Isaiah 23:3 nasb — And were on many waters. The grain of the Nile, the harvest of the River was her revenue; And she was the market of nat…

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"And were on many waters. The grain of the Nile, the harvest of the River was her revenue; And she was the market of nations."

— Isaiah 23:3, NASB

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Isaiah 23 — Context

1

The oracle concerning Tyre. Wail, O ships of Tarshish, For Tyre is destroyed, without house or harbor; It is reported to them from the land of Cyprus.

2

Be silent, you inhabitants of the coastland, You merchants of Sidon; Your messengers crossed the sea

3

And were on many waters. The grain of the Nile, the harvest of the River was her revenue; And she was the market of nations.

4

Be ashamed, O Sidon; For the sea speaks, the stronghold of the sea, saying, "I have neither travailed nor given birth, I have neither brought up young men nor reared virgins."

5

When the report reaches Egypt, They will be in anguish at the report of Tyre.

6

Pass over to Tarshish; Wail, O inhabitants of the coastland.

Isaiah 23:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 23:3 say?
Isaiah 23:3 in the NASB reads: “And were on many waters. The grain of the Nile, the harvest of the River was her revenue; And she was the market of 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 (NASB): “And were on many waters. The grain of the Nile, the harvest of the River was her revenue; And she was the market of 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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