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Isaiah 22:14

SinJudgment

12 On that day the Lord GOD of Hosts called for weeping and wailing, for shaven heads and the wearing of sackcloth.

13 But look, there is joy and gladness, butchering of cattle and slaughtering of sheep, eating of meat and drinking of wine: “Let us eat and drink, for tomorrow we die!”

The LORD of Hosts has revealed in my hearing: “Until your dying day, this sin of yours will never be atoned for,” says the Lord GOD of Hosts.

15 This is what the Lord GOD of Hosts says: “Go, say to Shebna, the steward in charge of the palace:

16 What are you doing here, and who authorized you to carve out a tomb for yourself here—to chisel your tomb in the height and cut your resting place in the rock?

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This was said to Israel at a particular time, so it is wise to read it together with the surrounding text. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
The LORD of Hosts has revealed in my hearing: “Until your dying day, this sin of yours will never be atoned for,” says the Lord GOD of Hosts.
KJV
And it was revealed in mine ears by the LORD of hosts, Surely this iniquity shall not be purged from you till ye die, saith the Lord GOD of hosts.
WEB
The LORD of Armies revealed himself in my ears, “Surely this iniquity will not be forgiven you until you die,” says the Lord, GOD of Armies.
ASV
And Jehovah of hosts revealed himself in mine ears, Surely this iniquity shall not be forgiven you till ye die, saith the Lord, Jehovah of hosts.
DARBY
And it was revealed in mine ears by Jehovah of hosts: Assuredly this iniquity shall not be purged from you till ye die, saith the Lord, Jehovah of hosts.
BLB
And it was revealed in my ears [by] YHWH of Hosts: “This iniquity will not be atoned for from you⁺ even until you⁺ die,” says the Lord YHWH of Hosts.
ÅB
Men i mine ører lyder Herrens, hærskarenes Guds åpenbaring: Sannelig, denne misgjerning skal dere ikke få utsonet så lenge dere lever, sier Herren, Israels Gud, hærskarenes Gud.
OTB
Hærskarenes Herre har åpenbart dette i mitt hørsel: “Sannelig, denne misgjerning vil ikke bli tilgitt dere før dere dør,” sier Herren, hærskarenes Gud.
B1930
Men i mine ører lyder Herrens, hærskarenes Guds åpenbaring: Sannelig, denne misgjerning skal I ikke få utsonet så lenge I lever, sier Herren, Israels Gud, hærskarenes Gud.

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Original text and word study

Cross references

  • Ezekiel 24:13

    Because of the indecency of your uncleanness I tried to cleanse you, but you would not be purified from your filthiness. You will not be pure again until My wrath against you has subsided.

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  • Isaiah 5:9

    I heard the LORD of Hosts declare: “Surely many houses will become desolate, great mansions left unoccupied.

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  • 1 Samuel 3:14

    Therefore I have sworn to the house of Eli, ‘The iniquity of Eli’s house shall never be atoned for by sacrifice or offering.’”

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  • Isaiah 26:21

    For behold, the LORD is coming out of His dwelling to punish the inhabitants of the earth for their iniquity. The earth will reveal her bloodshed and will no longer conceal her slain.

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  • Isaiah 13:11

    I will punish the world for its evil and the wicked for their iniquity. I will end the haughtiness of the arrogant and lay low the pride of the ruthless.

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  • Revelation 22:11–12

    Let the unrighteous continue to be unrighteous, and the vile continue to be vile; let the righteous continue to practice righteousness, and the holy continue to be holy.”

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  • Amos 3:7

    Surely the Lord GOD does nothing without revealing His plan to His servants the prophets.

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  • John 8:21–24

    Again He said to them, “I am going away, and you will look for Me, but you will die in your sin. Where I am going, you cannot come.”

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