Isaiah 42:23 net — Who among you will pay attention to this? Who will listen attentively in the future?

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"Who among you will pay attention to this? Who will listen attentively in the future?"

— Isaiah 42:23, NET Bible

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Isaiah 42 — Context

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

21

The LORD wanted to exhibit his justice by magnifying his law and displaying it.

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But these people are looted and plundered; all of them are trapped in pits and held captive in prisons. They were carried away as loot with no one to rescue them; they were carried away as plunder, and no one says,“Bring that back!”

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Who among you will pay attention to this? Who will listen attentively in the future?

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Who handed Jacob over to the robber? Who handed Israel over to the looters? Was it not the LORD, against whom we sinned? They refused to follow his commands; they disobeyed his law.

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So he poured out his fierce anger on them, along with the devastation of war. Its flames encircled them, but they did not realize it; it burned against them, but they did not take it to heart.

Isaiah 42:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 42:23 say?
Isaiah 42:23 in the NET Bible reads: “Who among you will pay attention to this? Who will listen attentively in the future?”
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 (NET): “Who among you will pay attention to this? Who will listen attentively in the future?” 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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