Isaiah 28:20 Parallel Translations

The bed is too short to stretch out on. The blanket is too narrow to serve as a cover.(GOD'S WORD®)

For the bed is shorter than that a man can stretch himself on it: and the covering narrower than that he can wrap himself in it.

ASV:

For the bed is shorter than that a man can stretch himself on it; and the covering narrower than that he can wrap himself in it.

BBE:

For the bed is not long enough for a man to be stretched out on: and the cover is not wide enough for him to be covered with.

DBY:

For the bed is too short to stretch oneself on, and the covering too narrow when he would wrap himself in it.

ERV:

For the bed is shorter than that a man can stretch himself on it; and the covering narrower than that he can wrap himself in it.

JPS:

For the bed is too short for a man to stretch himself; and the covering too narrow when he gathereth himself up.

WBS:

For the bed is shorter than that a man can stretch himself on it: and the covering narrower than that he can wrap himself in it.

WEB:

For the bed is too short to stretch out on, and the blanket is too narrow to wrap oneself in.

YLT:

For shorter hath been the bed Than to stretch one's self out in, And the covering hath been narrower Than to wrap one's self up in.

Isaiah 28:20 Cross References

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Commentaries and Concordances

GSB:

28:20 For the bed is {z} shorter than that [a man] can stretch himself [on it]: and the covering narrower than that he can wrap himself [in it].
(z) Your affliction will be so sore, that you are not able to endure it.

WES:

28:20 For - For those lying refuges, to which you trust, will not be able to give you that protection, which you expect from them; no more than a man can stretch himself upon a bed that is too short for him.

MHC:

28:16-22 Here is a promise of Christ, as the only foundation of hope for escaping the wrath to come. This foundation was laid in Zion, in the eternal counsels of God. This foundation is a stone, firm and able to support his church. It is a tried stone, a chosen stone, approved of God, and never failed any who made trial of it. A corner stone, binding together the whole building, and bearing the whole weight; precious in the sight of the Lord, and of every believer; a sure foundation on which to build. And he who in any age or nation shall believe this testimony, and rest all his hopes, and his never-dying soul on this foundation, shall never be confounded. The right effect of faith in Christ is, to quiet and calm the soul, till events shall be timed by Him, who has all times in his own hand and power. Whatever men trust to for justification, except the righteousness of Christ; or for wisdom, strength, and holiness, except the influences of the Holy Ghost; or for happiness, except the favour of God; that protection in which they thought to shelter themselves, will prove not enough to answer the intention. Those who rest in a righteousness of their own, will have deceived themselves: the bed is too short, the covering too narrow. God will be glorified in the fulfilling of his counsels. If those that profess to be members of God's church, make themselves like Philistines and Canaanites, they must expect to be dealt with as such. Then dare not to ridicule the reproofs of God's word, or the approaches of judgements.

CONC:

Bed Blanket Cover Covered Covering Gathereth Narrow Narrower One's Oneself Self Short Shorter Stretch Stretched Wide Wrap

Bed Cover Covered Covering Enough Gathereth Narrow Narrower One's Oneself Short Shorter Small Stretch Stretched Wide Wrap

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