Isaiah 24:17 cpdv — Dread, and the pit, and the snare are over you, O inhabitant of the earth!

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Dread, and the pit, and the snare are over you, O inhabitant of the earth! "

— Isaiah 24:17, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Isaiah 24 — Context

14

These few shall lift up their voice and give praise. When the Lord will have been glorified, they will make a joyful noise from the sea.

15

Because of this, glorify the Lord in doctrine: the name of the Lord, the God of Israel, in the islands of the sea.

16

From the ends of the earth, we have heard the praises of the glory of the Just One. And I said: “My secret is for myself! My secret is for myself! Woe to me! Those who would betray us have betrayed us, and they have betrayed us with the betrayal of transgression.”

17

Dread, and the pit, and the snare are over you, O inhabitant of the earth!

18

And this shall be: whoever will flee from the voice of dread will fall into the pit. And whoever will extricate himself from the pit will be caught in the snare. For the floodgates from above have been opened, and the foundations of the earth will be shaken.

19

The earth will be utterly broken! The earth will be utterly crushed! The earth will be utterly shaken!

20

The earth will stagger greatly, like a drunken man, and will be carried away, like the tent of a single night. And its iniquity will be heavy upon it, and it will fall and not rise up again.

Isaiah 24:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 24:17 say?
Isaiah 24:17 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Dread, and the pit, and the snare are over you, O inhabitant of the earth! ”
Where is Isaiah 24:17 in the Bible?
Isaiah 24:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 24, verse 17.
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 24:17.
What translation should I read Isaiah 24:17 in?
Isaiah 24:17 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 24:17?
Isaiah 24:17 reads (CPDV): “Dread, and the pit, and the snare are over you, O inhabitant of the earth! ” 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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