Isaiah 34:2 net — For the LORD is angry at all the nations and furious with all their armies. He will annihilate them and slaughter them.

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"For the LORD is angry at all the nations and furious with all their armies. He will annihilate them and slaughter them."

— Isaiah 34:2, NET Bible

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Isaiah 34 — Context

1

The Lord Will Judge Edom Come near, you nations, and listen! Pay attention, you people! The earth and everything it contains must listen, the world and everything that lives in it.

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For the LORD is angry at all the nations and furious with all their armies. He will annihilate them and slaughter them.

3

Their slain will be left unburied, their corpses will stink; the hills will soak up their blood.

4

All the stars in the sky will fade away, the sky will roll up like a scroll; all its stars will wither, like a leaf withers and falls from a vine or a fig withers and falls from a tree.

5

He says,“Indeed, my sword has slaughtered heavenly powers. Look, it now descends on Edom, on the people I will annihilate in judgment.”

Isaiah 34:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 34:2 say?
Isaiah 34:2 in the NET Bible reads: “For the LORD is angry at all the nations and furious with all their armies. He will annihilate them and slaughter them.”
Where is Isaiah 34:2 in the Bible?
Isaiah 34:2 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 34, verse 2.
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 34:2.
What translation should I read Isaiah 34:2 in?
Isaiah 34:2 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 34:2?
Isaiah 34:2 reads (NET): “For the LORD is angry at all the nations and furious with all their armies. He will annihilate them and slaughter them.” 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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