Isaiah 1:20

20 but if you resist and rebel, you will be devoured by the sword.” For the mouth of the LORD has spoken.

Isaiah 1:20 in Other Translations

20 But if ye refuse and rebel, ye shall be devoured with the sword: for the mouth of the LORD hath spoken it.

20 but if you refuse and rebel, you shall be eaten by the sword; for the mouth of the LORD has spoken."

20 But if you turn away and refuse to listen, you will be devoured by the sword of your enemies. I, the LORD, have spoken!”

20 But if you're willful and stubborn, you'll die like dogs." That's right. God says so. Those Who Walk Out on God

20 But if you refuse and rebel, you will be devoured by the sword." For the mouth of the Lord has spoken.

Isaiah 1:20 Meaning and Commentary

Isaiah 1:20

But if ye refuse and rebel
The Targum is, "and do not receive my Word"; the Messiah, when come, neither his person, nor his doctrines and ordinances: ye shall be devoured with the sword;
of the Roman armies, as they were under Titus Vespasian; see ( Matthew 22:7 ) ( Luke 19:44 ) for the mouth of the Lord hath spoken [it];
now, by Isaiah, as well as in former times, ( Leviticus 26:25 Leviticus 26:33 ) .

Isaiah 1:20 In-Context

18 “Come now, let us settle the matter,” says the LORD. “Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red as crimson, they shall be like wool.

19 If you are willing and obedient, you will eat the good things of the land;

20 but if you resist and rebel, you will be devoured by the sword.” For the mouth of the LORD has spoken.

21 See how the faithful city has become a prostitute! She once was full of justice; righteousness used to dwell in her— but now murderers!

22 Your silver has become dross, your choice wine is diluted with water.

Cross References

• 1. S 1 Samuel 12:15
• 2. S Job 15:22; Isaiah 3:25; Isaiah 27:1; Isaiah 65:12; Isaiah 66:16; Jeremiah 17:27
• 3. Numbers 23:19; Isaiah 21:17; Isaiah 34:16; Isaiah 40:5; Isaiah 58:14; Jeremiah 49:13; Micah 4:4; Zechariah 1:6; Revelation 1:16