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Isaiah 17:14 asv — At eventide, behold, terror; and before the morning they are not. This is the portion of them that despoil us, and the…

American Standard Version

"At eventide, behold, terror; and before the morning they are not. This is the portion of them that despoil us, and the lot of them that rob us. "

— Isaiah 17:14, American Standard Version

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Isaiah 17 — Context

11

In the day of thy planting thou hedgest it in, and in the morning thou makest thy seed to blossom; but the harvest fleeth away in the day of grief and of desperate sorrow.

12

Ah, the uproar of many peoples, that roar like the roaring of the seas; and the rushing of nations, that rush like the rushing of mighty waters!

13

The nations shall rush like the rushing of many waters: but he shall rebuke them, and they shall flee far off, and shall be chased as the chaff of the mountains before the wind, and like the whirling dust before the storm.

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At eventide, behold, terror; and before the morning they are not. This is the portion of them that despoil us, and the lot of them that rob us.

Isaiah 17:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 17:14 say?
Isaiah 17:14 in the American Standard Version reads: “At eventide, behold, terror; and before the morning they are not. This is the portion of them that despoil us, and the lot of them that rob us. ”
Where is Isaiah 17:14 in the Bible?
Isaiah 17:14 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 17, verse 14.
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 17:14.
What translation should I read Isaiah 17:14 in?
Isaiah 17:14 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 17:14?
Isaiah 17:14 reads (ASV): “At eventide, behold, terror; and before the morning they are not. This is the portion of them that despoil us, and the lot of them that rob us. ” 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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