Isaiah 28:10 kjv — For precept must be upon precept, precept upon precept; line upon line, line upon line; here a little, and there a litt…

King James Version

"For precept must be upon precept, precept upon precept; line upon line, line upon line; here a little, and there a little:"

— Isaiah 28:10, King James Version

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Isaiah 28 — Context

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But they also have erred through wine, and through strong drink are out of the way; the priest and the prophet have erred through strong drink, they are swallowed up of wine, they are out of the way through strong drink; they err in vision, they stumble in judgment.

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For all tables are full of vomit and filthiness, so that there is no place clean.

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Whom shall he teach knowledge? and whom shall he make to understand doctrine? them that are weaned from the milk, and drawn from the breasts.

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For precept must be upon precept, precept upon precept; line upon line, line upon line; here a little, and there a little:

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For with stammering lips and another tongue will he speak to this people.

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To whom he said, This is the rest wherewith ye may cause the weary to rest; and this is the refreshing: yet they would not hear.

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But the word of the Lord was unto them precept upon precept, precept upon precept; line upon line, line upon line; here a little, and there a little; that they might go, and fall backward, and be broken, and snared, and taken.

Isaiah 28:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 28:10 say?
Isaiah 28:10 in the King James Version reads: “For precept must be upon precept, precept upon precept; line upon line, line upon line; here a little, and there a little:”
Where is Isaiah 28:10 in the Bible?
Isaiah 28:10 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 28, verse 10.
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 28:10.
What translation should I read Isaiah 28:10 in?
Isaiah 28:10 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 28:10?
Isaiah 28:10 reads (KJV): “For precept must be upon precept, precept upon precept; line upon line, line upon line; here a little, and there a little:” 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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