Isaiah 27:5 kjva — Or let him take hold of my strength, that he may make peace with me; and he shall make peace with me.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"Or let him take hold of my strength, that he may make peace with me; and he shall make peace with me."

— Isaiah 27:5, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Isaiah 27 — Context

2

In that day sing ye unto her, A vineyard of red wine.

3

I the Lord do keep it; I will water it every moment: lest any hurt it, I will keep it night and day.

4

Fury is not in me: who would set the briers and thorns against me in battle? I would go through them, I would burn them together.

5

Or let him take hold of my strength, that he may make peace with me; and he shall make peace with me.

6

He shall cause them that come of Jacob to take root: Israel shall blossom and bud, and fill the face of the world with fruit.

7

Hath he smitten him, as he smote those that smote him? or is he slain according to the slaughter of them that are slain by him?

8

In measure, when it shooteth forth, thou wilt debate with it: he stayeth his rough wind in the day of the east wind.

Isaiah 27:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 27:5 say?
Isaiah 27:5 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Or let him take hold of my strength, that he may make peace with me; and he shall make peace with me.”
Where is Isaiah 27:5 in the Bible?
Isaiah 27:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 27, verse 5.
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 27:5.
What translation should I read Isaiah 27:5 in?
Isaiah 27:5 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 27:5?
Isaiah 27:5 reads (KJVA): “Or let him take hold of my strength, that he may make peace with me; and he shall make peace with me.” 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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