Isaiah 42:17 net — Those who trust in idols will turn back and be utterly humiliated, those who say to metal images,‘You are our gods.’”

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"Those who trust in idols will turn back and be utterly humiliated, those who say to metal images,‘You are our gods.’”"

— Isaiah 42:17, NET Bible

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Isaiah 42 — Context

14

“I have been inactive for a long time; I kept quiet and held back. Like a woman in labor I groan; I pant and gasp.

15

I will make the trees on the mountains and hills wither up; I will dry up all their vegetation. I will turn streams into islands, and dry up pools of water.

16

I will lead the blind along an unfamiliar way; I will guide them down paths they have never traveled. I will turn the darkness in front of them into light, and level out the rough ground. This is what I will do for them. I will not abandon them.

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Those who trust in idols will turn back and be utterly humiliated, those who say to metal images,‘You are our gods.’”

18

The Lord Reasons with His People“Listen, you deaf ones! Take notice, you blind ones!

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My servant is truly blind, my messenger is truly deaf. My covenant partner, the servant of the LORD, is truly blind.

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You see many things, but don’t comprehend; their ears are open, but do not hear.”

Isaiah 42:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 42:17 say?
Isaiah 42:17 in the NET Bible reads: “Those who trust in idols will turn back and be utterly humiliated, those who say to metal images,‘You are our gods.’””
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 (NET): “Those who trust in idols will turn back and be utterly humiliated, those who say to metal images,‘You are our gods.’”” 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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