Isaiah 1:18-20
Expanded Bible
18 The Lord says,
“Come, let us ·talk about these things [reason together; or settle this matter; or consider your options].
Though your sins are like scarlet [C stained with blood; vv. 15, 21],
they can be as white as snow.
Though your sins are ·deep red [L red as crimson/purple],
they can be white like wool.
19 If you become willing and ·obey [listen to] me,
you will eat ·good crops from [the good of] the land.
20 But if you ·refuse to obey [resist] and ·if you turn against me [rebel],
you will be ·destroyed [L devoured] by your enemies’ swords [C the options are to eat the crops or be eaten by the swords].”
The Lord himself ·said these things [has spoken].
Isaiah 1:18-20
New American Standard Bible
Invitation to Debate
18 “Come now, and (A)let us [a]debate your case,”
Says the Lord,
“(B)Though your sins are as scarlet,
They shall become as white as snow;
Though they are red like crimson,
They shall be like wool.
19 (C)If you are willing and obedient,
You will (D)eat the best of the land;
20 But if you refuse and rebel,
You will be (E)devoured by the sword.”
For (F)the mouth of the Lord has spoken.
Footnotes
- Isaiah 1:18 Or argue
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