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Isaiah 66:15-17
New Catholic Bible
Isaiah 66:15-17
New Catholic Bible
15 Behold the Lord as he comes in fire,
his chariots like the whirlwind,
to enact retribution with his furious anger
and his rebukes with fiery flames.
16 For the Lord will execute his judgment
on all mankind with fire and sword,
and many will be those slain by the Lord.
17 Those who sanctify and purify themselves to enter the groves and follow the one in the center, consuming the flesh of pigs, vermin, and rats—they will all perish together, says the Lord, along with their deeds and their thoughts.[a]
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- Isaiah 66:17 A condemnation of pagan mystery cults.
Isaiah 66:15-17
New International Version
Isaiah 66:15-17
New International Version
15 See, the Lord is coming with fire,(A)
and his chariots(B) are like a whirlwind;(C)
he will bring down his anger with fury,
and his rebuke(D) with flames of fire.
16 For with fire(E) and with his sword(F)
the Lord will execute judgment(G) on all people,
and many will be those slain(H) by the Lord.
17 “Those who consecrate and purify themselves to go into the gardens,(I) following one who is among those who eat the flesh of pigs,(J) rats(K) and other unclean things—they will meet their end(L) together with the one they follow,” declares the Lord.
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