Isaiah 23:3
What does Isaiah 23:3 mean?
A plain-English look at Isaiah 23:3 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And on great waters the seed of the Shihor, the harvest of the Nile, was her revenue; and she was the mart of nations.
KJV
King James Version · 1611And by great waters the seed of Sihor, the harvest of the river, is her revenue; and she is a mart of nations.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And on great waters the seed of the Shihor, the harvest of the Nile, was her revenue; and she was the mart of nations.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Who get in the seed of Shihor, whose wealth is the trade of the nations.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862And in many waters <FI>is<Fi> the seed of Sihor, The harvest of the brook <FI>is<Fi> her increase, And she is a mart of nations.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752The seed of the Nile in many waters, the harvest of the river is her revenue: and she is become the mart of the nations.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890And on great waters, the seed of Shihor, the harvest of the Nile, was her revenue; and she was the market of the nations.
Context
v.2Be still, ye inhabitants of the coast, thou whom the merchants of Sidon, that pass over the sea, have replenished.
v.3This passage
v.4Be thou ashamed, O Sidon; for the sea hath spoken, the stronghold of the sea, saying, I have not travailed, nor brought forth, neither have I nourished young men, nor brought up virgins.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Revelation 18:11
And the merchants of the earth weep and mourn over her, for no man buyeth their merchandise any more;
- Ezekiel 27:33
When thy wares went forth out of the seas, thou filledst many peoples; thou didst enrich the kings of the earth with the multitude of thy riches and of thy merchandise.
- Joel 3:5
Forasmuch as ye have taken my silver and my gold, and have carried into your temples my goodly precious things,
- Deuteronomy 11:10
For the land, whither thou goest in to possess it, is not as the land of Egypt, from whence ye came out, where thou sowedst thy seed, and wateredst it with thy foot, as a garden of herbs;
- Ezekiel 27:3
and say unto Tyre, O thou that dwellest at the entry of the sea, that art the merchant of the peoples unto many isles, thus saith the Lord Jehovah: Thou, O Tyre, hast said, I am perfect in beauty.
- Ezekiel 28:4
by thy wisdom and by thine understanding thou hast gotten thee riches, and hast gotten gold and silver into thy treasures;
Related questions readers ask
Keep reading
Want to dig deeper? Explore Isaiah 23
Hand-picked devotionals, topical studies, and pastoral answers that draw on Isaiah 23.
Topics that quote it
Topic
Bible Verses About Atonement
Atonement, a central doctrine of Christianity, describes how humanity is reconciled to God through Jesus Christ.
Topic
Bible Verses About Boldness
Bible verses about boldness reveal how believers can stand firm in faith, speak truth, and overcome fear through God’s strength.
Topic
Bible Verses About Burnout
Scripture offers solace and guidance for those experiencing burnout, encouraging rest, renewed hope, and reliance on God.
What the Bible says about…
Verses for this moment
Verses for
Bible Verses for a Panic Attack at Night
Steady, slow verses to pray when your chest is tight and the house is dark.
Verses for
Bible Verses for Anxiety Before a Job Interview
Quiet your nerves and walk in with steady steps — six verses to pray on the way.
Verses for
Bible Verses for the Fear of Losing a Loved One
When you can't stop imagining the worst — verses to put your loved one back in God's hands.