Isaiah 66:7 cpdv — Before she was in labor, she gave birth. Before her time arrived for delivery, she gave birth to a male child.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Before she was in labor, she gave birth. Before her time arrived for delivery, she gave birth to a male child. "

— Isaiah 66:7, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Isaiah 66 — Context

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Therefore, I also will choose their illusions, and I will lead over them the things that they feared. For I called, and there was no one who would respond. I have spoken, and they have not listened. And they have done evil in my eyes; and what I did not will, they have chosen.

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Listen to the word of the Lord, you who tremble at his word. Your brothers, who hate you and who cast you out because of my name, have said: “Let the Lord be glorified, and we will see by your rejoicing.” But they themselves will be confounded.

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A voice of the people from the city! A voice from the temple! The voice of the Lord repaying retribution to his enemies!

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Before she was in labor, she gave birth. Before her time arrived for delivery, she gave birth to a male child.

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Who has ever heard of such a thing? And who has seen anything like this? Will the earth give birth in one day? Or will a nation be born all at once? For Zion has been in labor, and she has given birth to her sons.

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Will I, who causes others to give birth, not also give birth myself, says the Lord? Will I, who bestows generation upon others, be barren myself, says the Lord your God?

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Rejoice with Jerusalem, and exult in her, all you who love her! Rejoice greatly with her, all you who mourn over her!

Isaiah 66:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 66:7 say?
Isaiah 66:7 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Before she was in labor, she gave birth. Before her time arrived for delivery, she gave birth to a male 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 (CPDV): “Before she was in labor, she gave birth. Before her time arrived for delivery, she gave birth to a male 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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