This noun appears in two very different contexts in Isaiah, creating interpretive challenges. Isaiah 33:21 speaks of a peaceful Jerusalem where no 'rowing vessel' (ship propelled by oars) will pass, emphasizing security from naval invasion. Isaiah 28:15 is textually difficult; the ketiv (written form) uses this word in a phrase usually translated 'overflowing scourge,' though the meaning is disputed and some suggest emendation. The root idea involves lashing or whipping water, hence rowing. Spanish and French show the textual uncertainty with bracketed renderings. The term's maritime association is clearer in chapter 33, while chapter 28's usage remains debated among translators and textual critics.