Isaiah 33:8 web — The highways are desolate. The traveling man ceases. The covenant is broken. He has despised the cities. He doesn't res…

World English Bible

"The highways are desolate. The traveling man ceases. The covenant is broken. He has despised the cities. He doesn't respect man."

— Isaiah 33:8, World English Bible

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Isaiah 33 — Context

5

Yahweh is exalted, for he dwells on high. He has filled Zion with justice and righteousness.

6

There will be stability in your times, abundance of salvation, wisdom, and knowledge. The fear of Yahweh is your treasure.

7

Behold, their valiant ones cry outside; the ambassadors of peace weep bitterly.

8

The highways are desolate. The traveling man ceases. The covenant is broken. He has despised the cities. He doesn't respect man.

9

The land mourns and languishes. Lebanon is confounded and withers away. Sharon is like a desert, and Bashan and Carmel are stripped bare.

10

"Now I will arise," says Yahweh; "Now I will lift myself up. Now I will be exalted.

11

You will conceive chaff. You will bring forth stubble. Your breath is a fire that will devour you.

Isaiah 33:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 33:8 say?
Isaiah 33:8 in the World English Bible reads: “The highways are desolate. The traveling man ceases. The covenant is broken. He has despised the cities. He doesn't respect man.”
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 (WEB): “The highways are desolate. The traveling man ceases. The covenant is broken. He has despised the cities. He doesn't respect man.” 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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