Isaiah 29:21 nasb — Who cause a person to be indicted by a word, And ensnare him who adjudicates at the gate, And defraud the one in the ri…

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"Who cause a person to be indicted by a word, And ensnare him who adjudicates at the gate, And defraud the one in the right with meaningless arguments."

— Isaiah 29:21, NASB

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Isaiah 29 — Context

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On that day the deaf will hear words of a book, And out of their gloom and darkness the eyes of the blind will see.

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The afflicted also will increase their gladness in the LORD, And the needy of mankind will rejoice in the Holy One of Israel.

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For the ruthless will come to an end and the scorner will be finished, Indeed all who are intent on doing evil will be cut off;

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Who cause a person to be indicted by a word, And ensnare him who adjudicates at the gate, And defraud the one in the right with meaningless arguments.

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Therefore thus says the LORD, who redeemed Abraham, concerning the house of Jacob: "Jacob shall not now be ashamed, nor shall his face now turn pale;

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But when he sees his children, the work of My hands, in his midst, They will sanctify My name; Indeed, they will sanctify the Holy One of Jacob And will stand in awe of the God of Israel.

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"Those who err in mind will know the truth, And those who criticize will accept instruction.

Isaiah 29:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 29:21 say?
Isaiah 29:21 in the NASB reads: “Who cause a person to be indicted by a word, And ensnare him who adjudicates at the gate, And defraud the one in the right with meaningless arguments.”
Where is Isaiah 29:21 in the Bible?
Isaiah 29:21 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 29, verse 21.
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 29:21.
What translation should I read Isaiah 29:21 in?
Isaiah 29:21 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 29:21?
Isaiah 29:21 reads (NASB): “Who cause a person to be indicted by a word, And ensnare him who adjudicates at the gate, And defraud the one in the right with meaningless arguments.” 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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