Isaiah 48:21 bbe — They had no need of water when he was guiding them through the waste lands: he made water come out of the rock for them…

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"They had no need of water when he was guiding them through the waste lands: he made water come out of the rock for them: the rock was parted and the waters came flowing out."

— Isaiah 48:21, Bible in Basic English

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Isaiah 48 — Context

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If only you had given ear to my orders, then your peace would have been like a river, and your righteousness as the waves of the sea:

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Your seed would have been like the sand, and your offspring like the dust: your name would not be cut off or come to an end before me.

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Go out of Babylon, go in flight from the Chaldaeans; with the sound of song make it clear, give the news, let the word go out even to the end of the earth: say, The Lord has taken up the cause of his servant Jacob.

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They had no need of water when he was guiding them through the waste lands: he made water come out of the rock for them: the rock was parted and the waters came flowing out.

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There is no peace, says the Lord, for the evil-doers.

Isaiah 48:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 48:21 say?
Isaiah 48:21 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “They had no need of water when he was guiding them through the waste lands: he made water come out of the rock for them: the rock was parted and the waters came flowing out.”
Where is Isaiah 48:21 in the Bible?
Isaiah 48:21 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 48, verse 21.
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 48:21.
What translation should I read Isaiah 48:21 in?
Isaiah 48:21 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 48:21?
Isaiah 48:21 reads (BBE): “They had no need of water when he was guiding them through the waste lands: he made water come out of the rock for them: the rock was parted and the waters came flowing out.” 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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