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Isaiah 66:16-18
New Catholic Bible
Isaiah 66:16-18
New Catholic Bible
16 For the Lord will execute his judgment
on all mankind with fire and sword,
and many will be those slain by the Lord.
17 Those who sanctify and purify themselves to enter the groves and follow the one in the center, consuming the flesh of pigs, vermin, and rats—they will all perish together, says the Lord, along with their deeds and their thoughts.[a]
18 Glory among the Nations. I am coming to gather every nation and every language. They will come forth to behold my glory.
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- Isaiah 66:17 A condemnation of pagan mystery cults.
Isaiah 66:16-18
New International Version
Isaiah 66:16-18
New International Version
16 For with fire(A) and with his sword(B)
the Lord will execute judgment(C) on all people,
and many will be those slain(D) by the Lord.
17 “Those who consecrate and purify themselves to go into the gardens,(E) following one who is among those who eat the flesh of pigs,(F) rats(G) and other unclean things—they will meet their end(H) together with the one they follow,” declares the Lord.
18 “And I, because of what they have planned and done,(I) am about to come[a] and gather the people of all nations(J) and languages, and they will come and see my glory.(K)
Footnotes
- Isaiah 66:18 The meaning of the Hebrew for this clause is uncertain.
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