Isaiah 66:16 cpdv — For the Lord will divide with fire, and with his sword among all flesh, and those slain by the Lord will be many.

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"For the Lord will divide with fire, and with his sword among all flesh, and those slain by the Lord will be many. "

— Isaiah 66:16, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Isaiah 66 — Context

13

In the manner of one whom a mother caresses, so will I console you. And you will be consoled in Jerusalem.

14

You will see, and your heart will be glad, and your bones will flourish like a plant, and the hand of the Lord will be known to his servants, and he will be angry with his enemies.

15

For behold, the Lord will arrive with fire, and his four-horse chariots will be like a whirlwind: to render his wrath with indignation, and his rebuke with flames of fire.

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For the Lord will divide with fire, and with his sword among all flesh, and those slain by the Lord will be many.

17

Those who were sanctified, who thought themselves to be clean in the gardens behind the inner gate, who were eating swine’s flesh, and the abomination, and the mouse: they will be consumed all at once, says the Lord.

18

But I know their works and their thoughts. I am arriving, so that I may gather them together with all nations and languages. And they will approach, and they will see my glory.

19

And I will set a sign among them. And I will send some of those who will have been saved to the Gentiles in the sea, to Africa, and to those who draw the bow in Lydia, to Italy and Greece, to islands far away, to those who have not heard of me, and to those who have not seen my glory. And they will announce my glory to the Gentiles.

Isaiah 66:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 66:16 say?
Isaiah 66:16 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “For the Lord will divide with fire, and with his sword among all flesh, and those slain by the Lord will be many. ”
Where is Isaiah 66:16 in the Bible?
Isaiah 66:16 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 66, verse 16.
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 66:16.
What translation should I read Isaiah 66:16 in?
Isaiah 66:16 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 66:16?
Isaiah 66:16 reads (CPDV): “For the Lord will divide with fire, and with his sword among all flesh, and those slain by the Lord will be many. ” 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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