Isaiah 1:30 kjv — For ye shall be as an oak whose leaf fadeth, and as a garden that hath no water.

King James Version

"For ye shall be as an oak whose leaf fadeth, and as a garden that hath no water."

— Isaiah 1:30, King James Version

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Isaiah 1 — Context

27

Zion shall be redeemed with judgment, and her converts with righteousness.

28

And the destruction of the transgressors and of the sinners shall be together, and they that forsake the Lord shall be consumed.

29

For they shall be ashamed of the oaks which ye have desired, and ye shall be confounded for the gardens that ye have chosen.

30

For ye shall be as an oak whose leaf fadeth, and as a garden that hath no water.

31

And the strong shall be as tow, and the maker of it as a spark, and they shall both burn together, and none shall quench them.

Isaiah 1:30 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 1:30 say?
Isaiah 1:30 in the King James Version reads: “For ye shall be as an oak whose leaf fadeth, and as a garden that hath no water.”
Where is Isaiah 1:30 in the Bible?
Isaiah 1:30 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 1, verse 30.
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 1:30.
What translation should I read Isaiah 1:30 in?
Isaiah 1:30 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 1:30?
Isaiah 1:30 reads (KJV): “For ye shall be as an oak whose leaf fadeth, and as a garden that hath no water.” 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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