Isaiah 24:22 net — They will be imprisoned in a pit, locked up in a prison, and after staying there for a long time, they will be punished.

NET Bible

"They will be imprisoned in a pit, locked up in a prison, and after staying there for a long time, they will be punished."

— Isaiah 24:22, NET Bible

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Isaiah 24 — Context

19

The earth is broken in pieces, the earth is ripped to shreds, the earth shakes violently.

20

The earth will stagger around like a drunk; it will sway back and forth like a hut in a windstorm. Its sin will weigh it down, and it will fall and never get up again.

21

The Lord Will Become King At that time the LORD will punish the heavenly forces in the heavens and the earthly kings on the earth.

22

They will be imprisoned in a pit, locked up in a prison, and after staying there for a long time, they will be punished.

23

The full moon will be covered up, the bright sun will be darkened; for the LORD of Heaven’s Armies will rule on Mount Zion in Jerusalem in the presence of his assembly, in majestic splendor.

Isaiah 24:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 24:22 say?
Isaiah 24:22 in the NET Bible reads: “They will be imprisoned in a pit, locked up in a prison, and after staying there for a long time, they will be punished.”
Where is Isaiah 24:22 in the Bible?
Isaiah 24:22 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 24, verse 22.
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 24:22.
What translation should I read Isaiah 24:22 in?
Isaiah 24:22 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 24:22?
Isaiah 24:22 reads (NET): “They will be imprisoned in a pit, locked up in a prison, and after staying there for a long time, they will be punished.” 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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