Isaiah 48:2
World English Bible (WEB)
for they call themselves citizens of the holy city, and rely on the God of Israel; the LORD of Armies is his name.
In context
1 “Hear this, house of Jacob, you who are called by the name of Israel, and have come out of the waters of Judah. You swear by the LORD’s name, and make mention of the God of Israel, but not in truth, nor in righteousness—
2 for they call themselves citizens of the holy city, and rely on the God of Israel; the LORD of Armies is his name.
3 I have declared the former things from of old. Yes, they went out of my mouth, and I revealed them. I did them suddenly, and they happened.
4 Because I knew that you are obstinate, and your neck is an iron sinew, and your brow bronze;
Isaiah 48:2 in every translation
- WEB World English Bible
- for they call themselves citizens of the holy city, and rely on the God of Israel; the LORD of Armies is his name.
- KJV King James Version
- For they call themselves of the holy city, and stay themselves upon the God of Israel; The LORD of hosts is his name.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- who indeed call yourselves after the holy city and lean on the God of Israel; the LORD of Hosts is His name.
- ASV American Standard Version
- (for they call themselves of the holy city, and stay themselves upon the God of Israel; Jehovah of hosts is his name):
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- For from the Holy City they have been called, And on the God of Israel been supported, Jehovah of Hosts [is] His name.
- DBY Darby Translation
- For they are named after the holy city, and stay themselves upon the God of Israel: Jehovah of hosts is his name.
- WBS Webster Bible
- For they call themselves of the holy city, and stay themselves upon the God of Israel; The LORD of hosts is his name.