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Isaiah 16:1: Meaning Explained
Send ye the lamb to the ruler of the land from Sela to the wilderness, unto the mount of the daughter of Zion.
Isaiah 16:1
“Send tribute lambs to the ruler of the land, from Sela through the wilderness to the mountain of daughter Zion.”
What Does This Verse Mean?
The nation of Moab should send young sheep as gifts to the ruler to show respect and honor.
What’s Happening Here
Isaiah was telling Moab to send lambs as tribute (payment) to the king of Israel on Mount Zion as a sign of submission.
Key Words
tributepayment or gifts given to show respect to a ruler
Why It Matters
This verse reminds us that true leadership and peace often require humility, respect, and tangible acts of reconciliation, principles that remain vital in personal and international relationships today.
Did You Know?
The 'lambs' mentioned were likely the best of the flock, symbolizing a sincere and valuable offering, not just a casual gift.
Word Study
H7971
Sendשִׁלְחוּ
H3733
ye the lambכַ֥ר
H4910
to the rulerמֹשֵֽׁל
H776
of the landאֶ֖רֶץ
H5554
from Selaמִסֶּ֣לַע
H4057
to the wildernessמִדְבָּ֑רָה
H2022
unto the mountהַ֖ר
H1323
of the daughterבַּת
H6726
of Zionצִיּֽוֹן׃
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