Isaiah 30:23 net — He will water the seed you plant in the ground, and the ground will produce crops in abundance. At that time your cattl…

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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."

— Isaiah 30:23, NET Bible

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Isaiah 30 — Context

20

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.

21

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.

24

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

25

On every high mountain and every high hill there will be streams flowing with water, at the time of great slaughter when the fortified towers collapse.

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The light of the full moon will be like the sun’s glare and the sun’s glare will be seven times brighter, like the light of seven days, when the LORD binds up his people’s fractured bones and heals their severe wound.

Isaiah 30:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 30:23 say?
Isaiah 30:23 in the NET Bible reads: “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.”
Where is Isaiah 30:23 in the Bible?
Isaiah 30:23 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 30, 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 30:23.
What translation should I read Isaiah 30:23 in?
Isaiah 30:23 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 30:23?
Isaiah 30:23 reads (NET): “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.” 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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