KJV ORIGINAL
Wherefore my bowels shall sound like an harp for Moab, and mine inward parts for Kirharesh.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
That's why my heart will cry out like a harp for Moab, and my deepest feelings will mourn for Kir-hareseth.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
The writer is expressing deep emotional pain and compassion for the suffering of Moab and its capital city.
📚 Historical Context
Isaiah is prophesying about the destruction that will come upon Moab, Israel's neighboring nation east of the Dead Sea. Kir-hareseth (also called Kir-haresh) was Moab's fortified capital city. Despite Moab's history as an enemy of Israel, Isaiah shows genuine grief and compassion for their coming suffering.
Ask the AI Assistant
Have a question about this chapter or verse? Ask below for a clear explanation.
Share or Save