Isaiah 27:3 cpdv — I am the Lord, who watches over it. I will suddenly give drink to it. I will watch over it, night and day, lest perhaps…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"I am the Lord, who watches over it. I will suddenly give drink to it. I will watch over it, night and day, lest perhaps someone visit against it."

— Isaiah 27:3, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Isaiah 27 — Context

1

In that day, the Lord will visit, with his harsh and great and strong sword, against Leviathan, the barred serpent, and against Leviathan, the twisted serpent, and he will slay the whale that is in the sea.

2

In that day, the vineyard of pure wine will sing to them.

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I am the Lord, who watches over it. I will suddenly give drink to it. I will watch over it, night and day, lest perhaps someone visit against it.

4

Indignation is not mine. Who will be a thorn and a brier to me in battle? I will advance against them. I set them on fire together.

5

Or will he, instead, take hold of my strength? Will he make peace with me? Will she make peace with me?

6

As they advance with violence against Jacob, Israel will flourish and spring forth, and they will fill the face of the world with offspring.

Isaiah 27:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 27:3 say?
Isaiah 27:3 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “I am the Lord, who watches over it. I will suddenly give drink to it. I will watch over it, night and day, lest perhaps someone visit against it.”
Where is Isaiah 27:3 in the Bible?
Isaiah 27:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 27, verse 3.
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 27:3.
What translation should I read Isaiah 27:3 in?
Isaiah 27:3 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 27:3?
Isaiah 27:3 reads (CPDV): “I am the Lord, who watches over it. I will suddenly give drink to it. I will watch over it, night and day, lest perhaps someone visit against it.” 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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