Isaiah 33:8 net — Highways are empty, there are no travelers. Treaties are broken, witnesses are despised, human life is treated with dis…

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"Highways are empty, there are no travelers. Treaties are broken, witnesses are despised, human life is treated with disrespect."

— Isaiah 33:8, NET Bible

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Isaiah 33 — Context

5

The LORD is exalted, indeed, he lives in heaven; he fills Zion with justice and fairness.

6

He is your constant source of stability; he abundantly provides safety and great wisdom; he gives all this to those who fear him.

7

Look, ambassadors cry out in the streets; messengers sent to make peace weep bitterly.

8

Highways are empty, there are no travelers. Treaties are broken, witnesses are despised, human life is treated with disrespect.

9

The land dries up and withers away; the forest of Lebanon shrivels up and decays. Sharon is like the arid rift valley; Bashan and Carmel are parched.

10

“Now I will rise up,” says the LORD.“Now I will exalt myself; now I will magnify myself.

11

You conceive straw, you give birth to chaff; your breath is a fire that destroys you.

Isaiah 33:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 33:8 say?
Isaiah 33:8 in the NET Bible reads: “Highways are empty, there are no travelers. Treaties are broken, witnesses are despised, human life is treated with disrespect.”
Where is Isaiah 33:8 in the Bible?
Isaiah 33:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 33, verse 8.
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 33:8.
What translation should I read Isaiah 33:8 in?
Isaiah 33:8 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 33:8?
Isaiah 33:8 reads (NET): “Highways are empty, there are no travelers. Treaties are broken, witnesses are despised, human life is treated with disrespect.” 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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