Isaiah 66:7 bbe — Before her pains came, she gave birth; before her pains, she gave birth to a man-child.

Bible in Basic English

"Before her pains came, she gave birth; before her pains, she gave birth to a man-child."

— Isaiah 66:7, Bible in Basic English

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Isaiah 66 — Context

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So I will go after trouble for them, and will send on them what they are fearing: because no one made answer to my voice, or gave ear to my word; but they did what was evil in my eyes, going after that in which I took no pleasure.

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Give ear to the word of the Lord, you who are in fear at his word: your countrymen, hating you, and driving you out because of my name, have said, Let the Lord's glory be made clear, so that we may see your joy; but they will be put to shame.

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There is a noise of war from the town, a sound from the Temple, the voice of the Lord giving punishment to his haters.

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Before her pains came, she gave birth; before her pains, she gave birth to a man-child.

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When has such a story come to men's ears? who has seen such things? will a land come to birth in one day? will a nation be given birth in a minute? For when Zion's pains came on her, she gave birth to her children straight away.

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Will I by whom the birth was started, not make it complete? says the Lord. Will I who make children come to birth, let them be kept back? says your God.

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Have joy with Jerusalem, and be glad with her, all you her lovers: take part in her joy, all you who are sorrowing for her:

Isaiah 66:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 66:7 say?
Isaiah 66:7 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Before her pains came, she gave birth; before her pains, she gave birth to a man-child.”
Where is Isaiah 66:7 in the Bible?
Isaiah 66:7 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 66, verse 7.
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 66:7.
What translation should I read Isaiah 66:7 in?
Isaiah 66:7 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 66:7?
Isaiah 66:7 reads (BBE): “Before her pains came, she gave birth; before her pains, she gave birth to a man-child.” 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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