Isaiah 42:23 web — Who is there among you who will give ear to this? Who will listen and hear for the time to come?

World English Bible

"Who is there among you who will give ear to this? Who will listen and hear for the time to come?"

— Isaiah 42:23, World English Bible

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Isaiah 42 — Context

20

You see many things, but don't observe. His ears are open, but he doesn't listen.

21

It pleased Yahweh, for his righteousness' sake, to magnify the law, and make it honorable.

22

But this is a robbed and plundered people. All of them are snared in holes, and they are hidden in prisons. They have become a prey, and no one delivers; and a spoil, and no one says, 'Restore them!'

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Who is there among you who will give ear to this? Who will listen and hear for the time to come?

24

Who gave Jacob as plunder, and Israel to the robbers? Didn't Yahweh, he against whom we have sinned? For they would not walk in his ways, and they disobeyed his law.

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Therefore he poured the fierceness of his anger on him, and the strength of battle; and it set him on fire all around, but he didn't know; and it burned him, but he didn't 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 World English Bible reads: “Who is there among you who will give ear to this? Who will listen and hear for the time to come?”
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 (WEB): “Who is there among you who will give ear to this? Who will listen and hear for the time to come?” 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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