Isaiah 48:2
“For they call themselues of the holy city, and stay themselues vpon the God of Israel, the Lord of hostes is his Name.”
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Isaiah 48:2 Context
1Heare yee this, O house of Iacob, which are called by the name of Israel, and are come foorth out of the waters of Iudah; which sweare by the Name of the Lord, and make mention of the God of Israel, but not in trueth nor in righteousnes. 2For they call themselues of the holy city, and stay themselues vpon the God of Israel, the Lord of hostes is his Name. 3I haue declared the former things from the beginning: and they went foorth out of my mouth, and I shewed them, I did them suddenly, and they came to passe. 4Because I knew that thou art obstinate, and thy necke is an yron sinew, and thy brow brasse:
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Other Translations for Isaiah 48:2
For they call themselves of the holy city, and stay themselves upon the God of Israel; The LORD of hosts [is] his name.
- King James Version
"For they call themselves after the holy city And lean on the God of Israel; The LORD of hosts is His name.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
(for they call themselves of the holy city, and stay themselves upon the God of Israel; Jehovah of hosts is his name):
- American Standard Version (1901)
For they say that they are of the holy town, and put their faith in the God of Israel: the Lord of armies is his name.
- Basic English Bible
For they are named after the holy city, and stay themselves upon the God of Israel: Jehovah of hosts is his name.
- Darby Bible
For they call themselves of the holy city, and stay themselves upon the God of Israel; The LORD of hosts is his name.
- Webster's Bible
(for they call themselves of the holy city, and stay themselves on the God of Israel; Yahweh of Armies is his name):
- World English Bible
For from the Holy City they have been called, And on the God of Israel been supported, Jehovah of Hosts [is] His name.
- Youngs Literal Bible
For they call themselves of the holy city, and stay themselves upon the God of Israel, the LORD of hosts is His name.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
Wesley's Notes for Isaiah 48:2
48:2 Though - They glory that they are citizens of Jerusalem, a city sanctified by God, to be the place of his true worship, and gracious presence. And stay - Not by a true faith, but a vain confidence.