Isaiah 52:5
Now therefore, what have I here, saith the Lord, that my people is taken away for nought? they that rule over them make them to howl, saith the Lord; and my name continually every day is blasphemed.
Context
This verse from Isaiah Chapter 52 connects to 10 cross-references. Jerusalem is roused from the dust and told to put on beautiful garments. God will return to Zion and the watchmen on the mountains will sing together. 'How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of him who brings good …
Other Translations
Now therefore, what do I here, saith Jehovah, seeing that my people is taken away for nought? they that rule over them do howl, saith Jehovah, and my name continually all the day is blasphemed.
And now, what--to Me here, An affirmation of Jehovah, That taken is My people for nought? Its rulers cause howling, --an affirmation of Jehovah, And continually all the day My name is despised.
Now then, what have I here? says the Lord, for my people are taken away without cause; they are made waste and give cries of sorrow, says the Lord, and all the day the nations put shame on my name.
Cross References
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And the Egyptians made the children of Israel to serve with rigour:
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For thus saith the Lord, Ye have sold yourselves for nought; and ye shall be redeemed without money.
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