Isaiah 34:7 bbe — And the strong oxen will go down to death together with the smaller cattle.

Bible in Basic English

"And the strong oxen will go down to death together with the smaller cattle."

— Isaiah 34:7, Bible in Basic English

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Isaiah 34 — Context

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And the heavens will be rolled together like the roll of a book: and all their army will be gone, like a dead leaf from the vine, or a dry fruit from the fig-tree.

5

For my sword in heaven is full of wrath: see, it is coming down on Edom, in punishment on the people of my curse.

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The sword of the Lord is full of blood, it is fat with the best of the meat, with the blood of lambs and goats, with the best parts of the sheep: for the Lord has a feast in Bozrah, and much cattle will be put to death in the land of Edom.

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And the strong oxen will go down to death together with the smaller cattle.

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For it is the day of the Lord's punishment, when he gives payment for the wrongs done to Zion.

9

And its streams will be turned into boiling oil, and its dust into burning stone, and all the land will be on fire.

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It will not be put out day or night; its smoke will go up for ever: it will be waste from generation to generation; no one will go through it for ever.

Isaiah 34:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 34:7 say?
Isaiah 34:7 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And the strong oxen will go down to death together with the smaller cattle.”
Where is Isaiah 34:7 in the Bible?
Isaiah 34:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 34, verse 7.
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 34:7.
What translation should I read Isaiah 34:7 in?
Isaiah 34:7 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 34:7?
Isaiah 34:7 reads (BBE): “And the strong oxen will go down to death together with the smaller cattle.” 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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