Isaiah 66:7 kjv — Before she travailed, she brought forth; before her pain came, she was delivered of a man child.

King James Version

"Before she travailed, she brought forth; before her pain came, she was delivered of a man child."

— Isaiah 66:7, King James Version

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Isaiah 66 — Context

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I also will choose their delusions, and will bring their fears upon them; because when I called, none did answer; when I spake, they did not hear: but they did evil before mine eyes, and chose that in which I delighted not.

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Hear the word of the Lord, ye that tremble at his word; Your brethren that hated you, that cast you out for my name’s sake, said, Let the Lord be glorified: but he shall appear to your joy, and they shall be ashamed.

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A voice of noise from the city, a voice from the temple, a voice of the Lord that rendereth recompence to his enemies.

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Before she travailed, she brought forth; before her pain came, she was delivered of a man child.

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Who hath heard such a thing? who hath seen such things? Shall the earth be made to bring forth in one day? or shall a nation be born at once? for as soon as Zion travailed, she brought forth her children.

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Shall I bring to the birth, and not cause to bring forth? saith the Lord: shall I cause to bring forth, and shut the womb? saith thy God.

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Rejoice ye with Jerusalem, and be glad with her, all ye that love her: rejoice for joy with her, all ye that mourn for her:

Isaiah 66:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 66:7 say?
Isaiah 66:7 in the King James Version reads: “Before she travailed, she brought forth; before her pain came, she was delivered of 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 (KJV): “Before she travailed, she brought forth; before her pain came, she was delivered of 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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