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Isaiah 22:2

Isaiah 22:1 cpdv — The burden of the valley of vision. What does it mean to you, then, that each of you have even climbed to the rooftop…

Catholic Public Domain Version

" The burden of the valley of vision. What does it mean to you, then, that each of you have even climbed to the rooftops?"

— Isaiah 22:1, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Isaiah 22 — Context

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The burden of the valley of vision. What does it mean to you, then, that each of you have even climbed to the rooftops?

2

Filled with clamor, a busy city, an exultant city: your dead have not been slain by the sword, nor did they die in battle.

3

All your leaders have fled together, and they have been bound by hardship. All who were found were chained together. They have fled far away.

4

For this reason, I said: “Depart from me. I will weep bitterly. Make no attempt to console me, over the devastation of the daughter of my people.”

Isaiah 22:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 22:1 say?
Isaiah 22:1 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “ The burden of the valley of vision. What does it mean to you, then, that each of you have even climbed to the rooftops?”
Where is Isaiah 22:1 in the Bible?
Isaiah 22:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 22, 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 22:1.
What translation should I read Isaiah 22:1 in?
Isaiah 22:1 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 22:1?
Isaiah 22:1 reads (CPDV): “ The burden of the valley of vision. What does it mean to you, then, that each of you have even climbed to the rooftops?” 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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