Isaiah 15:6 kjv — For the waters of Nimrim shall be desolate: for the hay is withered away, the grass faileth, there is no green thing.

King James Version

"For the waters of Nimrim shall be desolate: for the hay is withered away, the grass faileth, there is no green thing."

— Isaiah 15:6, King James Version

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Isaiah 15 — Context

3

In their streets they shall gird themselves with sackcloth: on the tops of their houses, and in their streets, every one shall howl, weeping abundantly.

4

And Heshbon shall cry, and Elealeh: their voice shall be heard even unto Jahaz: therefore the armed soldiers of Moab shall cry out; his life shall be grievous unto him.

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My heart shall cry out for Moab; his fugitives shall flee unto Zoar, an heifer of three years old: for by the mounting up of Luhith with weeping shall they go it up; for in the way of Horonaim they shall raise up a cry of destruction.

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For the waters of Nimrim shall be desolate: for the hay is withered away, the grass faileth, there is no green thing.

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Therefore the abundance they have gotten, and that which they have laid up, shall they carry away to the brook of the willows.

8

For the cry is gone round about the borders of Moab; the howling thereof unto Eglaim, and the howling thereof unto Beer–elim.

9

For the waters of Dimon shall be full of blood: for I will bring more upon Dimon, lions upon him that escapeth of Moab, and upon the remnant of the land.

Isaiah 15:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 15:6 say?
Isaiah 15:6 in the King James Version reads: “For the waters of Nimrim shall be desolate: for the hay is withered away, the grass faileth, there is no green thing.”
Where is Isaiah 15:6 in the Bible?
Isaiah 15:6 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 15, 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 15:6.
What translation should I read Isaiah 15:6 in?
Isaiah 15:6 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 15:6?
Isaiah 15:6 reads (KJV): “For the waters of Nimrim shall be desolate: for the hay is withered away, the grass faileth, there is no green thing.” 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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