Isaiah 43:27

Isaiah 43:28 web — Therefore I will profane the princes of the sanctuary; and I will make Jacob a curse, and Israel an insult."

World English Bible

"Therefore I will profane the princes of the sanctuary; and I will make Jacob a curse, and Israel an insult.""

— Isaiah 43:28, World English Bible

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KJV
“Therefore I have profaned the princes of the sanctuary, and have given Jacob to the curse, and Israel to reproaches. ”
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ASV
“Therefore I will profane the princes of the sanctuary; and I will make Jacob a curse, and Israel a reviling. ”
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NET
“So I defiled your holy princes, and handed Jacob over to destruction, and subjected Israel to humiliating abuse.””
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DRB
“And I have profaned the holy princes, I have given Jacob to slaughter, and Israel to reproach. ”
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BBE
“Your chiefs have made my holy place unclean, so I have made Jacob a curse, and Israel a thing of shame.”
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KJVA
“Therefore I have profaned the princes of the sanctuary, and have given Jacob to the curse, and Israel to reproaches. ”
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Isaiah 43 — Context

I, even I, am he who blots out your transgressions for my own sake; and I will not remember your sins.

Put me in remembrance. Let us plead together. Set forth your case, that you may be justified.

Your first father sinned, and your teachers have transgressed against me.

Therefore I will profane the princes of the sanctuary; and I will make Jacob a curse, and Israel an insult."

Isaiah 43:28 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 43:28 say?

Isaiah 43:28 in the World English Bible reads: “Therefore I will profane the princes of the sanctuary; and I will make Jacob a curse, and Israel an insult."”

Where is Isaiah 43:28 in the Bible?

Isaiah 43:28 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 43, verse 28.

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 43:28.

What translation should I read Isaiah 43:28 in?

Isaiah 43:28 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 43:28?

Isaiah 43:28 reads (WEB): “Therefore I will profane the princes of the sanctuary; and I will make Jacob a curse, and Israel an insult."” 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.

Isaiah 43:28 web — Therefore I will profane the princes of the sanctuary; and I will make Jacob a curse, and Israel an insult."

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