Isaiah 13:2

Isaiah 13:1 bbe — The word of the Lord about Babylon which Isaiah, the son of Amoz, saw.

Bible in Basic English

"The word of the Lord about Babylon which Isaiah, the son of Amoz, saw."

— Isaiah 13:1, Bible in Basic English

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Isaiah 13 — Context

The word of the Lord about Babylon which Isaiah, the son of Amoz, saw.

Put up a flag on a clear mountain-top, make a loud outcry to them, give directions with the hand, so that they may go into the doors of the great ones.

I have given orders to my holy ones, I have sent out my men of war, those of mine who take pride in their power, to give effect to my wrath.

The noise of great numbers in the mountains, like the noise of a strong people! The noise of the kingdoms of the nations meeting together! The Lord of armies is numbering his forces for war.

Isaiah 13:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 13:1 say?

Isaiah 13:1 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “The word of the Lord about Babylon which Isaiah, the son of Amoz, saw.”

Where is Isaiah 13:1 in the Bible?

Isaiah 13:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 13, verse 1.

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 13:1.

What translation should I read Isaiah 13:1 in?

Isaiah 13:1 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 13:1?

Isaiah 13:1 reads (BBE): “The word of the Lord about Babylon which Isaiah, the son of Amoz, saw.” 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.

Isaiah 13:1 bbe — The word of the Lord about Babylon which Isaiah, the son of Amoz, saw.

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Isaiah 13 — Context

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