Isaiah 42:17 cpdv — They have been converted again. Let those who trust in graven idols be greatly confounded, for they say to a molten thi…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"They have been converted again. Let those who trust in graven idols be greatly confounded, for they say to a molten thing, “You are our god.” "

— Isaiah 42:17, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Isaiah 42 — Context

14

I have always been quiet; I have been silent; I have been patient. I will speak like a woman giving birth. I will destroy and consume, all at once.

15

I will desolate the mountains and the hills, and I will wither all their grass. And I will turn rivers into islands, and I will dry up the pools of water.

16

And I will lead the blind along a way which they do not know. And I will cause them to walk along paths with which they were unfamiliar. I will turn darkness into light before them, and crooked into straight. These things I have done for them. For I have not abandoned them.

17

They have been converted again. Let those who trust in graven idols be greatly confounded, for they say to a molten thing, “You are our god.”

18

You who are deaf, hear! You who are blind, turn your gaze and see!

19

Who is blind, except my servant? Who is deaf, except the one to whom I have sent my messengers? Who is blind, except the one who has been sold? And who is blind, except the servant of the Lord?

20

You who see many things, will you not keep them? You who have open ears, will you not listen?

Isaiah 42:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 42:17 say?
Isaiah 42:17 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “They have been converted again. Let those who trust in graven idols be greatly confounded, for they say to a molten thing, “You are our god.” ”
Where is Isaiah 42:17 in the Bible?
Isaiah 42:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 42, verse 17.
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 42:17.
What translation should I read Isaiah 42:17 in?
Isaiah 42:17 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 42:17?
Isaiah 42:17 reads (CPDV): “They have been converted again. Let those who trust in graven idols be greatly confounded, for they say to a molten thing, “You are our god.” ” 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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