Parallel Verses

New American Standard Bible

Then the Lord answered me and said,
Record the vision
And inscribe it on tablets,
That the one who reads it may run.

King James Version

And the LORD answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth it.

Holman Bible

The Lord answered me:

Write down this vision;
clearly inscribe it on tablets
so one may easily read it.

International Standard Version

When he answered, the LORD told me: "Write out the revelation, engraving it clearly on the tablets, so that a courier may run with it.

A Conservative Version

And LORD answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make it plain upon tablets, that he may run who reads it.

American Standard Version

And Jehovah answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make it plain upon tablets, that he may run that readeth it.

Amplified


Then the Lord answered me and said,
“Write the vision
And engrave it plainly on [clay] tablets
So that the one who reads it will run.

Bible in Basic English

And the Lord gave me an answer, and said, Put the vision in writing and make it clear on stones, so that the reader may go quickly.

Darby Translation

And Jehovah answered me and said, Write the vision, and engrave it upon tablets, that he may run that readeth it.

Julia Smith Translation

And Jehovah will answer me and say, Write the vision, and grave upon the tablets, so that he shall run reading in it

King James 2000

And the LORD answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, so he may run that reads it.

Lexham Expanded Bible

Then Yahweh answered me and said, "Write [the] vision and make [it] plain on the tablet so that {it might be read quickly}.

Modern King James verseion

And Jehovah answered me and said, Write the vision, and make it plain on the tablets, that he who reads it may run.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

But the LORD answered me, and said, "Write the vision plainly upon thy tables, that whoso cometh by, may read it:

NET Bible

The Lord responded: "Write down this message! Record it legibly on tablets, so the one who announces it may read it easily.

New Heart English Bible

The LORD answered me, "Write the vision, and make it plain on tablets, that he who runs may read it.

The Emphasized Bible

Then Yahweh answered me, and said, Write the vision, Yea, make it plain on tablets, that one may swiftly read it;

Webster

And the LORD answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth it.

World English Bible

Yahweh answered me, "Write the vision, and make it plain on tablets, that he who runs may read it.

Youngs Literal Translation

And Jehovah answereth me and saith: 'Write a vision, and explain on the tables, That he may run who is reading it.

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
And the Lord

Usage: 0

ענה 
`anah 
Usage: 329

me, and said

Usage: 0

כּתב 
Kathab 
Usage: 223

the vision
חזון 
Chazown 
Usage: 35

and make it plain
בּאר 
Ba'ar 
Usage: 3

לח לוּח 
Luwach 
Usage: 43

that he may run
רוּץ 
Ruwts 
Usage: 103

קרא 
Qara' 
Usage: 736

References

Context Readings

God's Second Answer

1 I will stand on my guard post
And station myself on the rampart;
And I will keep watch to see what He will speak to me,
And how I may reply when I am reproved.
2 Then the Lord answered me and said,
Record the vision
And inscribe it on tablets,
That the one who reads it may run.
3 “For the vision is yet for the appointed time;
It hastens toward the goal and it will not fail.
Though it tarries, wait for it;
For it will certainly come, it will not delay.

Cross References

Isaiah 30:8

Now go, write it on a tablet before them
And inscribe it on a scroll,
That it may serve in the time to come
As a witness forever.

Deuteronomy 27:8

You shall write on the stones all the words of this law very distinctly.”

Deuteronomy 31:19

“Now therefore, write this song for yourselves, and teach it to the sons of Israel; put it on their lips, so that this song may be a witness for Me against the sons of Israel.

Deuteronomy 31:22

So Moses wrote this song the same day, and taught it to the sons of Israel.

Isaiah 8:1

Then the Lord said to me, “Take for yourself a large tablet and write on it in ordinary letters: Swift is the booty, speedy is the prey.

Jeremiah 36:2-4

“Take a scroll and write on it all the words which I have spoken to you concerning Israel and concerning Judah, and concerning all the nations, from the day I first spoke to you, from the days of Josiah, even to this day.

Jeremiah 36:27-32

Then the word of the Lord came to Jeremiah after the king had burned the scroll and the words which Baruch had written at the dictation of Jeremiah, saying,

Daniel 12:4

But as for you, Daniel, conceal these words and seal up the book until the end of time; many will go back and forth, and knowledge will increase.”

Revelation 1:18-19

and the living One; and I was dead, and behold, I am alive forevermore, and I have the keys of death and of Hades.

Revelation 14:13

And I heard a voice from heaven, saying, “Write, ‘Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on!’” “Yes,” says the Spirit, “so that they may rest from their labors, for their deeds follow with them.”

Revelation 19:9

Then he *said to me, “Write, ‘Blessed are those who are invited to the marriage supper of the Lamb.’” And he *said to me, “These are true words of God.”

Revelation 21:5-8

And He who sits on the throne said, “Behold, I am making all things new.” And He *said, “Write, for these words are faithful and true.”

John 11:28-29

When she had said this, she went away and called Mary her sister, saying secretly, “The Teacher is here and is calling for you.”

1 Corinthians 14:19

however, in the church I desire to speak five words with my mind so that I may instruct others also, rather than ten thousand words in a tongue.

2 Corinthians 3:12

Therefore having such a hope, we use great boldness in our speech,

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