Isaiah 59:3 bbe — For your hands are unclean with blood, and your fingers with sin; your lips have said false things, and your tongue giv…

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"For your hands are unclean with blood, and your fingers with sin; your lips have said false things, and your tongue gives out deceit."

— Isaiah 59:3, Bible in Basic English

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Isaiah 59 — Context

Truly, the Lord's hand has not become short, so that he is unable to give salvation; and his ear is not shut from hearing:

But your sins have come between you and your God, and by your evil doings his face has been veiled from you, so that he will give you no answer.

For your hands are unclean with blood, and your fingers with sin; your lips have said false things, and your tongue gives out deceit.

No one puts forward an upright cause, or gives a true decision: their hope is in deceit, and their words are false; they are with child with sin, and give birth to evil.

They give birth to snake's eggs, and make spider's threads: whoever takes their eggs for food comes to his death, and the egg which is crushed becomes a poison-snake.

Their twisted threads will not make clothing, and their works will give them nothing for covering themselves: their works are works of sin, and violent acts are in their hands.

Isaiah 59:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 59:3 say?

Isaiah 59:3 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “For your hands are unclean with blood, and your fingers with sin; your lips have said false things, and your tongue gives out deceit.”

Where is Isaiah 59:3 in the Bible?

Isaiah 59:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 59, 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 59:3.

What translation should I read Isaiah 59:3 in?

Isaiah 59:3 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 59:3?

Isaiah 59:3 reads (BBE): “For your hands are unclean with blood, and your fingers with sin; your lips have said false things, and your tongue gives out deceit.” 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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