Isaiah 32:2 asv — And a man shall be as a hiding-place from the wind, and a covert from the tempest, as streams of water in a dry place,…

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"And a man shall be as a hiding-place from the wind, and a covert from the tempest, as streams of water in a dry place, as the shade of a great rock in a weary land. "

— Isaiah 32:2, American Standard Version

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Isaiah 32 — Context

1

Behold, a king shall reign in righteousness, and princes shall rule in justice.

2

And a man shall be as a hiding-place from the wind, and a covert from the tempest, as streams of water in a dry place, as the shade of a great rock in a weary land.

3

And the eyes of them that see shall not be dim, and the ears of them that hear shall hearken.

4

And the heart of the rash shall understand knowledge, and the tongue of the stammerers shall be ready to speak plainly.

5

The fool shall be no more called noble, nor the churl said to be bountiful.

Isaiah 32:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 32:2 say?
Isaiah 32:2 in the American Standard Version reads: “And a man shall be as a hiding-place from the wind, and a covert from the tempest, as streams of water in a dry place, as the shade of a great rock in a weary land. ”
Where is Isaiah 32:2 in the Bible?
Isaiah 32:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 32, verse 2.
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 32:2.
What translation should I read Isaiah 32:2 in?
Isaiah 32:2 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 32:2?
Isaiah 32:2 reads (ASV): “And a man shall be as a hiding-place from the wind, and a covert from the tempest, as streams of water in a dry place, as the shade of a great rock in a weary land. ” 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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