Isaiah 16:12 cpdv — And this shall be: when it is seen that Moab has struggled upon his high places, he will enter his holy places to pray,…

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"And this shall be: when it is seen that Moab has struggled upon his high places, he will enter his holy places to pray, but he will not prevail. "

— Isaiah 16:12, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Isaiah 16 — Context

9

I will weep with the tears of Jazer over this, the vineyard of Sibmah. I will inebriate you with my tears, Heshbon and Elealeh! For the sound of those who trample has rushed over your vintage and over your harvest.

10

And so, rejoicing and exultation will be taken away from Carmel, and there will be no jubilation or exultation in the vineyards. He who was accustomed to tread will not tread out the wine in the winepress. I have taken away the sound of those who tread.

11

Over this, my heart will resonate like a harp for Moab, and my inner most being for the brick wall.

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And this shall be: when it is seen that Moab has struggled upon his high places, he will enter his holy places to pray, but he will not prevail.

13

This is the word that the Lord has spoken to Moab concerning that time.

14

And now the Lord has spoken, saying: In three years, like the years of a hired hand, the glory of Moab concerning the entire multitude of the people will be taken away, and what is left behind will be small and weak and not so numerous.

Isaiah 16:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 16:12 say?
Isaiah 16:12 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And this shall be: when it is seen that Moab has struggled upon his high places, he will enter his holy places to pray, but he will not prevail. ”
Where is Isaiah 16:12 in the Bible?
Isaiah 16:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 16, verse 12.
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 16:12.
What translation should I read Isaiah 16:12 in?
Isaiah 16:12 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 16:12?
Isaiah 16:12 reads (CPDV): “And this shall be: when it is seen that Moab has struggled upon his high places, he will enter his holy places to pray, but he will not prevail. ” 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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