Isaiah 1:20

But if ye refuse and rebel, ye shall be devoured with the sword: for the mouth of the LORD hath spoken it.

King James Version

View Chapter

Other Translations for Isaiah 1:20

BSB

But if you resist and rebel, you will be devoured by the sword." For the mouth of the LORD has spoken.

AKJV

But if you refuse and rebel, you shall be devoured with the sword: for the mouth of the LORD has spoken it.

CPDV

But if you are not willing, and you provoke me to anger, then the sword will devour you. For the mouth of the Lord has spoken.

ERV

but if ye refuse and rebel, ye shall be devoured with the sword: for the mouth of the LORD hath spoken it.

NHEB

but if you refuse and rebel, the sword shall devour you; for the mouth of the LORD has spoken it."

SMT

And if ye shall refuse and rebel, ye shall be eaten by the sword: for the mouth of Jehovah spake.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Isaiah 1:20

ButifyerefuseH3985VerbandrebelH4784VerbyeshallbedevouredH398VerbwiththeswordH2719Noun FeminineforthemouthH6310Noun MasculineoftheLORDH3068Proper NamehathspokenH1696Verbit

Commentary for Isaiah 1:20

Please note: this is not Scripture

These study resources are provided for informational purposes only. They reflect human interpretation, are subject to human error, and should not be considered divinely inspired or authoritative.

Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Isaiah 1:20

Summary

Refusal to obey brings military destruction

Place

Judah

Event

Warning of judgment for disobedience

Estimated Time Period

c. 740 BC