Isaiah 17:1
What does Isaiah 17:1 mean?
A plain-English look at Isaiah 17:1 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000The burden of Damascus. Behold, Damascus is taken away from being a city, and it shall be a ruinous heap.
KJV
King James Version · 1611The burden of Damascus. Behold, Damascus is taken away from being a city, and it shall be a ruinous heap.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901The burden of Damascus. Behold, Damascus is taken away from being a city, and it shall be a ruinous heap.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949The word about Damascus. See, they have made Damascus a town no longer; it has become a waste place.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862The burden of Damascus. Lo, Damascus is taken away from <FI>being<Fi> a city, And it hath been a heap--a ruin.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752The burden of Damascus. Behold Damascus shall cease to be a city, and shall be as a ruinous heap of stones.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890The burden of Damascus. Behold, Damascus is taken away from [being] a city, and it shall be a ruinous heap.
Context
v.1This passage
v.2The cities of Aroer are forsaken; they shall be for flocks, which shall lie down, and none shall make them afraid.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 2 Kings 16:9
And the king of Assyria hearkened unto him; and the king of Assyria went up against Damascus, and took it, and carried the people of it captive to Kir, and slew Rezin.
- Micah 1:6
Therefore I will make Samaria as a heap of the field, and as places for planting vineyards; and I will pour down the stones thereof into the valley, and I will uncover the foundations thereof.
- 2 Chronicles 28:5
Wherefore Jehovah his God delivered him into the hand of the king of Syria; and they smote him, and carried away of his a great multitude of captives, and brought them to Damascus. And he was also delivered into the hand of the king of Israel, who smote him with a great slaughter.
- Genesis 15:2
And Abram said, O Lord Jehovah, what wilt thou give me, seeing I go childless, and he that shall be possessor of my house is Eliezer of Damascus?
- Isaiah 13:1
The burden of Babylon, which Isaiah the son of Amoz did see.
- Micah 3:12
Therefore shall Zion for your sake be plowed as a field, and Jerusalem shall become heaps, and the mountain of the house as the high places of a forest.
Related questions readers ask
Keep reading
Want to dig deeper? Explore Isaiah 17
Hand-picked devotionals, topical studies, and pastoral answers that draw on Isaiah 17.
Topics that quote it
Topic
Bible Verses About Atonement
Atonement, a central doctrine of Christianity, describes how humanity is reconciled to God through Jesus Christ.
Topic
Bible Verses About Boldness
Bible verses about boldness reveal how believers can stand firm in faith, speak truth, and overcome fear through God’s strength.
Topic
Bible Verses About Burnout
Scripture offers solace and guidance for those experiencing burnout, encouraging rest, renewed hope, and reliance on God.
What the Bible says about…
Verses for this moment
Verses for
Bible Verses for a Panic Attack at Night
Steady, slow verses to pray when your chest is tight and the house is dark.
Verses for
Bible Verses for Anxiety Before a Job Interview
Quiet your nerves and walk in with steady steps — six verses to pray on the way.
Verses for
Bible Verses for the Fear of Losing a Loved One
When you can't stop imagining the worst — verses to put your loved one back in God's hands.