Verse 3

To appoint to those who mourn in Zion, to give them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that He might be glorified.

Other Translations

• GT, oversatt fra Hebraisk

  For å gi dem som sørger i Sion en krans i stedet for aske, gledens olje i stedet for sorg, og lovprisningens kappe i stedet for en nedtrykt ånd. De skal kalles rettferdighetens eiketrær, plantet av Herren for å herliggjøre hans navn.

• Moderne oversettelse av Bibelen fra 1611 KJV med hebraisk kontekst

  For å gi de sørgende i Sion skjønnhet i stedet for aske, gledens olje i stedet for sorg, lovprisningens kledning i stedet for tungheten; for at de skal kalles rettferdighetens trær, Herrens planting, til hans ære.

• Norsk King James

  For å gi dem som sørger i Sion, skjønnhet i stedet for aske, gledens olje i stedet for sorg, lovprisningens klær i stedet for en tung ånd; så de kan bli kalt rettferdighetens trær, Herrens planting, for at han må bli herliggjort.

• Modernisert Norsk Bibel 1866

  for å gi de sørgende i Sion en krans i stedet for aske, gledens olje i stedet for sorg, lovprisningens kappe i stedet for en nedtrykt ånd. De skal kalles rettferdighetens eiketrær, Herrens plante, for å herliggjøre ham.

• Oversettelse av hebraiske Bibeltekster til moderne norsk bokmål

  For å gi de sørgende på Sion en krone i stedet for aske, gledens olje i stedet for sorg, en lovprisningens kappe i stedet for en nedslått ånd. De skal kalles rettferdighetens eiketrær, plantet av Herren til hans herlighet.

• Bibelen: En Moderne Oversettelse av King James Version 1611

  For å gi dem som sørger i Sion skjønnhet i stedet for aske, gledens olje i stedet for sorg, lovprisningens kledning for en tung ånd; for at de skal kalles rettferdighetens trær, Herrens plantning, til hans ære.

• o3-mini KJV Norsk

  For å tildele dem som sørger i Sion, skjønnhet i stedet for aske, gledeolje i stedet for sorg og en lovsangdrakt i stedet for en nedtyngd ånd, slik at de kan kalles rettferdighets trær, Herrens planting, for at han skal bli herliggjort.

• En Moderne Oversettelse av King James Version 1611 (mar 2025)

  For å gi dem som sørger i Sion skjønnhet i stedet for aske, gledens olje i stedet for sorg, lovprisningens kledning for en tung ånd; for at de skal kalles rettferdighetens trær, Herrens plantning, til hans ære.

• Lingvistisk bibeloversettelse fra grunntekst

  For å gi de sørgende i Sion prakthetter istedenfor aske, gledens olje istedenfor sorg, en lovprisningskappe istedenfor mismotets ånd. De skal kalles rettferdighetens terebinter, Herrens plantinger, til hans herlighet.

• Linguistic Bible Translation from Source Texts

  To provide for those who mourn in Zion—giving them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, a garment of praise instead of a spirit of faintness. They will be called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the Lord to display His splendor.

• biblecontext

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• GT, oversatt fra hebraisk Aug2024

  For å gi de sørgende i Sion en krone av skjønnhet i stedet for aske, gledens olje i stedet for sorg, en lovprisningens kappe i stedet for en motløs ånd. De skal kalles rettferdighetens eiker, plantet av Herren til Hans herlighet.

• Original Norsk Bibel 1866

  at beskikke for de Sørgende i Zion, at dem skal gives Prydelse for Aske, Glædens Olie for Sorrig, priselige Klæder for en vansmægtet Aand, og at de skulle kaldes Retfærdighedens Ege, Herrens Plantelse, til at bevise mig selv herlig.

• King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)

  To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that he might be glorified.

• KJV 1769 norsk

  For å gi de sørgende i Sion pynt i stedet for aske, gledens olje i stedet for sorg, lovprisnings kledning i stedet for en nedtrykt Ånd; for at de skal kalles rettferdighetens trær, en plantning av Herren, til Hans ære.

• Norsk oversettelse av Webster

  For å gi de sørgende i Sion et hodepryd i stedet for aske, gledens olje i stedet for sorg, lovprisningens kappe i stedet for motløshetens ånd; for at de skal kalles rettferdighetens trær, plantet av Herren for å herliggjøre ham.

• Norsk oversettelse av Youngs Literal Translation

  For å gi de sørgende i Sion skjønnhet i stedet for aske, gledens olje i stedet for sorg, lovprisningens klede i stedet for en motløs ånd. De skal kalles rettferdighetens trær, Herrens planting – til hans ære.

• Norsk oversettelse av ASV1901

  For å gi de sørgende i Sion en krone i stedet for aske, gledens olje i stedet for sorg, lovprisningens kappe i stedet for en motløs ånd; så de kan kalles rettferdighetens trær, Herrens beplantning, til hans ære.

• Norsk oversettelse av BBE

  For å gi dem en vakker krone i stedet for aske, gledens olje i stedet for sorgens klær, lovprisning i stedet for motløshet. Slik skal de kalles rettferdighetens trær, plantet av Herren, til hans ære.

• Coverdale Bible (1535)

  that I might geue vnto them yt mourne in Sion, bewty in the steade of asshes, ioyful oyntmet for sighinge, pleasaunt raymet for an heuy mide: That they might be called excellent in rightuousnesse, a platinge of the LORDE for him to reioyce in.

• Geneva Bible (1560)

  To appoint vnto them that mourne in Zion, and to giue vnto them beautie for ashes, the oyle of ioye for mourning, the garment of gladnesse for the spirit of heauinesse, that they might be called trees of righteousnesse, the planting of the Lord, that he might be glorified.

• Bishops' Bible (1568)

  That I might geue vnto them that mourne in Sion, that I might geue I say beautie in steede of asshes, ioyfull oyntment for sighing, pleasaunt rayment for an heauie minde, that they might be called trees of righteousnesse, a planting of the Lorde for hym to reioyce in.

• Authorized King James Version (1611)

  To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that he might be glorified.

• Webster's Bible (1833)

  to appoint to those who mourn in Zion, to give to them a garland for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they may be called trees of righteousness, the planting of Yahweh, that he may be glorified.

• Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)

  To appoint to mourners in Zion, To give to them beauty instead of ashes, The oil of joy instead of mourning, A covering of praise for a spirit of weakness, And He is calling to them, `Trees of righteousness, The planting of Jehovah -- to be beautified.'

• American Standard Version (1901)

  to appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them a garland for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they may be called trees of righteousness, the planting of Jehovah, that he may be glorified.

• Bible in Basic English (1941)

  To give them a fair head-dress in place of dust, the oil of joy in place of the clothing of grief, praise in place of sorrow; so that they may be named trees of righteousness, the planting of the Lord, and so that he may have glory.

• World English Bible (2000)

  to appoint to those who mourn in Zion, to give to them a garland for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they may be called trees of righteousness, the planting of Yahweh, that he may be glorified.

• NET Bible® (New English Translation)

  to strengthen those who mourn in Zion, by giving them a turban, instead of ashes, oil symbolizing joy, instead of mourning, a garment symbolizing praise, instead of discouragement. They will be called oaks of righteousness, trees planted by the LORD to reveal his splendor.

Referenced Verses

• Jer 17:7-8 : 7 Blessed is the man that trusts in the LORD, and whose hope the LORD is. 8 For he shall be as a tree planted by the waters, and that spreads out its roots by the river, and shall not see when heat comes, but its leaf shall be green; and shall not be anxious in the year of drought, nor cease from yielding fruit.
• Isa 61:10 : 10 I will greatly rejoice in the Lord, my soul shall be joyful in my God; for He has clothed me with the garments of salvation, He has covered me with the robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom decks himself with ornaments, and as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.
• Ps 45:7 : 7 You love righteousness and hate wickedness: therefore God, your God, has anointed you with the oil of gladness above your companions.
• John 16:20 : 20 Truly, truly, I say to you, you will weep and lament, but the world will rejoice: and you will be sorrowful, but your sorrow will be turned into joy.
• Ps 30:11 : 11 You have turned for me my mourning into dancing: you have removed my sackcloth, and clothed me with gladness;
• 1 Pet 2:9 : 9 But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light;
• Ps 23:5 : 5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies; you anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
• Ps 104:15 : 15 And wine that makes glad the heart of man, and oil to make his face shine, and bread which strengthens man's heart.
• Eccl 9:8 : 8 Let your garments be always white; and let your head lack no ointment.
• 1 Cor 6:20 : 20 For you are bought with a price; therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit, which are God's.
• Zech 3:5 : 5 And I said, Let them set a clean turban upon his head. So they set a clean turban upon his head and clothed him with garments. And the angel of the LORD stood by.
• Matt 5:16 : 16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father who is in heaven.
• Matt 7:17-19 : 17 Even so, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. 18 A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, nor can a bad tree bear good fruit. 19 Every tree that does not bear good fruit is cut down and thrown into the fire.
• Luke 15:22 : 22 But the father said to his servants, Bring out the best robe and put it on him; and put a ring on his hand, and shoes on his feet:
• John 15:8 : 8 By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit; so you shall be my disciples.
• Phil 1:11 : 11 Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God.
• 2 Thess 1:10 : 10 When he shall come to be glorified in his saints, and to be admired in all who believe (because our testimony among you was believed) in that day.
• Isa 12:1 : 1 And in that day you shall say, O LORD, I will praise you: though you were angry with me, your anger is turned away, and you comforted me.
• Isa 60:20-21 : 20 Your sun shall no longer go down, nor shall your moon withdraw itself; for the LORD shall be your everlasting light, and the days of your mourning shall be ended. 21 Also your people shall all be righteous; they shall inherit the land forever, the branch of My planting, the work of My hands, that I may be glorified.
• Esth 4:1-3 : 1 When Mordecai perceived all that was done, he tore his clothes, put on sackcloth with ashes, and went out into the midst of the city, and cried with a loud and bitter cry; 2 And came even before the king's gate, for no one might enter the king's gate clothed with sackcloth. 3 In every province, wherever the king's commandment and his decree came, there was great mourning among the Jews, with fasting, weeping, and wailing; and many lay in sackcloth and ashes.
• Esth 8:15 : 15 And Mordecai went out from the presence of the king in royal apparel of blue and white, and with a great crown of gold, and with a garment of fine linen and purple; and the city of Shushan rejoiced and was glad.
• Esth 9:22 : 22 As the days wherein the Jews rested from their enemies, and the month which was turned for them from sorrow to joy, and from mourning into a good day: that they should make them days of feasting and joy, and of sending portions one to another, and gifts to the poor.
• 1 Pet 4:14 : 14 If you are reproached for the name of Christ, blessed are you; for the Spirit of glory and of God rests upon you: on their part he is spoken of as evil, but on your part he is glorified.
• Rev 7:9-9 : 9 After this I looked, and behold, a great multitude, which no one could number, of all nations, and tribes, and peoples, and languages, stood before the throne and before the Lamb, clothed with white robes, and palm branches in their hands; 10 And cried with a loud voice, saying, Salvation belongs to our God who sits upon the throne, and to the Lamb. 11 And all the angels stood around the throne, and around the elders and the four living creatures, and fell before the throne on their faces, and worshiped God, 12 Saying, Amen: Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honor, and power, and might, be to our God forever and ever. Amen. 13 Then one of the elders answered, saying to me, Who are these clothed in white robes, and where did they come from? 14 And I said to him, Sir, you know. And he said to me, These are those who came out of great tribulation, and have washed their robes, and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.
• Ps 92:12-15 : 12 The righteous shall flourish like the palm tree; he shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon. 13 Those who are planted in the house of the LORD shall flourish in the courts of our God. 14 They shall still bear fruit in old age; they shall be full of sap and flourishing, 15 To show that the LORD is upright; he is my rock, and there is no unrighteousness in him.