Isaiah 58:4

Behold, ye fast for strife and debate, and to smite with the fist of wickedness: ye shall not fast as ye do this day, to make your voice to be heard on high.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Isaiah 58:4

BSB
You fast with contention and strife to strike viciously with your fist. You cannot fast as you do today and have your voice be heard on high.
AKJV
Behold, you fast for strife and debate, and to smite with the fist of wickedness: you shall not fast as you do this day, to make your voice to be heard on high.
CPDV
Behold, you fast with strife and contention, and you strike with the fist impiously. Do not choose to fast as you have done even to this day. Then your outcry will be heard on high.
ERV
Behold, ye fast for strife and contention, and to smite with the fist of wickedness: ye fast not this day so as to make your voice to be heard on high.
NHEB
Look, you fast for strife and contention, and to strike with the fist of wickedness: you do not fast this day so as to make your voice to be heard on high.
SMT
Behold, for contention and strife ye will fast, and to strike with the fist of injustice: ye shall not fast as today to cause your voice to be heard on high.

Commentary for Isaiah 58:4

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Overview of Isaiah 58:4
Summary
False fasting masks selfish conflict and violence.
Event
Revealing improper fasting intentions
Estimated Time Period
c. 700 BC
Category
Judgment