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Isaiah 3:25

Isaiah 3:26 web — Her gates shall lament and mourn; and she shall be desolate and sit on the ground.

World English Bible

"Her gates shall lament and mourn; and she shall be desolate and sit on the ground."

— Isaiah 3:26, World English Bible

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Isaiah 3 — Context

23

the hand mirrors, the fine linen garments, the tiaras, and the shawls.

24

It shall happen that instead of sweet spices, there shall be rottenness; instead of a belt, a rope; instead of well set hair, baldness; instead of a robe, a wearing of sackcloth; and branding instead of beauty.

25

Your men shall fall by the sword, and your mighty in the war.

26

Her gates shall lament and mourn; and she shall be desolate and sit on the ground.

Isaiah 3:26 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 3:26 say?
Isaiah 3:26 in the World English Bible reads: “Her gates shall lament and mourn; and she shall be desolate and sit on the ground.”
Where is Isaiah 3:26 in the Bible?
Isaiah 3:26 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 3, verse 26.
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 3:26.
What translation should I read Isaiah 3:26 in?
Isaiah 3:26 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 3:26?
Isaiah 3:26 reads (WEB): “Her gates shall lament and mourn; and she shall be desolate and sit on the ground.” 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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