Isaiah 33:5 bbe — The Lord is lifted up; his place is on high: he has made Zion full of righteousness and true religion.

Bible in Basic English

"The Lord is lifted up; his place is on high: he has made Zion full of righteousness and true religion."

— Isaiah 33:5, Bible in Basic English

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Isaiah 33 — Context

O Lord, have mercy on us; for we have been waiting for your help: be our strength every morning, our salvation in time of trouble.

At the loud noise the peoples have gone in flight; at your coming up the nations have gone in all directions.

And the goods taken in war will be got together like the massing of young locusts; men will be rushing on them like the rushing of locusts.

The Lord is lifted up; his place is on high: he has made Zion full of righteousness and true religion.

And she will have no more fear of change, being full of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge: the fear of the Lord is her wealth.

See, the men of war are sorrowing outside the town: those who came looking for peace are weeping bitterly.

The highways are waste, no man is journeying there: the agreement is broken, he has made sport of the towns, he has no thought for man.

Isaiah 33:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 33:5 say?

Isaiah 33:5 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “The Lord is lifted up; his place is on high: he has made Zion full of righteousness and true religion.”

Where is Isaiah 33:5 in the Bible?

Isaiah 33:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 33, verse 5.

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 33:5.

What translation should I read Isaiah 33:5 in?

Isaiah 33:5 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 33:5?

Isaiah 33:5 reads (BBE): “The Lord is lifted up; his place is on high: he has made Zion full of righteousness and true religion.” 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.

Isaiah 33:5 bbe — The Lord is lifted up; his place is on high: he has made Zion full of righteousness and true religion.

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