Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version The way of peace they do not know; there is no justice in their paths. They have turned them into crooked roads; no one who walks along them will know peace. New Living Translation They don’t know where to find peace or what it means to be just and good. They have mapped out crooked roads, and no one who follows them knows a moment’s peace. English Standard Version The way of peace they do not know, and there is no justice in their paths; they have made their roads crooked; no one who treads on them knows peace. Berean Standard Bible The way of peace they have not known, and there is no justice in their tracks. They have turned them into crooked paths; no one who treads on them will know peace. King James Bible The way of peace they know not; and there is no judgment in their goings: they have made them crooked paths: whosoever goeth therein shall not know peace. New King James Version The way of peace they have not known, And there is no justice in their ways; They have made themselves crooked paths; Whoever takes that way shall not know peace. New American Standard Bible They do not know the way of peace, And there is no justice in their tracks; They have made their paths crooked, Whoever walks on them does not know peace. NASB 1995 They do not know the way of peace, And there is no justice in their tracks; They have made their paths crooked, Whoever treads on them does not know peace. NASB 1977 They do not know the way of peace, And there is no justice in their tracks; They have made their paths crooked; Whoever treads on them does not know peace. Legacy Standard Bible They do not know the way of peace, And there is no justice in their tracks; They have made their paths crooked, Whoever treads on them does not know peace. Amplified Bible They do not know the way of peace, And there is no justice in their tracks. They have made them into crooked paths; Whoever walks on them does not know peace. Christian Standard Bible They have not known the path of peace, and there is no justice in their ways. They have made their roads crooked; no one who walks on them will know peace. Holman Christian Standard Bible They have not known the path of peace, and there is no justice in their ways. They have made their roads crooked; no one who walks on them will know peace. American Standard Version The way of peace they know not; and there is no justice in their goings: they have made them crooked paths; whosoever goeth therein doth not know peace. Contemporary English Version You don't know how to live in peace or to be fair with others. The roads you make are crooked; your followers cannot find peace. English Revised Version The way of peace they know not; and there is no judgment in their goings: they have made them crooked paths; whosoever goeth therein doth not know peace. GOD'S WORD® Translation They don't know the way of peace. There's no justice on their highways. They've made their paths crooked. Whoever walks on them will never know peace. Good News Translation and no one is safe when you are around. Everything you do is unjust. You follow a crooked path, and no one who walks that path will ever be safe. International Standard Version The pathway of peace they do not know, and there is no justice in their courses. They have made their roads crooked; no one who walks in them will know peace." NET Bible They are unfamiliar with peace; their deeds are unjust. They use deceitful methods, and whoever deals with them is unfamiliar with peace. New Heart English Bible The way of peace they do not know; and there is no justice in their goings: they have made them crooked paths; whoever goes in it does not know peace. Webster's Bible Translation The way of peace they know not; and there is no judgment in their goings: they have made them crooked paths: whoever goeth therein shall not know peace. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleThe way of peace they have not known, and there is no justice in their tracks. They have turned them into crooked paths; no one who treads on them will know peace. World English Bible They don’t know the way of peace; and there is no justice in their ways. They have made crooked paths for themselves; whoever goes in them doesn’t know peace. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThey have not known a way of peace, "" And there is no judgment in their paths, "" They have made their paths perverse for themselves, "" None treading in it has known peace. Young's Literal Translation A way of peace they have not known, And there is no judgment in their paths, Their paths they have made perverse for themselves, No treader in it hath known peace. Smith's Literal Translation The way of peace they knew not, and no judgment in their paths: they perverted their beaten paths for themselves: every one treading in it shall not know peace. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThey have not known the way of peace, and there is no judgment in their steps: their paths are become crooked to them, every one that treadeth in them, knoweth no peace. Catholic Public Domain Version They have not known the way of peace, and there is no judgment in their steps. Their paths have become crooked for them. Anyone who treads in them knows no peace. New American Bible The way of peace they know not, and there is no justice on their paths; Their roads they have made crooked, no one who walks in them knows peace. New Revised Standard Version The way of peace they do not know, and there is no justice in their paths. Their roads they have made crooked; no one who walks in them knows peace. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleThe way of peace they know not; and there is no justice in their ways; they have made their paths crooked; whosoever walks in them shall not know peace. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated The path of peace they have not known and there is no judgment in their steps. They pervert their paths and no one who walks in them knows peace OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917The way of peace they know not, And there is no right in their goings; They have made them crooked paths, Whosoever goeth therein doth not know peace. Brenton Septuagint Translation and the way of peace they know not, neither is there judgment in their ways; for their paths by which they go are crooked, and they know not peace. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Sin Separates Us from God…7Their feet run to evil; they are swift to shed innocent blood. Their thoughts are sinful thoughts; ruin and destruction lie in their wake. 8The way of peace they have not known, and there is no justice in their tracks. They have turned them into crooked paths; no one who treads on them will know peace. 9Therefore justice is far from us, and righteousness does not reach us. We hope for light, but there is darkness; for brightness, but we walk in gloom.… Cross References Romans 3:17 and the way of peace they have not known.” Proverbs 3:17 All her ways are pleasant, and all her paths are peaceful. Jeremiah 6:16 This is what the LORD says: “Stand at the crossroads and look. Ask for the ancient paths: ‘Where is the good way?’ Then walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls. But they said, ‘We will not walk in it!’ Luke 1:79 to shine on those who live in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the path of peace.” Proverbs 1:31-33 So they will eat the fruit of their own way, and be filled with their own devices. / For the waywardness of the simple will slay them, and the complacency of fools will destroy them. / But whoever listens to me will dwell in safety, secure from the fear of evil.” Jeremiah 8:15 We hoped for peace, but no good has come, for a time of healing, but there was only terror. Micah 3:9-11 Now hear this, O leaders of the house of Jacob and rulers of the house of Israel, who despise justice and pervert all that is right, / who build Zion with bloodshed and Jerusalem with iniquity. / Her leaders judge for a bribe, her priests teach for a price, and her prophets practice divination for money. Yet they lean upon the LORD, saying, “Is not the LORD among us? No disaster can come upon us.” Matthew 7:13-14 Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the way that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. / But small is the gate and narrow the way that leads to life, and only a few find it. Psalm 36:1-4 For the choirmaster. A Psalm of David, the servant of the LORD. An oracle is in my heart regarding the transgression of the wicked man: There is no fear of God before his eyes. / For his eyes are too full of conceit to detect or hate his own sin. / The words of his mouth are wicked and deceitful; he has ceased to be wise and well-doing. ... Jeremiah 5:1-5 “Go up and down the streets of Jerusalem. Look now and take note; search her squares. If you can find a single person, anyone who acts justly, anyone who seeks the truth, then I will forgive the city. / Although they say, ‘As surely as the LORD lives,’ they are swearing falsely.” / O LORD, do not Your eyes look for truth? You struck them, but they felt no pain. You finished them off, but they refused to accept discipline. They have made their faces harder than stone and refused to repent. ... Romans 3:10-18 As it is written: “There is no one righteous, not even one. / There is no one who understands, no one who seeks God. / All have turned away, they have together become worthless; there is no one who does good, not even one.” ... Proverbs 2:15 whose paths are crooked and whose ways are devious. Ezekiel 7:25 Anguish is coming! They will seek peace, but find none. Psalm 14:1-3 For the choirmaster. Of David. The fool says in his heart, “There is no God.” They are corrupt; their acts are vile. There is no one who does good. / The LORD looks down from heaven upon the sons of men to see if any understand, if any seek God. / All have turned away, they have together become corrupt; there is no one who does good, not even one. 1 Peter 3:11 He must turn from evil and do good; he must seek peace and pursue it. Treasury of Scripture The way of peace they know not; and there is no judgment in their goings: they have made them crooked paths: whoever goes therein shall not know peace. way Proverbs 3:17 Her ways are ways of pleasantness, and all her paths are peace. Luke 1:79 To give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace. Romans 3:17 And the way of peace have they not known: no Isaiah 59:14,15 And judgment is turned away backward, and justice standeth afar off: for truth is fallen in the street, and equity cannot enter… Isaiah 5:7 For the vineyard of the LORD of hosts is the house of Israel, and the men of Judah his pleasant plant: and he looked for judgment, but behold oppression; for righteousness, but behold a cry. Jeremiah 5:1 Run ye to and fro through the streets of Jerusalem, and see now, and know, and seek in the broad places thereof, if ye can find a man, if there be any that executeth judgment, that seeketh the truth; and I will pardon it. judgment. Psalm 58:1,2 To the chief Musician, Altaschith, Michtam of David. Do ye indeed speak righteousness, O congregation? do ye judge uprightly, O ye sons of men? … crooked Psalm 125:5 As for such as turn aside unto their crooked ways, the LORD shall lead them forth with the workers of iniquity: but peace shall be upon Israel. Proverbs 2:15 Whose ways are crooked, and they froward in their paths: Proverbs 28:18 Whoso walketh uprightly shall be saved: but he that is perverse in his ways shall fall at once. whosoever Isaiah 48:22 There is no peace, saith the LORD, unto the wicked. Isaiah 57:20,21 But the wicked are like the troubled sea, when it cannot rest, whose waters cast up mire and dirt… Jump to Previous Behaviour Crooked Goes Goings Judgment Justice Paths Peace Perverse Right Roads Sense Themselves Therein Tracks Treader Treads Turned Walks Way WaysJump to Next Behaviour Crooked Goes Goings Judgment Justice Paths Peace Perverse Right Roads Sense Themselves Therein Tracks Treader Treads Turned Walks Way WaysIsaiah 59 1. Calamities are not due to lack of saving power in God, but to their own sins16. Salvation is only of God 20. The covenant of the Redeemer The way of peace they have not known This phrase highlights the spiritual blindness and moral failure of the people. Biblically, "peace" (shalom) signifies wholeness, harmony, and well-being, not just the absence of conflict. The Israelites' ignorance of this way reflects their estrangement from God, who is the source of true peace. Historically, Israel often sought peace through alliances with pagan nations rather than trusting in God (Isaiah 30:1-2). This failure to know the way of peace is echoed in the New Testament, where Paul cites this verse in Romans 3:17 to describe humanity's universal sinfulness. and there is no justice in their tracks. They have turned them into crooked paths; no one who treads on them will know peace. Persons / Places / Events 1. IsaiahA major prophet in the Old Testament, Isaiah is traditionally credited with writing the Book of Isaiah. His prophecies often addressed the spiritual and moral state of Israel and Judah, calling them to repentance and foretelling the coming of the Messiah. 2. Israel and Judah The divided kingdoms of God's chosen people during Isaiah's time. Both kingdoms frequently strayed from God's commandments, leading to social injustice and spiritual decay. 3. The Way of Peace A metaphorical path representing a life lived in accordance with God's will, characterized by justice, righteousness, and harmony. 4. Crooked Paths Symbolic of moral and ethical deviation from God's commandments, leading to chaos and unrest. 5. Justice A central theme in Isaiah's prophecies, representing God's righteous standards and the equitable treatment of others, which was lacking in the society Isaiah addressed. Teaching Points The Consequence of SinSin leads to a lack of peace and justice. When individuals or societies turn away from God's ways, they create paths that are crooked and lead to unrest. The Importance of Righteousness True peace and justice are found in following God's commandments. Righteous living aligns us with God's will and brings harmony to our lives and communities. The Call to Repentance Isaiah's message is a call to return to God. Repentance involves turning away from crooked paths and seeking the way of peace through obedience to God's word. The Role of Justice in Society Justice is a reflection of God's character. As believers, we are called to advocate for justice and righteousness in our communities, ensuring that our actions align with God's standards. The Promise of Peace Peace is a gift from God that comes through a relationship with Him. By walking in His ways, we experience the peace that surpasses understanding, even amidst life's challenges. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Isaiah 59:8?2. How does Isaiah 59:8 describe the consequences of abandoning God's path of peace? 3. What actions can we take to align with the "way of peace"? 4. How does Isaiah 59:8 connect with Jesus' teachings on peace in Matthew 5:9? 5. In what ways can we promote peace in our communities today? 6. How does understanding Isaiah 59:8 help us recognize false paths in life? 7. How does Isaiah 59:8 reflect on humanity's tendency towards violence and injustice? 8. What historical context influenced the message of Isaiah 59:8? 9. How does Isaiah 59:8 challenge our understanding of peace and righteousness? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Isaiah 59? 11. What does 'Jesus took our place' mean? 12. What is the Satisfaction Theory of the Atonement? 13. What are the seven things God hates? 14. Historically and archaeologically, where is the proof of a widespread moral collapse as described in Isaiah 59? What Does Isaiah 59:8 Mean The way of peace they have not knownIsaiah pictures a people who have abandoned the route God laid out for wholeness. Peace (shalom) is more than the absence of conflict; it is the fullness that comes from walking with the Lord. • Romans 3:17 repeats this line to describe humanity’s universal sin problem, showing that the indictment extends beyond Judah to every heart. • Jeremiah 6:16 records God’s invitation to “walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls,” proving that peace is available yet often rejected. • Luke 1:79 celebrates Christ as the One who will “guide our feet into the way of peace,” highlighting that only Jesus restores what sin has forfeited. and there is no justice in their tracks “Tracks” pictures the evidence left behind; wherever these people go, fairness and righteousness are missing. • Earlier in the chapter, Isaiah 59:4 laments, “No one calls for justice,” tying the verse into a consistent accusation. • Micah 3:1–3 condemns leaders who skin and butcher their own people, another graphic portrayal of justice abandoned. • Proverbs 2:13–15 warns that forsaking upright paths produces a lifestyle where wrong becomes routine and right is despised. They have turned them into crooked paths Crookedness is intentional distortion. The straight road God designed is bent to serve selfish ends. • Deuteronomy 32:5 says Israel “are a crooked and perverse generation,” revealing the long-standing tendency to warp God’s ways. • Proverbs 4:19 explains that “the way of the wicked is like deep darkness; they do not know what makes them stumble,” describing the moral fog that results. • Isaiah 30:11 shows people pleading, “Turn aside from the true path,” confessing their own desire to bend the road. no one who treads on them will know peace The ripple effect is sobering: those who follow the crooked tracks inherit the same unrest. • Isaiah 48:22 declares, “There is no peace for the wicked,” a refrain that brackets this section of Isaiah and underscores the certainty of the outcome. • Jeremiah 23:12 pictures a slippery, dark path for false prophets, stressing that influence brings responsibility—lead others astray and they share your ruin. • Hebrews 12:13 urges believers to “make straight paths for your feet,” contrasting the destructive trail in Isaiah with the healing course available in Christ. summary Isaiah 59:8 exposes the tragic exchange that occurs when people reject God’s prescribed route: peace is forfeited, justice disappears, the road becomes twisted, and everyone who chooses that detour shares the turmoil. The verse is both diagnosis and warning, yet by implication it offers hope—return to the Lord’s straight path in Christ, and the peace that has been missing can be known again. Verse 8. - The way of peace they know not. They have no desire for "peace," and neither "seek" it nor "ensue" it (1 Peter 3:11). Peace can only be obtained through righteousness (Isaiah 32:17). There is no judgment in their goings; rather, no justice - no recognition of other men's rights, no endeavour to observe right in their own acts and proceedings (comp. ver. 4; and see also Isaiah 1:17, 21, 23; Isaiah 3:14, 15, etc.). They have made them crooked paths (comp. Proverbs 2:15; Proverbs 10:9; Proverbs 28:6). The way that leadeth to life is straight. They have wandered from it, and made for themselves "crooked" paths, which can only lead to destruction. In such paths there neither is nor can be "peace."Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew The wayדֶּ֤רֶךְ (de·reḵ) Noun - common singular construct Strong's 1870: A road, a course of life, mode of action of peace שָׁלוֹם֙ (šā·lō·wm) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7965: Safe, well, happy, friendly, welfare, health, prosperity, peace they have not לֹ֣א (lō) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no known, יָדָ֔עוּ (yā·ḏā·‘ū) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 3045: To know and there is no וְאֵ֥ין (wə·’ên) Conjunctive waw | Adverb Strong's 369: A non-entity, a negative particle justice מִשְׁפָּ֖ט (miš·pāṭ) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 4941: A verdict, a sentence, formal decree, divine law, penalty, justice, privilege, style in their tracks. בְּמַעְגְּלוֹתָ֑ם (bə·ma‘·gə·lō·w·ṯām) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 4570: An entrenchment, track They have turned them into לָהֶ֔ם (lā·hem) Preposition-l | Pronoun - third person masculine plural Strong's 1992: They crooked עִקְּשׁ֣וּ (‘iq·qə·šū) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person common plural Strong's 6140: To knot, distort, to pervert paths; נְתִיבֽוֹתֵיהֶם֙ (nə·ṯî·ḇō·w·ṯê·hem) Noun - feminine plural construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 5410: Path, pathway no one כֹּ֚ל (kōl) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every who treads דֹּרֵ֣ךְ (dō·rêḵ) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 1869: To tread, to walk, to string a, bow on them בָּ֔הּ (bāh) Preposition | third person feminine singular Strong's Hebrew will know יָדַ֖ע (yā·ḏa‘) Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3045: To know peace. שָׁלֽוֹם׃ (šā·lō·wm) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7965: Safe, well, happy, friendly, welfare, health, prosperity, peace Links Isaiah 59:8 NIVIsaiah 59:8 NLT Isaiah 59:8 ESV Isaiah 59:8 NASB Isaiah 59:8 KJV Isaiah 59:8 BibleApps.com Isaiah 59:8 Biblia Paralela Isaiah 59:8 Chinese Bible Isaiah 59:8 French Bible Isaiah 59:8 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Isaiah 59:8 The way of peace they don't know (Isa Isi Is) |
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