Isaiah 58:5
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King James Version (modern wording)
Is it such a fast that I have chosen? a day for a man to afflict his soul? is it to bow down his head as a bulrush, and to spread sackcloth and ashes under him? will you call this a fast, and an acceptable day to the LORD?
Isaiah 58:5 (KJV)
American Standard Version
Is such the fast that I have chosen? the day for a man to afflict his soul? Is it to bow down his head as a rush, and to spread sackcloth and ashes under him? wilt thou call this a fast, and an acceptable day to Jehovah?
Isaiah 58:5 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
Is this the fast I have chosen: a day for a man to deny himself, to bow his head like a reed, and to spread out sackcloth and ashes? Will you call this a fast and a day acceptable to the LORD?
Isaiah 58:5 (BSB)
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What does Isaiah 58:5 say?
Isaiah 58:5 in modern King James wording reads: "Is it such a fast that I have chosen? a day for a man to afflict his soul? is it to bow down his head as a bulrush, and to spread sackcloth and ashes under him? will you call this a fast, and an acceptable day to the LORD?"
Where is Isaiah 58:5 found in the Bible?
Isaiah 58:5 is verse 5 of chapter 58 of the book of Isaiah, in the Old Testament. Isaiah has 66 chapters.
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