Isaiah 1:9 web — Unless Yahweh of Armies had left to us a very small remnant, we would have been as Sodom; we would have been like Gomor…

World English Bible

"Unless Yahweh of Armies had left to us a very small remnant, we would have been as Sodom; we would have been like Gomorrah."

— Isaiah 1:9, World English Bible

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Isaiah 1 — Context

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From the sole of the foot even to the head there is no soundness in it: wounds, welts, and open sores. They haven't been closed, neither bandaged, neither soothed with oil.

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

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The daughter of Zion is left like a shelter in a vineyard, like a hut in a field of melons, like a besieged city.

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Unless Yahweh of Armies had left to us a very small remnant, we would have been as Sodom; we would have been like Gomorrah.

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Hear the word of Yahweh, you rulers of Sodom! Listen to the law of our God, you people of Gomorrah!

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"What are the multitude of your sacrifices to me?," says Yahweh. "I have had enough of the burnt offerings of rams, and the fat of fed animals. I don't delight in the blood of bulls, or of lambs, or of male goats.

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When you come to appear before me, who has required this at your hand, to trample my courts?

Isaiah 1:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 1:9 say?
Isaiah 1:9 in the World English Bible reads: “Unless Yahweh of Armies had left to us a very small remnant, we would have been as Sodom; we would have been like Gomorrah.”
Where is Isaiah 1:9 in the Bible?
Isaiah 1:9 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 1, verse 9.
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 1:9.
What translation should I read Isaiah 1:9 in?
Isaiah 1:9 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 1:9?
Isaiah 1:9 reads (WEB): “Unless Yahweh of Armies had left to us a very small remnant, we would have been as Sodom; we would have been like Gomorrah.” 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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