Isaiah 42:23 nasb — Who among you will give ear to this? Who will give heed and listen hereafter?

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"Who among you will give ear to this? Who will give heed and listen hereafter?"

— Isaiah 42:23, NASB

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Isaiah 42 — Context

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You have seen many things, but you do not observe them; Your ears are open, but none hears.

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The LORD was pleased for His righteousness' sake To make the law great and glorious.

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But this is a people plundered and despoiled; All of them are trapped in caves, Or are hidden away in prisons; They have become a prey with none to deliver them, And a spoil, with none to say, "Give them back!"

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Who among you will give ear to this? Who will give heed and listen hereafter?

24

Who gave Jacob up for spoil, and Israel to plunderers? Was it not the LORD, against whom we have sinned, And in whose ways they were not willing to walk, And whose law they did not obey?

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So He poured out on him the heat of His anger And the fierceness of battle; And it set him aflame all around, Yet he did not recognize it; And it burned him, but he paid no attention.

Isaiah 42:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 42:23 say?
Isaiah 42:23 in the NASB reads: “Who among you will give ear to this? Who will give heed and listen hereafter?”
Where is Isaiah 42:23 in the Bible?
Isaiah 42:23 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 42, verse 23.
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 42:23.
What translation should I read Isaiah 42:23 in?
Isaiah 42:23 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 42:23?
Isaiah 42:23 reads (NASB): “Who among you will give ear to this? Who will give heed and listen hereafter?” 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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