Isaiah 38:11 asv — I said, I shall not see Jehovah, even Jehovah in the land of the living: I shall behold man no more with the inhabitant…

American Standard Version

"I said, I shall not see Jehovah, even Jehovah in the land of the living: I shall behold man no more with the inhabitants of the world. "

— Isaiah 38:11, American Standard Version

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Isaiah 38 — Context

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behold, I will cause the shadow on the steps, which is gone down on the dial of Ahaz with the sun, to return backward ten steps. So the sun returned ten steps on the dial whereon it was gone down.

9

The writing of Hezekiah king of Judah, when he had been sick, and was recovered of his sickness.

10

I said, In the noontide of my days I shall go into the gates of Sheol: I am deprived of the residue of my years.

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I said, I shall not see Jehovah, even Jehovah in the land of the living: I shall behold man no more with the inhabitants of the world.

12

My dwelling is removed, and is carried away from me as a shepherd’s tent: I have rolled up, like a weaver, my life; he will cut me off from the loom: From day even to night wilt thou make an end of me.

13

I quieted myself until morning; as a lion, so he breaketh all my bones: From day even to night wilt thou make an end of me.

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Like a swallowora crane, so did I chatter; I did moan as a dove; mine eyes fail with looking upward: O Lord, I am oppressed, be thou my surety.

Isaiah 38:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 38:11 say?
Isaiah 38:11 in the American Standard Version reads: “I said, I shall not see Jehovah, even Jehovah in the land of the living: I shall behold man no more with the inhabitants of the world. ”
Where is Isaiah 38:11 in the Bible?
Isaiah 38:11 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 38, verse 11.
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 38:11.
What translation should I read Isaiah 38:11 in?
Isaiah 38:11 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 38:11?
Isaiah 38:11 reads (ASV): “I said, I shall not see Jehovah, even Jehovah in the land of the living: I shall behold man no more with the inhabitants of the world. ” 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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