Isaiah 1:5 kjva — Why should ye be stricken any more? ye will revolt more and more: the whole head is sick, and the whole heart faint.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"Why should ye be stricken any more? ye will revolt more and more: the whole head is sick, and the whole heart faint."

— Isaiah 1:5, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Isaiah 1 — Context

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Hear, O heavens, and give ear, O earth: for the Lord hath spoken, I have nourished and brought up children, and they have rebelled against me.

3

The ox knoweth his owner, and the ass his master’s crib: but Israel doth not know, my people doth not consider.

4

Ah sinful nation, a people laden with iniquity, a seed of evildoers, children that are corrupters: they have forsaken the Lord, they have provoked the Holy One of Israel unto anger, they are gone away backward.

5

Why should ye be stricken any more? ye will revolt more and more: the whole head is sick, and the whole heart faint.

6

From the sole of the foot even unto the head there is no soundness in it; but wounds, and bruises, and putrifying sores: they have not been closed, neither bound up, neither mollified with ointment.

7

Your country is desolate, your cities are burned with fire: your land, strangers devour it in your presence, and it is desolate, as overthrown by strangers.

8

And the daughter of Zion is left as a cottage in a vineyard, as a lodge in a garden of cucumbers, as a besieged city.

Isaiah 1:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 1:5 say?
Isaiah 1:5 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Why should ye be stricken any more? ye will revolt more and more: the whole head is sick, and the whole heart faint.”
Where is Isaiah 1:5 in the Bible?
Isaiah 1:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 1, verse 5.
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 1:5.
What translation should I read Isaiah 1:5 in?
Isaiah 1:5 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 1:5?
Isaiah 1:5 reads (KJVA): “Why should ye be stricken any more? ye will revolt more and more: the whole head is sick, and the whole heart faint.” 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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