Isaiah 28:12

To whom he said, This is the rest wherewith ye may cause the weary to rest; and this is the refreshing: yet they would not hear.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Isaiah 28:12

BSB

to whom He has said: "This is the place of rest, let the weary rest; this is the place of repose." But they would not listen.

AKJV

To whom he said, This is the rest with which you may cause the weary to rest; and this is the refreshing: yet they would not hear.

CPDV

He said to them: "This is my rest. Refresh the weary," and, "This is my refreshment." And yet they were unwilling to listen.

ERV

to whom he said, This is the rest, give ye rest to him that is weary; and this is the refreshing: yet they would not hear.

NHEB

to whom he said, "This is the resting place. Give rest to weary;" and "This is the refreshing;" but they would not listen.

SMT

To whom he said to them, This the rest they caused to the weary to rest; and this the quiet: and they would not hear.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Isaiah 28:12

TowhomhesaidH559VerbThisistherestH4496Noun FemininewherewithyemaycausethewearyH5889AdjectivetorestH5117VerbandthisistherefreshingH4774Noun FeminineyettheywouldH14VerbnothearH8085

Commentary for Isaiah 28:12

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

Overview of Isaiah 28:12

Summary

Rest and refreshment offered but rejected

Event

Offer of rest refused

Estimated Time Period

c. 700 BC