Isaiah 23:7 nasb — Is this your jubilant city, Whose origin is from antiquity, Whose feet used to carry her to colonize distant places?

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"Is this your jubilant city, Whose origin is from antiquity, Whose feet used to carry her to colonize distant places?"

— Isaiah 23:7, NASB

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Isaiah 23 — Context

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.

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

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Is this your jubilant city, Whose origin is from antiquity, Whose feet used to carry her to colonize distant places?

8

Who has planned this against Tyre, the bestower of crowns, Whose merchants were princes, whose traders were the honored of the earth?

9

The LORD of hosts has planned it, to defile the pride of all beauty, To despise all the honored of the earth.

10

Overflow your land like the Nile, O daughter of Tarshish, There is no more restraint.

Isaiah 23:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 23:7 say?
Isaiah 23:7 in the NASB reads: “Is this your jubilant city, Whose origin is from antiquity, Whose feet used to carry her to colonize distant places?”
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 (NASB): “Is this your jubilant city, Whose origin is from antiquity, Whose feet used to carry her to colonize distant places?” 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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