📖 Isaiah — Chapter 66 (KJV)
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Isaiah 66:1 Thus saith the LORD, RThe heaven is my throne, and the earth is my footstool: where is the house that ye build unto me? and where is the place of my rest?
Isaiah 66:2 RFor all those things hath mine hand made, and all those things have been, saith the LORD: but to this man will I look, even to him that is poor and of a contrite spirit, and trembleth at my word.
Isaiah 66:3 He that Rkilleth an ox is as if he slew a man; he that sacrificeth a Tlamb, as if he cut off a dog’s neck; he that offereth an oblation, as if he offered swine’s blood; he that Tburneth incense, as if he blessed an idol. Yea, they have chosen their own ways, and their soul delighteth in their abominations.
Isaiah 66:4 I also Rwill choose their Tdelusions, and will bring their fears upon them; because when I called, none did answer; when I spake, they did not hear: but they did evil before mine eyes, and chose that in which I delighted not.
Isaiah 66:5 Hear the word of the LORD, Rye that tremble at his word; Your brethren that hated you, that cast you out for my name’s sake, said, Let the LORD be glorified: but he shall appear to your joy, and they shall be ashamed.
Isaiah 66:6 A voice of noise from the city, a voice from the temple, Ra voice of the LORD that rendereth recompence to his enemies.
Isaiah 66:7 Before she travailed, she brought forth; before her pain came, she was delivered of a man child.
Isaiah 66:8 Who Rhath heard such a thing? who hath seen such things? Shall the earth be made to bring forth in one day? or shall a nation be born at once? for as soon as Zion travailed, she brought forth her children.
Isaiah 66:9 Shall I Rbring to the birth, and Tnot cause to bring forth? saith the LORD: shall I cause to bring forth, and shut the womb? saith thy God.
Isaiah 66:10 RRejoice ye with Jerusalem, and be glad with her, all ye that love her: rejoice for joy with her, all ye that mourn for her:
Isaiah 66:11 That Rye may suck, and be satisfied with the breasts of her consolations; that ye may milk out, and be delighted with the Tabundance of her glory.
Isaiah 66:12 For thus saith the LORD, Behold, RI will extend peace to her like a river, and the glory of the Gentiles like a flowing stream: then shall ye suck, ye shall be borne upon her sides, and be dandled upon her knees.
Isaiah 66:13 As Rone whom his mother comforteth, so will I comfort you; and ye shall be comforted in Jerusalem.
Isaiah 66:14 And when ye see this, Ryour heart shall rejoice, and your bones shall flourish like an herb: and the hand of the LORD shall be known toward his servants, and his indignation toward his enemies.
Isaiah 66:15 For, behold, Rthe LORD will come with fire, and with his chariots like a whirlwind, to render his anger with fury, and his rebuke with flames of fire.
Isaiah 66:16 For by fire and by his sword will the LORD plead with all flesh: and the slain of the LORD shall be many.
Isaiah 66:17 They that Rsanctify themselves, and purify themselves in the gardens Tbehind one tree in the midst, eating swine’s flesh, and the abomination, and the mouse, shall be consumed together, saith the LORD.
Isaiah 66:18 For RI know their works and their thoughts: it shall come, that I will gather all nations and tongues; and they shall come, and see my glory.
Isaiah 66:19 And RI will set a sign among them, and I will send those that escape of them unto the nations, to Tarshish, Pul, and Lud, that draw the bow, to Tubal, and Javan, to the isles afar off, that have not heard my fame, neither have seen my glory; and they shall declare my glory among the Gentiles.
Isaiah 66:20 And they shall Rbring all your brethren for an offering unto the LORD out of all nations upon horses, and in chariots, and in Tlitters, and upon mules, and upon swift beasts, to my holy mountain Jerusalem, saith the LORD, as the children of Israel bring an offering in a clean vessel into the house of the LORD.
Isaiah 66:21 And I will also take of them for priests and for Levites, saith the LORD.
Isaiah 66:22 For as the new heavens and the new earth, which I will make, shall remain before me, saith the LORD, Rso shall your seed and your name remain.
Isaiah 66:23 And it shall come to pass, Rthat Tfrom one new moon to another, and from one sabbath to another, shall all flesh come to worship before me, saith the LORD.
Isaiah 66:24 And they shall go forth, Rand look upon the carcases of the men that have transgressed against me: for their worm shall not die, neither shall their fire be quenched; and they shall be an abhorring unto all flesh.
📚 Study This Chapter
📖 What We’re Reading
Isaiah 66:1–8 — The Creator regards humble reverence
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Heaven and earth cannot confine God in a human building. He regards the poor and contrite who tremble at his word, exposes disobedient worship, and promises Zion’s surprising birth.
Key Truth: Join worship with humility and obedience.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “____ saith the LORD, The heaven is my throne, and the …” (Isaiah 66:1)
Find it in Isaiah 66:1 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “… the LORD be glorified: but he shall appear to your ____ , and they shall be ashamed.” (Isaiah 66:5)
Find it in Isaiah 66:5 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “… for as soon as Zion travailed, she brought forth her ____ .” (Isaiah 66:8)
Find it in Isaiah 66:8 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Isaiah 66:9–16 — Comfort for Jerusalem and judgment by fire
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Birth and motherly comfort picture the Lord’s care for Zion and peace like a river. This rejoicing is paired with the solemn announcement of judgment against his enemies.
Key Truth: Receive comfort with reverence for God’s holiness.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “Shall I ____ to the birth, and not cause to bring forth? saith …” (Isaiah 66:9)
Find it in Isaiah 66:9 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “As one whom his ____ comforteth, so will I comfort you; and ye shall be …” (Isaiah 66:13)
Find it in Isaiah 66:13 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “For by ____ and by his sword will the LORD plead with all …” (Isaiah 66:16)
Find it in Isaiah 66:16 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Isaiah 66:17–24 — Nations gathered and an enduring warning
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
The Lord gathers nations to see his glory, with messengers and returning brethren drawn from afar. The book ends with worship before God and a sobering view of rebellion’s outcome.
Key Truth: Respond to God’s glory with enduring faithful worship.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “They that ____ themselves, and purify themselves in the gardens behind one tree …” (Isaiah 66:17)
Find it in Isaiah 66:17 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “And I will also ____ of them for priests and for Levites, saith the LORD.” (Isaiah 66:21)
Find it in Isaiah 66:21 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “And they shall go ____ , and look upon the carcases of the men that …” (Isaiah 66:24)
Find it in Isaiah 66:24 (KJV).
Related Scripture (KJV)
Matthew 5:3 — Jesus blesses the poor in spirit.
This related passage is selected for its connection with this chapter. It is separate from the chapter text.
Reflect and Apply
How can reverence for God’s word shape your worship and daily choices?
Advanced Questions and Answers
Study this chapter’s wording, patterns, contrasts, and meaning in greater depth.
1. What do throne and footstool challenge about a human-built house?
2. To what kind of person does the LORD look?
3. What familiar relationship portrays promised comfort?
4. What gathering follows knowledge of works and thoughts?
5. What warning remains at the book’s close?
Notes
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