Isaiah 57:4 net — At whom are you laughing? At whom are you opening your mouth and sticking out your tongue? You are the children of rebe…

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"At whom are you laughing? At whom are you opening your mouth and sticking out your tongue? You are the children of rebels, the offspring of liars,"

— Isaiah 57:4, NET Bible

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Isaiah 57 — Context

1

The godly perish, but no one cares. Honest people disappear, when no one minds that the godly disappear because of evil.

2

Those who live uprightly enter a place of peace; they rest on their beds.

3

But approach, you sons of omen readers, you offspring of adulteresses and prostitutes!

4

At whom are you laughing? At whom are you opening your mouth and sticking out your tongue? You are the children of rebels, the offspring of liars,

5

you who inflame your lusts among the oaks and under every green tree, who slaughter children near the streams under the rocky overhangs.

6

Among the smooth stones of the stream are the idols you love; they, they are the object of your devotion. You pour out liquid offerings to them, you make an offering. Because of these things how can I relent from judgment?

7

On every high, elevated hill you prepare your bed; you go up there to offer sacrifices.

Isaiah 57:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 57:4 say?
Isaiah 57:4 in the NET Bible reads: “At whom are you laughing? At whom are you opening your mouth and sticking out your tongue? You are the children of rebels, the offspring of liars,”
Where is Isaiah 57:4 in the Bible?
Isaiah 57:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 57, verse 4.
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 57:4.
What translation should I read Isaiah 57:4 in?
Isaiah 57:4 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 57:4?
Isaiah 57:4 reads (NET): “At whom are you laughing? At whom are you opening your mouth and sticking out your tongue? You are the children of rebels, the offspring of liars,” 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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