Isaiah 7:5 web — Because Syria, Ephraim, and the son of Remaliah, have plotted evil against you, saying,

World English Bible

"Because Syria, Ephraim, and the son of Remaliah, have plotted evil against you, saying,"

— Isaiah 7:5, World English Bible

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Isaiah 7 — Context

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It was told the house of David, saying, "Syria is allied with Ephraim." His heart trembled, and the heart of his people, as the trees of the forest tremble with the wind.

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Then Yahweh said to Isaiah, "Go out now to meet Ahaz, you, and Shearjashub your son, at the end of the conduit of the upper pool, on the highway of the fuller's field.

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Tell him, 'Be careful, and keep calm. Don't be afraid, neither let your heart be faint because of these two tails of smoking torches, for the fierce anger of Rezin and Syria, and of the son of Remaliah.

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Because Syria, Ephraim, and the son of Remaliah, have plotted evil against you, saying,

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"Let's go up against Judah, and tear it apart, and let's divide it among ourselves, and set up a king in its midst, even the son of Tabeel."

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This is what the Lord Yahweh says: "It shall not stand, neither shall it happen."

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For the head of Syria is Damascus, and the head of Damascus is Rezin; and within sixty-five years Ephraim shall be broken in pieces, so that it shall not be a people;

Isaiah 7:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 7:5 say?
Isaiah 7:5 in the World English Bible reads: “Because Syria, Ephraim, and the son of Remaliah, have plotted evil against you, saying,”
Where is Isaiah 7:5 in the Bible?
Isaiah 7:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 7, verse 5.
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 7:5.
What translation should I read Isaiah 7:5 in?
Isaiah 7:5 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 7:5?
Isaiah 7:5 reads (WEB): “Because Syria, Ephraim, and the son of Remaliah, have plotted evil against you, saying,” 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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