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He will strike them down with his royal scepter.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/isaiah/30.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />The Assyrians will be terror-stricken at the voice of the LORD, when he strikes with his rod.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/isaiah/30.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />For Assyria will be shattered at the voice of the LORD; He will strike them with His scepter.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/isaiah/30.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />For through the voice of the LORD shall the Assyrian be beaten down, <i>which</i> smote with a rod.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/isaiah/30.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />For through the voice of the LORD Assyria will be beaten down, <i>As</i> He strikes with the rod.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/isaiah/30.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />For at the voice of the LORD Assyria will be terrified, <i>When</i> He strikes with the rod.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/isaiah/30.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />For at the voice of the LORD Assyria will be terrified, When He strikes with the rod.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/isaiah/30.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />For at the voice of the LORD Assyria will be terrified, <i>When</i> He strikes with the rod.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/isaiah/30.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />For at the voice of Yahweh Assyria will be dismayed, <i>When</i> He strikes with the rod.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/isaiah/30.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />For at the voice of the LORD the Assyrians will be terrified, <i>When</i> He strikes [them] with the rod.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/isaiah/30.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Assyria will be shattered by the voice of the LORD. He will strike with a rod.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/isaiah/30.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Assyria will be shattered by the voice of the LORD. He will strike with a rod. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/isaiah/30.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />For through the voice of Jehovah shall the Assyrian be dismayed; with his rod will he smite him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/isaiah/30.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />When the Assyrians hear the LORD's voice and see him striking with his iron rod, they will be terrified. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/isaiah/30.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />For through the voice of the LORD shall the Assyrian be broken in pieces, which smote with a rod.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/isaiah/30.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />At the sound of the LORD, the people of Assyria will be shattered. He will strike them with his rod.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/isaiah/30.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The Assyrians will be terrified when they hear the LORD's voice and feel the force of his punishment. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/isaiah/30.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Indeed, the Assyrians will be shattered at the LORD's voice, when he strikes them with his scepter. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/isaiah/30.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />For Assyria will be shattered at the voice of the LORD; He will strike them with His scepter.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/isaiah/30.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />Indeed, the LORD's shout will shatter Assyria; he will beat them with a club. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/isaiah/30.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />For through the voice of the LORD the Assyrian will be dismayed. He will strike him with his rod.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/isaiah/30.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />For through the voice of the LORD shall the Assyrian be beaten down, who smote with a rod.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/isaiah/30.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />For through Yahweh’s voice the Assyrian will be dismayed. He will strike him with his rod. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/isaiah/30.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />For from the voice of YHWH Asshur [is] broken down, "" He strikes with a rod.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/isaiah/30.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> For from the voice of Jehovah broken down is Asshur, With a rod He smiteth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/isaiah/30.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />For from the voice of Jehovah shall Assur be broken down, he will smite with a rod.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/isaiah/30.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />For at the voice of the Lord the Assyrian shall fear being struck with the rod. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/isaiah/30.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />For at the voice of the Lord, Assur will dread being struck with the staff.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/isaiah/30.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />For at the voice of the LORD, Assyria will be shattered, as he strikes with the rod; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/isaiah/30.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />The Assyrian will be terror-stricken at the voice of the LORD, when he strikes with his rod.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/isaiah/30.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />For from before the excellency of the LORD shall the Assyrian be defeated and smitten with a rod.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/isaiah/30.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Because the Assyrian will be broken from before the majesty of LORD JEHOVAH, and he shall be beaten with a rod<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/isaiah/30.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />For through the voice of the LORD shall Asshur be dismayed, The rod with which He smote.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/isaiah/30.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />For by the voice of the Lord the Assyrians shall be overcome, <i>even</i> by the stroke wherewith he shall smite them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/isaiah/30-31.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Xv9bHT-nr9s?start=6498" 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/30.htm">God's Mercies</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">30</span>And the LORD will cause His majestic voice to be heard and His mighty arm to be revealed, striking in angry wrath with a flame of consuming fire, and with cloudburst, storm, and hailstones. <span class="reftext">31</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/3588.htm" title="3588: kî- (Conj) -- That, for, when. ">For</a> <a href="/hebrew/804.htm" title="804: ’aš·šūr (N-proper-fs) -- Ashshur, the second son of Shem; also his descendants and the country occupied by them, its region and its empire.">Assyria</a> <a href="/hebrew/2865.htm" title="2865: yê·ḥaṯ (V-Nifal-Imperf-3ms) -- A primitive root; properly, to prostrate; hence, to break down, either by violence, or by confusion and fear.">will be shattered</a> <a href="/hebrew/6963.htm" title="6963: miq·qō·wl (Prep-m:: N-msc) -- Sound, voice. Or qol; from an unused root meaning to call aloud; a voice or sound.">at the voice</a> <a href="/hebrew/3068.htm" title="3068: Yah·weh (N-proper-ms) -- The proper name of the God of Israel. From hayah; self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God.">of the LORD;</a> <a href="/hebrew/5221.htm" title="5221: yak·keh (V-Hifil-Imperf-3ms) -- To smite. A primitive root; to strike.">He will strike them</a> <a href="/hebrew/7626.htm" title="7626: baš·šê·ḇeṭ (Prep-b, Art:: N-ms) -- Rod, staff, club, scepter, tribe. From an unused root probably meaning to branch off; a scion, i.e. a stick Or a clan.">with His scepter.</a> </span><span class="reftext">32</span>And with every stroke of the rod of punishment that the LORD brings down on them, the tambourines and lyres will sound as He battles with weapons brandished.…<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="/exodus/15-6.htm">Exodus 15:6</a></span><br />Your right hand, O LORD, is majestic in power; Your right hand, O LORD, has shattered the enemy.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/37-36.htm">Isaiah 37:36</a></span><br />Then the angel of the LORD went out and struck down 185,000 men in the camp of the Assyrians. When the people got up the next morning, there were all the dead bodies!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/19-35.htm">2 Kings 19:35</a></span><br />And that very night the angel of the LORD went out and struck down 185,000 men in the camp of the Assyrians. When the people got up the next morning, there were all the dead bodies!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/10-24.htm">Isaiah 10:24-25</a></span><br />Therefore this is what the Lord GOD of Hosts says: “O My people who dwell in Zion, do not fear Assyria, who strikes you with a rod and lifts his staff against you as the Egyptians did. / For in just a little while My fury against you will subside, and My anger will turn to their destruction.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/31-8.htm">Isaiah 31:8-9</a></span><br />“Then Assyria will fall, but not by the sword of man; a sword will devour them, but not one made by mortals. They will flee before the sword, and their young men will be put to forced labor. / Their rock will pass away for fear, and their princes will panic at the sight of the battle standard,” declares the LORD, whose fire is in Zion, whose furnace is in Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/37-29.htm">Isaiah 37:29</a></span><br />Because your rage and arrogance against Me have reached My ears, I will put My hook in your nose and My bit in your mouth; I will send you back the way you came.’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/14-25.htm">Isaiah 14:25</a></span><br />I will break Assyria in My land; I will trample him on My mountain. His yoke will be taken off My people, and his burden removed from their shoulders.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/17-13.htm">Isaiah 17:13-14</a></span><br />The nations rage like the rush of many waters. He rebukes them, and they flee far away, driven before the wind like chaff on the hills, like tumbleweeds before a gale. / In the evening, there is sudden terror! Before morning, they are no more! This is the portion of those who loot us and the lot of those who plunder us.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/29-5.htm">Isaiah 29:5-6</a></span><br />But your many foes will be like fine dust, the multitude of the ruthless like blowing chaff. Then suddenly, in an instant, / you will be visited by the LORD of Hosts with thunder and earthquake and loud noise, with windstorm and tempest and consuming flame of fire.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/33-3.htm">Isaiah 33:3</a></span><br />The peoples flee the thunder of Your voice; the nations scatter when You rise.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/66-6.htm">Isaiah 66:6</a></span><br />Hear the uproar from the city; listen to the voice from the temple! It is the voice of the LORD, repaying His enemies what they deserve!<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/19-15.htm">Revelation 19:15</a></span><br />And from His mouth proceeds a sharp sword with which to strike down the nations, and He will rule them with an iron scepter. He treads the winepress of the fury of the wrath of God the Almighty.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/19-21.htm">Revelation 19:21</a></span><br />And the rest were killed with the sword that proceeded from the mouth of the One seated on the horse. And all the birds gorged themselves on their flesh.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_thessalonians/2-8.htm">2 Thessalonians 2:8</a></span><br />And then the lawless one will be revealed, whom the Lord Jesus will slay with the breath of His mouth and annihilate by the majesty of His arrival.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/12-29.htm">Hebrews 12:29</a></span><br />“For our God is a consuming fire.”</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">For through the voice of the LORD shall the Assyrian be beaten down, which smote with a rod.</p><p class="hdg">the voice</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/30-30.htm">Isaiah 30:30</a></b></br> And the LORD shall cause his glorious voice to be heard, and shall shew the lighting down of his arm, with the indignation of <i>his</i> anger, and <i>with</i> the flame of a devouring fire, <i>with</i> scattering, and tempest, and hailstones.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/37-32.htm">Isaiah 37:32-38</a></b></br> For out of Jerusalem shall go forth a remnant, and they that escape out of mount Zion: the zeal of the LORD of hosts shall do this… </p><p class="hdg">which smote</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/9-4.htm">Isaiah 9:4</a></b></br> For thou hast broken the yoke of his burden, and the staff of his shoulder, the rod of his oppressor, as in the day of Midian.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/10-5.htm">Isaiah 10:5,15,24</a></b></br> O Assyrian, the rod of mine anger, and the staff in their hand is mine indignation… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/psalms/17-13.htm">Psalm 17:13,14</a></b></br> Arise, O LORD, disappoint him, cast him down: deliver my soul from the wicked, <i>which is</i> thy sword: … </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/isaiah/27-13.htm">Asshur</a> <a href="/isaiah/27-13.htm">Assyria</a> <a href="/isaiah/23-13.htm">Assyrian</a> <a href="/isaiah/23-13.htm">Assyrians</a> <a href="/isaiah/28-27.htm">Beaten</a> <a href="/isaiah/30-14.htm">Broken</a> <a href="/isaiah/28-16.htm">Dismayed</a> <a href="/isaiah/19-16.htm">Lord's</a> <a href="/isaiah/28-27.htm">Rod</a> <a href="/isaiah/14-5.htm">Scepter</a> <a href="/psalms/110-6.htm">Shatter</a> <a href="/isaiah/19-22.htm">Smite</a> <a href="/job/5-18.htm">Smites</a> <a href="/isaiah/9-13.htm">Smiteth</a> <a href="/isaiah/27-7.htm">Smote</a> <a href="/isaiah/19-22.htm">Strike</a> <a href="/isaiah/10-24.htm">Strikes</a> <a href="/isaiah/21-4.htm">Terrified</a> <a href="/isaiah/30-30.htm">Voice</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/isaiah/31-8.htm">Asshur</a> <a href="/isaiah/31-8.htm">Assyria</a> <a href="/isaiah/31-8.htm">Assyrian</a> <a href="/isaiah/37-36.htm">Assyrians</a> <a href="/jeremiah/10-9.htm">Beaten</a> <a href="/isaiah/33-8.htm">Broken</a> <a href="/isaiah/31-4.htm">Dismayed</a> <a href="/isaiah/31-3.htm">Lord's</a> <a href="/isaiah/30-32.htm">Rod</a> <a href="/jeremiah/48-17.htm">Scepter</a> <a href="/isaiah/45-2.htm">Shatter</a> <a href="/isaiah/32-12.htm">Smite</a> <a href="/zechariah/14-18.htm">Smites</a> <a href="/isaiah/41-7.htm">Smiteth</a> <a href="/isaiah/37-36.htm">Smote</a> <a href="/isaiah/49-10.htm">Strike</a> <a href="/isaiah/41-7.htm">Strikes</a> <a href="/isaiah/31-9.htm">Terrified</a> <a href="/isaiah/31-4.htm">Voice</a><div class="vheading2">Isaiah 30</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/isaiah/30-1.htm">The prophet threatens the people for their confidence in Egypt</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/isaiah/30-8.htm">And contempt of God's word</a></span><br><span class="reftext">18. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/isaiah/30-18.htm">God's mercies toward his church</a></span><br><span class="reftext">27. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/isaiah/30-27.htm">God's wrath and the people's joy, in the destruction of Assyria</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'; 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In the context of Isaiah, Assyria represents a significant threat to Israel and Judah. The phrase "shattered at the voice of the LORD" emphasizes God's supreme power over even the mightiest of earthly empires. This echoes the biblical theme that God's word alone is sufficient to bring about His will, as seen in <a href="/genesis/1.htm">Genesis 1</a> where creation occurs through His spoken word. The shattering of Assyria is a fulfillment of divine prophecy, demonstrating God's control over history and His ability to protect His people. This also prefigures the ultimate defeat of all powers opposed to God, as seen in <a href="/revelation/19-15.htm">Revelation 19:15</a>, where Christ conquers with the sword of His mouth.<p><b>He will strike them with His scepter.</b><br>The scepter is a symbol of royal authority and governance, often associated with kingship and divine rule. In this context, it signifies God's sovereign power to judge and execute justice. The imagery of God striking Assyria with His scepter conveys the idea of divine retribution and the establishment of His righteous order. This can be connected to <a href="/psalms/2-9.htm">Psalm 2:9</a>, where the Messiah is prophesied to "break them with a rod of iron," indicating the ultimate authority of Christ over the nations. The use of the scepter also points to the messianic rule of Jesus Christ, who is depicted as the King of Kings in <a href="/revelation/19-16.htm">Revelation 19:16</a>, exercising dominion over all creation.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/a/assyria.htm">Assyria</a></b><br>A powerful empire known for its military might and oppression of Israel and Judah. In this context, Assyria represents the enemies of God's people.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_lord.htm">The LORD</a></b><br>The covenant God of Israel, Yahweh, who is depicted as a divine warrior and judge, executing justice against the oppressors of His people.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_voice_of_the_lord.htm">The Voice of the LORD</a></b><br>Symbolizes God's authoritative command and power. It is through His voice that He enacts judgment and delivers His people.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_scepter.htm">The Scepter</a></b><br>A symbol of royal authority and power. In this passage, it represents God's sovereign rule and His ability to execute judgment.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/j/judah.htm">Judah</a></b><br>The southern kingdom of Israel, which is under threat from Assyria. The prophecy offers hope and assurance of God's deliverance.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty_and_power.htm">God's Sovereignty and Power</a></b><br>God is sovereign over all nations and rulers. His voice alone can shatter the mightiest of empires.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/divine_justice.htm">Divine Justice</a></b><br>God will execute justice against those who oppress His people. Believers can trust in His righteous judgment.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/h/hope_and_assurance.htm">Hope and Assurance</a></b><br>In times of threat and uncertainty, God's people can find hope in His promises of deliverance and protection.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_authority_of_god's_word.htm">The Authority of God's Word</a></b><br>The voice of the LORD is powerful and effective. Believers should trust and obey His Word, knowing it accomplishes His purposes.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_isaiah_30.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Isaiah 30</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_to_reconcile_isaiah_31_with_god's_use_of_pagan_nations.htm">How do we reconcile Isaiah 31's call to trust God over foreign alliances with other passages where God uses pagan nations for His purposes?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_reconcile_rabshakeh's_claim_with_judah's_deliverance.htm">Isaiah 36:18-20: How do we reconcile the Rabshakeh's claim that no god has saved any nation from Assyria with the biblical assertion that the Lord ultimately delivered Judah?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_there_evidence_of_judah-egypt_alliance.htm">In Isaiah 30:1-7, is there historical or archaeological evidence that conclusively supports or disputes Judah's alliance with Egypt?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_does_isaiah_30_9-11_show_god's_patience.htm">How does Isaiah 30:9-11 align with other biblical passages on God's patience when it represents the people as refusing to hear truth?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/isaiah/30.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(31) <span class= "bld">Shall the Assyrian be beaten down, which smote with a rod.</span>--Better, <span class= "ital">and He </span>(Jehovah) <span class= "ital">shall smite with the rod. </span>Asshur appears as the foremost and most dreaded enemy of Judah. The prediction points to the destruction of the armies of Sennacherib.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/isaiah/30.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 31.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">For through the voice of the Lord shall the Assyrian be beaten down</span>; rather, <span class="accented">for at the voice of the Lord shall Assyria be dismayed</span> (compare the first clause of ver. 30). <span class="cmt_word">Which smote with a rod</span>; rather, <span class="accented">with the rod will he</span> (<span class="accented">i.e.</span> Jehovah) <span class="accented">smite</span>. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/isaiah/30-31.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">For</span><br /><span class="heb">כִּֽי־</span> <span class="translit">(kî-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunction<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> </span><span class="str2">A relative conjunction</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Assyria</span><br /><span class="heb">אַשּׁ֑וּר</span> <span class="translit">(’aš·šūr)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_804.htm">Strong's 804: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ashshur</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will be shattered</span><br /><span class="heb">יֵחַ֣ת</span> <span class="translit">(yê·ḥaṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2865.htm">Strong's 2865: </a> </span><span class="str2">To prostrate, to break down, either, by violence, by confusion and fear</span><br /><br /><span class="word">at the voice</span><br /><span class="heb">מִקּ֥וֹל</span> <span class="translit">(miq·qō·wl)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6963.htm">Strong's 6963: </a> </span><span class="str2">A voice, sound</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of the LORD.</span><br /><span class="heb">יְהוָ֖ה</span> <span class="translit">(Yah·weh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - proper - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3068.htm">Strong's 3068: </a> </span><span class="str2">LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel</span><br /><br /><span class="word">He will strike</span><br /><span class="heb">יַכֶּֽה׃</span> <span class="translit">(yak·keh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5221.htm">Strong's 5221: </a> </span><span class="str2">To strike</span><br /><br /><span class="word">with a rod.</span><br /><span class="heb">בַּשֵּׁ֖בֶט</span> <span class="translit">(baš·šê·ḇeṭ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7626.htm">Strong's 7626: </a> </span><span class="str2">Rod, staff, club, scepter, tribe</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/isaiah/30-31.htm">Isaiah 30:31 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/isaiah/30-31.htm">Isaiah 30:31 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/isaiah/30-31.htm">Isaiah 30:31 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/isaiah/30-31.htm">Isaiah 30:31 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/isaiah/30-31.htm">Isaiah 30:31 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/isaiah/30-31.htm">Isaiah 30:31 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/isaiah/30-31.htm">Isaiah 30:31 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/isaiah/30-31.htm">Isaiah 30:31 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/isaiah/30-31.htm">Isaiah 30:31 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/isaiah/30-31.htm">Isaiah 30:31 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/isaiah/30-31.htm">OT Prophets: Isaiah 30:31 For through the voice of Yahweh (Isa Isi Is)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/isaiah/30-30.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Isaiah 30:30"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Isaiah 30:30" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/isaiah/30-32.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Isaiah 30:32"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Isaiah 30:32" /></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>