Isaiah 10:17 web — The light of Israel will be for a fire, and his Holy One for a flame; and it will burn and devour his thorns and his br…

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"The light of Israel will be for a fire, and his Holy One for a flame; and it will burn and devour his thorns and his briers in one day."

— Isaiah 10:17, World English Bible

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Isaiah 10 — Context

14

My hand has found the riches of the peoples like a nest, and like one gathers eggs that are abandoned, have I gathered all the earth. There was no one who moved their wing, or that opened their mouth, or chirped."

15

Should an axe brag against him who chops with it? Should a saw exalt itself above him who saws with it? As if a rod should lift those who lift it up, or as if a staff should lift up someone who is not wood.

16

Therefore the Lord, Yahweh of Armies, will send among his fat ones leanness; and under his glory a burning will be kindled like the burning of fire.

17

The light of Israel will be for a fire, and his Holy One for a flame; and it will burn and devour his thorns and his briers in one day.

18

He will consume the glory of his forest, and of his fruitful field, both soul and body. It will be as when a standard bearer faints.

19

The remnant of the trees of his forest shall be few, so that a child could write their number.

20

It will come to pass in that day that the remnant of Israel, and those who have escaped from the house of Jacob will no more again lean on him who struck them, but shall lean on Yahweh, the Holy One of Israel, in truth.

Isaiah 10:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 10:17 say?
Isaiah 10:17 in the World English Bible reads: “The light of Israel will be for a fire, and his Holy One for a flame; and it will burn and devour his thorns and his briers in one 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 (WEB): “The light of Israel will be for a fire, and his Holy One for a flame; and it will burn and devour his thorns and his briers in one 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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