Read Full Chapter
“It is easy for the shadow to lengthen ten steps,” answered Hezekiah, “but not for it to go back ten steps.”
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Hezekiah answered, “It is a light thing for the shadow to go forward ten steps. Nay, but let the shadow return backward ten steps.”
World English Bible (WEB)
And Hezekiah{H3169} answered{H559}{(H8799)}, It is a light thing{H7043}{(H8738)} for the shadow{H6738} to go down{H5186}{(H8800)} ten{H6235} degrees{H4609}: nay, but let the shadow{H6738} return{H7725}{(H8799)} backward{H322} ten{H6235} degrees{H4609}.
Strong's King James
And Hezekiah saith, ‘It hath been light for the shadow to incline ten degrees: nay, but let the shadow turn backward ten degrees.’
Young's Literal Translation
Footnotes:
The F.O.G Commentary:
The F.O.G Commentary brings deeper contextual insight to every verse in the Bible. Browse any available commentary below, or help shape our study priorities by requesting a commentary for this verse in the comments. Your input guides which verses we explore next as we build this growing resource together. What is the F.O.G?
Add your first comment to this post