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But you never ask for help from the One who did all this. You never considered the One who planned this long ago.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/isaiah/22.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />You made a reservoir between the two walls for the water of the old pool. But you did not look to him who did it, or see him who planned it long ago.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/isaiah/22.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />You built a reservoir between the walls for the waters of the ancient pool, but you did not look to the One who made it, or consider Him who planned it long ago.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/isaiah/22.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />Ye made also a ditch between the two walls for the water of the old pool: but ye have not looked unto the maker thereof, neither had respect unto him that fashioned it long ago.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/isaiah/22.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />You also made a reservoir between the two walls For the water of the old pool. But you did not look to its Maker, Nor did you have respect for Him who fashioned it long ago.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/isaiah/22.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And you made a reservoir between the two walls For the waters of the old pool. But you did not depend on Him who made it, Nor did you take into consideration Him who planned it long ago.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/isaiah/22.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />And you made a reservoir between the two walls For the waters of the old pool. But you did not depend on Him who made it, Nor did you take into consideration Him who planned it long ago.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/isaiah/22.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And you made a reservoir between the two walls For the waters of the old pool. But you did not depend on Him who made it, Nor did you take into consideration Him who planned it long ago.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/isaiah/22.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And you made a reservoir between the two walls For the waters of the old pool. But you did not look to Him who made it, Nor did you see Him who formed it long ago.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/isaiah/22.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />You also made a reservoir between the two walls For the waters of the Old Pool, But you did not look to its Maker, Nor did you recognize Him who planned it long ago.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/isaiah/22.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />You made a reservoir between the walls for the water of the ancient pool, but you did not look to the one who made it, or consider the one who created it long ago.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/isaiah/22.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />You made a reservoir between the walls for the waters of the ancient pool, but you did not look to the One who made it, or consider the One who created it long ago. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/isaiah/22.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />ye made also a reservoir between the two walls for the water of the old pool. But ye looked not unto him that had done this, neither had ye respect unto him that purposed it long ago.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/isaiah/22.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />Then you built a large tank between the walls to store the water. But you refused to trust the God who planned this long ago and made it happen. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/isaiah/22.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />ye made also a reservoir between the two walls for the water of the old pool: but ye looked not unto him that had done this, neither had ye respect unto him that fashioned it long ago.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/isaiah/22.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />You will build a reservoir between the two walls to hold the water of the Old Pool. You didn't look to Jerusalem's maker. You didn't see the one who formed it long ago.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/isaiah/22.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />you built a reservoir inside the city to hold the water flowing down from the old pool. But you paid no attention to God, who planned all this long ago and who caused it to happen. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/isaiah/22.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />and built a reservoir between the walls to store water from the Old Pool. But you did not look at the One who did it, nor did you see the One who planned it long ago.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/isaiah/22.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />You built a reservoir between the walls for the waters of the ancient pool, but you did not look to the One who made it, or consider Him who planned it long ago.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/isaiah/22.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />You made a reservoir between the two walls for the water of the old pool--but you did not trust in the one who made it; you did not depend on the one who formed it long ago! <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/isaiah/22.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />You also made a reservoir between the two walls for the water of the old pool. But you did not look to him who had done this, neither did you have respect for him who purposed it long ago.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/isaiah/22.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />Ye made also a ditch between the two walls for the water of the old pool: but ye have not looked to its maker, neither had respect to him that fashioned it long ago.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/isaiah/22.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />You also made a reservoir between the two walls for the water of the old pool. But you didn’t look to him who had done this, neither did you have respect for him who planned it long ago. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/isaiah/22.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />And you made a ditch between the two walls, "" For the waters of the old pool, "" And you have not looked to its Maker, "" And you have not seen its Framer of old.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/isaiah/22.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> And a ditch ye made between the two walls, For the waters of the old pool, And ye have not looked unto its Maker, And its Framer of old ye have not seen.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/isaiah/22.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And ye made a gathering place between the two walls for the water of the old pool; and ye looked not to him making it, and ye saw not him forming it from far off.<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/isaiah/22.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And you made a ditch between the two walls for the water of the old pool: and you have not looked up to the maker thereof, nor regarded him even at a distance, that wrought it long ago. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/isaiah/22.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And you have made a pit between two walls for the waters of the ancient fish-pool. But you have not gazed upward to him who made it, and you have not considered, even from a distance, its Maker.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/isaiah/22.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />you made a reservoir between the two walls for the water of the old pool. But you did not look to the city’s Maker, nor consider the one who fashioned it long ago. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/isaiah/22.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />You made a reservoir between the two walls for the water of the old pool. But you did not look to him who did it, or have regard for him who planned it long ago.<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/isaiah/22.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And you made ditches between the two walls for the water of the old pool; but you have not looked to the maker thereof, neither had respect to him who fashioned it long ago.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/isaiah/22.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />And you have made reservoirs within the wall for the water of the old pool and you have not looked to its Maker, and you have not seen its Founder from a distance<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/isaiah/22.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />ye made also a basin between the two walls for the water of the old pool-- But ye looked not unto Him that had done this, Neither had ye respect unto Him that fashioned it long ago.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/isaiah/22.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />And ye procured to yourselves water between the two walls within the ancient pool: but ye looked not to him that made it from the beginning, and regarded not him that created it.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/isaiah/22-11.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=4442" 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/22.htm">The Valley of Vision</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">10</span>You counted the houses of Jerusalem and tore them down to strengthen the wall. <span class="reftext">11</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ‘ă·śî·ṯem (V-Qal-Perf-2mp) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">You built</a> <a href="/hebrew/4724.htm" title="4724: ū·miq·wāh (Conj-w:: N-fs) -- Reservoir. Feminine of miqveh; a collection, i.e. a reservoir.">a reservoir</a> <a href="/hebrew/996.htm" title="996: bên (Prep) -- An interval, space between. ">between</a> <a href="/hebrew/2346.htm" title="2346: ha·ḥō·mō·ṯa·yim (Art:: N-fd) -- A wall. Feminine active participle of an unused root apparently meaning to join; a wall of protection.">the walls</a> <a href="/hebrew/4325.htm" title="4325: lə·mê (Prep-l:: N-mpc) -- Waters, water. Dual of a primitive noun; water; figuratively, juice; by euphemism, urine, semen.">for the waters</a> <a href="/hebrew/3465.htm" title="3465: hay·šā·nāh (Art:: Adj-fs) -- From yashen; old.">of the ancient</a> <a href="/hebrew/1295.htm" title="1295: hab·bə·rê·ḵāh (Art:: N-fs) -- A pool, pond. From barak; a reservoir.">pool,</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: wə·lō (Conj-w:: Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles.">but you did not</a> <a href="/hebrew/5027.htm" title="5027: hib·baṭ·tem (V-Hifil-Perf-2mp) -- To look. A primitive root; to scan, i.e. Look intently at; by implication, to regard with pleasure, favor or care.">look</a> <a href="/hebrew/413.htm" title="413: ’el- (Prep) -- To, into, towards. ">to</a> <a href="/hebrew/6213.htm" title="6213: ‘ō·śe·hā (V-Qal-Prtcpl-msc:: 3fs) -- To do, make. A primitive root; to do or make, in the broadest sense and widest application.">the One who made it,</a> <a href="/hebrew/7200.htm" title="7200: rə·’î·ṯem (V-Qal-Perf-2mp) -- To see. A primitive root; to see, literally or figuratively.">or consider</a> <a href="/hebrew/3335.htm" title="3335: wə·yō·ṣə·rāh (Conj-w:: V-Qal-Prtcpl-msc:: 3fs) -- Probably identical with yatsar;); to mould into a form; especially as a potter; figuratively, to determine (i.e. Form a resolution).">Him who planned</a> <a href="/hebrew/7350.htm" title="7350: mê·rā·ḥō·wq (Prep-m:: Adj-ms) -- Or rachoq; from rachaq; remote, literally or figuratively, of place or time; specifically, precious; often used adverbially.">it long ago.</a> <a href="/hebrew/3808.htm" title="3808: lō (Adv-NegPrt) -- Not. Or lowi; or loh; a primitive particle; not; by implication, no; often used with other particles."></a> </span><span class="reftext">12</span>On that day the Lord GOD of Hosts called for weeping and wailing, for shaven heads and the wearing of sackcloth.…<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="/jeremiah/2-13.htm">Jeremiah 2:13</a></span><br />“For My people have committed two evils: They have forsaken Me, the fountain of living water, and they have dug their own cisterns—broken cisterns that cannot hold water.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/20-20.htm">2 Kings 20:20</a></span><br />As for the rest of the acts of Hezekiah, along with all his might and how he constructed the pool and the tunnel to bring water into the city, are they not written in the Book of the Chronicles of the Kings of Judah?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/nehemiah/9-26.htm">Nehemiah 9:26-27</a></span><br />But they were disobedient and rebelled against You; they flung Your law behind their backs. They killed Your prophets, who had admonished them to return to You. They committed terrible blasphemies. / So You delivered them into the hands of enemies who oppressed them, and in their time of distress they cried out to You. From heaven You heard them, and in Your great compassion You gave them deliverers who saved them from the hands of their enemies.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/psalms/127-1.htm">Psalm 127:1</a></span><br />A song of ascents. Of Solomon. Unless the LORD builds the house, its builders labor in vain; unless the LORD protects the city, its watchmen stand guard in vain.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/jeremiah/17-13.htm">Jeremiah 17:13</a></span><br />O LORD, the hope of Israel, all who abandon You will be put to shame. All who turn away will be written in the dust, for they have abandoned the LORD, the fountain of living water.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ezekiel/13-10.htm">Ezekiel 13:10-14</a></span><br />Because they have led My people astray, saying, ‘Peace,’ when there is no peace, and whitewashing any flimsy wall that is built, / tell those whitewashing the wall that it will fall. Rain will come in torrents, I will send hailstones plunging down, and a windstorm will burst forth. / Surely when the wall has fallen, you will not be asked, ‘Where is the whitewash with which you covered it?’ ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hosea/8-14.htm">Hosea 8:14</a></span><br />Israel has forgotten his Maker and built palaces; Judah has multiplied its fortified cities. But I will send fire upon their cities, and it will consume their citadels.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/amos/6-12.htm">Amos 6:12-13</a></span><br />“Do horses gallop on the cliffs? Does one plow the sea with oxen? But you have turned justice into poison and the fruit of righteousness into wormwood— / you who rejoice in Lo-debar and say, ‘Did we not take Karnaim by our own strength?’<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/7-24.htm">Matthew 7:24-27</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. / But everyone who hears these words of Mine and does not act on them is like a foolish man who built his house on sand. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/luke/19-41.htm">Luke 19:41-44</a></span><br />As Jesus approached Jerusalem and saw the city, He wept over it / and said, “If only you had known on this day what would bring you peace! But now it is hidden from your eyes. / For the days will come upon you when your enemies will barricade you and surround you and hem you in on every side. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/4-10.htm">John 4:10-14</a></span><br />Jesus answered, “If you knew the gift of God and who is asking you for a drink, you would have asked Him, and He would have given you living water.” / “Sir,” the woman replied, “You have nothing to draw with and the well is deep. Where then will You get this living water? / Are You greater than our father Jacob, who gave us this well and drank from it himself, as did his sons and his livestock?” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/john/7-37.htm">John 7:37-39</a></span><br />On the last and greatest day of the feast, Jesus stood up and called out in a loud voice, “If anyone is thirsty, let him come to Me and drink. / Whoever believes in Me, as the Scripture has said: ‘Streams of living water will flow from within him.’” / He was speaking about the Spirit, whom those who believed in Him were later to receive. For the Spirit had not yet been given, because Jesus had not yet been glorified.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/9-31.htm">Romans 9:31-32</a></span><br />but Israel, who pursued a law of righteousness, has not attained it. / Why not? Because their pursuit was not by faith, but as if it were by works. They stumbled over the stumbling stone,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_corinthians/3-11.htm">1 Corinthians 3:11-13</a></span><br />For no one can lay a foundation other than the one already laid, which is Jesus Christ. / If anyone builds on this foundation using gold, silver, precious stones, wood, hay, or straw, / his workmanship will be evident, because the Day will bring it to light. It will be revealed with fire, and the fire will prove the quality of each man’s work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ephesians/2-20.htm">Ephesians 2:20-22</a></span><br />built on the foundation of the apostles and prophets, with Christ Jesus Himself as the cornerstone. / In Him the whole building is fitted together and grows into a holy temple in the Lord. / And in Him you too are being built together into a dwelling place for God in His Spirit.</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">You made also a ditch between the two walls for the water of the old pool: but you have not looked to the maker thereof, neither had respect to him that fashioned it long ago.</p><p class="hdg">a ditch</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/nehemiah/3-16.htm">Nehemiah 3:16</a></b></br> After him repaired Nehemiah the son of Azbuk, the ruler of the half part of Bethzur, unto <i>the place</i> over against the sepulchres of David, and to the pool that was made, and unto the house of the mighty.</p><p class="hdg">ye have</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/8-17.htm">Isaiah 8:17</a></b></br> And I will wait upon the LORD, that hideth his face from the house of Jacob, and I will look for him.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/17-7.htm">Isaiah 17:7</a></b></br> At that day shall a man look to his Maker, and his eyes shall have respect to the Holy One of Israel.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/isaiah/31-1.htm">Isaiah 31:1</a></b></br> Woe to them that go down to Egypt for help; and stay on horses, and trust in chariots, because <i>they are</i> many; and in horsemen, because they are very strong; but they look not unto the Holy One of Israel, neither seek the LORD!</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/ecclesiastes/9-6.htm">Ago</a> <a href="/songs/7-2.htm">Basin</a> <a href="/isaiah/5-2.htm">Built</a> <a href="/proverbs/23-4.htm">Consideration</a> <a href="/psalms/62-7.htm">Depend</a> <a href="/proverbs/23-27.htm">Ditch</a> <a href="/psalms/144-12.htm">Fashioned</a> <a href="/isaiah/17-7.htm">Maker</a> <a href="/isaiah/19-12.htm">Planned</a> <a href="/isaiah/22-9.htm">Pool</a> <a href="/isaiah/19-17.htm">Purposed</a> <a href="/isaiah/17-8.htm">Regard</a> <a href="/isaiah/17-8.htm">Respect</a> <a href="/isaiah/21-2.htm">Thereof</a> <a href="/isaiah/14-24.htm">Thought</a> <a href="/isaiah/22-5.htm">Walls</a> <a href="/isaiah/22-9.htm">Water</a> <a href="/isaiah/22-9.htm">Waters</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/isaiah/25-1.htm">Ago</a> <a href="/zechariah/9-15.htm">Basin</a> <a href="/isaiah/25-2.htm">Built</a> <a href="/matthew/19-8.htm">Consideration</a> <a href="/isaiah/30-12.htm">Depend</a> <a href="/matthew/12-11.htm">Ditch</a> <a href="/isaiah/37-19.htm">Fashioned</a> <a href="/isaiah/27-11.htm">Maker</a> <a href="/isaiah/23-8.htm">Planned</a> <a href="/isaiah/35-7.htm">Pool</a> <a href="/isaiah/23-9.htm">Purposed</a> <a href="/isaiah/33-8.htm">Regard</a> <a href="/isaiah/53-3.htm">Respect</a> <a href="/isaiah/23-11.htm">Thereof</a> <a href="/isaiah/29-16.htm">Thought</a> <a href="/isaiah/25-2.htm">Walls</a> <a href="/isaiah/25-10.htm">Water</a> <a href="/isaiah/23-2.htm">Waters</a><div class="vheading2">Isaiah 22</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/isaiah/22-1.htm">The prophet laments the invasion of Jerusalem</a></span><br><span class="reftext">8. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/isaiah/22-8.htm">He reproves their human wisdom and worldly joy</a></span><br><span class="reftext">15. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/isaiah/22-15.htm">He prophesies Shebna's deprivation</a></span><br><span class="reftext">20. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/isaiah/22-20.htm">And the substitution of Eliakim, prefiguring the kingdom of Christ.</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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The "reservoir" likely alludes to the Pool of Siloam or similar waterworks attributed to King Hezekiah, who built a tunnel to bring water into the city from the Gihon Spring. This was a strategic move to ensure that the city could withstand an enemy siege. The "walls" indicate the fortifications of Jerusalem, emphasizing the city's preparation for defense. This action reflects human ingenuity and resourcefulness in the face of impending danger, but it also highlights a reliance on human efforts rather than divine intervention.<p><b>but you did not look to the One who made it</b><br>This part of the verse criticizes the people of Jerusalem for their failure to recognize God's sovereignty and providence. While they focused on physical preparations, they neglected to seek guidance and protection from God, who is the ultimate creator and sustainer. This reflects a broader biblical theme where reliance on human strength and wisdom is contrasted with trust in God. The "One who made it" underscores God's role as the creator of all things, including the natural resources and the wisdom to use them.<p><b>or consider Him who planned it long ago</b><br>This phrase emphasizes God's eternal wisdom and foreknowledge. The people of Jerusalem are admonished for not acknowledging God's overarching plan and purpose. The idea of God "planning it long ago" suggests His involvement in the history and destiny of His people. This connects to the biblical narrative of God's covenant with Israel and His promises to protect and guide them. It also foreshadows the coming of Christ, who fulfills God's redemptive plan. The failure to "consider" God indicates a spiritual blindness and a lack of faith, which is a recurring issue throughout the prophetic books.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a></b><br>The city where the events of <a href="/bsb/isaiah/22.htm">Isaiah 22</a> take place. It is under threat from invading forces, prompting the inhabitants to prepare defenses.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_builders.htm">The Builders</a></b><br>The people of Jerusalem who constructed a reservoir to secure water during a siege, demonstrating their focus on physical preparations.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_old_pool.htm">The Old Pool</a></b><br>A water source in Jerusalem, significant for its role in the city's defense strategy.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_one_who_made_it.htm">The One Who Made It</a></b><br>Refers to God, the Creator, who is overlooked by the people in their preparations.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_siege.htm">The Siege</a></b><br>The impending attack on Jerusalem, which serves as the backdrop for the people's actions and God's message through Isaiah.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/r/reliance_on_god_over_human_efforts.htm">Reliance on God Over Human Efforts</a></b><br>While practical preparations are necessary, they should not replace trust in God. Our efforts must be coupled with faith and reliance on Him.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/a/acknowledging_god's_sovereignty.htm">Acknowledging God's Sovereignty</a></b><br>Recognize God as the ultimate planner and creator. In all endeavors, seek His guidance and wisdom, acknowledging His hand in every aspect of life.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/spiritual_preparedness.htm">Spiritual Preparedness</a></b><br>Just as physical preparations are made for a siege, spiritual readiness is crucial. Prioritize spiritual disciplines such as prayer and scripture study to fortify your faith.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_self-sufficiency.htm">The Danger of Self-Sufficiency</a></b><br>Beware of the pride that comes from self-reliance. Remember that true security and success come from God, not from our own abilities or resources.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_isaiah_22.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Isaiah 22</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_passion_of_christ_entail.htm">What does the Passion of Christ entail?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_defines_the_city_of_god.htm">What defines the City of God?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_there_archeological_proof_of_isaiah_22_9-11.htm">In Isaiah 22:9-11, is there any tangible archeological proof of the waterworks project mentioned, or is it purely legendary?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_shows_god's_glory_in_creation.htm">How can you share your faith with others?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/isaiah/22.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(11) <span class= "bld">Ye made also a ditch between the two walls.</span>--Better, <span class= "ital">a pond </span>or <span class= "ital">pool, </span>to form a reservoir for the supply of the city. This was probably identical with the "pool of Hezekiah," known also as the <span class= "ital">Birket-el-Batrak </span>("pool of the patriarchs"), between two walls, that to the north of Zaon, and that which runs to the north-east round the Acra. During the rainy season this is supplied by the small conduit which runs from the upper pool along the surface of the ground, and then under the wall near the Joppa gate (Robinson, <span class= "ital">Researches, </span>i., 437-439). The "old pool" was probably the pool of Siloam (<a href="/john/9-7.htm" title="And said to him, Go, wash in the pool of Siloam, (which is by interpretation, Sent.) He went his way therefore, and washed, and came seeing.">John 9:7</a>), or the king's pool (<a href="/nehemiah/2-14.htm" title="Then I went on to the gate of the fountain, and to the king's pool: but there was no place for the beast that was under me to pass.">Nehemiah 2:14</a>).<p><span class= "bld">Ye have not looked unto the maker thereof.</span>--These material defences, the prophet affirms, will avail but little if they forget Him who was the true "builder and maker" of the city, and who alone can secure its safety.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/isaiah/22.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 11.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">Ye made also a ditch</span>; rather, a <span class="accented">lake</span>, or <span class="accented">reservoir</span> (see the comment on ver. 9). But ye have not looked unto the maker thereof; <span class="accented">i.e.</span> you have not looked to God, who in his eternal counsels foreknew and decreed all the steps that you are taking for your defense (see below, <a href="/isaiah/37-26.htm">Isaiah 37:26</a>). <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/isaiah/22-11.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">You built</span><br /><span class="heb">עֲשִׂיתֶ֗ם</span> <span class="translit">(‘ă·śî·ṯem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> </span><span class="str2">To do, make</span><br /><br /><span class="word">a reservoir</span><br /><span class="heb">וּמִקְוָ֣ה ׀</span> <span class="translit">(ū·miq·wāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_4724.htm">Strong's 4724: </a> </span><span class="str2">A collection, a reservoir</span><br /><br /><span class="word">between</span><br /><span class="heb">בֵּ֚ין</span> <span class="translit">(bên)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_996.htm">Strong's 996: </a> </span><span class="str2">An interval, space between</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the walls</span><br /><span class="heb">הַחֹ֣מֹתַ֔יִם</span> <span class="translit">(ha·ḥō·mō·ṯa·yim)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - fd<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2346.htm">Strong's 2346: </a> </span><span class="str2">A wall of protection</span><br /><br /><span class="word">for the waters</span><br /><span class="heb">לְמֵ֖י</span> <span class="translit">(lə·mê)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-l | Noun - masculine plural construct<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">of the ancient</span><br /><span class="heb">הַיְשָׁנָ֑ה</span> <span class="translit">(hay·šā·nāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Adjective - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3465.htm">Strong's 3465: </a> </span><span class="str2">Old</span><br /><br /><span class="word">pool,</span><br /><span class="heb">הַבְּרֵכָ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(hab·bə·rê·ḵāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Article | Noun - feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_1295.htm">Strong's 1295: </a> </span><span class="str2">A pool, pond</span><br /><br /><span class="word">but you did not</span><br /><span class="heb">וְלֹ֤א</span> <span class="translit">(wə·lō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Adverb - Negative particle<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3808.htm">Strong's 3808: </a> </span><span class="str2">Not, no</span><br /><br /><span class="word">look</span><br /><span class="heb">הִבַּטְתֶּם֙</span> <span class="translit">(hib·baṭ·tem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Hifil - Perfect - second person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5027.htm">Strong's 5027: </a> </span><span class="str2">To scan, look intently at, to regard</span><br /><br /><span class="word">to</span><br /><span class="heb">אֶל־</span> <span class="translit">(’el-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_413.htm">Strong's 413: </a> </span><span class="str2">Near, with, among, to</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the One who made it,</span><br /><span class="heb">עֹשֶׂ֔יהָ</span> <span class="translit">(‘ō·śe·hā)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_6213.htm">Strong's 6213: </a> </span><span class="str2">To do, make</span><br /><br /><span class="word">or consider</span><br /><span class="heb">רְאִיתֶֽם׃</span> <span class="translit">(rə·’î·ṯem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - second person masculine plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7200.htm">Strong's 7200: </a> </span><span class="str2">To see</span><br /><br /><span class="word">Him who planned</span><br /><span class="heb">וְיֹצְרָ֥הּ</span> <span class="translit">(wə·yō·ṣə·rāh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular construct | third person feminine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3335.htm">Strong's 3335: </a> </span><span class="str2">To mould into a, form, as a, potter, to determine</span><br /><br /><span class="word">it long ago.</span><br /><span class="heb">מֵֽרָח֖וֹק</span> <span class="translit">(mê·rā·ḥō·wq)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition-m | Adjective - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7350.htm">Strong's 7350: </a> </span><span class="str2">Remote, of place, time, precious</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/isaiah/22-11.htm">Isaiah 22:11 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/isaiah/22-11.htm">Isaiah 22:11 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/isaiah/22-11.htm">Isaiah 22:11 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/isaiah/22-11.htm">Isaiah 22:11 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/isaiah/22-11.htm">Isaiah 22:11 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/isaiah/22-11.htm">Isaiah 22:11 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/isaiah/22-11.htm">Isaiah 22:11 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/isaiah/22-11.htm">Isaiah 22:11 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/isaiah/22-11.htm">Isaiah 22:11 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/isaiah/22-11.htm">Isaiah 22:11 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/isaiah/22-11.htm">OT Prophets: Isaiah 22:11 You also made a reservoir between (Isa Isi Is)</a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/isaiah/22-10.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Isaiah 22:10"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Isaiah 22:10" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/isaiah/22-12.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Isaiah 22:12"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Isaiah 22:12" /></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>