Devine Scripture

Isaiah 65:4

Isaiah chapter 65 · verse 4 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

that sit among the graves, and lodge in the secret places; that eat swine’s flesh, and broth of abominable things is in their vessels;

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Which remain among the graves, and lodge in the monuments, which eat swine’s flesh, and broth of abominable things is in their vessels;

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

that sit among the graves, and lodge in the secret places; that eat swine’s flesh, and broth of abominable things is in their vessels;

Context

v.3a people that provoke me to my face continually, sacrificing in gardens, and burning incense upon bricks;

v.4This passage

v.5that say, Stand by thyself, come not near to me, for I am holier than thou. These are a smoke in my nose, a fire that burneth all the day.

Cross references

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

  • Isaiah 66:3

    He that killeth an ox is as he that slayeth a man; he that sacrificeth a lamb, as he that breaketh a dog’s neck; he that offereth an oblation, as he that offereth swine’s blood; he that burneth frankincense, as he that blesseth an idol. Yea, they have chosen their own ways, and their soul delighteth in their abominations:

  • Deuteronomy 18:11

    or a charmer, or a consulter with a familiar spirit, or a wizard, or a necromancer.

  • Matthew 8:28

    And when he was come to the other side into the country of the Gadarenes, there met him two possessed with demons, coming forth out of the tombs, exceeding fierce, so that no man could pass by that way.

  • Ezekiel 4:14

    Then said I, Ah Lord Jehovah! behold, my soul hath not been polluted; for from my youth up even till now have I not eaten of that which dieth of itself, or is torn of beasts; neither came there abominable flesh into my mouth.

  • Numbers 19:11

    He that toucheth the dead body of any man shall be unclean seven days:

  • Luke 8:27

    And when he was come forth upon the land, there met him a certain man out of the city, who had demons; and for a long time he had worn no clothes, and abode not in any house, but in the tombs.