Isaiah 13:6 asv — Wail ye; for the day of Jehovah is at hand; as destruction from the Almighty shall it come.

American Standard Version

"Wail ye; for the day of Jehovah is at hand; as destruction from the Almighty shall it come. "

— Isaiah 13:6, American Standard Version

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Isaiah 13 — Context

3

I have commanded my consecrated ones, yea, I have called my mighty men for mine anger, even my proudly exulting ones.

4

The noise of a multitude in the mountains, as of a great people! the noise of a tumult of the kingdoms of the nations gathered together! Jehovah of hosts is mustering the host for the battle.

5

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

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Wail ye; for the day of Jehovah is at hand; as destruction from the Almighty shall it come.

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Therefore shall all hands be feeble, and every heart of man shall melt:

8

and they shall be dismayed; pangs and sorrows shall take hold of them; they shall be in pain as a woman in travail: they shall look in amazement one at another; their faces shall be faces of flame.

9

Behold, the day of Jehovah cometh, cruel, with wrath and fierce anger; to make the land a desolation, and to destroy the sinners thereof out of it.

Isaiah 13:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 13:6 say?
Isaiah 13:6 in the American Standard Version reads: “Wail ye; for the day of Jehovah is at hand; as destruction from the Almighty shall it come. ”
Where is Isaiah 13:6 in the Bible?
Isaiah 13:6 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 13, verse 6.
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 13:6.
What translation should I read Isaiah 13:6 in?
Isaiah 13:6 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 13:6?
Isaiah 13:6 reads (ASV): “Wail ye; for the day of Jehovah is at hand; as destruction from the Almighty shall it come. ” 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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