Isaiah 1:29 bbe — For you will be put to shame because of the trees of your desire, and because of the gardens of your pleasure.

Bible in Basic English

"For you will be put to shame because of the trees of your desire, and because of the gardens of your pleasure."

— Isaiah 1:29, Bible in Basic English

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Isaiah 1 — Context

And I will give you judges again as at the first, and wise guides as in the past; then you will be named, The Town of Righteousness, the true town.

Upright acts will be the price of Zion's forgiveness, and by righteousness will men be living there.

But a common destruction will overtake sinners and evil-doers together, and those who have gone away from the Lord will be cut off.

For you will be put to shame because of the trees of your desire, and because of the gardens of your pleasure.

For you will be like a tree whose leaves have become dry, and like a garden without water.

And the strong will be as food for the fire, and his work as a flame; and they will be burned together, with no one to put out the fire.

Isaiah 1:29 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 1:29 say?

Isaiah 1:29 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “For you will be put to shame because of the trees of your desire, and because of the gardens of your pleasure.”

Where is Isaiah 1:29 in the Bible?

Isaiah 1:29 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 1, verse 29.

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 1:29.

What translation should I read Isaiah 1:29 in?

Isaiah 1:29 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 1:29?

Isaiah 1:29 reads (BBE): “For you will be put to shame because of the trees of your desire, and because of the gardens of your pleasure.” 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.

Isaiah 1:29 bbe — For you will be put to shame because of the trees of your desire, and because of the gardens of your pleasure.

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