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Isaiah 18:2

Isaiah 18:1 kjv — Woe to the land shadowing with wings, which is beyond the rivers of Ethiopia:

King James Version

"Woe to the land shadowing with wings, which is beyond the rivers of Ethiopia:"

— Isaiah 18:1, King James Version

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Isaiah 18 — Context

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Woe to the land shadowing with wings, which is beyond the rivers of Ethiopia:

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That sendeth ambassadors by the sea, even in vessels of bulrushes upon the waters, saying, Go, ye swift messengers, to a nation scattered and peeled, to a people terrible from their beginning hitherto; a nation meted out and trodden down, whose land the rivers have spoiled!

3

All ye inhabitants of the world, and dwellers on the earth, see ye, when he lifteth up an ensign on the mountains; and when he bloweth a trumpet, hear ye.

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For so the Lord said unto me, I will take my rest, and I will consider in my dwelling place like a clear heat upon herbs, and like a cloud of dew in the heat of harvest.

Isaiah 18:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 18:1 say?
Isaiah 18:1 in the King James Version reads: “Woe to the land shadowing with wings, which is beyond the rivers of Ethiopia:”
Where is Isaiah 18:1 in the Bible?
Isaiah 18:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 18, verse 1.
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 18:1.
What translation should I read Isaiah 18:1 in?
Isaiah 18:1 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 18:1?
Isaiah 18:1 reads (KJV): “Woe to the land shadowing with wings, which is beyond the rivers of Ethiopia:” 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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