Isaiah 15:9
New International Version
The waters of Dimon are full of blood, but I will bring still more upon Dimon — a lion upon the fugitives of Moab and upon those who remain in the land.

New Living Translation
The stream near Dibon runs red with blood, but I am still not finished with Dibon! Lions will hunt down the survivors— both those who try to escape and those who remain behind.

English Standard Version
For the waters of Dibon are full of blood; for I will bring upon Dibon even more, a lion for those of Moab who escape, for the remnant of the land.

Berean Standard Bible
The waters of Dimon are full of blood, but I will bring more upon Dimon—a lion upon the fugitives of Moab and upon the remnant of the land.

King James Bible
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.

New King James Version
For the waters of Dimon will be full of blood; Because I will bring more upon Dimon, Lions upon him who escapes from Moab, And on the remnant of the land.”

New American Standard Bible
For the waters of Dimon are full of blood; I will certainly bring added woes upon Dimon, A lion upon the fugitives of Moab and the remnant of the land.

NASB 1995
For the waters of Dimon are full of blood; Surely I will bring added woes upon Dimon, A lion upon the fugitives of Moab and upon the remnant of the land.

NASB 1977
For the waters of Dimon are full of blood; Surely I will bring added woes upon Dimon, A lion upon the fugitives of Moab and upon the remnant of the land.

Legacy Standard Bible
For the waters of Dimon are full of blood; Surely I will put added woes upon Dimon, A lion upon those of Moab who have escaped and upon the remnant of the land.

Amplified Bible
For the waters of Dimon are full of blood; Yet I will bring even more woes on Dimon— A lion upon those of Moab who escape and upon the remnant of the land.

Christian Standard Bible
The Waters of Dibon are full of blood, but I will bring on Dibon even more than this — a lion for those who escape from Moab, and for the survivors in the land.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
The waters of Dibon are full of blood, but I will bring on Dibon even more than this— a lion for those who escape from Moab, and for the survivors in the land.

American Standard Version
For the waters of Dimon are full of blood; for I will bring yet more upon Dimon, a lion upon them of Moab that escape, and upon the remnant of the land.

Contemporary English Version
The streams near Dimon are flowing with blood. But the Lord will bring even worse trouble to Dimon, because all in Moab who escape will be attacked by lions.

English Revised Version
For the waters of Dimon are full of blood: for I will bring yet more upon Dimon, a lion upon him that escapeth of Moab, and upon the remnant of the land.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The water in Dimon is red with blood, yet I will bring even more on Dimon. A lion will attack the fugitives from Moab and the survivors from Adamah.

Good News Translation
At the town of Dibon the river is red with blood, and God has something even worse in store for the people there. Yes, there will be a bloody slaughter of everyone left in Moab.

International Standard Version
The Dibon streams are full of blood; but I will bring upon Dibon even more— a lion will pounce upon those of Moab who escape, upon those who remain in the land."

Majority Standard Bible
The waters of Dimon are full of blood, but I will bring more upon Dimon?a lion upon the fugitives of Moab and upon the remnant of the land.

NET Bible
Indeed, the waters of Dimon are full of blood! Indeed, I will heap even more trouble on Dimon. A lion will attack the Moabite fugitives and the people left in the land.

New Heart English Bible
For the waters of Dibon are full of blood; for I will bring yet more on Dibon, a lion on those of Moab who escape, and on the remnant of the land.

Webster's Bible Translation
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.

World English Bible
For the waters of Dimon are full of blood; for I will bring yet more on Dimon, a lion on those of Moab who escape, and on the remnant of the land.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
For the waters of Dimon have been full of blood, "" For I set additions on Dimon, "" A lion for the escaped of Moab, "" And for the remnant of Adamah!

Young's Literal Translation
For the waters of Dimon have been full of blood, For I set on Dimon additions, For the escaped of Moab a lion, And for the remnant of Adamah!

Smith's Literal Translation
For the waters of Dimon were filled with blood: I will put additions upon Dimon, to the escaping of Moab, lions, and to the rest of the land.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
For the waters of Dibon are filled with blood: for I will bring more upon Dibon: the lion upon them that shall flee of Moab, and upon the remnant of the land.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Because the waters of Dibon have been filled with blood, I will place even more upon Dibon: those from Moab who flee the lion, and the survivors of the earth.

New American Bible
The waters of Dimon are filled with blood, but I will bring still more upon Dimon: Lions for those who are fleeing from Moab and for those who remain in the land!

New Revised Standard Version
For the waters of Dibon are full of blood; yet I will bring upon Dibon even more— a lion for those of Moab who escape, for the remnant of the land.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
For the waters of Ribon are full of blood; and I will bring more upon Ribon, and I will plot against those who escape of Moab, and against the remnant of the land.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Because the waters of Ribun have been filled with blood, because I shall put more on Ribun and I shall meditate against those who are saved from Moab and against the rest of the land
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
For the waters of Dimon are full of blood; For I will bring yet more upon Dimon, A lion upon him that escapeth of Moab, And upon the remnant of the land.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the water of Dimon shall be filled with blood: for I will bring Arabians upon Dimon, and I will take away the seed of Moab, and Ariel, and the remnant of Adama.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
An Oracle Concerning Moab
8For their outcry echoes to the border of Moab. Their wailing reaches Eglaim; it is heard in Beer-elim. 9The waters of Dimon are full of blood, but I will bring more upon Dimon— a lion upon the fugitives of Moab and upon the remnant of the land.

Cross References
Jeremiah 48:34-36
There is a cry from Heshbon to Elealeh; they raise their voices to Jahaz, from Zoar to Horonaim and Eglath-shelishiyah; for even the waters of Nimrim have dried up. / In Moab, declares the LORD, I will bring an end to those who make offerings on the high places and burn incense to their gods. / Therefore My heart laments like a flute for Moab; it laments like a flute for the men of Kir-heres, because the wealth they acquired has perished.

Jeremiah 48:5
For on the ascent to Luhith they weep bitterly as they go, and on the descent to Horonaim cries of distress resound over the destruction:

Jeremiah 48:40-44
For this is what the LORD says: “Behold, an eagle swoops down and spreads his wings against Moab. / Kirioth has been taken, and the strongholds seized. In that day the heart of Moab’s warriors will be like the heart of a woman in labor. / Moab will be destroyed as a nation because he vaunted himself against the LORD. ...

Zephaniah 2:9
Therefore, as surely as I live,” declares the LORD of Hosts, the God of Israel, “surely Moab will be like Sodom and the Ammonites like Gomorrah—a place of weeds and salt pits, a perpetual wasteland. The remnant of My people will plunder them; the remainder of My nation will dispossess them.”

Amos 1:13-15
This is what the LORD says: “For three transgressions of the Ammonites, even four, I will not revoke My judgment, because they ripped open the pregnant women of Gilead in order to enlarge their territory. / So I will kindle a fire in the walls of Rabbah to consume its citadels amid war cries on the day of battle and a violent wind on the day of tempest. / Their king will go into exile—he and his princes together,” says the LORD.

2 Kings 3:22-27
When they got up early in the morning, the sun was shining on the water, and it looked as red as blood to the Moabites across the way. / “This is blood!” they exclaimed. “The kings have clashed swords and slaughtered one another. Now to the plunder, Moab!” / But when the Moabites came to the camp of Israel, the Israelites rose up and attacked them, and they fled before them. So the Israelites invaded their land and struck down the Moabites. ...

Numbers 21:28-30
For a fire went out from Heshbon, a blaze from the city of Sihon. It consumed Ar of Moab, the rulers of Arnon’s heights. / Woe to you, O Moab! You are destroyed, O people of Chemosh! He gave up his sons as refugees, and his daughters into captivity to Sihon king of the Amorites. / But we have overthrown them; Heshbon is destroyed as far as Dibon. We demolished them as far as Nophah, which reaches to Medeba.”

Ezekiel 25:9-11
therefore I will indeed expose the flank of Moab beginning with its frontier cities—Beth-jeshimoth, Baal-meon, and Kiriathaim—the glory of the land. / I will give it along with the Ammonites as a possession to the people of the East, so that the Ammonites will no longer be remembered among the nations. / So I will execute judgments on Moab, and they will know that I am the LORD.’

Psalm 83:6-8
the tents of Edom and the Ishmaelites, of Moab and the Hagrites, / of Gebal, Ammon, and Amalek, of Philistia with the people of Tyre. / Even Assyria has joined them, lending strength to the sons of Lot. Selah

Isaiah 16:6-7
We have heard of Moab’s pomposity, his exceeding pride and conceit, his overflowing arrogance. But his boasting is empty. / Therefore let Moab wail; let them wail together for Moab. Moan for the raisin cakes of Kir-hareseth, you who are utterly stricken.

Isaiah 25:10-12
For the hand of the LORD will rest on this mountain. But Moab will be trampled in his place as straw is trodden into the dung pile. / He will spread out his hands within it, as a swimmer spreads his arms to swim. His pride will be brought low, despite the skill of his hands. / The high-walled fortress will be brought down, cast to the ground, into the dust.

Isaiah 34:6-7
The sword of the LORD is bathed in blood. It drips with fat—with the blood of lambs and goats, with the fat of the kidneys of rams. For the LORD has a sacrifice in Bozrah, a great slaughter in the land of Edom. / And the wild oxen will fall with them, the young bulls with the strong ones. Their land will be drenched with blood, and their soil will be soaked with fat.

Revelation 14:10-11
he too will drink the wine of God’s anger, poured undiluted into the cup of His wrath. And he will be tormented in fire and sulfur in the presence of the holy angels and of the Lamb. / And the smoke of their torment rises forever and ever. Day and night there is no rest for those who worship the beast and its image, or for anyone who receives the mark of its name.”

Revelation 18:6-8
Give back to her as she has done to others; pay her back double for what she has done; mix her a double portion in her own cup. / As much as she has glorified herself and lived in luxury, give her the same measure of torment and grief. In her heart she says, ‘I sit as queen; I am not a widow and will never see grief.’ / Therefore her plagues will come in one day—death and grief and famine—and she will be consumed by fire, for mighty is the Lord God who judges her.”

Matthew 11:20-24
Then Jesus began to denounce the cities in which most of His miracles had been performed, because they did not repent. / “Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the miracles that were performed in you had been performed in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago in sackcloth and ashes. / But I tell you, it will be more bearable for Tyre and Sidon on the day of judgment than for you. ...


Treasury of Scripture

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

Dimon.

more.

Leviticus 26:18,21,24,28
And if ye will not yet for all this hearken unto me, then I will punish you seven times more for your sins…

Jeremiah 48:43-45
Fear, and the pit, and the snare, shall be upon thee, O inhabitant of Moab, saith the LORD…

lions

Leviticus 26:22
I will also send wild beasts among you, which shall rob you of your children, and destroy your cattle, and make you few in number; and your high ways shall be desolate.

2 Kings 17:25
And so it was at the beginning of their dwelling there, that they feared not the LORD: therefore the LORD sent lions among them, which slew some of them.

Jeremiah 15:3
And I will appoint over them four kinds, saith the LORD: the sword to slay, and the dogs to tear, and the fowls of the heaven, and the beasts of the earth, to devour and destroy.

him.

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Isaiah 15
1. The lamentable state of Moab














The waters of Dimon are full of blood
This phrase indicates a scene of devastation and judgment. Dimon is often identified with Dibon, a city in Moab, which was a region east of the Dead Sea. The imagery of waters full of blood suggests a great slaughter or calamity, possibly due to warfare or divine judgment. In biblical symbolism, blood often represents life taken violently, and here it underscores the severity of Moab's punishment. This aligns with the broader context of Isaiah's prophecies against the nations surrounding Israel, where God uses natural and military disasters as instruments of judgment.

but I will bring more upon Dimon
This part of the verse suggests that the current devastation is not the end; further judgment is to come. The use of "I will bring" indicates divine intervention, emphasizing that the calamities are not merely natural or coincidental but are orchestrated by God. This reflects the biblical theme of God's sovereignty over nations and His use of judgment to bring about repentance or to fulfill His purposes. The continuation of judgment upon Dimon serves as a warning to Moab and a reminder of the consequences of turning away from God.

a lion upon the fugitives of Moab
The lion is a common biblical symbol of strength, power, and often destruction. In this context, it represents a fierce and unstoppable force that will come upon those fleeing from Moab. The fugitives, likely those escaping the initial devastation, will not find safety, as the lion signifies further peril. This imagery is consistent with other biblical passages where God uses wild animals as instruments of judgment (e.g., Jeremiah 5:6). The lion could also symbolize a powerful enemy or invading force that God will use to complete Moab's judgment.

and upon the remnant of the land
The "remnant" refers to those who survive the initial calamities. In biblical prophecy, a remnant often signifies a small, surviving group that remains after widespread destruction. However, in this context, even the remnant is not spared from judgment, highlighting the totality of God's decree against Moab. This serves as a stark reminder of the seriousness of divine judgment and the futility of relying on human strength or escape. The concept of a remnant is also significant in other parts of Scripture, where it sometimes represents hope and future restoration, but here it underscores the completeness of Moab's downfall.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Dimon
A location in Moab, possibly synonymous with Dibon, known for its waters. The name is used here to symbolize judgment and calamity.

2. Moab
A nation east of Israel, often in conflict with Israel. Moab is under judgment in this prophecy.

3. Fugitives of Moab
The people of Moab who are fleeing from destruction and judgment.

4. Remnant of the Land
The survivors left in Moab after the initial wave of destruction.

5. Lion
Symbolic of further destruction and judgment, possibly representing a powerful enemy or divine wrath.
Teaching Points
God's Sovereignty in Judgment
God is in control of the nations and their destinies. His judgments are just and purposeful.

The Reality of Divine Judgment
The imagery of blood and lions serves as a stark reminder of the seriousness of sin and the reality of divine judgment.

The Call to Repentance
The prophecy serves as a warning to turn from sin and seek God's mercy before judgment comes.

Hope for the Remnant
Even in judgment, God often preserves a remnant, offering hope for restoration and redemption.

The Importance of Trusting God
In times of calamity and judgment, trusting in God's plan and sovereignty is crucial for believers.Verse 9. - The waters of Dimon. It is thought that "Dimon" is here put for "Dibon," in order to assimilate the sound to that of dam, blood. St. Jerome says that in his day the place was called indifferently by either name. If we accept this view, "the waters of Dimon" will probably be those of the Amen, near which Dibon was situated (see the comment on ver. 2). I will bring more; literally, I will bring additions; i.e. additional calamities, which will cause the stream of the Aton to flow with blood. Lions; or, a lieu. Perhaps Nebuchadnezzar (Jeremiah 4:7), who is said by Josephus to have conquered the Moabites, or possibly Asshur-bani-pal, who overran the country about B.C. 645 (G. Smith, 'History of Asshur-bani-pal,' p. 259).



Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
The waters
מֵ֤י (mê)
Noun - masculine plural construct
Strong's 4325: Water, juice, urine, semen

of Dimon
דִימוֹן֙ (ḏî·mō·wn)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 1775: Dimon -- a city in Moab

are full of
מָ֣לְאוּ (mā·lə·’ū)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural
Strong's 4390: To fill, be full of

blood,
דָ֔ם (ḏām)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 1818: Blood, of man, an animal, the juice of the grape, bloodshed

but
כִּ֣י (kî)
Conjunction
Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction

I will bring
אָשִׁ֥ית (’ā·šîṯ)
Verb - Qal - Imperfect - first person common singular
Strong's 7896: To put, set

more
נוֹסָפ֑וֹת (nō·w·sā·p̄ō·wṯ)
Verb - Nifal - Participle - feminine plural
Strong's 3254: To add, augment

upon
עַל־ (‘al-)
Preposition
Strong's 5921: Above, over, upon, against

Dimon—
דִּימ֖וֹן (dî·mō·wn)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 1775: Dimon -- a city in Moab

a lion
אַרְיֵ֔ה (’ar·yêh)
Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 738: A lion

on the fugitives
לִפְלֵיטַ֤ת (lip̄·lê·ṭaṯ)
Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 6413: Deliverance, an escaped portion

of Moab,
מוֹאָב֙ (mō·w·’āḇ)
Noun - proper - feminine singular
Strong's 4124: Moab -- a son of Lot,also his descendants and the territory where they settled

and on the remnant
וְלִשְׁאֵרִ֖ית (wə·liš·’ê·rîṯ)
Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular construct
Strong's 7611: Rest, residue, remnant, remainder

of the land.
אֲדָמָֽה׃ (’ă·ḏā·māh)
Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 127: Ground, land


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