Isaiah 23:3 cpdv — The offspring of the Nile is in the midst of many waters. The harvest of the river is her crop. And she has become the…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"The offspring of the Nile is in the midst of many waters. The harvest of the river is her crop. And she has become the marketplace of the nations. "

— Isaiah 23:3, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Isaiah 23 — Context

1

The burden of Tyre. Wail, you ships of the sea! For the house, from which they were accustomed to go forth, has been laid waste. From the land of Kittim, this has been revealed to them.

2

Be silent, you inhabitants of the island! The merchants of Sidon, crossing over the sea, have filled you.

3

The offspring of the Nile is in the midst of many waters. The harvest of the river is her crop. And she has become the marketplace of the nations.

4

Be ashamed, O Sidon! For the sea speaks, the strength of the sea, saying: “I have not been in labor, and I have not given birth, and I have not raised young men, nor have I promoted the development of virgins.”

5

When it has been heard in Egypt, they will be in anguish, when they hear of Tyre.

6

Cross over the seas. Wail, you inhabitants of the island!

Isaiah 23:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 23:3 say?
Isaiah 23:3 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “The offspring of the Nile is in the midst of many waters. The harvest of the river is her crop. And she has become the marketplace of the nations. ”
Where is Isaiah 23:3 in the Bible?
Isaiah 23:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 23, verse 3.
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 23:3.
What translation should I read Isaiah 23:3 in?
Isaiah 23:3 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 23:3?
Isaiah 23:3 reads (CPDV): “The offspring of the Nile is in the midst of many waters. The harvest of the river is her crop. And she has become the marketplace of the nations. ” 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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