Isaiah 47:4 bbe — Says the Lord who takes up our cause; the Lord of armies is his name, the Holy One of Israel.

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"Says the Lord who takes up our cause; the Lord of armies is his name, the Holy One of Israel."

— Isaiah 47:4, Bible in Basic English

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Isaiah 47 — Context

1

Come and take your seat in the dust, O virgin daughter of Babylon; come down from your seat of power, and take your place on the earth, O daughter of the Chaldaeans: for you will never again seem soft and delicate.

2

Take the crushing-stones and get the meal crushed: take off your veil, put away your robe, let your legs be uncovered, go through the rivers.

3

The shame of your unclothed condition will be seen by all: I will give punishment without mercy,

4

Says the Lord who takes up our cause; the Lord of armies is his name, the Holy One of Israel.

5

Be seated in the dark without a word, O daughter of the Chaldaeans: for you will no longer be named, The Queen of Kingdoms.

6

I was angry with my people, I put shame on my heritage, and gave them into your hands: you had no mercy on them; you put a cruel yoke on those who were old;

7

And you said, I will be a queen for ever: you did not give attention to these things, and did not keep in mind what would come after.

Isaiah 47:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 47:4 say?
Isaiah 47:4 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Says the Lord who takes up our cause; the Lord of armies is his name, the Holy One of Israel.”
Where is Isaiah 47:4 in the Bible?
Isaiah 47:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 47, verse 4.
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 47:4.
What translation should I read Isaiah 47:4 in?
Isaiah 47:4 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 47:4?
Isaiah 47:4 reads (BBE): “Says the Lord who takes up our cause; the Lord of armies is his name, the Holy One of Israel.” 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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