Isaiah 1:31
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And the strong shall be as tow, and the maker of it as a spark, and they shall both burn together, and none shall quench them.
- King James Bible "Authorized Version", Cambridge Edition
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Other Translations of Isaiah 1:31
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
The strong man will become tinder, His work also a spark. Thus they shall both burn together And there will be none to quench {them.}
- New American Standard Version (1995)
And the strong shall be as tow, and his work as a spark; and they shall both burn together, and none shall quench them.
- American Standard Version (1901)
And the strong will be as food for the fire, and his work as a flame; and they will be burned together, with no one to put out the fire.
- Basic English Bible
And the strong shall be for tow, and his work a spark; and they shall both burn together, and there shall be none to quench [them].
- Darby Bible
And the strong shall be as tow, and the maker of it as a spark, and they shall both burn together, and none shall quench them.
- Webster's Bible
The strong will be like tinder, and his work like a spark. They will both burn together, and no one will quench them."
- World English Bible
And the strong hath been for tow, And his work for a spark, And burned have both of them together, And there is none quenching!
- Youngs Literal Bible
And the strong shall be as tow, and his work as a spark; and they shall both burn together, and none shall quench them.
- Jewish Publication Society Bible
View Wesley's Notes for Isaiah 1:31
1:31 The strong - Your idols, which you think to be strong and able to defend you. As tow - Shall be as suddenly and easily, consumed by my judgments, as tow is by fire. The maker - Of the idol, who can neither save himself nor his workmanship.
Mike's comment on 2012-11-10 19:58:26:
I believe this refers to the literal eternal HELL, where all who rebel against God will go and burn forever, never to be quenched.
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