Isaiah 1:20

“But if ye refuse and rebel, ye shall be devoured with the sword: for the mouth of the LORD hath spoken it.”

King James Version (KJV)

Other Translations

But if yee refuse and rebell, yee shalbe deuoured with the sword: for the mouth of the Lord hath spoken it.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

"But if you refuse and rebel, You will be devoured by the sword. Truly, the mouth of the LORD has spoken."
- New American Standard Version (1995)

but if ye refuse and rebel, ye shall be devoured with the sword; for the mouth of Jehovah hath spoken it.
- American Standard Version (1901)

But if your hearts are turned against me, I will send destruction on you by the sword; so the Lord has said.
- Basic English Bible

but if ye refuse and rebel, ye shall be devoured with the sword: for the mouth of Jehovah hath spoken.
- Darby Bible

But if ye refuse and rebel, ye shall be devoured with the sword: for the mouth of the LORD hath spoken it.
- Webster's Bible

but if you refuse and rebel, you shall be devoured with the sword; for the mouth of Yahweh has spoken it."
- World English Bible

And if ye refuse, and have rebelled, [By] the sword ye are consumed, For the mouth of Jehovah hath spoken.
- Youngs Literal Bible

But if ye refuse and rebel, ye shall be devoured with the sword; for the mouth of the LORD hath spoken.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible

Bible commentary

Wesley's Notes for Isaiah 1:20


1:19 If - If you are fully resolved to obey all my commands. Shall eat - Together with pardon, you shall receive temporal and worldly blessings.

1:21 The city - Jerusalem, which in the reign of former kings was faithful to God. An harlot - Is filled with idolatry. Murderers - Under that one gross kind, he comprehends all sorts of unrighteous men and practices.


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