Isaiah 28:14 asv — Wherefore hear the word of Jehovah, ye scoffers, that rule this people that is in Jerusalem:

American Standard Version

"Wherefore hear the word of Jehovah, ye scoffers, that rule this people that is in Jerusalem: "

— Isaiah 28:14, American Standard Version

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Isaiah 28 — Context

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Nay, but bymen of strange lips and with another tongue will he speak to this people;

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to whom he said, This is the rest, give ye rest to him that is weary; and this is the refreshing: yet they would not hear.

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Therefore shall the word of Jehovah be unto them precept upon precept, precept upon precept; line upon line, line upon line; here a little, there a little; that they may go, and fall backward, and be broken, and snared, and taken.

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Wherefore hear the word of Jehovah, ye scoffers, that rule this people that is in Jerusalem:

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Because ye have said, We have made a covenant with death, and with Sheol are we at agreement; when the overflowing scourge shall pass through, it shall not come unto us; for we have made lies our refuge, and under falsehood have we hid ourselves:

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therefore thus saith the Lord Jehovah, Behold, I lay in Zion for a foundation a stone, a tried stone, a precious corner-stone of sure foundation: he that believeth shall not be in haste.

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And I will make justice the line, and righteousness the plummet; and the hail shall sweep away the refuge of lies, and the waters shall overflow the hiding-place.

Isaiah 28:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 28:14 say?
Isaiah 28:14 in the American Standard Version reads: “Wherefore hear the word of Jehovah, ye scoffers, that rule this people that is in Jerusalem: ”
Where is Isaiah 28:14 in the Bible?
Isaiah 28:14 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 28, 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 28:14.
What translation should I read Isaiah 28:14 in?
Isaiah 28:14 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 28:14?
Isaiah 28:14 reads (ASV): “Wherefore hear the word of Jehovah, ye scoffers, that rule this people that is in Jerusalem: ” 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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