Isaiah 49:17 asv — Thy children make haste; thy destroyers and they that made thee waste shall go forth from thee.

American Standard Version

"Thy children make haste; thy destroyers and they that made thee waste shall go forth from thee. "

— Isaiah 49:17, American Standard Version

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Isaiah 49 — Context

14

But Zion said, Jehovah hath forsaken me, and the Lord hath forgotten me.

15

Can a woman forget her sucking child, that she should not have compassion on the son of her womb? yea, these may forget, yet will not I forget thee.

16

Behold, I have graven thee upon the palms of my hands; thy walls are continually before me.

17

Thy children make haste; thy destroyers and they that made thee waste shall go forth from thee.

18

Lift up thine eyes round about, and behold: all these gather themselves together, and come to thee. As I live, saith Jehovah, thou shalt surely clothe thee with them all as with an ornament, and gird thyself with them, like a bride.

19

For, as for thy waste and thy desolate places, and thy land that hath been destroyed, surely now shalt thou be too strait for the inhabitants, and they that swallowed thee up shall be far away.

20

The children of thy bereavement shall yet say in thine ears, The place is too strait for me; give place to me that I may dwell.

Isaiah 49:17 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 49:17 say?
Isaiah 49:17 in the American Standard Version reads: “Thy children make haste; thy destroyers and they that made thee waste shall go forth from thee. ”
Where is Isaiah 49:17 in the Bible?
Isaiah 49:17 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 49, verse 17.
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 49:17.
What translation should I read Isaiah 49:17 in?
Isaiah 49:17 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 49:17?
Isaiah 49:17 reads (ASV): “Thy children make haste; thy destroyers and they that made thee waste shall go forth from thee. ” 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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