Isaiah 1:12 akjv — When you come to appear before me, who has required this at your hand, to tread my courts?

American King James Version

"When you come to appear before me, who has required this at your hand, to tread my courts? "

— Isaiah 1:12, American King James Version

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Isaiah 1 — Context

9

Except the LORD of hosts had left to us a very small remnant, we should have been as Sodom, and we should have been like to Gomorrah. ¶

10

Hear the word of the LORD, you rulers of Sodom; give ear to the law of our God, you people of Gomorrah.

11

To what purpose is the multitude of your sacrifices to me? says the LORD: I am full of the burnt offerings of rams, and the fat of fed beasts; and I delight not in the blood of bullocks, or of lambs, or of he goats.

12

When you come to appear before me, who has required this at your hand, to tread my courts?

13

Bring no more vain oblations; incense is an abomination to me; the new moons and sabbaths, the calling of assemblies, I cannot away with; it is iniquity, even the solemn meeting.

14

Your new moons and your appointed feasts my soul hates: they are a trouble to me; I am weary to bear them.

15

And when you spread forth your hands, I will hide my eyes from you: yes, when you make many prayers, I will not hear: your hands are full of blood. ¶

Isaiah 1:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 1:12 say?
Isaiah 1:12 in the American King James Version reads: “When you come to appear before me, who has required this at your hand, to tread my courts? ”
Where is Isaiah 1:12 in the Bible?
Isaiah 1:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 1, verse 12.
Who wrote Isaiah?
Isaiah is traditionally attributed to Isaiah son of Amoz. Many critical scholars propose multiple authors ("Deutero-" and "Trito-Isaiah") for chapters 40–66; conservative scholarship holds to single Isaianic authorship. It was written c. 740–680 BC.
What is the book of Isaiah about?
Isaiah is the most quoted prophet in the New Testament — a sweeping vision of God's holiness, Judah's sin, coming judgment, and a promised Servant who would bear the iniquity of many. From "Holy, holy, holy" to "by his stripes we are healed," Isaiah speaks the gospel before the gospel.
What are the major themes of Isaiah?
Isaiah explores themes including Holiness, Judgment, Servant of the LORD, Hope, Salvation, Restoration. These themes shape the meaning and context of Isaiah 1:12.
What translation should I read Isaiah 1:12 in?
Isaiah 1:12 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Isaiah 1:12?
Isaiah 1:12 reads (AKJV): “When you come to appear before me, who has required this at your hand, to tread my courts? ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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