Isaiah 47:7

And thou saidst, I shall be a lady for ever: so that thou didst not lay these things to thy heart, neither didst remember the latter end of it.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Isaiah 47:7

BSB

You said, 'I will be queen forever.' You did not take these things to heart or consider their outcome.

AKJV

And you said, I shall be a lady for ever: so that you did not lay these things to your heart, neither did remember the latter end of it.

CPDV

And you have said: "I will be a noblewoman forever." You have not set these things upon your heart, and you have not remembered your end.

ERV

And thou saidst, I shall be a lady for ever: so that thou didst not lay these things to thy heart, neither didst remember the latter end thereof.

NHEB

You said, 'I shall be a mistress forever;' so that you did not lay these things to your heart, nor did you remember the latter end of it.

SMT

And thou wilt say, I shall be mistress forever: till thou didst not set these upon thy heart, thou didst not remember its last part.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Isaiah 47:7

AndthousaidstH559VerbIshallbealadyH1404Noun FeminineforeverH5769Noun MasculinesothatthoudidstnotlayH7760VerbthesethingstothyheartH3820Noun MasculineneitherdidstrememberH2142VerbthelatterendH319Noun Feminineofit

Commentary for Isaiah 47:7

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

Overview of Isaiah 47:7

Summary

Babylon's arrogance blinded her to future consequences

Place

Babylon

Event

Babylon ignores warning of impending fall

Estimated Time Period

c. 700 BC