Isaiah 46:12

What does Isaiah 46:12 mean?

A plain-English look at Isaiah 46:12 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Hearken unto me, ye stout-hearted, that are far from righteousness:

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Hearken unto me, ye stouthearted, that are far from righteousness:

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Hearken unto me, ye stout-hearted, that are far from righteousness:

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

Give ear to me, you feeble-hearted, who have no faith in my righteousness:

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

Hearken unto Me, ye mighty in heart, Who are far from righteousness.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

I have brought my justice near, it shall not be afar off: and my salvation shall not tarry. I will give salvation in Sion, and my glory in Israel.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

Hearken unto me, ye stout-hearted, that are far from righteousness:

Context

v.11calling a ravenous bird from the east, the man of my counsel from a far country; yea, I have spoken, I will also bring it to pass; I have purposed, I will also do it.

v.12This passage

v.13I bring near my righteousness, it shall not be far off, and my salvation shall not tarry; and I will place salvation in Zion for Israel my glory.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Psalms 119:150

    They draw nigh that follow after wickedness; They are far from thy law.

  • Acts 7:51

    Ye stiffnecked and uncircumcised in heart and ears, ye do always resist the Holy Spirit: as your fathers did, so do ye.

  • Isaiah 48:1

    Hear ye this, O house of Jacob, who are called by the name of Israel, and are come forth out of the waters of Judah; who swear by the name of Jehovah, and make mention of the God of Israel, but not in truth, nor in righteousness

  • Jeremiah 2:5

    Thus saith Jehovah, What unrighteousness have your fathers found in me, that they are gone far from me, and have walked after vanity, and are become vain?

  • Psalms 119:155

    Salvation is far from the wicked; For they seek not thy statutes.

  • Proverbs 1:22

    How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? And scoffers delight them in scoffing, And fools hate knowledge?

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