Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
Says the Lord,
“
They will be as white as snow;
Though they are red like crimson,
They will be like wool.
King James Version
Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.
Holman Bible
says the Lord.
“Though your sins are like scarlet,
they will be as white as snow;
though they are as red as crimson,
they will be like wool.
International Standard Version
"Please come, and let's reason together," implores the LORD. "Even though your sins are like scarlet, they'll be white like snow. Though they're like crimson, they'll become like wool.
A Conservative Version
Come now, and let us reason together, says LORD, though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow. Though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.
American Standard Version
Come now, and let us reason together, saith Jehovah: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.
Amplified
“Come now, and let us reason together,”
Says the Lord.
“
They shall be as white as snow;
Though they are red like crimson,
They shall be like wool.
Bible in Basic English
Come now, and let us have an argument together, says the Lord: how may your sins which are red like blood be white as snow? how may their dark purple seem like wool?
Darby Translation
Come now, let us reason together, saith Jehovah: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.
Julia Smith Translation
Come now we will confute together Jehovah will say: if your sins shall be as deep scarlet, they shall be white as snow; if they shall be red as crimson, they shall be as wool.
King James 2000
Come now, and let us reason together, says the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.
Lexham Expanded Bible
"Come now, and let us argue," says Yahweh. "Even though your sins are like scarlet, they will be white like snow; even though they are red like crimson, they shall become like wool.
Modern King James verseion
Come now, and let us reason together, says Jehovah; though your sins are as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they are red like crimson, they shall be like wool.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And so though your sins be like to purple, they shall be made as white as snow; and though they be as red as scarlet, they shall be made like white wool.
NET Bible
Come, let's consider your options," says the Lord. "Though your sins have stained you like the color red, you can become white like snow; though they are as easy to see as the color scarlet, you can become white like wool.
New Heart English Bible
"Come now, and let us reason together," says the LORD: "Though your sins are like scarlet, they shall be as white as snow. Though they are red like crimson, they shall be as wool.
The Emphasized Bible
Come, I pray you, and let us settle the disputer Saith Yahweh, - Though your sins be found like scarlet, As snow, shall they be made white, Though they appear red like crimson, As wool, shall they become.
Webster
Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins are as scarlet, they shall be white as snow, though they are red like crimson, they shall be as wool.
World English Bible
"Come now, and let us reason together," says Yahweh: "Though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow. Though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.
Youngs Literal Translation
Come, I pray you, and we reason, saith Jehovah, If your sins are as scarlet, as snow they shall be white, If they are red as crimson, as wool they shall be!
Themes
Anthropomorphisms » Attributed to deity » Reason
Cleansing » Ps 51 » Spiritual promised
Colors » Crimson, red, purple, and scarlet, symbols of various ideas » Of iniquity
Comes » The comes of God's word » Come for personal cleansing
Condescension of God » Invites sinners, saying, "come now, and let us reason together,"
Consolation under Affliction » To those who mourn for sin
God's Call » The comes of God's word » Divine pleadings
God's Call » The comes of God's word » Come for personal cleansing
God's Promises » Of cleansing » Spiritual promised
The promises of God » Subjects of » Forgiveness of sins
Purification of heart » Cleansing, spiritual » Promised
Reasoning » God reasons with men
Topics
Interlinear
Yalak
Yakach
Devotionals
Devotionals about Isaiah 1:18
Devotionals containing Isaiah 1:18
References
Word Count of 20 Translations in Isaiah 1:18
Images Isaiah 1:18
Prayers for Isaiah 1:18
Verse Info
Context Readings
Purification Of Jerusalem
17
Learn to do good (well) (right). Seek justice. Correct oppressors. Defend orphans. Plead the case of widows.
18
Says the Lord,
“
They will be as white as snow;
Though they are red like crimson,
They will be like wool.
Phrases
Names
Cross References
Psalm 51:7
Purify me from sin with hyssop, and I will be clean. Wash me, and I will be whiter than snow.
Revelation 7:14
I said to him: Sir, you know. He said to me: These are the ones who came out of the great tribulation. They washed their robes, and made them white in the blood of the Lamb.
Isaiah 41:21
Present your case, says Jehovah. Set forth your arguments, says Jacob's King.
Micah 6:2
Hear Jehovah's indictment you mountains and you enduring foundations of the earth! Jehovah argues a case against his people. He will contend with Israel:
Isaiah 43:24-26
You did not buy me any sugar cane with your money or satisfy me with the best part of your sacrifices. Rather, you burdened me with your sins and troubled me with your iniquities.
Isaiah 44:22
I have swept your sins away like a cloud. Come back to me! I am the one who saves you.
Ephesians 1:6-8
This is to the praise of the glory of his kindness, with which he freely honored us, the loved ones.
1 Samuel 12:7
Now stand where you are. I will judge you before Jehovah by reminding you of all the mighty actions Jehovah did to save you and your ancestors.
Isaiah 41:1
Be silent before me, you islands! Let the nations renew their strength! Let them come forward and speak. Let us meet together at the place of judgment.
Jeremiah 2:5
Jehovah says: What bad thing (injustice) did your fathers find in me that they went so far away from me? They followed worthless idols and became worthless (lead astray) themselves.
Micah 7:18-19
Who is a God like you who pardons iniquity and passes over the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? You do not keep your anger forever, because you delight in loving-kindness (unchanging love).
Acts 17:2
Paul went in, for it was his custom. He reasoned with them from the Scriptures for three Sabbath days.
Acts 18:4
He reasoned in the synagogue every Sabbath, and persuaded Jews and Greeks.
Acts 24:25
He reasoned about righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come. Felix trembled, and answered: Go your way for now. When I have time I will send for you.
Romans 5:20
The law came that the trespass might increase. But where sin increased God's loving kindness increased even more.