


Isaiah 28:13
Bible Versions
But the word of the LORD was unto them precept upon precept, precept upon precept; line upon line, line upon line; here a little, [and] there a little; that they might go, and fall backward, and be broken, and snared, and taken.
But the word {H1697} of the LORD {H3068} was unto them precept {H6673} upon precept {H6673}, precept {H6673} upon precept {H6673}; line {H6957} upon line {H6957}, line {H6957} upon line {H6957}; here a little {H2191}, and there a little {H2191}; that they might go {H3212}, and fall {H3782} backward {H268}, and be broken {H7665}, and snared {H3369}, and taken {H3920}.
So now the word of ADONAI for them comes "precept by precept, precept by precept, line by line, line by line, a little here, a little there," so that when they walk, they stumble backward, and are broken, trapped and captured!
Then the word of the LORD to them will become: “Order on order, order on order, line on line, line on line; a little here, a little there,” so that they will go stumbling backward and will be injured, ensnared, and captured.
Therefore shall the word of Jehovah be unto them precept upon precept, precept upon precept; line upon line, line upon line; here a little, there a little; that they may go, and fall backward, and be broken, and snared, and taken.
Note: Commentary is generated by AI with a directive for Biblical fidelity. Always rely on the Holy Spirit for discernment. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.