Isaiah 22:8 web — He took away the covering of Judah; and you looked in that day to the armor in the house of the forest.

World English Bible

"He took away the covering of Judah; and you looked in that day to the armor in the house of the forest."

— Isaiah 22:8, World English Bible

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Isaiah 22 — Context

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For it is a day of confusion, and of treading down, and of perplexity, from the Lord, Yahweh of Armies, in the valley of vision; a breaking down of the walls, and a crying to the mountains."

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Elam carried his quiver, with chariots of men and horsemen; and Kir uncovered the shield.

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It happened that your choicest valleys were full of chariots, and the horsemen set themselves in array at the gate.

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He took away the covering of Judah; and you looked in that day to the armor in the house of the forest.

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You saw the breaches of the city of David, that they were many; and you gathered together the waters of the lower pool.

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You numbered the houses of Jerusalem, and you broke down the houses to fortify the wall.

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You also made a reservoir between the two walls for the water of the old pool. But you didn't look to him who had done this, neither did you have respect for him who purposed it long ago.

Isaiah 22:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 22:8 say?
Isaiah 22:8 in the World English Bible reads: “He took away the covering of Judah; and you looked in that day to the armor in the house of the forest.”
Where is Isaiah 22:8 in the Bible?
Isaiah 22:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 22, verse 8.
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 22:8.
What translation should I read Isaiah 22:8 in?
Isaiah 22:8 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 22:8?
Isaiah 22:8 reads (WEB): “He took away the covering of Judah; and you looked in that day to the armor in the house of the forest.” 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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