Isaiah 1:31

And the strong shall be as tow, and the maker of it as a spark, and they shall both burn together, and none shall quench them.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Isaiah 1:31

BSB

The strong man will become tinder and his work will be a spark; both will burn together, with no one to quench the flames.

AKJV

And the strong shall be as wick, and the maker of it as a spark, and they shall both burn together, and none shall quench them.

CPDV

And your strength will be like the embers from stubble, and your work will be like a spark, and both will burn together, and there will be no one to extinguish it.

ERV

And the strong shall be as tow, and his work as a spark; and they shall both burn together, and none shall quench them.

NHEB

The strong will be like tinder, and his work like a spark. They will both burn together, and no one will quench them."

SMT

And the strong was for tow, and his work for a spark, and they two were burnt together, and none quenching.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Isaiah 1:31

AndthestrongH2634AdjectiveshallbeastowH5296Noun FeminineandthemakerH6467Noun MasculineofitasasparkH5213Noun MasculineandtheyshallbothH8147Noun burnH1197Verb togetherH3162andnoneshallquenchH3518Verbthem

Commentary for Isaiah 1:31

Please note: this is not Scripture

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

Overview of Isaiah 1:31

Summary

Arrogant persons destroyed like flammable material

Event

Destruction of the proud

Estimated Time Period

c. 700 BC