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Isaiah 24:2

Isaiah 24:1 net — The Lord Will Judge the Earth Look, the LORD is ready to devastate the earth and leave it in ruins; he will mar its sur…

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"The Lord Will Judge the Earth Look, the LORD is ready to devastate the earth and leave it in ruins; he will mar its surface and scatter its inhabitants."

— Isaiah 24:1, NET Bible

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Isaiah 24 — Context

1

The Lord Will Judge the Earth Look, the LORD is ready to devastate the earth and leave it in ruins; he will mar its surface and scatter its inhabitants.

2

Everyone will suffer– the priest as well as the people, the master as well as the servant, the elegant lady as well as the female attendant, the seller as well as the buyer, the borrower as well as the lender, the creditor as well as the debtor.

3

The earth will be completely devastated and thoroughly ransacked. For the LORD has decreed this judgment.

4

The earth dries up and withers, the world shrivels up and withers; the prominent people of the earth fade away.

Isaiah 24:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 24:1 say?
Isaiah 24:1 in the NET Bible reads: “The Lord Will Judge the Earth Look, the LORD is ready to devastate the earth and leave it in ruins; he will mar its surface and scatter its inhabitants.”
Where is Isaiah 24:1 in the Bible?
Isaiah 24:1 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 24, verse 1.
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 24:1.
What translation should I read Isaiah 24:1 in?
Isaiah 24:1 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 24:1?
Isaiah 24:1 reads (NET): “The Lord Will Judge the Earth Look, the LORD is ready to devastate the earth and leave it in ruins; he will mar its surface and scatter its inhabitants.” 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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