Isaiah 51:21 net — So listen to this, oppressed one, who is drunk, but not from wine!

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"So listen to this, oppressed one, who is drunk, but not from wine!"

— Isaiah 51:21, NET Bible

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Isaiah 51 — Context

18

There was no one to lead her among all the children she bore; there was no one to take her by the hand among all the children she raised.

19

These double disasters confronted you. But who feels sorry for you? Destruction and devastation, famine and sword. But who consoles you?

20

Your children faint; they lie at the head of every street like an antelope in a snare. They are left in a stupor by the LORD’s anger, by the battle cry of your God.

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So listen to this, oppressed one, who is drunk, but not from wine!

22

This is what your Sovereign LORD, even your God who judges his people says:“Look, I have removed from your hand the cup of intoxicating wine, the goblet full of my anger. You will no longer have to drink it.

23

I will put it into the hand of your tormentors who said to you,‘Lie down, so we can walk over you.’ You made your back like the ground, and like the street for those who walked over you.”

Isaiah 51:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 51:21 say?
Isaiah 51:21 in the NET Bible reads: “So listen to this, oppressed one, who is drunk, but not from wine!”
Where is Isaiah 51:21 in the Bible?
Isaiah 51:21 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 51, 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 51:21.
What translation should I read Isaiah 51:21 in?
Isaiah 51:21 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 51:21?
Isaiah 51:21 reads (NET): “So listen to this, oppressed one, who is drunk, but not from wine!” 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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