Isaiah 33:8

The highways lie waste, the wayfaring man ceaseth: he hath broken the covenant, he hath despised the cities, he regardeth no man.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Isaiah 33:8

BSB
The highways are deserted; travel has ceased. The treaty has been broken, the witnesses are despised, and human life is disregarded.
AKJV
The highways lie waste, the wayfaring man ceases: he has broken the covenant, he has despised the cities, he regards no man.
CPDV
The roads have become desolate. Travelers have ceased along the paths. The covenant has been nullified. He has tossed aside cities. He has disregarded men.
ERV
The highways lie waste, the wayfaring man ceaseth: he hath broken the covenant, he hath despised the cities, he regardeth not man.
NHEB
The highways are desolate, the traveler ceases. He has broken the covenant, he has despised the witnesses; he has no regard for man.
SMT
The highways lay waste, the traveler passing by, ceased: he brake the covenant, he despised the cities, he reckoned them not men.

Commentary for Isaiah 33:8

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Isaiah 33:8
Summary
Covenant breaker destroys roads and cities
Event
Destruction of infrastructure
Estimated Time Period
c. 700 BC
Category
Judgment