Isaiah 21:8 Meaning
And he cried, A lion: My lord, I stand continually upon the watchtower in the daytime, and I am set in my ward whole nights:
Context Explained
6For thus hath the Lord said unto me, Go, set a watchman, let him declare what he seeth.
7And he saw a chariot with a couple of horsemen, a chariot of asses, and a chariot of camels; and he hearkened diligently with much heed:
8And he cried, A lion: My lord, I stand continually upon the watchtower in the daytime, and I am set in my ward whole nights:
9And, behold, here cometh a chariot of men, with a couple of horsemen. And he answered and said, Babylon is fallen, is fallen; and all the graven images of her gods he hath broken unto the ground.
10O my threshing, and the corn of my floor: that which I have heard of the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel, have I declared unto you.
Key Themes
Related Cross References
Mark 13:34
Jesus teaches about being watchful and alert in His parables.
1 Thessalonians 5:6
Encouragement to be vigilant and sober-minded is a common theme.
Isaiah 62:6
Similar themes of watchfulness and vigilance are present.
Source: Isaiah 21:8