Isaiah 33:16 cpdv — Such a one will live on high; the fortification of rocks will be his lofty place. Bread has been given to him; his wate…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Such a one will live on high; the fortification of rocks will be his lofty place. Bread has been given to him; his waters are reliable. "

— Isaiah 33:16, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Isaiah 33 — Context

13

“You who are far away, listen to what I have done! And you who are near, acknowledge my strength!”

14

The sinners in Zion are terrified; trembling has taken hold of the hypocrites. Who among you is able to live with a devouring fire? Who among you will live with an everlasting flame?

15

The one who walks in justice and speaks the truth, who casts out avarice with oppression and shakes all bribes from his hands, who blocks his ears so that he may not listen to blood, and closes his eyes so that he may not see evil.

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Such a one will live on high; the fortification of rocks will be his lofty place. Bread has been given to him; his waters are reliable.

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His eyes will see the king in his elegance; they will discern the land from far away.

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Your heart will meditate on fear. Where are the learned? Where are those who ponder the words of the law? Where are the teachers of little ones?

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You will not look upon a shameless people, a people of exalted words. For you are not able to understand the dissertation of a tongue in which there is no wisdom.

Isaiah 33:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 33:16 say?
Isaiah 33:16 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Such a one will live on high; the fortification of rocks will be his lofty place. Bread has been given to him; his waters are reliable. ”
Where is Isaiah 33:16 in the Bible?
Isaiah 33:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 33, verse 16.
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 33:16.
What translation should I read Isaiah 33:16 in?
Isaiah 33:16 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 33:16?
Isaiah 33:16 reads (CPDV): “Such a one will live on high; the fortification of rocks will be his lofty place. Bread has been given to him; his waters are reliable. ” 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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