Isaiah 10:17 nasb — And the light of Israel will become a fire and his Holy One a flame, And it will burn and devour his thorns and his bri…

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"And the light of Israel will become a fire and his Holy One a flame, And it will burn and devour his thorns and his briars in a single day."

— Isaiah 10:17, NASB

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Isaiah 10 — Context

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And my hand reached to the riches of the peoples like a nest, And as one gathers abandoned eggs, I gathered all the earth; And there was not one that flapped its wing or opened its beak or chirped."

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Is the axe to boast itself over the one who chops with it? Is the saw to exalt itself over the one who wields it? That would be like a club wielding those who lift it, Or like a rod lifting him who is not wood.

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Therefore the Lord, the GOD of hosts, will send a wasting disease among his stout warriors; And under his glory a fire will be kindled like a burning flame.

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And the light of Israel will become a fire and his Holy One a flame, And it will burn and devour his thorns and his briars in a single day.

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And He will destroy the glory of his forest and of his fruitful garden, both soul and body, And it will be as when a sick man wastes away.

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And the rest of the trees of his forest will be so small in number That a child could write them down.

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Now in that day the remnant of Israel, and those of the house of Jacob who have escaped, will never again rely on the one who struck them, but will truly rely on the LORD, the Holy One of Israel.

Isaiah 10:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 10:17 say?
Isaiah 10:17 in the NASB reads: “And the light of Israel will become a fire and his Holy One a flame, And it will burn and devour his thorns and his briars in a single day.”
Where is Isaiah 10:17 in the Bible?
Isaiah 10:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 10, verse 17.
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 10:17.
What translation should I read Isaiah 10:17 in?
Isaiah 10:17 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 10:17?
Isaiah 10:17 reads (NASB): “And the light of Israel will become a fire and his Holy One a flame, And it will burn and devour his thorns and his briars in a single day.” 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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