Isaiah 34:8 cpdv — For this is the day of the vengeance of the Lord, the year of retribution for the judgment of Zion.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"For this is the day of the vengeance of the Lord, the year of retribution for the judgment of Zion. "

— Isaiah 34:8, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Isaiah 34 — Context

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“For my sword in heaven has been inebriated. Behold, it will descend upon Idumea, and upon the people of my slaughter, unto judgment.”

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The sword of the Lord has been filled with blood. It has been thickened by the blood of lambs and he-goats, by the innermost blood of rams. For the victim of the Lord is in Bozrah, and a great slaughter is in the land of Edom.

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And the single-horned beasts will descend with them, and the bulls along with the mighty. Their land will be inebriated by blood, and their ground by the fat of their lazy ones.

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For this is the day of the vengeance of the Lord, the year of retribution for the judgment of Zion.

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And its torrents will be turned into tar, and its soil into sulfur. And its land will become burning tar.

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Night and day, it will not be extinguished; its smoke will rise up without ceasing. From generation to generation it will remain desolate. No one will pass through it, forever and ever.

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The pelican and the hedgehog will possess it. And the ibis and the raven will live in it. And a measuring line will be extended over it, so that it may be reduced to nothing, and a plumb line, unto desolation.

Isaiah 34:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 34:8 say?
Isaiah 34:8 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “For this is the day of the vengeance of the Lord, the year of retribution for the judgment of Zion. ”
Where is Isaiah 34:8 in the Bible?
Isaiah 34:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 34, 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 34:8.
What translation should I read Isaiah 34:8 in?
Isaiah 34:8 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 34:8?
Isaiah 34:8 reads (CPDV): “For this is the day of the vengeance of the Lord, the year of retribution for the judgment of Zion. ” 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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