Isaiah 10:5 nasb — Woe to Assyria, the rod of My anger And the staff in whose hands is My indignation,

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"Woe to Assyria, the rod of My anger And the staff in whose hands is My indignation,"

— Isaiah 10:5, NASB

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Isaiah 10 — Context

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So as to deprive the needy of justice And rob the poor of My people of their rights, So that widows may be their spoil And that they may plunder the orphans.

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Now what will you do in the day of punishment, And in the devastation which will come from afar? To whom will you flee for help? And where will you leave your wealth?

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Nothing remains but to crouch among the captives Or fall among the slain. In spite of all this, His anger does not turn away And His hand is still stretched out.

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Woe to Assyria, the rod of My anger And the staff in whose hands is My indignation,

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I send it against a godless nation And commission it against the people of My fury To capture booty and to seize plunder, And to trample them down like mud in the streets.

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Yet it does not so intend, Nor does it plan so in its heart, But rather it is its purpose to destroy And to cut off many nations.

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For it says, "Are not my princes all kings?

Isaiah 10:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 10:5 say?
Isaiah 10:5 in the NASB reads: “Woe to Assyria, the rod of My anger And the staff in whose hands is My indignation,”
Where is Isaiah 10:5 in the Bible?
Isaiah 10:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 10, 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 10:5.
What translation should I read Isaiah 10:5 in?
Isaiah 10:5 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 10:5?
Isaiah 10:5 reads (NASB): “Woe to Assyria, the rod of My anger And the staff in whose hands is My indignation,” 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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