Isaiah 1:15 nasb — "So when you spread out your hands in prayer, I will hide My eyes from you; Yes, even though you multiply prayers, I wi…

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""So when you spread out your hands in prayer, I will hide My eyes from you; Yes, even though you multiply prayers, I will not listen. Your hands are covered with blood."

— Isaiah 1:15, NASB

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Isaiah 1 — Context

12

"When you come to appear before Me, Who requires of you this trampling of My courts?

13

"Bring your worthless offerings no longer, Incense is an abomination to Me. New moon and sabbath, the calling of assemblies-- I cannot endure iniquity and the solemn assembly.

14

"I hate your new moon festivals and your appointed feasts, They have become a burden to Me; I am weary of bearing them.

15

"So when you spread out your hands in prayer, I will hide My eyes from you; Yes, even though you multiply prayers, I will not listen. Your hands are covered with blood.

16

"Wash yourselves, make yourselves clean; Remove the evil of your deeds from My sight. Cease to do evil,

17

Learn to do good; Seek justice, Reprove the ruthless, Defend the orphan, Plead for the widow.

18

"Come now, and let us reason together," Says the LORD, "Though your sins are as scarlet, They will be as white as snow; Though they are red like crimson, They will be like wool.

Isaiah 1:15 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 1:15 say?
Isaiah 1:15 in the NASB reads: “"So when you spread out your hands in prayer, I will hide My eyes from you; Yes, even though you multiply prayers, I will not listen. Your hands are covered with blood.”
Where is Isaiah 1:15 in the Bible?
Isaiah 1:15 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 1, verse 15.
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 1:15.
What translation should I read Isaiah 1:15 in?
Isaiah 1:15 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 1:15?
Isaiah 1:15 reads (NASB): “"So when you spread out your hands in prayer, I will hide My eyes from you; Yes, even though you multiply prayers, I will not listen. Your hands are covered with blood.” 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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