Lux Domini

Isaiah  15:9

For the waters of Dimon shall be full of blood: for I will bring more upon Dimon, lions upon him that escapeth of Moab, and upon the remnant of the land.

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Interpretation

This verse continues the thought already in view and fits the wider themes of holiness and judgment in Isaiah.

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This thought runs through Isaiah 15:6-9.

Isaiah 15:6 Isaiah 15:7 Isaiah 15:8 Isaiah 15:9

Glossary

Moab Place
Biblical region. Modern identification: Kerak.
Dibon Place
Pining; wasting. (1. ) A city in Moab ( Num. 21:30 ); called also Dibon-gad (33:45), because it was built by Gad and Dimon ( Isa. 15:9 ). Modern identification: Tall Dhiban.