Isaiah 33:16
He shall dwell on high: his place of defence shall be the munitions of rocks: bread shall be given him; his waters shall be sure.
†He shall dwell on high: his place of defence shalbe the munitions of rocks, bread shalbe giuen him, his waters shall be sure.
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- †Hebrew wordingHeb. heights, or hie places.
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- Luke 12:29–31Rank 1 from verse 16
29And seek not ye what ye shall eat, or what ye shall drink, neither be ye of doubtful mind.
30For all these things do the nations of the world seek after: and your Father knoweth that ye have need of these things.
31¶ But rather seek ye the kingdom of God; and all these things shall be added unto you.
29And seeke not yee what yee shall eate, or what ye shall drinke, ‖neither be ye of doubtfull minde.
30For all these things doe the nations of the world seeke after: and your father knoweth that yee haue neede of these things.
31¶ But rather seeke yee the kingdome of God, and all these things shall be added vnto you.
- Isaiah 32:18Rank 2 from verse 16
- Isaiah 49:10Rank 3 from verse 16
10They shall not hunger nor thirst; neither shall the heat nor sun smite them: for he that hath mercy on them shall lead them, even by the springs of water shall he guide them.
10*They shall not hunger nor thirst, neither shall the heate nor sunne smite them: for he that hath mercy on them shall lead them, euen by the springs of water shall he guide them.
- Proverbs 1:33Rank 4 from verse 16
- Proverbs 18:10Rank 5 from verse 16
- Psalms 107:41Rank 6 from verse 16
- Psalms 37:3Rank 7 from verse 16
- Psalms 90:1Rank 8 from verse 16
- Habakkuk 3:19Rank 9 from verse 16
19The Lord God is my strength, and he will make my feet like hinds’ feet, and he will make me to walk upon mine high places. To the chief singer on my stringed instruments.
19*†The LORD God is my strength, and he will make my feet like hindes feet, and he will make me to walke vpon mine high places. To the chiefe singer on my stringed instruments.
- Isaiah 25:4Rank 10 from verse 16
4For thou hast been a strength to the poor, a strength to the needy in his distress, a refuge from the storm, a shadow from the heat, when the blast of the terrible ones is as a storm against the wall.
4For thou hast bene a strength to the poore, a strength to the needy in his distresse, a refuge from the storme, a shadow from the heat, when the blast of the terrible ones is as a storme against the wall.
- Psalms 111:5Rank 11 from verse 16
- Psalms 18:33Rank 12 from verse 16
- Psalms 33:18Rank 13 from verse 16
- Psalms 91:14Rank 14 from verse 16
- Isaiah 26:1–5Rank 15 from verse 16
1IN that day shall this song be sung in the land of Judah; We have a strong city; salvation will God appoint for walls and bulwarks.
2Open ye the gates, that the righteous nation which keepeth the truth may enter in.
3Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.
4Trust ye in the Lord for ever: for in the Lord JEHOVAH is everlasting strength:
5¶ For he bringeth down them that dwell on high; the lofty city, he layeth it low; he layeth it low, even to the ground; he bringeth it even to the dust.
1¶ In that day shall this song bee sung in the land of Iudah; Wee haue a strong citie, saluation will God appoint for walles and bulwarkes.
2†Open ye the gates, that the righteous nation which keepeth the trueth may enter in.
3†‖Thou wilt keepe him in perfect peace, whose minde is stayed on thee; because he trusteth in thee.
4†Trust ye in the LORD for euer: for in the LORD Iehouah is euerlasting strength.
5¶ For hee bringeth downe them that dwell on high, the loftie citie he layeth it low; he layeth it low, euen to the ground, he bringeth it euen to the dust.
- Psalms 34:10Rank 16 from verse 16
- Psalms 15:1Rank 17 from verse 16
- Psalms 91:1–10Rank 18 from verse 16
1HE that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty.
2I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust.
3Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence.
4He shall cover thee with his feathers, and under his wings shalt thou trust: his truth shall be thy shield and buckler.
5Thou shalt not be afraid for the terror by night; nor for the arrow that flieth by day;
6Nor for the pestilence that walketh in darkness; nor for the destruction that wasteth at noonday.
7A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand; but it shall not come nigh thee.
8Only with thine eyes shalt thou behold and see the reward of the wicked.
9Because thou hast made the Lord, which is my refuge, even the most High, thy habitation;
10There shall no evil befall thee, neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.
1¶ †He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most high: shall abide vnder the shadow of the Almightie.
2I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge, and my fortresse: my God, in him will I trust.
3Surely he shall deliuer thee from the snare of the fouler: and from the noisome pestilence.
4Hee shall couer thee with his feathers, and vnder his wings shalt thou trust: his trueth shall bee thy shield and buckler.
5Thou shalt not bee afraid for the terrour by night: nor for the arrow that flieth by day:
6 Nor for the pestilence that walketh in darknes: nor for the destruction, that wasteth at noone-day.
7A thousand shall fall at thy side, and ten thousand at thy right hand: but it shall not come nigh thee.
8Onely with thine eyes shalt thou behold: & see the reward of the wicked.
9Because thou hast made the LORD, which is my refuge, euen the most High, thy habitation:
10There shall no euill befall thee: neither shall any plague come nigh thy dwelling.
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Isaiah 33:16
An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
1. At, upon, or in contact with the named place, object, side, or time. 2. Toward, against, concerning, depending upon, or directed to the named person or thing. 3. Forward or continuing; in joined expressions such as go on, put on, and lay hold on, the other words supply the particular action.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
Sense 1: Elevated or far above; great in height, stature, or position; aloft. Sense 2: Elevated or chief in rank, office, power, authority, honor, excellence, or importance. Sense 3: Great in degree, intensity, fullness, or advancement; loud or strongly expressed. Sense 4: Proud, haughty, or self-exalting. Sense 5: Difficult, lofty, or beyond reach or understanding. Sense 6: In high way, a principal or public road; in high place, an elevated site, often used for worship or sacrifice.
Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828
Sense 1: A physical location or room. Sense 2: A position or office. Sense 3: An occasion, circumstance, or passage. Sense 4: To set, fix, locate, or establish.
Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references
Sense 1: Protection from attack or harm; a means of defending. Sense 2: An answer made against an accusation.
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Strongholds or fortified defenses.
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Bestowed, granted, delivered, or appointed.
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Certain, firm, secure, dependable, or firmly established.
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15He that walketh righteously, and speaketh uprightly; he that despiseth the gain of oppressions, that shaketh his hands from holding of bribes, that stoppeth his ears from hearing of blood, and shutteth his eyes from seeing evil;
15*††‖†He that walketh righteously, and speaketh vprightly, hee that despiseth the gaine of oppressions, that shaketh his hands from holding of bribes, that stoppeth his eares from hearing of blood, and shutteth his eyes from seeing euill:
16He shall dwell on high: his place of defence shall be the munitions of rocks: bread shall be given him; his waters shall be sure.
16†He shall dwell on high: his place of defence shalbe the munitions of rocks, bread shalbe giuen him, his waters shall be sure.
Selected passage17Thine eyes shall see the king in his beauty: they shall behold the land that is very far off.
17†Thine eyes shall see the king in his beauty: they shall behold the land that is very farre off.