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The cities of ruthless nations will revere You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/isaiah/25.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Therefore shall the strong people glorify thee, the city of the terrible nations shall fear thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/isaiah/25.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />Therefore the strong people will glorify You; The city of the terrible nations will fear You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/isaiah/25.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />Therefore a strong people will glorify You; Cities of ruthless nations will revere You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/isaiah/25.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />Therefore a strong people will glorify You; Cities of ruthless nations will revere You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/isaiah/25.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />Therefore a strong people will glorify Thee; Cities of ruthless nations will revere Thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/isaiah/25.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />Therefore a strong people will glorify You; Towns of ruthless nations will fear You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/isaiah/25.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />Therefore a strong people will honor You; Cities of terrible <i>and</i> violent nations will fear You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/isaiah/25.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Therefore, a strong people will honor you. The cities of violent nations will fear you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/isaiah/25.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />Therefore, a strong people will honor You. The cities of violent nations will fear You. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/isaiah/25.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />Therefore shall a strong people glorify thee; a city of terrible nations shall fear thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/isaiah/25.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Now strong and cruel nations will fear and honor you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/isaiah/25.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />Therefore shall the strong people glorify thee, the city of the terrible nations shall fear thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/isaiah/25.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />That is why strong people will honor you, and cities ruled by the world's tyrants will fear you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/isaiah/25.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />The people of powerful nations will praise you; you will be feared in the cities of cruel nations. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/isaiah/25.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />Therefore strong peoples will glorify you; cities of ruthless nations will revere you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/isaiah/25.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />Therefore, a strong people will honor You. The cities of ruthless nations will revere You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/isaiah/25.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />So a strong nation will extol you; the towns of powerful nations will fear you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/isaiah/25.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />Therefore a strong people will glorify you. A city of awesome nations will fear you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/isaiah/25.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Therefore shall the strong people glorify thee, the city of the terrible nations shall fear thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/isaiah/25.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />Therefore a strong people will glorify you. A city of awesome nations will fear you. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/isaiah/25.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />Therefore a strong people honors You, "" A city of the terrible nations fears You.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/isaiah/25.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Therefore honour Thee do a strong people, A city of the terrible nations feareth Thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/isaiah/25.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />For this shall the strong people honor thee, the city of terrible nations shall fear thee.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/isaiah/25.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />Therefore shall a strong people praise thee, the city of mighty nations shall fear thee. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/isaiah/25.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />Concerning this, a strong people will praise you; a city with a robust people will fear you.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/isaiah/25.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />Therefore a strong people will honor you, ruthless nations will fear you. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/isaiah/25.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />Therefore strong peoples will glorify you; cities of ruthless nations will fear you.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/isaiah/25.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />Therefore many peoples shall praise thee, the city of the mighty nations shall worship thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/isaiah/25.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />Because of this, the many nations shall praise you, and the city of the strong nations shall be in awe of you!<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/isaiah/25.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />Therefore shall the strong people glorify Thee, The city of the terrible nations shall fear Thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/isaiah/25.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />Therefore shall the poor people bless thee, and cities of injured men shall bless thee.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/isaiah/25-3.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=5056" 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/25.htm">A Song of Praise for God's Favor</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">2</span>Indeed, You have made the city a heap of rubble, the fortified town a ruin. The fortress of strangers is a city no more; it will never be rebuilt. <span class="reftext">3</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">Therefore,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3651.htm" title="3651: kên (Adv) -- So, thus. From kuwn; properly, set upright; hence just; but usually rightly or so."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5794.htm" title="5794: ‘āz (Adj-ms) -- Strong, mighty, fierce. From azaz; strong, vehement, harsh.">a strong</a> <a href="/hebrew/5971.htm" title="5971: ‘am- (N-ms) -- From amam; a people; specifically, a tribe; hence troops or attendants; figuratively, a flock.">people</a> <a href="/hebrew/3513.htm" title="3513: yə·ḵab·bə·ḏū·ḵā (V-Piel-Imperf-3mp:: 2ms) -- Or kabed; a primitive root; to be heavy, i.e. In a bad sense or in a good sense (in the same two senses).">will honor You.</a> <a href="/hebrew/7151.htm" title="7151: qir·yaṯ (N-fsc) -- A town, city. From qarah in the sense of flooring, i.e. Building; a city.">The cities</a> <a href="/hebrew/6184.htm" title="6184: ‘ā·rî·ṣîm (Adj-mp) -- Awe-inspiring, terror-striking. From arats; fearful, i.e. Powerful or tyrannical.">of ruthless</a> <a href="/hebrew/1471.htm" title="1471: gō·w·yim (N-mp) -- Rarely goy; apparently from the same root as gevah; a foreign nation; hence, a Gentile; also a troop of animals, or a flight of locusts.">nations</a> <a href="/hebrew/3372.htm" title="3372: yî·rā·’ū·ḵā (V-Qal-Imperf-3mp:: 2ms) -- To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten. A primitive root; to fear; morally, to revere; caus. To frighten.">will revere You.</a> </span><span class="reftext">4</span>For You have been a refuge for the poor, a stronghold for the needy in distress, a refuge from the storm, a shade from the heat. For the breath of the ruthless is like rain against a wall,…<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="/revelation/15-4.htm">Revelation 15:4</a></span><br />Who will not fear You, O Lord, and glorify Your name? For You alone are holy. All nations will come and worship before You, for Your righteous acts have been revealed.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/22-27.htm">Psalm 22:27</a></span><br />All the ends of the earth will remember and turn to the LORD. All the families of the nations will bow down before Him.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/2-10.htm">Philippians 2:10-11</a></span><br />that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, / and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/zechariah/14-16.htm">Zechariah 14:16</a></span><br />Then all the survivors from the nations that came against Jerusalem will go up year after year to worship the King, the LORD of Hosts, and to celebrate the Feast of Tabernacles.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/86-9.htm">Psalm 86:9</a></span><br />All the nations You have made will come and bow before You, O Lord, and they will glorify Your name.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/11-13.htm">Revelation 11:13</a></span><br />And in that hour there was a great earthquake, and a tenth of the city collapsed. Seven thousand were killed in the quake, and the rest were terrified and gave glory to the God of heaven.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/malachi/1-11.htm">Malachi 1:11</a></span><br />For My name will be great among the nations, from where the sun rises to where it sets. In every place, incense and pure offerings will be presented in My name, because My name will be great among the nations,” says the LORD of Hosts.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/66-4.htm">Psalm 66:4</a></span><br />All the earth bows down to You; they sing praise to You; they sing praise to Your name.” Selah<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/revelation/21-24.htm">Revelation 21:24</a></span><br />By its light the nations will walk, and into it the kings of the earth will bring their glory.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/16-19.htm">Jeremiah 16:19</a></span><br />O LORD, my strength and my fortress, my refuge in the day of distress, the nations will come to You from the ends of the earth, and they will say, “Our fathers inherited nothing but lies, worthless idols of no benefit at all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/15-9.htm">Romans 15:9-12</a></span><br />so that the Gentiles may glorify God for His mercy. As it is written: “Therefore I will praise You among the Gentiles; I will sing hymns to Your name.” / Again, it says: “Rejoice, O Gentiles, with His people.” / And again: “Praise the Lord, all you Gentiles, and extol Him, all you peoples.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/micah/4-1.htm">Micah 4:1-2</a></span><br />In the last days the mountain of the house of the LORD will be established as the chief of the mountains; it will be raised above the hills, and the peoples will stream to it. / And many nations will come and say: “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob. He will teach us His ways, so that we may walk in His paths.” For the law will go forth from Zion and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/isaiah/2-2.htm">Isaiah 2:2-3</a></span><br />In the last days the mountain of the house of the LORD will be established as the chief of the mountains; it will be raised above the hills, and all nations will stream to it. / And many peoples will come and say: “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob. He will teach us His ways so that we may walk in His paths.” For the law will go forth from Zion, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/24-14.htm">Matthew 24:14</a></span><br />And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in all the world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/72-11.htm">Psalm 72:11</a></span><br />May all kings bow down to him and all nations serve him.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">Therefore shall the strong people glorify you, the city of the terrible nations shall fear you.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/49-23.htm">Isaiah 49:23-26</a></b></br> And kings shall be thy nursing fathers, and their queens thy nursing mothers: they shall bow down to thee with <i>their</i> face toward the earth, and lick up the dust of thy feet; and thou shalt know that I <i>am</i> the LORD: for they shall not be ashamed that wait for me… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/60-10.htm">Isaiah 60:10-14</a></b></br> And the sons of strangers shall build up thy walls, and their kings shall minister unto thee: for in my wrath I smote thee, but in my favour have I had mercy on thee… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/66-18.htm">Isaiah 66:18-20</a></b></br> For I <i>know</i> their works and their thoughts: it shall come, that I will gather all nations and tongues; and they shall come, and see my glory… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/isaiah/21-1.htm">Awesome</a> <a href="/isaiah/24-6.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/isaiah/19-18.htm">Cities</a> <a href="/isaiah/25-2.htm">City</a> <a href="/isaiah/19-20.htm">Cruel</a> <a href="/isaiah/24-18.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/9-2.htm">Feareth</a> <a href="/isaiah/24-15.htm">Glorify</a> <a href="/isaiah/24-23.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/isaiah/22-23.htm">Honor</a> <a href="/isaiah/25-1.htm">Honour</a> <a href="/isaiah/22-17.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/isaiah/24-13.htm">Nations</a> <a href="/isaiah/24-22.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/isaiah/24-13.htm">Peoples</a> <a href="/psalms/135-20.htm">Revere</a> <a href="/isaiah/13-11.htm">Ruthless</a> <a href="/isaiah/25-2.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/isaiah/21-1.htm">Terrible</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/isaiah/64-3.htm">Awesome</a> <a href="/isaiah/26-14.htm">Cause</a> <a href="/isaiah/33-8.htm">Cities</a> <a href="/isaiah/26-1.htm">City</a> <a href="/isaiah/25-4.htm">Cruel</a> <a href="/isaiah/27-3.htm">Fear</a> <a href="/isaiah/50-10.htm">Feareth</a> <a href="/isaiah/43-20.htm">Glorify</a> <a href="/isaiah/26-10.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/isaiah/26-13.htm">Honor</a> <a href="/isaiah/26-15.htm">Honour</a> <a href="/isaiah/27-1.htm">Mighty</a> <a href="/isaiah/25-7.htm">Nations</a> <a href="/isaiah/25-4.htm">Ones</a> <a href="/isaiah/25-6.htm">Peoples</a> <a href="/isaiah/59-19.htm">Revere</a> <a href="/isaiah/25-4.htm">Ruthless</a> <a href="/isaiah/25-4.htm">Strong</a> <a href="/isaiah/25-4.htm">Terrible</a><div class="vheading2">Isaiah 25</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/isaiah/25-1.htm">Song of Praise for God's Favor</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, this prophecy follows a description of God's deliverance and judgment. The "strong people" likely refers to nations that were historically powerful and often opposed to Israel, such as Assyria or Babylon. The use of "honor" indicates a shift from opposition to reverence, suggesting a transformation brought about by witnessing God's mighty acts. This aligns with the broader biblical theme of God's ultimate authority over all nations, as seen in passages like <a href="/philippians/2-10.htm">Philippians 2:10-11</a>, where every knee shall bow to Christ.<p><b>The cities of ruthless nations will revere You.</b><br>The "cities of ruthless nations" points to urban centers known for their power and often their oppression, such as Nineveh or Babylon. Historically, these cities were centers of idolatry and opposition to God's people. The term "ruthless" underscores their previous hostility and aggression. The prophecy envisions a time when even these formidable and often cruel entities will come to revere God, acknowledging His supremacy. This transformation is a testament to God's redemptive power and is echoed in prophecies like <a href="/zechariah/14-16.htm">Zechariah 14:16</a>, where nations come to worship the King, the Lord Almighty. This reverence can also be seen as a type of Christ's ultimate reign, where all will recognize His lordship.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/i/isaiah.htm">Isaiah</a></b><br>A major prophet in the Old Testament, Isaiah is the author of the book bearing his name. He prophesied during the reigns of several kings of Judah and is known for his messages of both judgment and hope.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/s/strong_people.htm">Strong People</a></b><br>This term refers to those who recognize and honor God's power and sovereignty. In the context of Isaiah, it can be seen as a future vision where nations acknowledge God's authority.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/r/ruthless_nations.htm">Ruthless Nations</a></b><br>These are the nations that have historically opposed God and His people. The prophecy indicates a future time when even these nations will come to revere God.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/c/cities.htm">Cities</a></b><br>Symbolic of human civilization and power, cities in this context represent the centers of influence and authority that will ultimately acknowledge God's supremacy.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/j/judgment_and_salvation.htm">Judgment and Salvation</a></b><br>The broader context of <a href="/bsb/isaiah/25.htm">Isaiah 25</a> speaks to God's judgment on the wicked and His salvation for the faithful, highlighting the dual themes of divine justice and mercy.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_sovereignty.htm">God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>Recognize that God's authority extends over all nations and peoples, regardless of their current stance towards Him.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/future_hope.htm">Future Hope</a></b><br>Take comfort in the promise that one day all will acknowledge God's greatness, providing hope amidst current global turmoil.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/call_to_honor_god.htm">Call to Honor God</a></b><br>As believers, we are called to honor God now, setting an example for others and participating in the fulfillment of this prophecy.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/transformation_of_nations.htm">Transformation of Nations</a></b><br>Pray for the transformation of nations and leaders, that they may come to revere God and align with His purposes.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/w/witness_to_the_world.htm">Witness to the World</a></b><br>Live as a witness to God's power and love, encouraging others to see His work in the world and in their lives.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/isaiah/25.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(3) <span class= "bld">Therefore shall the strong people . . .</span>--Better, "a <span class= "ital">fierce people </span>and a city," the Hebrew having no article before either noun. The words paint the effect of the downfall of the imperial oppressor on the outlying fiercer nations, who were thus taught to recognise the righteous judgments of the God of Israel. (Comp. <a href="/revelation/11-13.htm" title="And the same hour was there a great earthquake, and the tenth part of the city fell, and in the earthquake were slain of men seven thousand: and the remnant were affrighted, and gave glory to the God of heaven.">Revelation 11:13</a>; <a href="/revelation/15-4.htm" title="Who shall not fear you, O Lord, and glorify your name? for you only are holy: for all nations shall come and worship before you; for your judgments are made manifest.">Revelation 15:4</a>.)<span class= "bld"><p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/isaiah/25.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 3.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Therefore shall the strong people glorify thee</span>; rather, <span class="accented">strong peoples</span>. God's judgments on the nations specially hostile to him would cause some among the heathen peoples to range themselves on his side. Perhaps Persia is mainly intended (see <a href="/isaiah/44-28.htm">Isaiah 44:28</a>; <a href="/isaiah/45-1.htm">Isaiah 45:1</a>, etc.; and comp. <a href="/ezra/1-1.htm">Ezra 1:1-4</a>; <a href="/ezra/6-3.htm">Ezra 6:3-12</a>, etc.). <span class="cmt_word">The city of the terrible nations</span>; rather, <span class="accented">cities of terrible nations</span>. Though the noun is singular, the verb is plural, showing that the word "city" is again used <span class="accented">distributively</span>. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/isaiah/25-3.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">Therefore,</span><br /><span class="heb">עַל־</span> <span class="translit">(‘al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a strong</span><br /><span class="heb">עָ֑ז</span> <span class="translit">(‘āz)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5794.htm">Strong's 5794: </a> </span><span class="str2">Strong, vehement, harsh</span><br /><br /><span class="word">people</span><br /><span class="heb">עַם־</span> <span class="translit">(‘am-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5971.htm">Strong's 5971: </a> </span><span class="str2">A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will honor You.</span><br /><span class="heb">יְכַבְּד֣וּךָ</span> <span class="translit">(yə·ḵab·bə·ḏū·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine plural | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3513.htm">Strong's 3513: </a> </span><span class="str2">To be heavy, weighty, or burdensome</span><br /><br /><span class="word">The cities</span><br /><span class="heb">קִרְיַ֛ת</span> <span class="translit">(qir·yaṯ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - feminine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7151.htm">Strong's 7151: </a> </span><span class="str2">A town, city</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of ruthless</span><br /><span class="heb">עָרִיצִ֖ים</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·rî·ṣîm)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6184.htm">Strong's 6184: </a> </span><span class="str2">Awe-inspiring, terror-striking</span><br /><br /><span class="word">nations</span><br /><span class="heb">גּוֹיִ֥ם</span> <span class="translit">(gō·w·yim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1471.htm">Strong's 1471: </a> </span><span class="str2">A foreign nation, a Gentile, a troop of animals, a flight of locusts</span><br /><br /><span class="word">will revere You.</span><br /><span class="heb">יִירָאֽוּךָ׃</span> <span class="translit">(yî·rā·’ū·ḵā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine plural | second person masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3372.htm">Strong's 3372: </a> </span><span class="str2">To fear, to revere, caus, to frighten</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/isaiah/25-3.htm">Isaiah 25:3 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/isaiah/25-3.htm">Isaiah 25:3 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/isaiah/25-3.htm">Isaiah 25:3 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/isaiah/25-3.htm">Isaiah 25:3 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/isaiah/25-3.htm">Isaiah 25:3 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/isaiah/25-3.htm">Isaiah 25:3 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/isaiah/25-3.htm">Isaiah 25:3 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/isaiah/25-3.htm">Isaiah 25:3 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/isaiah/25-3.htm">Isaiah 25:3 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/isaiah/25-3.htm">Isaiah 25:3 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/isaiah/25-3.htm">OT Prophets: Isaiah 25:3 Therefore a strong people will glorify you (Isa Isi Is)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/isaiah/25-2.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Isaiah 25:2"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Isaiah 25:2" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/isaiah/25-4.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Isaiah 25:4"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Isaiah 25:4" /></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>