Isaiah 17:7 kjva — At that day shall a man look to his Maker, and his eyes shall have respect to the Holy One of Israel.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"At that day shall a man look to his Maker, and his eyes shall have respect to the Holy One of Israel."

— Isaiah 17:7, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Isaiah 17 — Context

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And in that day it shall come to pass, that the glory of Jacob shall be made thin, and the fatness of his flesh shall wax lean.

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And it shall be as when the harvestman gathereth the corn, and reapeth the ears with his arm; and it shall be as he that gathereth ears in the valley of Rephaim.

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Yet gleaning grapes shall be left in it, as the shaking of an olive tree, two or three berries in the top of the uppermost bough, four or five in the outmost fruitful branches thereof, saith the Lord God of Israel.

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At that day shall a man look to his Maker, and his eyes shall have respect to the Holy One of Israel.

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And he shall not look to the altars, the work of his hands, neither shall respect that which his fingers have made, either the groves, or the images.

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In that day shall his strong cities be as a forsaken bough, and an uppermost branch, which they left because of the children of Israel: and there shall be desolation.

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Because thou hast forgotten the God of thy salvation, and hast not been mindful of the rock of thy strength, therefore shalt thou plant pleasant plants, and shalt set it with strange slips:

Isaiah 17:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 17:7 say?
Isaiah 17:7 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “At that day shall a man look to his Maker, and his eyes shall have respect to the Holy One of Israel.”
Where is Isaiah 17:7 in the Bible?
Isaiah 17:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 17, verse 7.
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 17:7.
What translation should I read Isaiah 17:7 in?
Isaiah 17:7 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 17:7?
Isaiah 17:7 reads (KJVA): “At that day shall a man look to his Maker, and his eyes shall have respect to the Holy One of Israel.” 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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