📖 Isaiah — Chapter 33 (KJV)
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Isaiah 33:1 Woe to Rthee that spoilest, and thou wast not spoiled; and dealest treacherously, and they dealt not treacherously with thee! when thou shalt cease to spoil, thou shalt be spoiled; and when thou shalt make an end to deal treacherously, they shall deal treacherously with thee.
Isaiah 33:2 O LORD, Rbe gracious unto us; we have waited for thee: be thou their arm every morning, our salvation also in the time of trouble.
Isaiah 33:3 At the noise of the tumult the people fled; at the lifting up of thyself the nations were scattered.
Isaiah 33:4 And Ryour spoil shall be gathered like the gathering of the caterpiller: as the running to and fro of locusts shall he run upon them.
Isaiah 33:5 RThe LORD is exalted; for he dwelleth on high: he hath filled Zion with judgment and righteousness.
Isaiah 33:6 And Rwisdom and knowledge shall be the stability of thy times, and strength of Tsalvation: the fear of the LORD is his treasure.
Isaiah 33:7 Behold, their Tvaliant ones shall cry without: Rthe ambassadors of peace shall weep bitterly.
Isaiah 33:8 The Rhighways lie waste, the wayfaring man ceaseth: he hath broken the covenant, he hath despised the cities, he regardeth no man.
Isaiah 33:9 The Rearth mourneth and languisheth: Lebanon is ashamed and Thewn down: Sharon is like a wilderness; and Bashan and Carmel shake off their fruits.
Isaiah 33:10 RNow will I rise, saith the LORD; now will I be exalted; now will I lift up myself.
Isaiah 33:11 Ye shall Rconceive chaff, ye shall bring forth stubble: your breath, as fire, shall devour you.
Isaiah 33:12 And the people shall be as Rthe burnings of lime: as thorns cut up shall they be burned in the fire.
Isaiah 33:13 RHear, ye that are far off, what I have done; and, ye that are near, acknowledge my might.
Isaiah 33:14 The Rsinners in Zion are afraid; fearfulness hath surprised the hypocrites. Who among us shall dwell with the devouring fire? who among us shall dwell with everlasting burnings?
Isaiah 33:15 He Rthat walketh Trighteously, and speaketh Tuprightly; he that despiseth the gain of Toppressions, that shaketh his hands from holding of bribes, that stoppeth his ears from hearing of Tblood, and shutteth his eyes from seeing evil;
Isaiah 33:16 He Rshall dwell on Thigh: his place of defence shall be the munitions of rocks: bread shall be given him; his waters shall be sure.
Isaiah 33:17 Thine Reyes shall see the king in his beauty: they shall behold the land Tthat is very far off.
Isaiah 33:18 Thine Rheart shall meditate terror. Where is the scribe? where is the Treceiver? where is he that counted the towers?
Isaiah 33:19 Thou shalt not see a fierce people, a people of a Rdeeper speech than thou canst perceive; of a Tstammering tongue, that thou canst not understand.
Isaiah 33:20 RLook upon Zion, the city of our solemnities: thine eyes shall see Jerusalem a quiet habitation, a tabernacle that shall not be taken down; not one of the stakes thereof shall ever be removed, neither shall any of the cords thereof be broken.
Isaiah 33:21 But there Rthe glorious LORD will be unto us a place Tof broad rivers and streams; wherein shall go no galley with oars, neither shall gallant ship pass thereby.
Isaiah 33:22 For Rthe LORD is our judge, the LORD is our Tlawgiver, the LORD is our king; he will save us.
Isaiah 33:23 RTThy tacklings are loosed; they could not well strengthen their mast, they could not spread the sail: then is the prey of a great spoil divided; the lame take the prey.
Isaiah 33:24 And Rthe inhabitant shall not say, I am sick: the people that dwell therein shall be forgiven their iniquity.
📚 Study This Chapter
📖 What We’re Reading
Isaiah 33:1–8 — A treacherous spoiler and a plea for grace
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
The spoiler faces reversal while the community asks daily strength and salvation. Broken covenant and deserted roads make the need for deliverance concrete.
Key Truth: Ask grace amid betrayal and danger.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “Woe to thee that ____ , and thou wast not spoiled; and dealest treacherously, and …” (Isaiah 33:1)
Find it in Isaiah 33:1 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “… for he dwelleth on high: he hath filled Zion with ____ and righteousness.” (Isaiah 33:5)
Find it in Isaiah 33:5 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “The ____ lie waste, the wayfaring man ceaseth: he hath broken the …” (Isaiah 33:8)
Find it in Isaiah 33:8 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Isaiah 33:9–16 — Who can dwell before the Holy One?
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Divine judgment terrifies, but the answer names righteous walking, upright speech, refusal of bribes, and avoidance of bloodshed. Security is linked to faithful conduct.
Key Truth: Practice integrity rather than buying protection.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “The ____ mourneth and languisheth: Lebanon is ashamed and hewn down: Sharon …” (Isaiah 33:9)
Find it in Isaiah 33:9 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “____ , ye that are far off, what I have done; …” (Isaiah 33:13)
Find it in Isaiah 33:13 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “… his place of defence shall be the munitions of rocks: ____ shall be given him; his waters shall be sure.” (Isaiah 33:16)
Find it in Isaiah 33:16 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Isaiah 33:17–24 — A beautiful King and a forgiven community
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
The restored vision includes a quiet Jerusalem, broad waters, and the Lord as judge, lawgiver, and king. Forgiven iniquity completes the picture of well-being.
Key Truth: Hope for restoration under God’s righteous rule.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “Thine ____ shall see the king in his beauty: they shall behold …” (Isaiah 33:17)
Find it in Isaiah 33:17 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “But there the ____ LORD will be unto us a place of broad rivers …” (Isaiah 33:21)
Find it in Isaiah 33:21 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “And the ____ shall not say, I am sick: the people that dwell …” (Isaiah 33:24)
Find it in Isaiah 33:24 (KJV).
Related Scripture (KJV)
Psalms 15:2 — The psalm also describes upright dwelling before God.
This related passage is selected for its connection with this chapter. It is separate from the chapter text.
Reflect and Apply
Where should you refuse a gain purchased through dishonesty?
Advanced Questions and Answers
Study this chapter’s wording, patterns, contrasts, and meaning in greater depth.
1. What reversal confronts the treacherous spoiler?
2. What fills Zion under the exalted LORD?
3. What conduct distinguishes the righteous walker?
4. What hopeful sight is promised?
5. What spiritual condition accompanies the city’s healing picture?
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