Isaiah 1:21

How is the faithful city become an harlot! it was full of judgment; righteousness lodged in it; but now murderers.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Isaiah 1:21

BSB
See how the faithful city has become a harlot! She once was full of justice; righteousness resided within her, but now only murderers!
AKJV
How is the faithful city become an harlot! it was full of judgment; righteousness lodged in it; but now murderers.
CPDV
How has the faithful city, full of judgment, become a harlot? Justice lived in her, but now murderers.
ERV
How is the faithful city become an harlot! she that was full of judgment! righteousness lodged in her, but now murderers.
NHEB
How the faithful city has become a prostitute. She was full of justice; righteousness lodged in her, but now murderers.
SMT
How was the faithful city for a harlot! I filled with judgment; justice will lodge in her; and now they are killing.

Commentary for Isaiah 1:21

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Isaiah 1:21
Summary
Once-righteous city now filled with murder and corruption
Place
Jerusalem
Event
Describing city's moral deterioration
Estimated Time Period
c. 740 BC
Category
Lament