Isaiah 63:18

The people of thy holiness have possessed it but a little while: our adversaries have trodden down thy sanctuary.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Isaiah 63:18

BSB
For a short while Your people possessed Your holy place, but our enemies have trampled Your sanctuary.
AKJV
The people of your holiness have possessed it but a little while: our adversaries have trodden down your sanctuary.
CPDV
They have possessed your holy people as if it were nothing. Our enemies have trampled your sanctuary.
ERV
Thy holy people possessed it but a little while: our adversaries have trodden down thy sanctuary.
NHEB
Your holy people possessed it but a little while: our adversaries have trodden down your sanctuary.
SMT
For a little While the people of thy holy place possessed it: our adversaries trod down thy holy place.

Commentary for Isaiah 63:18

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Isaiah 63:18
Summary
Brief possession followed by devastating loss
Place
Sanctuary
Event
Sanctuary trampled
Estimated Time Period
c. 700 BC
Category
Lament