Isaiah 7:8 bbe — For the head of Aram is Damascus, and the head of Damascus is Rezin (and in sixty-five years from now Ephraim will be b…

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"For the head of Aram is Damascus, and the head of Damascus is Rezin (and in sixty-five years from now Ephraim will be broken, and will no longer be a people):"

— Isaiah 7:8, Bible in Basic English

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“For the head of Syria is Damascus, and the head of Damascus is Rezin; and within threescore and five years shall Ephraim be broken, that it be not a people.”
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“For the head of Syria is Damascus, and the head of Damascus is Rezin; and within threescore and five years shall Ephraim be broken, that it be not a people.”
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Isaiah 7 — Context

Because Aram has made evil designs against you, saying,

Let us go up against Judah, troubling her, and forcing our way into her, and let us put up a king in her, even the son of Tabeel:

This is the word of the Lord God: This design will not come about or be effected.

For the head of Aram is Damascus, and the head of Damascus is Rezin (and in sixty-five years from now Ephraim will be broken, and will no longer be a people):

And the head of Ephraim is Samaria, and the head of Samaria is Remaliah's son. If you will not have faith, your kingdom will be broken.

And Isaiah said again to Ahaz,

Make a request to the Lord your God for a sign, a sign in the deep places of the underworld, or in the high heavens.

Isaiah 7:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 7:8 say?

Isaiah 7:8 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “For the head of Aram is Damascus, and the head of Damascus is Rezin (and in sixty-five years from now Ephraim will be broken, and will no longer be a people):”

Where is Isaiah 7:8 in the Bible?

Isaiah 7:8 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 7, verse 8.

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 7:8.

What translation should I read Isaiah 7:8 in?

Isaiah 7:8 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 7:8?

Isaiah 7:8 reads (BBE): “For the head of Aram is Damascus, and the head of Damascus is Rezin (and in sixty-five years from now Ephraim will be broken, and will no longer be a people):” 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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