Isaiah 33:19 net — You will no longer see a defiant people whose language you do not comprehend, whose derisive speech you do not understa…

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"You will no longer see a defiant people whose language you do not comprehend, whose derisive speech you do not understand."

— Isaiah 33:19, NET Bible

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Isaiah 33 — Context

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This is the person who will live in a secure place; he will find safety in the rocky, mountain strongholds; he will have food and a constant supply of water.

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You will see a king in his splendor; you will see a wide land.

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Your mind will recall the terror you experienced, and you will ask yourselves,“Where is the scribe? Where is the one who weighs the money? Where is the one who counts the towers?”

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You will no longer see a defiant people whose language you do not comprehend, whose derisive speech you do not understand.

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Look at Zion, the city where we hold religious festivals! You will see Jerusalem, a peaceful settlement, a tent that stays put; its stakes will never be pulled up; none of its ropes will snap in two.

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Instead the LORD will rule there as our mighty king. Rivers and wide streams will flow through it; no war galley will enter; no large ships will sail through.

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For the LORD, our ruler, the LORD, our commander, the LORD, our king– he will deliver us.

Isaiah 33:19 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 33:19 say?
Isaiah 33:19 in the NET Bible reads: “You will no longer see a defiant people whose language you do not comprehend, whose derisive speech you do not understand.”
Where is Isaiah 33:19 in the Bible?
Isaiah 33:19 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 33, verse 19.
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 33:19.
What translation should I read Isaiah 33:19 in?
Isaiah 33:19 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 33:19?
Isaiah 33:19 reads (NET): “You will no longer see a defiant people whose language you do not comprehend, whose derisive speech you do not understand.” 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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