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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

watchfulnessalertnessresponsibility

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