Isaiah 5:18 nasb — Woe to those who drag iniquity with the cords of falsehood, And sin as if with cart ropes;

NASB

"Woe to those who drag iniquity with the cords of falsehood, And sin as if with cart ropes;"

— Isaiah 5:18, NASB

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Isaiah 5 — Context

15

So the common man will be humbled and the man of importance abased, The eyes of the proud also will be abased.

16

But the LORD of hosts will be exalted in judgment, And the holy God will show Himself holy in righteousness.

17

Then the lambs will graze as in their pasture, And strangers will eat in the waste places of the wealthy.

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Woe to those who drag iniquity with the cords of falsehood, And sin as if with cart ropes;

19

Who say, "Let Him make speed, let Him hasten His work, that we may see it; And let the purpose of the Holy One of Israel draw near And come to pass, that we may know it!"

20

Woe to those who call evil good, and good evil; Who substitute darkness for light and light for darkness; Who substitute bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter!

21

Woe to those who are wise in their own eyes And clever 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 NASB reads: “Woe to those who drag iniquity with the cords of falsehood, And sin as if with cart ropes;”
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 (NASB): “Woe to those who drag iniquity with the cords of falsehood, And sin as if with cart ropes;” 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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