Isaiah 13:4 cpdv — On the mountains, there is the voice of a multitude, as if of a numerous people, a voice with the sound of kings, of na…

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"On the mountains, there is the voice of a multitude, as if of a numerous people, a voice with the sound of kings, of nations gathered together. For the Lord of hosts has given orders to soldiers of war, "

— Isaiah 13:4, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Isaiah 13 — Context

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The burden of Babylon which Isaiah, the son of Amoz, saw.

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Over the foggy mountain lift up a sign! Raise the voice, lift up the hand, and let the rulers enter through the gates!

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In my wrath, I commanded my sanctified ones, and I called my strong ones, those who exult in my glory.

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On the mountains, there is the voice of a multitude, as if of a numerous people, a voice with the sound of kings, of nations gathered together. For the Lord of hosts has given orders to soldiers of war,

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to those who are arriving from a far off land, from the heights of the heavens. It is the Lord and the instruments of his fury, so that he may bring ruin to all the earth.

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Wail aloud! For the day of the Lord draws near! It will arrive like a devastation from the Lord.

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Because of it, every hand will fail, and every heart of man will waste away and be crushed.

Isaiah 13:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 13:4 say?
Isaiah 13:4 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “On the mountains, there is the voice of a multitude, as if of a numerous people, a voice with the sound of kings, of nations gathered together. For the Lord of hosts has given orders to soldiers of war, ”
Where is Isaiah 13:4 in the Bible?
Isaiah 13:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 13, verse 4.
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 13:4.
What translation should I read Isaiah 13:4 in?
Isaiah 13:4 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 13:4?
Isaiah 13:4 reads (CPDV): “On the mountains, there is the voice of a multitude, as if of a numerous people, a voice with the sound of kings, of nations gathered together. For the Lord of hosts has given orders to soldiers of war, ” 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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