Isaiah 13:18 nasb — And their bows will mow down the young men, They will not even have compassion on the fruit of the womb, Nor will their…

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"And their bows will mow down the young men, They will not even have compassion on the fruit of the womb, Nor will their eye pity children."

— Isaiah 13:18, NASB

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Isaiah 13 — Context

15

Anyone who is found will be thrust through, And anyone who is captured will fall by the sword.

16

Their little ones also will be dashed to pieces Before their eyes; Their houses will be plundered And their wives ravished.

17

Behold, I am going to stir up the Medes against them, Who will not value silver or take pleasure in gold.

18

And their bows will mow down the young men, They will not even have compassion on the fruit of the womb, Nor will their eye pity children.

19

And Babylon, the beauty of kingdoms, the glory of the Chaldeans' pride, Will be as when God overthrew Sodom and Gomorrah.

20

It will never be inhabited or lived in from generation to generation; Nor will the Arab pitch his tent there, Nor will shepherds make their flocks lie down there.

21

But desert creatures will lie down there, And their houses will be full of owls; Ostriches also will live there, and shaggy goats will frolic there.

Isaiah 13:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 13:18 say?
Isaiah 13:18 in the NASB reads: “And their bows will mow down the young men, They will not even have compassion on the fruit of the womb, Nor will their eye pity children.”
Where is Isaiah 13:18 in the Bible?
Isaiah 13:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 13, verse 18.
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 13:18.
What translation should I read Isaiah 13:18 in?
Isaiah 13:18 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 13:18?
Isaiah 13:18 reads (NASB): “And their bows will mow down the young men, They will not even have compassion on the fruit of the womb, Nor will their eye pity children.” 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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