Isaiah 64:3 nasb — When You did awesome things which we did not expect, You came down, the mountains quaked at Your presence.

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"When You did awesome things which we did not expect, You came down, the mountains quaked at Your presence."

— Isaiah 64:3, NASB

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KJV
“When thou didst terrible things which we looked not for, thou camest down, the mountains flowed down at thy presence.”
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DRB
“When thou shalt do wonderful things, we shall not bear them: thou didst come down, and at thy presence the mountains melted away.”
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Isaiah 64 — Context

Oh, that You would rend the heavens and come down, That the mountains might quake at Your presence--

As fire kindles the brushwood, as fire causes water to boil-- To make Your name known to Your adversaries, That the nations may tremble at Your presence!

When You did awesome things which we did not expect, You came down, the mountains quaked at Your presence.

For from days of old they have not heard or perceived by ear, Nor has the eye seen a God besides You, Who acts in behalf of the one who waits for Him.

You meet him who rejoices in doing righteousness, Who remembers You in Your ways. Behold, You were angry, for we sinned, We continued in them a long time; And shall we be saved?

For all of us have become like one who is unclean, And all our righteous deeds are like a filthy garment; And all of us wither like a leaf, And our iniquities, like the wind, take us away.

Isaiah 64:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 64:3 say?

Isaiah 64:3 in the NASB reads: “When You did awesome things which we did not expect, You came down, the mountains quaked at Your presence.”

Where is Isaiah 64:3 in the Bible?

Isaiah 64:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 64, 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 64:3.

What translation should I read Isaiah 64:3 in?

Isaiah 64:3 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 64:3?

Isaiah 64:3 reads (NASB): “When You did awesome things which we did not expect, You came down, the mountains quaked at Your presence.” 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.

Isaiah 64:3 nasb — When You did awesome things which we did not expect, You came down, the mountains quaked at Your presence.

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