Isaiah 23:6 bbe — Go over to Tarshish; give cries of sorrow, O men of the sea-land.

Bible in Basic English

"Go over to Tarshish; give cries of sorrow, O men of the sea-land."

— Isaiah 23:6, Bible in Basic English

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Isaiah 23 — Context

Who get in the seed of Shihor, whose wealth is the trade of the nations.

Be shamed, O Zidon: for the sea, the strong place of the sea has said, I have not been with child, or given birth; I have not taken care of young men, or kept watch over the growth of virgins.

When the news comes to Egypt they will be bitterly pained at the fate of Tyre.

Go over to Tarshish; give cries of sorrow, O men of the sea-land.

Is this the town which was full of joy, whose start goes back to times long past, whose wanderings took her into far-off countries?

By whom was this purposed against Tyre, the crowning town, whose traders are chiefs, whose business men are honoured in the land?

It was the purpose of the Lord of armies to put pride to shame, to make sport of the glory of those who are honoured in the earth.

Isaiah 23:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 23:6 say?

Isaiah 23:6 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Go over to Tarshish; give cries of sorrow, O men of the sea-land.”

Where is Isaiah 23:6 in the Bible?

Isaiah 23:6 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 23, verse 6.

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 23:6.

What translation should I read Isaiah 23:6 in?

Isaiah 23:6 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 23:6?

Isaiah 23:6 reads (BBE): “Go over to Tarshish; give cries of sorrow, O men of the sea-land.” 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.

Isaiah 23:6 bbe — Go over to Tarshish; give cries of sorrow, O men of the sea-land.

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