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Isaiah 48:2

World English Bible

for they call themselves citizens of the holy city,
and rely on the God of Israel;
Yahweh of Armies is his name.

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Isaiah 48:2 in other translations

(for they call themselves of the holy city, and stay themselves upon the God of Israel; Jehovah of hosts is his name):

Isaiah 48:2 · American Standard Version

Isaiah 48:2 in context

  1. 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 Yahweh’s name,
    and make mention of the God of Israel,
    but not in truth, nor in righteousness—
  2. 2for they call themselves citizens of the holy city,
    and rely on the God of Israel;
    Yahweh of Armies is his name.
  3. 3I 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. 4Because I knew that you are obstinate,
    and your neck is an iron sinew,
    and your brow bronze;