Isa 22:21 | NETfull | STEP | I will put your robe on him, tie your belt around him, and transfer your authority to him. He will become a protector of the residents of Jerusalem and of the people of Judah.

Isaiah 22:21

21 I will put your robe on him, tie your belt around him, and transfer your authority to him. ^{▼▼ Heb “and your dominion I will place in his hand.”} He will become a protector of ^{▼▼ Heb “a father to.” The Hebrew term אָב (’av, “father”) is here used metaphorically of one who protects and supports those under his care and authority, like a father does his family. For another example of this metaphorical use of the word, see Job 29:16.} the residents of Jerusalem and of the people ^{▼▼ Heb “house.”} of Judah.