Isaiah 65:4 cpdv — They live in sepulchers, and they sleep in the shrines of idols. They eat the flesh of swine, and a profane elixir is i…

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"They live in sepulchers, and they sleep in the shrines of idols. They eat the flesh of swine, and a profane elixir is in their vessels. "

— Isaiah 65:4, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Isaiah 65 — Context

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Those who before were not asking for me have sought me. Those who have not sought me have found me. I said, “Behold, it is I! Behold, it is I!” to a nation which was not invoking my name.

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I have extended my hands all day long to an unbelieving people, who advance along a way that is not good, following their own thoughts,

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to a people who provoke me to anger before my face continually, who immolate in the gardens, and who sacrifice upon the bricks.

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They live in sepulchers, and they sleep in the shrines of idols. They eat the flesh of swine, and a profane elixir is in their vessels.

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They say: “Depart from me! Do not approach me, for you are unclean!” Such as these will be the smoke in my fury, a fire burning all day long.

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Behold, it has been written in my sight; I will not be silent. Instead, I will render retribution into their sinews.

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Your iniquities are joined with the iniquities of your fathers, says the Lord. For they have sacrificed upon the mountains, and they have offended me upon the hills. And so, I will measure back to them, from their first work, into their sinews.

Isaiah 65:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 65:4 say?
Isaiah 65:4 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “They live in sepulchers, and they sleep in the shrines of idols. They eat the flesh of swine, and a profane elixir is in their vessels. ”
Where is Isaiah 65:4 in the Bible?
Isaiah 65:4 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 65, 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 65:4.
What translation should I read Isaiah 65:4 in?
Isaiah 65:4 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 65:4?
Isaiah 65:4 reads (CPDV): “They live in sepulchers, and they sleep in the shrines of idols. They eat the flesh of swine, and a profane elixir is in their vessels. ” 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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