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Isaiah 8:21

Isaiah 8:22 web — and look to the earth, and see distress, darkness, and the gloom of anguish. They will be driven into thick darkness.

World English Bible

"and look to the earth, and see distress, darkness, and the gloom of anguish. They will be driven into thick darkness."

— Isaiah 8:22, World English Bible

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Isaiah 8 — Context

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When they tell you, "Consult with those who have familiar spirits and with the wizards, who chirp and who mutter:" shouldn't a people consult with their God? Should they consult the dead on behalf of the living?

20

Turn to the law and to the testimony! If they don't speak according to this word, surely there is no morning for them.

21

They will pass through it, very distressed and hungry; and it will happen that when they are hungry, they will worry, and curse by their king and by their God. They will turn their faces upward,

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and look to the earth, and see distress, darkness, and the gloom of anguish. They will be driven into thick darkness.

Isaiah 8:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Isaiah 8:22 say?
Isaiah 8:22 in the World English Bible reads: “and look to the earth, and see distress, darkness, and the gloom of anguish. They will be driven into thick darkness.”
Where is Isaiah 8:22 in the Bible?
Isaiah 8:22 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Isaiah, chapter 8, verse 22.
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 8:22.
What translation should I read Isaiah 8:22 in?
Isaiah 8:22 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 8:22?
Isaiah 8:22 reads (WEB): “and look to the earth, and see distress, darkness, and the gloom of anguish. They will be driven into thick darkness.” 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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