Isaiah 3:23 cpdv — and the mirrors, and scarves, and ribbons, and their sparse clothing.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"and the mirrors, and scarves, and ribbons, and their sparse clothing."

— Isaiah 3:23, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Isaiah 3 — Context

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and the ornaments for their hair, and the anklets, and the touches of myrrh and little bottles of perfumes, and the earrings,

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and the rings, and the jewels hanging on their foreheads,

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and the continual changes in appearance, and the short skirts, and the fine linens and embroidered cloths,

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and the mirrors, and scarves, and ribbons, and their sparse clothing.

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And in place of a sweet fragrance, there will be stench. And in place of a belt, there will be a rope. And in place of stylish hair, there will be baldness. And in place of a blouse, there will be haircloth.

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Likewise, your most handsome men will fall by the sword, and your strong men will fall in battle.

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And her gates will grieve and mourn. And she will sit on the ground, desolate.

Isaiah 3:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 3:23 say?
Isaiah 3:23 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “and the mirrors, and scarves, and ribbons, and their sparse clothing.”
Where is Isaiah 3:23 in the Bible?
Isaiah 3:23 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 3, verse 23.
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 3:23.
What translation should I read Isaiah 3:23 in?
Isaiah 3:23 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 3:23?
Isaiah 3:23 reads (CPDV): “and the mirrors, and scarves, and ribbons, and their sparse clothing.” 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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