Isaiah 34:8 net — For the LORD has planned a day of revenge, a time when he will repay Edom for her hostility toward Zion.

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"For the LORD has planned a day of revenge, a time when he will repay Edom for her hostility toward Zion."

— Isaiah 34:8, NET Bible

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Isaiah 34 — Context

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

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The LORD’s sword is dripping with blood, it is covered with fat; it drips with the blood of young rams and goats and is covered with the fat of rams’ kidneys. For the LORD is holding a sacrifice in Bozrah, a bloody slaughter in the land of Edom.

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Wild oxen will be slaughtered along with them, as well as strong bulls. Their land is drenched with blood, their soil is covered with fat.

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For the LORD has planned a day of revenge, a time when he will repay Edom for her hostility toward Zion.

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Edom’s streams will be turned into pitch and her soil into brimstone; her land will become burning pitch.

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Night and day it will burn; its smoke will ascend continually. Generation after generation it will be a wasteland and no one will ever pass through it again.

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Owls and wild animals will live there, all kinds of wild birds will settle in it. The LORD will stretch out over her the measuring line of ruin and the plumb line of destruction.

Isaiah 34:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 34:8 say?
Isaiah 34:8 in the NET Bible reads: “For the LORD has planned a day of revenge, a time when he will repay Edom for her hostility toward 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 (NET): “For the LORD has planned a day of revenge, a time when he will repay Edom for her hostility toward 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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