Isaiah 1:29

For they shall be ashamed of the oaks which ye have desired, and ye shall be confounded for the gardens that ye have chosen.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Isaiah 1:29

BSB

Surely you will be ashamed of the sacred oaks in which you have delighted; you will be embarrassed by the gardens that you have chosen.

AKJV

For they shall be ashamed of the oaks which you have desired, and you shall be confounded for the gardens that you have chosen.

CPDV

For they shall be confounded because of the idols, to which they have sacrificed. And you shall be ashamed over the gardens that you chose,

ERV

For they shall be ashamed of the oaks which ye have desired, and ye shall be confounded for the gardens that ye have chosen.

NHEB

For they shall be ashamed of the oaks which you have desired, and you shall be confounded for the gardens that you have chosen.

SMT

For they shall be ashamed of their mighty ones which ye desired, and ye shall blush for the gardens which ye chose.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Isaiah 1:29

FortheyshallbeashamedH954VerboftheoaksH352Noun MasculinewhichyehavedesiredH2530andyeshallbeconfoundedH2659VerbforthegardensH1593Noun FemininethatyehavechosenH977Verb

Commentary for Isaiah 1:29

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

Overview of Isaiah 1:29

Summary

People shamed by their false religious choices

Place

Judah

Event

Predicting shame for idolatry

Estimated Time Period

c. 740 BC