Isaiah 21:12 web — The watchman said, "The morning comes, and also the night. If you will inquire, inquire. Come back again."

World English Bible

"The watchman said, "The morning comes, and also the night. If you will inquire, inquire. Come back again.""

— Isaiah 21:12, World English Bible

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Isaiah 21 — Context

9

Behold, here comes a troop of men, horsemen in pairs." He answered, "Fallen, fallen is Babylon; and all the engraved images of her gods are broken to the ground.

10

You are my threshing, and the grain of my floor!" That which I have heard from Yahweh of Armies, the God of Israel, I have declared to you.

11

The burden of Dumah. One calls to me out of Seir, "Watchman, what of the night? Watchman, what of the night?"

12

The watchman said, "The morning comes, and also the night. If you will inquire, inquire. Come back again."

13

The burden on Arabia. In the forest in Arabia you will lodge, you caravans of Dedanites.

14

They brought water to him who was thirsty. The inhabitants of the land of Tema met the fugitives with their bread.

15

For they fled away from the swords, from the drawn sword, from the bent bow, and from the heat of battle.

Isaiah 21:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 21:12 say?
Isaiah 21:12 in the World English Bible reads: “The watchman said, "The morning comes, and also the night. If you will inquire, inquire. Come back again."”
Where is Isaiah 21:12 in the Bible?
Isaiah 21:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 21, 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 21:12.
What translation should I read Isaiah 21:12 in?
Isaiah 21:12 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 21:12?
Isaiah 21:12 reads (WEB): “The watchman said, "The morning comes, and also the night. If you will inquire, inquire. Come back again."” 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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