Isaiah 22:11 cpdv — And you have made a pit between two walls for the waters of the ancient fish-pool. But you have not gazed upward to him…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And you have made a pit between two walls for the waters of the ancient fish-pool. But you have not gazed upward to him who made it, and you have not considered, even from a distance, its Maker. "

— Isaiah 22:11, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Isaiah 22 — Context

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And the covering of Judah will be exposed, and in that day, you will see the weaponry of the forest house.

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And you will see breaches in the city of David, for these have been multiplied. But you have gathered together the waters of the lower fish-pool.

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And you have numbered the houses of Jerusalem. And you have destroyed the houses in order to fortify the wall.

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And you have made a pit between two walls for the waters of the ancient fish-pool. But you have not gazed upward to him who made it, and you have not considered, even from a distance, its Maker.

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And in that day, the Lord, the God of hosts, will call to weeping and mourning, to baldness and the wearing of sackcloth.

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But behold: gladness and rejoicing, the killing of calves and the slaughter of rams, the eating of meat and the drinking of wine: “Let us eat and drink, for tomorrow we will die.”

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And the voice of the Lord of hosts was revealed in my ears: “Surely this iniquity will not be forgiven you, until you die,” says the Lord, the God of hosts.

Isaiah 22:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 22:11 say?
Isaiah 22:11 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And you have made a pit between two walls for the waters of the ancient fish-pool. But you have not gazed upward to him who made it, and you have not considered, even from a distance, its Maker. ”
Where is Isaiah 22:11 in the Bible?
Isaiah 22:11 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 22, verse 11.
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 22:11.
What translation should I read Isaiah 22:11 in?
Isaiah 22:11 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 22:11?
Isaiah 22:11 reads (CPDV): “And you have made a pit between two walls for the waters of the ancient fish-pool. But you have not gazed upward to him who made it, and you have not considered, even from a distance, its Maker. ” 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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