Isaiah 48:14 bbe — Come together, all of you, and give ear; who among you has given news of these things? the Lord's loved one will do his…

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"Come together, all of you, and give ear; who among you has given news of these things? the Lord's loved one will do his pleasure with Babylon, and with the seed of the Chaldaeans."

— Isaiah 48:14, Bible in Basic English

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Isaiah 48 — Context

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For myself, even because of my name, I will do it; for I will not let my name be shamed; and my glory I will not give to another.

12

Give ear to me, Jacob, and Israel, my loved one; I am he, I am the first and I am the last.

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Yes, by my hand was the earth placed on its base, and by my right hand the heavens were stretched out; at my word they take up their places.

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Come together, all of you, and give ear; who among you has given news of these things? the Lord's loved one will do his pleasure with Babylon, and with the seed of the Chaldaeans.

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I, even I, have given the word; I have sent for him: I have made him come, and have given effect to his undertakings.

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Come near to me, and give ear to this; from the start I did not keep it secret; from the time of its coming into existence I was there: and now the Lord God has sent me, and given me his spirit.

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The Lord who takes up your cause, the Holy One of Israel, says, I am the Lord your God, who is teaching you for your profit, guiding you by the way in which you are to go.

Isaiah 48:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 48:14 say?
Isaiah 48:14 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Come together, all of you, and give ear; who among you has given news of these things? the Lord's loved one will do his pleasure with Babylon, and with the seed of the Chaldaeans.”
Where is Isaiah 48:14 in the Bible?
Isaiah 48:14 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 48, verse 14.
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 48:14.
What translation should I read Isaiah 48:14 in?
Isaiah 48:14 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 48:14?
Isaiah 48:14 reads (BBE): “Come together, all of you, and give ear; who among you has given news of these things? the Lord's loved one will do his pleasure with Babylon, and with the seed of the Chaldaeans.” 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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