Isaiah 33:12

And the people shall be as the burnings of lime: as thorns cut up shall they be burned in the fire.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Isaiah 33:12

BSB
The peoples will be burned to ashes, like thorns cut down and set ablaze.
AKJV
And the people shall be as the burnings of lime: as thorns cut up shall they be burned in the fire.
CPDV
And the people will be like the ashes from a fire. They will be consumed by fire like a bundle of thorns.
ERV
And the peoples shall be as the burnings of lime: as thorns cut down, that are burned in the fire.
NHEB
The peoples will be like the burning of lime, like thorns that are cut down and burned in the fire.
SMT
And peoples were the burnings of lime; thorns cut down, in fire shall they be burnt.

Commentary for Isaiah 33:12

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Isaiah 33:12
Summary
Evildoers face complete destruction by fire
Event
People destroyed like thorns
Estimated Time Period
c. 700 BC
Category
Judgment