2For they are named after the holy city, and stay themselves upon the God of Israel: Jehovah of hosts is his name.


In Context

1 Hear ye this, house of Jacob, who are called by the name of Israel, and are come forth out of the waters of Judah, who swear by the name of Jehovah, and make mention of the God of Israel, not in truth, nor in righteousness.

2 For they are named after the holy city, and stay themselves upon the God of Israel: Jehovah of hosts is his name.

3 I have declared the former things long ago; and they went forth out of my mouth, and I caused them to be heard: I wrought suddenly, and they came to pass.

4 Because I knew that thou art obstinate, and thy neck is an iron sinew, and thy brow brass,

Isaiah 48:2 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

48:2For they call themselves of the holy city, and stay themselves upon the God of Israel; The LORD of hosts [is] his name.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

48:2you who call yourselves citizens of the holy city and rely on the God of Israel- the Lord Almighty is his name:

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

48:2For they are called of the holy city, and are established upon the God of Israel: the Lord of hosts is his name.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

48:2(for they call themselves of the holy city, and stay themselves upon the God of Israel; Jehovah of hosts is his name):

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

48:2For they call themselves of the holy city, and stay themselves upon the God of Israel; the LORD of hosts is his name.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

48:2For they call themselves of the holy city, and stay themselves upon the God of Israel; The LORD of hosts is his name.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

48:2(for they call themselves of the holy city, and stay themselves on the God of Israel; Yahweh of Armies is his name):

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

48:2For from the Holy City they have been called, And on the God of Israel been supported, Jehovah of Hosts is His name.

The American King James Version of the Holy Bible

48:2For they call themselves of the holy city, and stay themselves on the God of Israel; The LORD of hosts is his name.