Isaiah 17:4 nasb — Now in that day the glory of Jacob will fade, And the fatness of his flesh will become lean.

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"Now in that day the glory of Jacob will fade, And the fatness of his flesh will become lean."

— Isaiah 17:4, NASB

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Isaiah 17 — Context

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The oracle concerning Damascus. "Behold, Damascus is about to be removed from being a city And will become a fallen ruin.

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"The cities of Aroer are forsaken; They will be for flocks to lie down in, And there will be no one to frighten them.

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"The fortified city will disappear from Ephraim, And sovereignty from Damascus And the remnant of Aram; They will be like the glory of the sons of Israel," Declares the LORD of hosts.

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Now in that day the glory of Jacob will fade, And the fatness of his flesh will become lean.

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It will be even like the reaper gathering the standing grain, As his arm harvests the ears, Or it will be like one gleaning ears of grain In the valley of Rephaim.

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Yet gleanings will be left in it like the shaking of an olive tree, Two or three olives on the topmost bough, Four or five on the branches of a fruitful tree, Declares the LORD, the God of Israel.

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In that day man will have regard for his Maker And his eyes will look to the Holy One of Israel.

Isaiah 17:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 17:4 say?
Isaiah 17:4 in the NASB reads: “Now in that day the glory of Jacob will fade, And the fatness of his flesh will become lean.”
Where is Isaiah 17:4 in the Bible?
Isaiah 17:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 17, verse 4.
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 17:4.
What translation should I read Isaiah 17:4 in?
Isaiah 17:4 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 17:4?
Isaiah 17:4 reads (NASB): “Now in that day the glory of Jacob will fade, And the fatness of his flesh will become lean.” 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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