Isaiah 22:17 nasb — 'Behold, the LORD is about to hurl you headlong, O man. And He is about to grasp you firmly

NASB

"'Behold, the LORD is about to hurl you headlong, O man. And He is about to grasp you firmly"

— Isaiah 22:17, NASB

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Isaiah 22 — Context

14

But the LORD of hosts revealed Himself to me, "Surely this iniquity shall not be forgiven you Until you die," says the Lord GOD of hosts.

15

Thus says the Lord GOD of hosts, "Come, go to this steward, To Shebna, who is in charge of the royal household,

16

'What right do you have here, And whom do you have here, That you have hewn a tomb for yourself here, You who hew a tomb on the height, You who carve a resting place for yourself in the rock?

17

'Behold, the LORD is about to hurl you headlong, O man. And He is about to grasp you firmly

18

And roll you tightly like a ball, To be cast into a vast country; There you will die And there your splendid chariots will be, You shame of your master's house.'

19

"I will depose you from your office, And I will pull you down from your station.

20

"Then it will come about in that day, That I will summon My servant Eliakim the son of Hilkiah,

Isaiah 22:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 22:17 say?
Isaiah 22:17 in the NASB reads: “'Behold, the LORD is about to hurl you headlong, O man. And He is about to grasp you firmly”
Where is Isaiah 22:17 in the Bible?
Isaiah 22:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 22, verse 17.
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 22:17.
What translation should I read Isaiah 22:17 in?
Isaiah 22:17 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 22:17?
Isaiah 22:17 reads (NASB): “'Behold, the LORD is about to hurl you headlong, O man. And He is about to grasp you firmly” 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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