Parallel Verses
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.
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.
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,
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 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 will send him against a profane nation, and against the people of my wrath. I will give him a charge, to take the spoil, and to take the prey, and to tread them down like the mire of the streets. 7 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. 8 For he says, Are not my rulers all of them kings?
Names
Cross References
Genesis 50:20
And as for you, ye meant evil against me, but God meant it for good, to bring to pass, as it is this day, to save much people alive.
Micah 4:11-12
And now many nations are assembled against thee, who say, Let her be defiled, and let our eye see [our desire] upon Zion.
Acts 2:23
this man, having been designated (by the purpose and foreknowledge of God) a man delivered up, ye, having taken by lawless hands, killed, having crucified,
Isaiah 36:18-20
Beware lest Hezekiah persuade you, saying, LORD will deliver us. Has any of the gods of the nations delivered his land out of the hand of the king of Assyria?
Isaiah 37:11-13
Behold, thou have heard what the kings of Assyria have done to all lands, by destroying them utterly. And shall thou be delivered?
Acts 13:27-30
For those who dwell in Jerusalem, and their rulers, not having known this and the voices of the prophets being read at every Sabbath, they fulfilled, having condemned him.