Isaiah 44:27 cpdv — I say to the depths, “Be desolate,” and, “I will dry up your rivers.”

Catholic Public Domain Version

"I say to the depths, “Be desolate,” and, “I will dry up your rivers.” "

— Isaiah 44:27, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Isaiah 44 — Context

24

Thus says the Lord, your Redeemer, and your Maker from the womb: I am the Lord, who makes all things, who alone extends the heavens, who makes the earth firm. And there is no one with me.

25

I make the signs of the diviners useless, and I turn the seers to madness. I turn the wise backwards, and make their knowledge into foolishness.

26

I lift up the word of my servant, and I fulfill the counsel of my messengers. I say to Jerusalem, “You shall be inhabited,” and to the cities of Judah, “You shall be rebuilt,” and I will lift up its deserts.

27

I say to the depths, “Be desolate,” and, “I will dry up your rivers.”

28

I say to Cyrus, “You are my shepherd, and you will accomplish all that I will.” I say to Jerusalem, “You shall be built,” and to the Temple, “Your foundations shall be laid.”

Isaiah 44:27 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 44:27 say?
Isaiah 44:27 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “I say to the depths, “Be desolate,” and, “I will dry up your rivers.” ”
Where is Isaiah 44:27 in the Bible?
Isaiah 44:27 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 44, verse 27.
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 44:27.
What translation should I read Isaiah 44:27 in?
Isaiah 44:27 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 44:27?
Isaiah 44:27 reads (CPDV): “I say to the depths, “Be desolate,” and, “I will dry up your rivers.” ” 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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