Isaiah 58:6

Translations

Modern

Isn’t this the fast that I have chosen: to break the chains of wickedness, to untie the cords of the yoke, to set the oppressed free and tear off every yoke?

Traditional

Is not this the fast that I have chosen? to loose the bands of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens, and to let the oppressed go free, and that ye break every yoke?

Literal

Is not this the fast I choose: To open the bonds of wickedness, to untie the cords of the yoke, and to send forth the crushed ones free, and tear off every yoke?

Latin

Nonne hoc est magis jejunium quod elegi? Dissolve colligationes impietatis, solve fasciculos deprimentes, dimitte eos qui confracti sunt liberos, et omne onus dirumpe;

Original

Hebrew

English

Isn’t this the fast that I have chosen: to break the chains of wickedness, to untie the cords of the yoke, to set the oppressed free and tear off every yoke?

Notes

Isaiah 58:6–7

True fasting makes people aware of injustice and oppression. It encourages them to help those in need (see Isaiah 42:7; Matthew 25:35–36; James 1:27).

Theme notes and profiles

Isaiah God’s Justice God’s Servant Religious Hypocrisy Salvation in Isaiah Social Justice

Events

Prophecies of Isaiah

Related verses

Nehemiah 5:10–12
I, as well as my brothers and my servants, have been lending the people money and grain. Please, let us stop this usury.
Isaiah 58:9
Then you will call, and the LORD will answer; you will cry out, and He will say, ‘Here I am.’ If you remove the yoke from your midst, the pointing of the finger and malicious talk,
1 Timothy 6:1
All who are under the yoke of slavery should regard their masters as fully worthy of honor, so that God’s name and our teaching will not be discredited.
Jeremiah 34:8–11
After King Zedekiah had made a covenant with all the people in Jerusalem to proclaim liberty, the word came to Jeremiah from the LORD
Micah 3:2–4
You hate good and love evil. You tear the skin from my people and strip the flesh from their bones.

Glossary

Alms Day of Atonement Day of Atonement Fast, Fasting Isaiah, Book of Jubilee Year New Creation, New Creature Work Yoke

Topics

Afflicted: Duty to The Alms: Commandments and Practices Concerning Beneficence: General Scriptures Concerning Burden of Oppressions Duty of Man to Man Fasting: Spirit of, Explained Fasting: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Helping the Homeless Hospitality: General Scriptures Concerning Neighbor: General Scriptures Concerning Oppression: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Philanthropy: General Scriptures Concerning Righteousness: Fruits of Rulers: Duties of

Isaiah 58:6

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