Isaiah 5:18 asv — Woe unto them that draw iniquity with cords of falsehood, and sin as it were with a cart rope;

American Standard Version

"Woe unto them that draw iniquity with cords of falsehood, and sin as it were with a cart rope; "

— Isaiah 5:18, American Standard Version

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Isaiah 5 — Context

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And the mean man is bowed down, and the great man is humbled, and the eyes of the lofty are humbled:

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but Jehovah of hosts is exalted in justice, and God the Holy One is sanctified in righteousness.

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Then shall the lambs feed as in their pasture, and the waste places of the fat ones shall wanderers eat.

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Woe unto them that draw iniquity with cords of falsehood, and sin as it were with a cart rope;

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that say, Let him make speed, let him hasten his work, that we may see it; and let the counsel of the Holy One of Israel draw nigh and come, that we may know it!

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Woe unto them that call evil good, and good evil; that put darkness for light, and light for darkness; that put bitter for sweet, and sweet for bitter!

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Woe unto them that are wise in their own eyes, and prudent in their own sight!

Isaiah 5:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 5:18 say?
Isaiah 5:18 in the American Standard Version reads: “Woe unto them that draw iniquity with cords of falsehood, and sin as it were with a cart rope; ”
Where is Isaiah 5:18 in the Bible?
Isaiah 5:18 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 5, verse 18.
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 5:18.
What translation should I read Isaiah 5:18 in?
Isaiah 5:18 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 5:18?
Isaiah 5:18 reads (ASV): “Woe unto them that draw iniquity with cords of falsehood, and sin as it were with a cart rope; ” 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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