Isaiah 33:17 kjva — Thine eyes shall see the king in his beauty: they shall behold the land that is very far off.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"Thine eyes shall see the king in his beauty: they shall behold the land that is very far off."

— Isaiah 33:17, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Isaiah 33 — Context

14

The sinners in Zion are afraid; fearfulness hath surprised the hypocrites. Who among us shall dwell with the devouring fire? who among us shall dwell with everlasting burnings?

15

He that walketh righteously, and speaketh uprightly; he that despiseth the gain of oppressions, that shaketh his hands from holding of bribes, that stoppeth his ears from hearing of blood, and shutteth his eyes from seeing evil;

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He shall dwell on high: his place of defence shall be the munitions of rocks: bread shall be given him; his waters shall be sure.

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Thine eyes shall see the king in his beauty: they shall behold the land that is very far off.

18

Thine heart shall meditate terror. Where is the scribe? where is the receiver? where is he that counted the towers?

19

Thou shalt not see a fierce people, a people of a deeper speech than thou canst perceive; of a stammering tongue, that thou canst not understand.

20

Look upon Zion, the city of our solemnities: thine eyes shall see Jerusalem a quiet habitation, a tabernacle that shall not be taken down; not one of the stakes thereof shall ever be removed, neither shall any of the cords thereof be broken.

Isaiah 33:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 33:17 say?
Isaiah 33:17 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “Thine eyes shall see the king in his beauty: they shall behold the land that is very far off.”
Where is Isaiah 33:17 in the Bible?
Isaiah 33:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 33, verse 17.
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 33:17.
What translation should I read Isaiah 33:17 in?
Isaiah 33:17 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 33:17?
Isaiah 33:17 reads (KJVA): “Thine eyes shall see the king in his beauty: they shall behold the land that is very far off.” 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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