Isaiah 57:3 nasb — "But come here, you sons of a sorceress, Offspring of an adulterer and a prostitute.

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""But come here, you sons of a sorceress, Offspring of an adulterer and a prostitute."

— Isaiah 57:3, NASB

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Isaiah 57 — Context

1

The righteous man perishes, and no man takes it to heart; And devout men are taken away, while no one understands. For the righteous man is taken away from evil,

2

He enters into peace; They rest in their beds, Each one who walked in his upright way.

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"But come here, you sons of a sorceress, Offspring of an adulterer and a prostitute.

4

"Against whom do you jest? Against whom do you open wide your mouth And stick out your tongue? Are you not children of rebellion, Offspring of deceit,

5

Who inflame yourselves among the oaks, Under every luxuriant tree, Who slaughter the children in the ravines, Under the clefts of the crags?

6

"Among the smooth stones of the ravine Is your portion, they are your lot; Even to them you have poured out a drink offering, You have made a grain offering. Shall I relent concerning these things?

Isaiah 57:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 57:3 say?
Isaiah 57:3 in the NASB reads: “"But come here, you sons of a sorceress, Offspring of an adulterer and a prostitute.”
Where is Isaiah 57:3 in the Bible?
Isaiah 57:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 57, verse 3.
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 57:3.
What translation should I read Isaiah 57:3 in?
Isaiah 57:3 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 57:3?
Isaiah 57:3 reads (NASB): “"But come here, you sons of a sorceress, Offspring of an adulterer and a prostitute.” 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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