Isaiah 13:5 kjv — They come from a far country, from the end of heaven, even the Lord, and the weapons of his indignation, to destroy the…

King James Version

"They come from a far country, from the end of heaven, even the Lord, and the weapons of his indignation, to destroy the whole land."

— Isaiah 13:5, King James Version

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Isaiah 13 — Context

2

Lift ye up a banner upon the high mountain, exalt the voice unto them, shake the hand, that they may go into the gates of the nobles.

3

I have commanded my sanctified ones, I have also called my mighty ones for mine anger, even them that rejoice in my highness.

4

The noise of a multitude in the mountains, like as of a great people; a tumultuous noise of the kingdoms of nations gathered together: the Lord of hosts mustereth the host of the battle.

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They come from a far country, from the end of heaven, even the Lord, and the weapons of his indignation, to destroy the whole land.

6

Howl ye; for the day of the Lord is at hand; it shall come as a destruction from the Almighty.

7

Therefore shall all hands be faint, and every man’s heart shall melt:

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And they shall be afraid: pangs and sorrows shall take hold of them; they shall be in pain as a woman that travaileth: they shall be amazed one at another; their faces shall be as flames.

Isaiah 13:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 13:5 say?
Isaiah 13:5 in the King James Version reads: “They come from a far country, from the end of heaven, even the Lord, and the weapons of his indignation, to destroy the whole land.”
Where is Isaiah 13:5 in the Bible?
Isaiah 13:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 13, 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 13:5.
What translation should I read Isaiah 13:5 in?
Isaiah 13:5 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 13:5?
Isaiah 13:5 reads (KJV): “They come from a far country, from the end of heaven, even the Lord, and the weapons of his indignation, to destroy the whole land.” 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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