Isaiah 5:8

Woe unto them that join house to house, that lay field to field, till there be no place, that they may be placed alone in the midst of the earth!

King James Version
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Other Translations for Isaiah 5:8

BSB
Woe to you who add house to house and join field to field until no place is left and you live alone in the land.
AKJV
Woe to them that join house to house, that lay field to field, till there be no place, that they may be placed alone in the middle of the earth!
CPDV
Woe to you who join house to house, and who combine field to field, even to the limits of the place! Do you intend to live alone in the midst of the earth?
ERV
Woe unto them that join house to house, that lay field to field, till there be no room, and ye be made to dwell alone in the midst of the land!
NHEB
Woe to those who join house to house, who lay field to field, until there is no room, and you are made to dwell alone in the midst of the land.
SMT
Wo to those touching house upon house, they will bring near field upon field, till no more place, and ye dwelt yourselves alone in the midst of the earth.

Commentary for Isaiah 5:8

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Overview of Isaiah 5:8
Summary
Wealthy monopolize land and displace others
Place
Judah
Event
Condemnation of property seizure
Estimated Time Period
c. 700 BC
Category
Judgment