Isaiah 47:3 asv — Thy nakedness shall be uncovered, yea, thy shame shall be seen: I will take vengeance, and will spare no man.

American Standard Version

"Thy nakedness shall be uncovered, yea, thy shame shall be seen: I will take vengeance, and will spare no man. "

— Isaiah 47:3, American Standard Version

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Isaiah 47 — Context

1

Come down, and sit in the dust, O virgin daughter of Babylon; sit on the ground without a throne, O daughter of the Chaldeans: for thou shalt no more be called tender and delicate.

2

Take the millstones, and grind meal; remove thy veil, strip off the train, uncover the leg, pass through the rivers.

3

Thy nakedness shall be uncovered, yea, thy shame shall be seen: I will take vengeance, and will spare no man.

4

Our Redeemer, Jehovah of hosts is his name, the Holy One of Israel.

5

Sit thou silent, and get thee into darkness, O daughter of the Chaldeans; for thou shalt no more be called The mistress of kingdoms.

6

I was wroth with my people, I profaned mine inheritance, and gave them into thy hand: thou didst show them no mercy; upon the aged hast thou very heavily laid thy yoke.

Isaiah 47:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 47:3 say?
Isaiah 47:3 in the American Standard Version reads: “Thy nakedness shall be uncovered, yea, thy shame shall be seen: I will take vengeance, and will spare no man. ”
Where is Isaiah 47:3 in the Bible?
Isaiah 47:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 47, verse 3.
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 47:3.
What translation should I read Isaiah 47:3 in?
Isaiah 47:3 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 47:3?
Isaiah 47:3 reads (ASV): “Thy nakedness shall be uncovered, yea, thy shame shall be seen: I will take vengeance, and will spare no man. ” 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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