Isaiah 30:21 net — You will hear a word spoken behind you, saying,“This is the correct way, walk in it,” whether you are heading to the ri…

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"You will hear a word spoken behind you, saying,“This is the correct way, walk in it,” whether you are heading to the right or the left."

— Isaiah 30:21, NET Bible

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Isaiah 30 — Context

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The Lord Will Not Abandon His People For this reason the LORD is ready to show you mercy; he sits on his throne, ready to have compassion on you. Indeed, the LORD is a just God; all who wait for him in faith will be blessed.

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For people will live in Zion; in Jerusalem you will weep no more. When he hears your cry of despair, he will indeed show you mercy; when he hears it, he will respond to you.

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The Lord will give you distress to eat and suffering to drink; but your teachers will no longer be hidden; your eyes will see them.

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You will hear a word spoken behind you, saying,“This is the correct way, walk in it,” whether you are heading to the right or the left.

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You will desecrate your silver-plated idols and your gold-plated images. You will throw them away as if they were a menstrual rag, saying to them,“Get out!”

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He will water the seed you plant in the ground, and the ground will produce crops in abundance. At that time your cattle will graze in wide pastures.

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The oxen and donkeys used in plowing will eat seasoned feed winnowed with a shovel and pitchfork.

Isaiah 30:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 30:21 say?
Isaiah 30:21 in the NET Bible reads: “You will hear a word spoken behind you, saying,“This is the correct way, walk in it,” whether you are heading to the right or the left.”
Where is Isaiah 30:21 in the Bible?
Isaiah 30:21 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 30, 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 30:21.
What translation should I read Isaiah 30:21 in?
Isaiah 30:21 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 30:21?
Isaiah 30:21 reads (NET): “You will hear a word spoken behind you, saying,“This is the correct way, walk in it,” whether you are heading to the right or the left.” 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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