Isaiah 26:14 web — The dead shall not live. The deceased shall not rise. Therefore have you visited and destroyed them, and caused all mem…

World English Bible

"The dead shall not live. The deceased shall not rise. Therefore have you visited and destroyed them, and caused all memory of them to perish."

— Isaiah 26:14, World English Bible

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Isaiah 26 — Context

11

Yahweh, your hand is lifted up, yet they don't see; but they will see your zeal for the people, and be disappointed. Yes, fire will consume your adversaries.

12

Yahweh, you will ordain peace for us, for you have also worked all our works for us.

13

Yahweh our God, other lords besides you have had dominion over us, but by you only will we make mention of your name.

14

The dead shall not live. The deceased shall not rise. Therefore have you visited and destroyed them, and caused all memory of them to perish.

15

You have increased the nation, O Yahweh. You have increased the nation! You are glorified! You have enlarged all the borders of the land.

16

Yahweh, in trouble they have visited you. They poured out a prayer when your chastening was on them.

17

Like as a woman with child, who draws near the time of her delivery, is in pain and cries out in her pangs; so we have been before you, Yahweh.

Isaiah 26:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 26:14 say?
Isaiah 26:14 in the World English Bible reads: “The dead shall not live. The deceased shall not rise. Therefore have you visited and destroyed them, and caused all memory of them to perish.”
Where is Isaiah 26:14 in the Bible?
Isaiah 26:14 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 26, verse 14.
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 26:14.
What translation should I read Isaiah 26:14 in?
Isaiah 26:14 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 26:14?
Isaiah 26:14 reads (WEB): “The dead shall not live. The deceased shall not rise. Therefore have you visited and destroyed them, and caused all memory of them to perish.” 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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