Isaiah 8:20 asv — To the law and to the testimony! if they speak not according to this word, surely there is no morning for them.

American Standard Version

"To the law and to the testimony! if they speak not according to this word, surely there is no morning for them. "

— Isaiah 8:20, American Standard Version

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Isaiah 8 — Context

17

And I will wait for Jehovah, that hideth his face from the house of Jacob, and I will look for him.

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Behold, I and the children whom Jehovah hath given me are for signs and for wonders in Israel from Jehovah of hosts, who dwelleth in mount Zion.

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And when they shall say unto you, Seek unto them that have familiar spirits and unto the wizards, that chirp and that mutter: should not a people seek unto their God? on behalf of the living should they seek unto the dead?

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To the law and to the testimony! if they speak not according to this word, surely there is no morning for them.

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And they shall pass through it, sore distressed and hungry; and it shall come to pass that, when they shall be hungry, they shall fret themselves, and curse by their king and by their God, and turn their faces upward:

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and they shall look unto the earth, and, behold, distress and darkness, the gloom of anguish; and into thick darkness they shall be driven away.

Isaiah 8:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 8:20 say?
Isaiah 8:20 in the American Standard Version reads: “To the law and to the testimony! if they speak not according to this word, surely there is no morning for them. ”
Where is Isaiah 8:20 in the Bible?
Isaiah 8:20 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 8, verse 20.
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 8:20.
What translation should I read Isaiah 8:20 in?
Isaiah 8:20 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 8:20?
Isaiah 8:20 reads (ASV): “To the law and to the testimony! if they speak not according to this word, surely there is no morning for them. ” 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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