Parallel Verses
NET Bible
But he does not agree with this, his mind does not reason this way, for his goal is to destroy, and to eliminate many nations.
New American Standard Bible
Nor does
But rather it is
And to cut off
King James Version
Howbeit he meaneth not so, neither doth his heart think so; but it is in his heart to destroy and cut off nations not a few.
Holman Bible
this is not what he plans.
It is his intent to destroy
and to cut off many nations.
International Standard Version
But this is not what he intends, and this is not what he thinks in his mind; but it is in his mind to destroy, and to cut down many nations.
A Conservative Version
However he does not so reason, nor does his heart so think, but it is in his heart to destroy, and to cut off nations not a few.
American Standard Version
Howbeit he meaneth not so, neither doth his heart think so; but it is in his heart to destroy, and to cut off nations not a few.
Amplified
Yet it is not Assyria’s intention [to do My will],
Nor does it plan so in its heart,
But instead it is its purpose to destroy
And to cut off many nations.
Bible in Basic English
But this is not what is in his mind, and this is not his design; but his purpose is destruction, and the cutting off of more and more nations.
Darby Translation
But he meaneth not so, neither doth his heart think so; for it is in his heart to extirpate and cut off nations not a few.
Julia Smith Translation
And he will not thus purpose, and his heart will not reckon thus; for in his heart to destroy and to cut off nations not few.
King James 2000
Yet he means not so, neither does his heart think so; but it is in his heart to destroy and cut off nations, not a few.
Lexham Expanded Bible
But he does not think this, and his heart does not plan this. For [it is] in his heart to destroy and to cut off not a few nations.
Modern King James verseion
Yet he does not plan this, nor does his heart think so. For it is in his heart to destroy and cut off not a few nations.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Howbeit, his meaning is not so, neither thinketh his heart of this fashion. But he imagineth only, how he may overthrow and destroy much people,
New Heart English Bible
However he doesn't mean so, neither does his heart think so; but it is in his heart to destroy, and to cut off not a few nations.
The Emphasized Bible
But as for him, not so, doth he deem, And in his heart, not so, doth he think, - For, to destroy, is in his heart, And to cut off nations, not a few;
Webster
Howbeit he meaneth not so, neither doth his heart think so; but it is in his heart to destroy and cut off nations not a few.
World English Bible
However he doesn't mean so, neither does his heart think so; but it is in his heart to destroy, and to cut off not a few nations.
Youngs Literal Translation
And he -- he thinketh not so, And his heart reckoneth not so, For -- to destroy is in his heart, And to cut off nations not a few.
Themes
Assyria » Prophecies concerning
Assyria » As a power, was » Cruel and destructive
The Providence of God » The wicked made to promote the designs of
Interlinear
Damah
Chashab
Karath
References
Word Count of 20 Translations in Isaiah 10:7
Verse Info
Context Readings
Judgment On Assyria's Arrogance
6 I sent him against a godless nation, I ordered him to attack the people with whom I was angry, to take plunder and to carry away loot, to trample them down like dirt in the streets. 7 But he does not agree with this, his mind does not reason this way, for his goal is to destroy, and to eliminate many nations. 8 Indeed, he says: "Are not my officials all kings?
Names
Cross References
Genesis 50:20
As for you, you meant to harm me, but God intended it for a good purpose, so he could preserve the lives of many people, as you can see this day.
Micah 4:11-12
Many nations have now assembled against you. They say, "Jerusalem must be desecrated, so we can gloat over Zion!"
Acts 2:23
this man, who was handed over by the predetermined plan and foreknowledge of God, you executed by nailing him to a cross at the hands of Gentiles.
Isaiah 36:18-20
Hezekiah is misleading you when he says, "The Lord will rescue us." Has any of the gods of the nations rescued his land from the power of the king of Assyria?
Isaiah 37:11-13
Certainly you have heard how the kings of Assyria have annihilated all lands. Do you really think you will be rescued?
Acts 13:27-30
For the people who live in Jerusalem and their rulers did not recognize him, and they fulfilled the sayings of the prophets that are read every Sabbath by condemning him.