Isaiah 54:16 cpdv — Behold, I created the smith who fans the coals of the fire and produces an object by his work, and I have created the s…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Behold, I created the smith who fans the coals of the fire and produces an object by his work, and I have created the slayer who destroys. "

— Isaiah 54:16, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Isaiah 54 — Context

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All your children will be taught by the Lord. And great will be the peace of your children.

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And you will be founded in justice. Depart far from oppression, for you will not be afraid. And depart from terror, for it will not approach you.

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Behold, a settler will arrive, who was not with me, a certain new arrival will be joined to you.

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Behold, I created the smith who fans the coals of the fire and produces an object by his work, and I have created the slayer who destroys.

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No object which has been formed to use against you will succeed. And every tongue that resists you in judgment, you shall judge. This is the inheritance of the servants of the Lord, and this is their justice with me, says the Lord.

Isaiah 54:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 54:16 say?
Isaiah 54:16 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Behold, I created the smith who fans the coals of the fire and produces an object by his work, and I have created the slayer who destroys. ”
Where is Isaiah 54:16 in the Bible?
Isaiah 54:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 54, verse 16.
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 54:16.
What translation should I read Isaiah 54:16 in?
Isaiah 54:16 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 54:16?
Isaiah 54:16 reads (CPDV): “Behold, I created the smith who fans the coals of the fire and produces an object by his work, and I have created the slayer who destroys. ” 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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