Isaiah 23:7 asv — Is this your joyous city, whose antiquity is of ancient days, whose feet carried her afar off to sojourn?

American Standard Version

"Is this your joyous city, whose antiquity is of ancient days, whose feet carried her afar off to sojourn? "

— Isaiah 23:7, American Standard Version

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Isaiah 23 — Context

4

Be thou ashamed, O Sidon; for the sea hath spoken, the stronghold of the sea, saying, I have not travailed, nor brought forth, neither have I nourished young men, nor brought up virgins.

5

When the report cometh to Egypt, they shall be sorely pained at the report of Tyre.

6

Pass ye over to Tarshish; wail, ye inhabitants of the coast.

7

Is this your joyous city, whose antiquity is of ancient days, whose feet carried her afar off to sojourn?

8

Who hath purposed this against Tyre, the bestower of crowns, whose merchants are princes, whose traffickers are the honorable of the earth?

9

Jehovah of hosts hath purposed it, to stain the pride of all glory, to bring into contempt all the honorable of the earth.

10

Pass through thy land as the Nile, O daughter of Tarshish; there is no restraint any more.

Isaiah 23:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 23:7 say?
Isaiah 23:7 in the American Standard Version reads: “Is this your joyous city, whose antiquity is of ancient days, whose feet carried her afar off to sojourn? ”
Where is Isaiah 23:7 in the Bible?
Isaiah 23:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 23, verse 7.
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 23:7.
What translation should I read Isaiah 23:7 in?
Isaiah 23:7 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 23:7?
Isaiah 23:7 reads (ASV): “Is this your joyous city, whose antiquity is of ancient days, whose feet carried her afar off to sojourn? ” 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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