Isaiah 8:12 nasb — "You are not to say, 'It is a conspiracy!' In regard to all that this people call a conspiracy, And you are not to fear…

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""You are not to say, 'It is a conspiracy!' In regard to all that this people call a conspiracy, And you are not to fear what they fear or be in dread of it."

— Isaiah 8:12, NASB

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Isaiah 8 — Context

9

"Be broken, O peoples, and be shattered; And give ear, all remote places of the earth. Gird yourselves, yet be shattered; Gird yourselves, yet be shattered.

10

"Devise a plan, but it will be thwarted; State a proposal, but it will not stand, For God is with us."

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For thus the LORD spoke to me with mighty power and instructed me not to walk in the way of this people, saying,

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"You are not to say, 'It is a conspiracy!' In regard to all that this people call a conspiracy, And you are not to fear what they fear or be in dread of it.

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"It is the LORD of hosts whom you should regard as holy. And He shall be your fear, And He shall be your dread.

14

"Then He shall become a sanctuary; But to both the houses of Israel, a stone to strike and a rock to stumble over, And a snare and a trap for the inhabitants of Jerusalem.

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"Many will stumble over them, Then they will fall and be broken; They will even be snared and caught."

Isaiah 8:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 8:12 say?
Isaiah 8:12 in the NASB reads: “"You are not to say, 'It is a conspiracy!' In regard to all that this people call a conspiracy, And you are not to fear what they fear or be in dread of it.”
Where is Isaiah 8:12 in the Bible?
Isaiah 8:12 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 8, verse 12.
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 8:12.
What translation should I read Isaiah 8:12 in?
Isaiah 8:12 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 8:12?
Isaiah 8:12 reads (NASB): “"You are not to say, 'It is a conspiracy!' In regard to all that this people call a conspiracy, And you are not to fear what they fear or be in dread of it.” 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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