Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version As a pregnant woman about to give birth writhes and cries out in her pain, so were we in your presence, LORD. New Living Translation Just as a pregnant woman writhes and cries out in pain as she gives birth, so were we in your presence, LORD. English Standard Version Like a pregnant woman who writhes and cries out in her pangs when she is near to giving birth, so were we because of you, O LORD; Berean Standard Bible As a woman with child about to give birth writhes and cries out in pain, so were we in Your presence, O LORD. King James Bible Like as a woman with child, that draweth near the time of her delivery, is in pain, and crieth out in her pangs; so have we been in thy sight, O LORD. New King James Version As a woman with child Is in pain and cries out in her pangs, When she draws near the time of her delivery, So have we been in Your sight, O LORD. New American Standard Bible As the pregnant woman approaches the time to give birth, She writhes and cries out in her labor pains; This is how we were before You, LORD. NASB 1995 As the pregnant woman approaches the time to give birth, She writhes and cries out in her labor pains, Thus were we before You, O LORD. NASB 1977 As the pregnant woman approaches the time to give birth, She writhes and cries out in her labor pains, Thus were we before Thee, O LORD. Legacy Standard Bible As the woman with child draws near to the time to give birth, She writhes and cries out in her pangs of labor, Thus were we before You, O Yahweh. Amplified Bible As a woman with child approaches the time to give birth, She is in pain and struggles and cries out in her labor, So we were before You, O LORD. Christian Standard Bible As a pregnant woman about to give birth writhes and cries out in her pains, so we were before you, LORD. Holman Christian Standard Bible As a pregnant woman about to give birth writhes and cries out in her pains, so we were before You, LORD. American Standard Version Like as a woman with child, that draweth near the time of her delivery, is in pain and crieth out in her pangs; so we have been before thee, O Jehovah. Contemporary English Version Because of what you did to us, we suffered like a woman about to give birth. English Revised Version Like as a woman with child, that draweth near the time of her delivery, is in pain and crieth out in her pangs; so have we been before thee, O LORD. GOD'S WORD® Translation O LORD, when we are with you, we are like pregnant women ready to give birth. They writhe and cry out in their labor pains. Good News Translation You, LORD, have made us cry out, as a woman in labor cries out in pain. International Standard Version Just as a pregnant woman writhes and cries out during her labor when she is about to give birth, so were we because of you, LORD. Majority Standard Bible As a woman with child about to give birth writhes and cries out in pain, so were we in Your presence, O LORD. NET Bible As when a pregnant woman gets ready to deliver and strains and cries out because of her labor pains, so were we because of you, O LORD. New Heart English Bible Like as a woman with child, who draws near the time of her delivery, is in pain and cries out in her pangs; so we have been before you, LORD. Webster's Bible Translation As a woman with child, that draweth near the time of her delivery, is in pain, and crieth out in her pangs; so have we been in thy sight, O LORD. World English Bible Just as a woman with child, who draws near the time of her delivery, is in pain and cries out in her pangs, so we have been before you, Yahweh. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionWhen a pregnant woman comes near to the birth, "" She is pained—she cries in her pangs, "" So we have been from Your face, O YHWH. Young's Literal Translation When a pregnant woman cometh near to the birth, She is pained -- she crieth in her pangs, So we have been from Thy face, O Jehovah. Smith's Literal Translation As she conceiving will draw near to bring forth, she will be pained and cry out in her pangs, thus were we from before thee, O Jehovah. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAs a woman with child, when she draweth near the time of her delivery, is in pain, and crieth out in her pangs: so are we become in thy presence, O Lord. Catholic Public Domain Version Like a woman who has conceived and is approaching the time for delivery, who, in anguish, cries out in her pains, so have we become before your face, O Lord. New American Bible As a woman about to give birth writhes and cries out in pain, so were we before you, LORD. New Revised Standard Version Like a woman with child, who writhes and cries out in her pangs when she is near her time, so were we because of you, O LORD; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleLike a woman with child, who draws near the time of her delivery, and is in pain, and cries out in her pangs; so have we been in thy sight, O LORD. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated As a pregnant woman that is near to give birth and is in labor, and cries out in her labor pains, in this way they were in your presence, LORD JEHOVAH OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Like as a woman with child, that draweth near the time of her delivery, Is in pain and crieth out in her pangs; So have we been at Thy presence, O LORD. Brenton Septuagint Translation And as a woman in travail draws nigh to be delivered, and cries out in her pain; so have we been to thy beloved. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context A Song of Trust in God's Provision…16O LORD, they sought You in their distress; when You disciplined them, they poured out a quiet prayer. 17As a woman with child about to give birth writhes and cries out in pain, so were we in Your presence, O LORD. 18We were with child; we writhed in pain; but we gave birth to wind. We have given no salvation to the earth, nor brought any life into the world.… Cross References John 16:21 A woman has pain in childbirth because her time has come; but when she brings forth her child, she forgets her anguish because of her joy that a child has been born into the world. Micah 4:9-10 Why do you now cry aloud? Is there no king among you? Has your counselor perished so that anguish grips you like a woman in labor? / Writhe in agony, O Daughter of Zion, like a woman in labor. For now you will leave the city and camp in the open fields. You will go to Babylon; there you will be rescued; there the LORD will redeem you from the hand of your enemies! Jeremiah 30:6-7 Ask now, and see: Can a male give birth? Why then do I see every man with his hands on his stomach like a woman in labor and every face turned pale? / How awful that day will be! None will be like it! It is the time of Jacob’s distress, but he will be saved out of it. Matthew 24:8 All these are the beginning of birth pains. 1 Thessalonians 5:3 While people are saying, “Peace and security,” destruction will come upon them suddenly, like labor pains on a pregnant woman, and they will not escape. Hosea 13:13 Labor pains come upon him, but he is an unwise son. When the time arrives, he fails to present himself at the opening of the womb. Revelation 12:2 She was pregnant and crying out in the pain and agony of giving birth. Psalm 48:6 Trembling seized them there, anguish like a woman in labor. Romans 8:22 We know that the whole creation has been groaning together in the pains of childbirth until the present time. Jeremiah 4:31 For I hear a cry like a woman in labor, a cry of anguish like one bearing her first child—the cry of the Daughter of Zion gasping for breath, stretching out her hands to say, “Woe is me, for my soul faints before the murderers!” Mark 13:8 Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in various places, as well as famines. These are the beginning of birth pains. Isaiah 13:8 Terror, pain, and anguish will seize them; they will writhe like a woman in labor. They will look at one another, their faces flushed with fear. Galatians 4:19 My children, for whom I am again in the pains of childbirth until Christ is formed in you, Jeremiah 6:24 We have heard the report; our hands hang limp. Anguish has gripped us, pain like that of a woman in labor. Isaiah 42:14 “I have kept silent from ages past; I have remained quiet and restrained. But now I will groan like a woman in labor; I will at once gasp and pant. Treasury of Scripture Like as a woman with child, that draws near the time of her delivery, is in pain, and cries out in her pangs; so have we been in your sight, O LORD. Isaiah 13:8 And they shall be afraid: pangs and sorrows shall take hold of them; they shall be in pain as a woman that travaileth: they shall be amazed one at another; their faces shall be as flames. Isaiah 21:3 Therefore are my loins filled with pain: pangs have taken hold upon me, as the pangs of a woman that travaileth: I was bowed down at the hearing of it; I was dismayed at the seeing of it. Psalm 48:6 Fear took hold upon them there, and pain, as of a woman in travail. Jump to Previous Approaches Birth Child Cries Crieth Crying Delivery Draweth Draws Labor Pain Pained Pains Pangs Pregnant Presence Sight Time Travail Troubled WrithesJump to Next Approaches Birth Child Cries Crieth Crying Delivery Draweth Draws Labor Pain Pained Pains Pangs Pregnant Presence Sight Time Travail Troubled WrithesIsaiah 26 1. Trust in God's ProvisionAs a woman with child about to give birth This imagery of a woman in labor is a common biblical metaphor for intense pain and anticipation. It reflects the idea of impending change and the birth of something new. In the ancient Near Eastern context, childbirth was a significant event, often associated with both joy and suffering. This metaphor is used elsewhere in Scripture, such as in John 16:21, to describe the transition from suffering to joy. writhes and cries out in pain so were we in Your presence, O LORD Persons / Places / Events 1. IsaiahThe prophet who authored the book, delivering messages from God to the people of Judah and Jerusalem. 2. Judah and Jerusalem The primary audience of Isaiah's prophecies, representing the Southern Kingdom of Israel. 3. The LORD (Yahweh) The covenant God of Israel, to whom the people cry out in their distress. 4. Pregnant Woman A metaphor used to describe the intense anticipation and pain experienced by the people. 5. Birth Pains Symbolic of the suffering and expectation of deliverance or a new beginning. Teaching Points Understanding SufferingThe metaphor of birth pains highlights that suffering can be a precursor to new life and transformation. Believers can find hope in the midst of trials, knowing that God is at work. Anticipation of Deliverance Just as birth pains lead to the joy of new life, the struggles we face can lead to spiritual growth and deliverance. Trust in God's timing and purpose is essential. Crying Out to God The verse emphasizes the importance of turning to God in times of distress. Prayer and dependence on the Lord are vital responses to life's challenges. The Role of Pain in God's Plan Pain and suffering are not without purpose in God's plan. They can refine our faith and draw us closer to Him. Hope in God's Promises The imagery of childbirth assures us that God's promises will be fulfilled. Our current sufferings are temporary and will give way to His ultimate plan for our lives.(17) Like as a woman with child.--This, as in Matthew 24:8, John 16:21, comes as the most natural image of longing, painful expectation, followed by great joy.Verse 17. - Like as a woman with child (comp. Isaiah 13:8; Isaiah 21:3). Isaiah uses the metaphor to express any severe pain combined with anxiety. So have we been in thy sight; rather, so have we been at thy presence. When thou wert visiting us in anger, and laying thy chastisements upon us. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Asכְּמ֤וֹ (kə·mōw) Preposition Strong's 3644: Like, as, when a woman with child הָרָה֙ (hā·rāh) Adjective - feminine singular Strong's 2030: Pregnant [and] about תַּקְרִ֣יב (taq·rîḇ) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 7126: To come near, approach to give birth לָלֶ֔דֶת (lā·le·ḏeṯ) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 3205: To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage writhes תָּחִ֥יל (tā·ḥîl) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 2342: To twist, whirl, to dance, to writhe in pain, fear, to wait, to pervert and cries out תִּזְעַ֖ק (tiz·‘aq) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 2199: To shriek, to announce, convene publicly in pain, בַּחֲבָלֶ֑יהָ (ba·ḥă·ḇā·le·hā) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 2256: A rope, a measuring line, a district, inheritance, a noose, a company, a throe, ruin that is how כֵּ֛ן (kên) Adverb Strong's 3651: So -- thus we were הָיִ֥ינוּ (hā·yî·nū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common plural Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be in Your presence, מִפָּנֶ֖יךָ (mip·pā·ne·ḵā) Preposition-m | Noun - common plural construct | second person masculine singular Strong's 6440: The face O LORD. יְהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel Links Isaiah 26:17 NIVIsaiah 26:17 NLT Isaiah 26:17 ESV Isaiah 26:17 NASB Isaiah 26:17 KJV Isaiah 26:17 BibleApps.com Isaiah 26:17 Biblia Paralela Isaiah 26:17 Chinese Bible Isaiah 26:17 French Bible Isaiah 26:17 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Isaiah 26:17 Like as a woman with child who (Isa Isi Is) |
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