Isaiah 34:8 nasb — For the LORD has a day of vengeance, A year of recompense for the cause of Zion.

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"For the LORD has a day of vengeance, A year of recompense for the cause of Zion."

— Isaiah 34:8, NASB

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Isaiah 34 — Context

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For My sword is satiated in heaven, Behold it shall descend for judgment upon Edom And upon the people whom I have devoted to destruction.

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The sword of the LORD is filled with blood, It is sated with fat, with the blood of lambs and goats, With the fat of the kidneys of rams. For the LORD has a sacrifice in Bozrah And a great slaughter in the land of Edom.

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Wild oxen will also fall with them And young bulls with strong ones; Thus their land will be soaked with blood, And their dust become greasy with fat.

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For the LORD has a day of vengeance, A year of recompense for the cause of Zion.

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Its streams will be turned into pitch, And its loose earth into brimstone, And its land will become burning pitch.

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It will not be quenched night or day; Its smoke will go up forever. From generation to generation it will be desolate; None will pass through it forever and ever.

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But pelican and hedgehog will possess it, And owl and raven will dwell in it; And He will stretch over it the line of desolation And the plumb line of emptiness.

Isaiah 34:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 34:8 say?
Isaiah 34:8 in the NASB reads: “For the LORD has a day of vengeance, A year of recompense for the cause 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 (NASB): “For the LORD has a day of vengeance, A year of recompense for the cause 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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