Isaiah 65:3 bbe — A people who make me angry every day, making offerings in gardens, and burning perfumes on bricks.

Bible in Basic English

"A people who make me angry every day, making offerings in gardens, and burning perfumes on bricks."

— Isaiah 65:3, Bible in Basic English

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Isaiah 65 — Context

I have been ready to give an answer to those who did not make prayer to me; I have been offering myself to those who were not searching for me; I said, Here am I, here am I, to a nation which gave no respect to my name.

All day my hands have been stretched out to an uncontrolled people, who go in an evil way, after the purposes of their hearts;

A people who make me angry every day, making offerings in gardens, and burning perfumes on bricks.

Who are seated in the resting-places of the dead, and by night are in the secret places; who take pig's flesh for food, and have the liquid of disgusting things in their vessels.

Who say, Keep away, do not come near me, for fear that I make you holy: these are a smoke in my nose, a fire burning all day.

See, it is recorded before me, says the Lord: I will not keep back my hand, till I have sent punishment,

Isaiah 65:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 65:3 say?

Isaiah 65:3 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “A people who make me angry every day, making offerings in gardens, and burning perfumes on bricks.”

Where is Isaiah 65:3 in the Bible?

Isaiah 65:3 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 65, 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 65:3.

What translation should I read Isaiah 65:3 in?

Isaiah 65:3 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 65:3?

Isaiah 65:3 reads (BBE): “A people who make me angry every day, making offerings in gardens, and burning perfumes on bricks.” 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 65:3 bbe — A people who make me angry every day, making offerings in gardens, and burning perfumes on bricks.

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