Isaiah 29:20 cpdv — For the one who was prevailing has failed, the one who was mocking has been consumed, and all those who were standing g…

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"For the one who was prevailing has failed, the one who was mocking has been consumed, and all those who were standing guard over iniquity have been cut down. "

— Isaiah 29:20, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Isaiah 29 — Context

17

In not more than a little while and a brief time, Lebanon will be turned into a fruitful field, and a fruitful field will be considered to be a forest.

18

And in that day, the deaf will hear the words of a book, and out of darkness and obscurity the eyes of the blind will see.

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And the meek will increase their rejoicing in the Lord, and the poor among men will exult in the Holy One of Israel.

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For the one who was prevailing has failed, the one who was mocking has been consumed, and all those who were standing guard over iniquity have been cut down.

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For they caused men to sin by a word, and they supplanted him who argued against them at the gates, and they turned away from justice in vain.

22

Because of this, thus says the Lord, he who has redeemed Abraham, to the house of Jacob: From now on, Jacob will not be confounded; from now on his countenance will not blush with shame.

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Instead, when he sees his children, they will be the work of my hands in his midst, sanctifying my name, and they will sanctify the Holy One of Jacob, and they will preach the God of Israel.

Isaiah 29:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 29:20 say?
Isaiah 29:20 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “For the one who was prevailing has failed, the one who was mocking has been consumed, and all those who were standing guard over iniquity have been cut down. ”
Where is Isaiah 29:20 in the Bible?
Isaiah 29:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 29, verse 20.
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 29:20.
What translation should I read Isaiah 29:20 in?
Isaiah 29:20 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 29:20?
Isaiah 29:20 reads (CPDV): “For the one who was prevailing has failed, the one who was mocking has been consumed, and all those who were standing guard over iniquity have been cut down. ” 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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