Isaiah 30:31
Translations
King James Version (KJV)
For through the voice of the LORD shall the Assyrian be beaten down, which smote with a rod.
American King James Version (AKJV)
For through the voice of the LORD shall the Assyrian be beaten down, which smote with a rod.
American Standard Version (ASV)
For through the voice of Jehovah shall the Assyrian be dismayed; with his rod will he smite him .
Basic English Translation (BBE)
For through the voice of the Lord the Assyrian will be broken, and the Lord's rod will be lifted up against him.
Webster's Revision
For through the voice of the LORD shall the Assyrian be beaten down, who smote with a rod.
World English Bible
For through the voice of Yahweh the Assyrian will be dismayed. He will strike him with his rod.
English Revised Version (ERV)
For through the voice of the LORD shall the Assyrian be broken in pieces, which smote with a rod.
Clarke's Isaiah 30:31 Bible Commentary
Which smote with a rod "He that was ready to smite with his staff" - "Post אשור ashshur, forte excidit אשר asher." - Secker. After אשור ashshur, probably אשר asher, "which, "has been omitted.
Barnes's Isaiah 30:31 Bible Commentary
For through the voice of the - Lord By the command of the Lord; that is, his voice going forth in the manner specified in Isaiah 30:30.
Which smote with a rod - Who was accustomed to smite as with a rod; that is, his government was tyrannical and severe. As he had been accustomed to smite in that manner, so he would now meet the proper reward of his oppression of the nations.