Isaiah 1:20 cpdv — But if you are not willing, and you provoke me to anger, then the sword will devour you. For the mouth of the Lord has…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"But if you are not willing, and you provoke me to anger, then the sword will devour you. For the mouth of the Lord has spoken. "

— Isaiah 1:20, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Isaiah 1 — Context

17

Learn to do good. Seek judgment, support the oppressed, judge for the orphan, defend the widow.

18

And then approach and accuse me, says the Lord. Then, if your sins are like scarlet, they shall be made white like snow; and if they are red like vermillion, they shall become white like wool.

19

If you are willing, and you listen to me, then you will eat the good things of the land.

20

But if you are not willing, and you provoke me to anger, then the sword will devour you. For the mouth of the Lord has spoken.

21

How has the faithful city, full of judgment, become a harlot? Justice lived in her, but now murderers.

22

Your silver has turned into dross. Your wine has been mixed with water.

23

Your leaders are unfaithful, the associates of thieves. They all love gifts; they pursue rewards. They do not judge for orphans, and the widow’s case is not brought before them.

Isaiah 1:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 1:20 say?
Isaiah 1:20 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “But if you are not willing, and you provoke me to anger, then the sword will devour you. For the mouth of the Lord has spoken. ”
Where is Isaiah 1:20 in the Bible?
Isaiah 1:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 1, verse 20.
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 1:20.
What translation should I read Isaiah 1:20 in?
Isaiah 1:20 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 1:20?
Isaiah 1:20 reads (CPDV): “But if you are not willing, and you provoke me to anger, then the sword will devour you. For the mouth of the Lord has spoken. ” 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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