Isaiah 1:20-22
1599 Geneva Bible
20 But if ye refuse and be rebellious, ye shall be devoured with the sword: for the mouth of the Lord hath spoken it.
21 How is the [a]faithful city become an harlot? it was full of judgment, and justice lodged therein, but now [b]they are murderers.
22 Thy [c]silver is become dross: thy wine is mixed with water.
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- Isaiah 1:21 That is, Jerusalem, which had promised fidelity unto me, as a wife to her husband.
- Isaiah 1:21 Given to covetousness and extortion, which he signified before by blood, verse 15.
- Isaiah 1:22 Whatsoever was pure in thee before, is now corrupt, though thou have an outward show.
Isaiah 1:20-22
New King James Version
20 But if you refuse and rebel,
You shall be devoured by the sword”;
(A)For the mouth of the Lord has spoken.
The Degenerate City
21 (B)How the faithful city has become a [a]harlot!
It was full of justice;
Righteousness lodged in it,
But now (C)murderers.
22 (D)Your silver has become dross,
Your wine mixed with water.
Footnotes
- Isaiah 1:21 Unfaithful
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