring nation to Israel, often in conflict but also sharing kinship through Lot, Abraham's nephew. The call for refuge reflects the biblical principle of providing sanctuary to those in distress, as seen in the cities of refuge established in Israel (<a href="/numbers/35-6.htm">Numbers 35:6-34</a>).be a refuge for Moab from the destroyer.” The "destroyer" likely refers to an invading force or divine judgment. Moab, located east of the Dead Sea, was vulnerable to attacks from larger empires like Assyria or Babylon. This plea for refuge underscores the transient nature of political alliances and the need for divine protection. Theologically, it echoes the concept of God as a refuge, a theme prevalent in the Psalms (e.g., <a href="/psalms/46.htm">Psalm 46:1</a>).When the oppressor has gone, This anticipates a future time of relief and peace. The "oppressor" could be a specific enemy nation or a metaphor for any force of evil. Historically, Moab faced oppression from various empires. This phrase aligns with the prophetic hope for deliverance and restoration, a common theme in Isaiah and other prophetic books.destruction has ceased, This phrase indicates a cessation of violence and turmoil. It reflects the prophetic vision of a future where God's justice prevails, and peace is restored. The cessation of destruction is a recurring promise in the prophetic literature, pointing to the ultimate peace in the Messianic age (<a href="/isaiah/2-4.htm">Isaiah 2:4</a>).and the oppressors have vanished from the land, The complete removal of oppressors signifies a total and lasting peace. This vision of liberation is consistent with the eschatological hope found throughout the Bible, where God promises to remove all sources of oppression and establish His kingdom of righteousness. It also foreshadows the ultimate victory over sin and death through Jesus Christ, who is seen as the ultimate liberator and prince of peace (<a href="/isaiah/9-6.htm">Isaiah 9:6-7</a>).<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/m/moabites.htm">Moabites</a> A people descended from Moab, the son of Lot. Historically, they were often in conflict with Israel but also had periods of alliance and peace. 2. <a href="/topical/f/fugitives.htm">Fugitives</a> Refers to those fleeing from danger or persecution, in this context, the Moabites seeking refuge. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_destroyer.htm">The Destroyer</a> Represents the threat or force causing destruction, possibly an invading army or a metaphor for divine judgment. 4. <a href="/topical/o/oppressor.htm">Oppressor</a> A figure or force that imposes harsh and unjust treatment, often seen as a foreign power or ruler. 5. <a href="/topical/t/the_land.htm">The Land</a> Refers to the region of Moab and possibly the broader area of Israel and its neighbors.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/c/compassion_for_the_stranger.htm">Compassion for the Stranger</a> The call to shelter the Moabite fugitives highlights the importance of showing compassion and hospitality to those in need, regardless of past enmities. <a href="/topical/t/trust_in_god's_deliverance.htm">Trust in God's Deliverance</a> The assurance that the oppressor and aggressor will vanish reminds believers to trust in God's ultimate justice and deliverance from evil. <a href="/topical/r/role_of_god's_people_as_a_refuge.htm">Role of God's People as a Refuge</a> Just as Israel was called to be a refuge, Christians are called to be a source of comfort and protection for those facing trials and persecution. <a href="/topical/t/temporary_nature_of_earthly_powers.htm">Temporary Nature of Earthly Powers</a> The passage underscores the transient nature of earthly powers and oppressors, encouraging believers to focus on eternal truths and God's sovereignty.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_isaiah_16.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Isaiah 16</a> <a href="/q/how_does_isaiah_16_4-5_align_with_judah's_fall.htm">Isaiah 16:4–5 prophesies a throne established in mercy; how do we reconcile this claim with Judah’s eventual destruction and exile? </a> <a href="/q/evidence_of_moab's_fall_in_history.htm">Isaiah 16:7 predicts Moab's downfall; are there any historical records or archaeological findings that confirm this specific collapse?</a> <a href="/q/which_'fortified_city'_in_isaiah_25_2.htm">In Isaiah 25:2, which specific 'fortified city' is being referenced, and what archaeological evidence supports or contradicts its complete destruction?</a> <a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_psalm_83_4_with_genesis_12_3.htm">How do we reconcile Psalm 83:4's call to wipe out Israel with God's promises of protection in other passages like Genesis 12:3?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/isaiah/16.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(4) Let mine outcasts dwell with thee . . .--Better, let the outcasts of Moab dwell with thee. Judah, as being herself in safety, is once more appealed to to show mercy to the Moabite fugitives. The "oppressors" are, literally, they that trample under foot.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/isaiah/16.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 4. - Let mine outcasts dwell with thee, Moab. The change of one accent will allow of this passage being translated, Let the outcasts of Moab dwell with thee; and so it is rendered by the LXX., the Syriac, by Lowth, Gesenius, Hitzig, Ewald, and Mr. Cheyne. Delitzsch and Dr. Kay agree with the Authorized Version. For the extortioner is at an end. This seems to be urged as a reason why the protection asked should be given: it will not be for long - the oppressor is about to receive chastisement. He is called "the extortioner," as exacting the utmost possible tribute from conquered lands. Such exaction was characteristic of Assyria (<a href="/2_kings/15-19.htm">2 Kings 15:19</a>; <a href="/2_kings/18-14.htm">2 Kings 18:14</a>; 'Assyrian Inscriptions,' passim). The spoiler ceaseth; literally, devastation ceaseth. <a href="/commentaries/isaiah/16-4.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div>Let my fugitives נִדָּחַ֔י (nid·dā·ḥay) Verb - Nifal - Participle - masculine plural construct | first person common singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5080.htm">Strong's 5080: </a> To impel, thrust, banish stay with you; יָג֤וּרוּ (yā·ḡū·rū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1481.htm">Strong's 1481: </a> To turn aside from the road, sojourn, to shrink, fear, to gather for, hostility be הֱוִי־ (hĕ·wî-) Verb - Qal - Imperative - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_1933.htm">Strong's 1933: </a> To fall a refuge סֵ֥תֶר (sê·ṯer) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_5643.htm">Strong's 5643: </a> A covering, hiding place, secrecy for Moab מוֹאָ֛ב (mō·w·’āḇ) Noun - proper - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4124.htm">Strong's 4124: </a> Moab -- a son of Lot,also his descendants and the territory where they settled from מִן־ (min-) Preposition <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4480.htm">Strong's 4480: </a> A part of, from, out of the destroyer.” שׁוֹדֵ֑ד (šō·w·ḏêḏ) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7703.htm">Strong's 7703: </a> To deal violently with, despoil, devastate, ruin When כִּֽי־ (kî-) Conjunction <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> A relative conjunction the oppressor הַמֵּץ֙ (ham·mêṣ) Article | Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_4160.htm">Strong's 4160: </a> To press, to oppress has gone, אָפֵ֤ס (’ā·p̄ês) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_656.htm">Strong's 656: </a> To cease, fail, come to an end destruction שֹׁ֔ד (šōḏ) Noun - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7701.htm">Strong's 7701: </a> Violence, havoc, devastation, ruin has ceased, כָּ֣לָה (kā·lāh) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_3615.htm">Strong's 3615: </a> To be complete, at an end, finished, accomplished, or spent and the oppressors רֹמֵ֖ס (rō·mês) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_7429.htm">Strong's 7429: </a> To tread upon have vanished תַּ֥מּוּ (tam·mū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural <a href="/hebrew/strongs_8552.htm">Strong's 8552: </a> To be complete or finished from the land, הָאָֽרֶץ׃ (hā·’ā·reṣ) Article | Noun - feminine singular <a href="/hebrew/strongs_776.htm">Strong's 776: </a> Earth, land <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/isaiah/16-4.htm">Isaiah 16:4 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/isaiah/16-4.htm">Isaiah 16:4 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/isaiah/16-4.htm">Isaiah 16:4 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/isaiah/16-4.htm">Isaiah 16:4 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/isaiah/16-4.htm">Isaiah 16:4 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/isaiah/16-4.htm">Isaiah 16:4 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/isaiah/16-4.htm">Isaiah 16:4 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/isaiah/16-4.htm">Isaiah 16:4 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/isaiah/16-4.htm">Isaiah 16:4 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/isaiah/16-4.htm">Isaiah 16:4 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/isaiah/16-4.htm">OT Prophets: Isaiah 16:4 Let my outcasts dwell with you! 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