Isaiah 45:10 nasb — "Woe to him who says to a father, 'What are you begetting?' Or to a woman, 'To what are you giving birth?'"

NASB

""Woe to him who says to a father, 'What are you begetting?' Or to a woman, 'To what are you giving birth?'""

— Isaiah 45:10, NASB

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Isaiah 45 — Context

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The One forming light and creating darkness, Causing well-being and creating calamity; I am the LORD who does all these.

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"Drip down, O heavens, from above, And let the clouds pour down righteousness; Let the earth open up and salvation bear fruit, And righteousness spring up with it. I, the LORD, have created it.

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"Woe to the one who quarrels with his Maker-- An earthenware vessel among the vessels of earth! Will the clay say to the potter, 'What are you doing?' Or the thing you are making say, 'He has no hands'?

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"Woe to him who says to a father, 'What are you begetting?' Or to a woman, 'To what are you giving birth?'"

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Thus says the LORD, the Holy One of Israel, and his Maker: "Ask Me about the things to come concerning My sons, And you shall commit to Me the work of My hands.

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"It is I who made the earth, and created man upon it. I stretched out the heavens with My hands And I ordained all their host.

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"I have aroused him in righteousness And I will make all his ways smooth; He will build My city and will let My exiles go free, Without any payment or reward," says the LORD of hosts.

Isaiah 45:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 45:10 say?
Isaiah 45:10 in the NASB reads: “"Woe to him who says to a father, 'What are you begetting?' Or to a woman, 'To what are you giving birth?'"”
Where is Isaiah 45:10 in the Bible?
Isaiah 45:10 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 45, verse 10.
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 45:10.
What translation should I read Isaiah 45:10 in?
Isaiah 45:10 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 45:10?
Isaiah 45:10 reads (NASB): “"Woe to him who says to a father, 'What are you begetting?' Or to a woman, 'To what are you giving birth?'"” 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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