Isaiah 13:12 web — I will make people more rare than fine gold, even a person than the pure gold of Ophir.

World English Bible

"I will make people more rare than fine gold, even a person than the pure gold of Ophir."

— Isaiah 13:12, World English Bible

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Isaiah 13 — Context

9

Behold, the day of Yahweh comes, cruel, with wrath and fierce anger; to make the land a desolation, and to destroy its sinners out of it.

10

For the stars of the sky and its constellations will not give their light. The sun will be darkened in its going forth, and the moon will not cause its light to shine.

11

I will punish the world for their evil, and the wicked for their iniquity. I will cause the arrogance of the proud to cease, and will humble the haughtiness of the terrible.

12

I will make people more rare than fine gold, even a person than the pure gold of Ophir.

13

Therefore I will make the heavens tremble, and the earth will be shaken out of its place in the wrath of Yahweh of Armies, and in the day of his fierce anger.

14

It will happen that like a hunted gazelle, and like sheep that no one gathers, they will each turn to their own people, and will each flee to their own land.

15

Everyone who is found will be thrust through. Everyone who is captured will fall by the sword.

Isaiah 13:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 13:12 say?
Isaiah 13:12 in the World English Bible reads: “I will make people more rare than fine gold, even a person than the pure gold of Ophir.”
Where is Isaiah 13:12 in the Bible?
Isaiah 13:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 13, verse 12.
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 13:12.
What translation should I read Isaiah 13:12 in?
Isaiah 13:12 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 13:12?
Isaiah 13:12 reads (WEB): “I will make people more rare than fine gold, even a person than the pure gold of Ophir.” 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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