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Proclamation Against Syria and Israel

17 The (A)burden[a] against Damascus.

“Behold, Damascus will cease from being a city,
And it will be a ruinous heap.

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Footnotes

  1. Isaiah 17:1 oracle, prophecy

Prophecy about Damascus

17 The (A)pronouncement concerning (B)Damascus:

“Behold, Damascus is about to be (C)removed from being a city
And will become a (D)fallen ruin.

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Prophecy about Damascus

17 The [mournful, inspired] oracle ([a]a burden to be carried) concerning Damascus [capital of Aram (Syria), and Israel’s defense against Assyria].

“Listen carefully, Damascus will cease to be a city
And will become a fallen ruin.

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Footnotes

  1. Isaiah 17:1 I.e. an urgent message the prophet is under compulsion to proclaim.

A Prophecy Against Damascus

17 A prophecy(A) against Damascus:(B)

“See, Damascus will no longer be a city
    but will become a heap of ruins.(C)

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17 The burden of Damascus. Behold, Damascus is taken away from being a city, and it shall be a ruinous heap.

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