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Isaiah 3:17-1964 bbe — The Lord will send disease on the heads of the daughters of Zion, and the Lord will let their secret parts be seen. In…

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The Lord will send disease on the heads of the daughters of Zion, and the Lord will let their secret parts be seen.

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In that day the Lord will take away the glory of their foot-rings, and their sun-jewels, and their moon-ornaments,

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The ear-rings, and the chains, and the delicate clothing,

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The head-bands, and the arm-chains, and the worked bands, and the perfume-boxes, and the jewels with secret powers,

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The rings, and the nose-jewels,

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The feast-day dresses, and the robes, and the wide skirts, and the handbags,

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The looking-glasses, and the fair linen, and the high head-dresses, and the veils.

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And in the place of sweet spices will be an evil smell, and for a fair band a thick cord; for a well-dressed head there will be the cutting-off of the hair, and for a beautiful robe there will be the clothing of sorrow; the mark of the prisoner in place of the ornaments of the free.

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Your men will be put to the sword, and your men of war will come to destruction in the fight.

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And in the public places of her towns will be sorrow and weeping; and she will be seated on the earth, waste and uncovered.

— Isaiah 3:17-1964, Bible in Basic English

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Isaiah 3 — Context

14

The Lord comes to be the judge of their responsible men and of their rulers: it is you who have made waste the vine-garden, and in your houses is the property of the poor which you have taken by force.

15

By what right are you crushing my people, and putting a bitter yoke on the necks of the poor? This is the word of the Lord, the Lord of armies.

16

Again, the Lord has said, Because the daughters of Zion are full of pride, and go with outstretched necks and wandering eyes, with their foot-chains sounding when they go:

17

The Lord will send disease on the heads of the daughters of Zion, and the Lord will let their secret parts be seen.

18

In that day the Lord will take away the glory of their foot-rings, and their sun-jewels, and their moon-ornaments,

19

The ear-rings, and the chains, and the delicate clothing,

20

The head-bands, and the arm-chains, and the worked bands, and the perfume-boxes, and the jewels with secret powers,

21

The rings, and the nose-jewels,

22

The feast-day dresses, and the robes, and the wide skirts, and the handbags,

23

The looking-glasses, and the fair linen, and the high head-dresses, and the veils.

24

And in the place of sweet spices will be an evil smell, and for a fair band a thick cord; for a well-dressed head there will be the cutting-off of the hair, and for a beautiful robe there will be the clothing of sorrow; the mark of the prisoner in place of the ornaments of the free.

25

Your men will be put to the sword, and your men of war will come to destruction in the fight.

26

And in the public places of her towns will be sorrow and weeping; and she will be seated on the earth, waste and uncovered.

Isaiah 3:17-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 3:17-1964 say?
Isaiah 3:17-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “The Lord will send disease on the heads of the daughters of Zion, and the Lord will let their secret parts be seen. In that day the Lord will take away the glory of their foot-rings, and their sun-jewels, and their moon-ornaments, The ear-rings, and the chains, and the delicate clothing, The head-bands, and the arm-chains, and the worked bands, and the perfume-boxes, and the jewels with secret powers, The rings, and the nose-jewels, The feast-day dresses, and the robes, and the wide skirts, and the handbags, The looking-glasses, and the fair linen, and the high head-dresses, and the veils. And in the place of sweet spices will be an evil smell, and for a fair band a thick cord; for a well-dressed head there will be the cutting-off of the hair, and for a beautiful robe there will be the clothing of sorrow; the mark of the prisoner in place of the ornaments of the free. Your men will be put to the sword, and your men of war will come to destruction in the fight. And in the public places of her towns will be sorrow and weeping; and she will be seated on the earth, waste and uncovered.”
Where is Isaiah 3:17-1964 in the Bible?
Isaiah 3:17-1964 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 3, verses 17–1964.
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 3:17-1964.
What translation should I read Isaiah 3:17-1964 in?
Isaiah 3:17-1964 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 3:17-1964?
Isaiah 3:17-1964 reads (BBE): “The Lord will send disease on the heads of the daughters of Zion, and the Lord will let their secret parts be seen. In that day the Lord will take away the glory of their foot-rings, and their sun-jewels, and their moon-ornaments, The ear-rings, and the chains, and the delicate clothing, The head-bands, and the arm-chains, and the worked bands, and the perfume-boxes, and the jewels with secret powers, The rings, and the nose-jewels, The feast-day dresses, and the robes, and the wide skirts, and the handbags, The looking-glasses, and the fair linen, and the high head-dresses, and the veils. And in the place of sweet spices will be an evil smell, and for a fair band a thick cord; for a well-dressed head there will be the cutting-off of the hair, and for a beautiful robe there will be the clothing of sorrow; the mark of the prisoner in place of the ornaments of the free. Your men will be put to the sword, and your men of war will come to destruction in the fight. And in the public places of her towns will be sorrow and weeping; and she will be seated on the earth, waste and uncovered.” 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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