Bible passages

Numbers 23:1–24:25

Balaam's Blessings and Oracles

Balak wants Balaam to curse Israel, but each time Balaam can only speak the word Yahweh gives him.

Isaiah 1:1–9

Judah’s Rebellion

Isaiah 1:1–9 opens this prophecy by naming Isaiah’s vision about Judah and Jerusalem. The passage speaks plainly about rebellion against Yahweh, the damaged condition of the people, and the small mercy that kept total destruction from happening.

Isaiah 1:10–20

Meaningless Offerings

Isaiah 1:10–20 is a sharp word from Yahweh about worship that looks active on the outside but is joined to evil.

Isaiah 1:21–31

The Corruption of Zion

Isaiah 1:21–31 speaks about Zion as a city that has changed from justice to corruption. The passage uses strong picture language to expose sin, announce the Lord’s judgement, and promise a restored city marked by righteousness.

Isaiah 2:1–4

The Mountain of the House of the LORD

Isaiah 2:1-4 gives a prophetic picture about Judah and Jerusalem. It shows a future time when the LORD’s house is lifted up, many peoples come to learn from him, and war is replaced with peace.

Isaiah 2:5–22

The Day of Reckoning

Isaiah 2:5–22 is a prophecy that urges Jacob to walk in Yahweh’s light instead of filling life with practices, possessions and worship that oppose him.

Isaiah 3:1–15

Judgment on Jerusalem and Judah

Isaiah 3:1–15 is a prophecy of judgment on Jerusalem and Judah. It describes removed support, disorder in society, open sin, a contrast between righteous and wicked people, and the Lord’s charges against leaders who harm the poor.

Isaiah 3:16–26

A Warning to the Daughters of Zion

In Isaiah 3:16–26, Yahweh speaks a warning to the daughters of Zion. The passage begins with arrogance and display, then moves to loss, reversal, war, and a city left mourning.

Isaiah 4:1–6

A Remnant in Zion

Isaiah 4:1–6 moves from shame and loss to cleansing, holiness, and shelter. The passage stays in the language of prophecy and teaching, showing what will mark those who remain in Zion and what the Lord will provide for them.

Isaiah 5:8–30

Woes to the Wicked

Isaiah 5:8–30 gives a series of woes that expose greed, indulgence, pride, twisted morality, and injustice.

Isaiah 6:1–13

Isaiah's Vision and Calling

Isaiah 6:1–13 tells of a vision in the temple where Isaiah sees the Lord’s holiness, admits his uncleanness, receives cleansing, and is sent with a hard message that ends with an image of what remains.

Isaiah 8:11–18

A Call to Fear God

Isaiah 8:11–18 contrasts public alarm with proper reverence. Yahweh tells Isaiah not to follow fearful talk, but to treat Yahweh as holy, keep his instruction, and wait for him.

Isaiah 8:19–22

Darkness and Light

Isaiah 8:19–22 contrasts two places people may turn for guidance. The passage warns against seeking hidden messages from the dead and urges people to listen to God’s revealed word instead.

Isaiah 9:1–7

Unto Us a Child Is Born

Isaiah 9:1–7 speaks into gloom and anguish with a promise of light, joy and peace. The passage moves from trouble and oppression to the gift of a child whose rule is marked by justice, righteousness and peace.

Isaiah 9:8–12

Judgment against Israel’s Pride

Isaiah 9:8–12 is a warning spoken against Israel. The passage shows that the Lord’s word reaches the people, exposes their proud response, and announces enemies and continuing judgement because their attitude has not changed.

Isaiah 9:13–17

Judgment against Israel’s Hypocrisy

Isaiah 9:13–17 is a serious warning about people who would not return to God. The passage explains why judgement is coming and points to the damage caused by false leadership, sinful speech, and stubborn refusal to seek Yahweh.

Isaiah 9:18–21

Judgment against Israel’s Unrepentance

Isaiah 9:18–21 uses fierce images of fire, hunger, and strife to show the destructive power of wickedness and the seriousness of Yahweh’s wrath.

Isaiah 10:1–4

Woe to Tyrants

Isaiah 10:1–4 is a short prophetic warning against people who use public power to produce injustice.

Isaiah 10:5–19

Judgment on Assyria

Isaiah 10:5–19 teaches that the Lord can use a powerful nation as an instrument of judgement, yet that nation is still answerable for its pride.

Isaiah 10:20–34

A Remnant Shall Return

Isaiah 10:20–34 describes a remnant of Israel returning to God, the Lord’s word not to fear the Assyrian, and the Lord cutting down the tall and lofty.

Isaiah 11:1–16

The Root of Jesse

Isaiah 11 speaks as prophecy and teaching about a coming figure from Jesse. The passage describes his Spirit-given character, his just rule, a picture of peace, and Yahweh gathering a scattered remnant.

Isaiah 12:1–6

Joyful Thanksgiving

Isaiah 12:1–6 is a short song of thanks that looks ahead to a day when people will praise Yahweh.

Isaiah 13:1–22

The Burden against Babylon

Isaiah 13 is a burden against Babylon that Isaiah saw. The prophecy moves from a summons to battle, to the terror of Yahweh’s day, to the naming of the Medes, and ends with Babylon emptied and ruined.

Isaiah 14:1–2

Restoration for Israel

Isaiah 14:1–2 is a short prophecy about Yahweh’s compassion for Israel. It speaks of renewed choosing, return to the land, foreigners joining with Jacob, and a strong reversal of former oppression.