Isaiah 1:27 net — Zion will be freed by justice, and her returnees by righteousness.

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"Zion will be freed by justice, and her returnees by righteousness."

— Isaiah 1:27, NET Bible

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Isaiah 1 — Context

24

Therefore, the Sovereign LORD of Heaven’s Armies, the Powerful One of Israel, says this:“Ah, I will seek vengeance against my adversaries, I will take revenge against my enemies.

25

I will attack you; I will purify your metal with flux. I will remove all your slag.

26

I will reestablish honest judges as in former times, wise advisers as in earlier days. Then you will be called,‘The Just City, Faithful Town.’”

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Zion will be freed by justice, and her returnees by righteousness.

28

All rebellious sinners will be shattered, those who abandon the LORD will perish.

29

Indeed, they will be ashamed of the sacred trees you find so desirable; you will be embarrassed because of the sacred orchards where you choose to worship.

30

For you will be like a tree whose leaves wither, like an orchard that is unwatered.

Isaiah 1:27 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 1:27 say?
Isaiah 1:27 in the NET Bible reads: “Zion will be freed by justice, and her returnees by righteousness.”
Where is Isaiah 1:27 in the Bible?
Isaiah 1:27 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 1, verse 27.
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 1:27.
What translation should I read Isaiah 1:27 in?
Isaiah 1:27 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 1:27?
Isaiah 1:27 reads (NET): “Zion will be freed by justice, and her returnees by righteousness.” 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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