Parallel Verses
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
If thou comest nigh them, they say, "Touch me not, for I am holier than thou." All these men when I am angry, shall be turned to smoke and fire, that shall burn forever.
New American Standard Bible
For I am holier than you!’
These are smoke in My
A fire that burns all the day.
King James Version
Which say, Stand by thyself, come not near to me; for I am holier than thou. These are a smoke in my nose, a fire that burneth all the day.
Holman Bible
don’t come near me, for I am too holy for you!’
These practices are smoke in My nostrils,
a fire that burns all day long.
International Standard Version
who say, "Keep to yourself!' "Don't touch me!' and "I am too holy for you!' "Such people are smoke in my nostrils, a fire that keeps burning all day long.
A Conservative Version
who say, Stand by thyself, do not come near to me, for I am holier than thou. These are a smoke in my nose, a fire that burns all the day.
American Standard Version
that say, Stand by thyself, come not near to me, for I am holier than thou. These are a smoke in my nose, a fire that burneth all the day.
Amplified
Who say, ‘Keep to yourself, do not come near me,
For I
These [people] are smoke in My nostrils,
A fire that burns all the day.
Bible in Basic English
Who say, Keep away, do not come near me, for fear that I make you holy: these are a smoke in my nose, a fire burning all day.
Darby Translation
who say, Stand by thyself, come not near to me; for I am holier than thou. These are a smoke in my nose, a fire that burneth all the day.
Julia Smith Translation
Saying, Come near to thyself; thou shalt not touch upon me, for I was clean to thee. These a smoke in my wrath, a fire burning all the day.
King James 2000
Who say, Stand by yourself, come not near to me; for I am holier than you. These are a smoke in my nostrils, a fire that burns all the day.
Lexham Expanded Bible
{who say}, "{Keep to yourself}! You must not come near me, for I am [too] holy for you!" These [are] a smoke in my {nostrils}, a fire burning all day.
Modern King James verseion
who say, Keep to yourself, do not come near me; for I am holier than you. These are a smoke in My nose, a fire that burns all the day.
NET Bible
They say, 'Keep to yourself! Don't get near me, for I am holier than you!' These people are like smoke in my nostrils, like a fire that keeps burning all day long.
New Heart English Bible
who say, Stand by yourself, do not come near to me, for I am holier than you. These are a smoke in my nose, a fire that burns all the day.
The Emphasized Bible
Who say - Draw near by thyself, Do not approach with me, For I am holier than thou! These, are A smoke in my nostrils, A fire, burning all the day.
Webster
Which say, Stand by thyself, come not near to me; for I am holier than thou. These are a smoke in my nose, a fire that burneth all the day.
World English Bible
who say, Stand by yourself, don't come near to me, for I am holier than you. These are a smoke in my nose, a fire that burns all the day.
Youngs Literal Translation
Who are saying, 'Keep to thyself, come not nigh to me, For I have declared thee unholy.' These are a smoke in Mine anger, A fire burning all the day.
Themes
Condescension of God » Expostulates with backsliding israel
Contempt » Self-righteousness prompts to
Fire » Illustrative of » The self-righteous
Hypocrites » Described as » Self-righteous
Jews, the » Distinction of castes amongst, noticed
Jews, the » Punished for » Idolatry
Jews, the » National character of » Self-righteous
Presumption » Exhibited in » Spiritual pride
Religion » Sanctimony, distinguishing marks of » Pharisaic separation
Sanctimony » Pharisaic separation
Self-righteousness » They who are given to » Despise others
Self-righteousness » They who are given to » Are abominable before God
FALSE » Sanctimony, distinguishing marks of » Pharisaic separation
Topics
Interlinear
Nagash
Qadash
'aph
References
Fausets
Word Count of 20 Translations in Isaiah 65:5
Prayers for Isaiah 65:5
Verse Info
Context Readings
Judgment And Salvation
4 they lurk among the graves, and lie in the dens all night. They eat swine flesh, and unclean broth is in their vessels. 5 If thou comest nigh them, they say, "Touch me not, for I am holier than thou." All these men when I am angry, shall be turned to smoke and fire, that shall burn forever. 6 Behold, it is written before my face, and shall not be forgotten, but recompensed. I shall reward it them into their bosom:
Cross References
Matthew 9:11
When the Pharisees saw that, they said unto his disciples, "Why eateth your master with publicans and sinners?"
Luke 7:39
When the Pharisee which bade him to his house, saw that, he spake within himself, saying, "If this man were a prophet, he would surely have known who and what manner woman this is which toucheth him, for she is a sinner."
Luke 18:9-12
And he put forth this similitude, unto certain which trusted in themselves, that they were perfect, and despised others.
Deuteronomy 29:20
"And so the LORD will not be merciful unto him, but then the wrath of the LORD and his jealousy, smoke against that man, and all the curses that are written in this book light upon him, and the LORD do out his name from under heaven,
Deuteronomy 32:20-22
And he said, 'I will hide my face from them and will see what their end shall be. For they are a froward generation, and children in whom is no faith.
Proverbs 6:16-17
These six things doth the LORD hate, and the seventh he utterly abhorreth:
Proverbs 10:26
As vinegar is to the teeth, and as smoke is to the eyes; even so is a sluggish person to them that sendeth him forth.
Proverbs 16:5
The LORD abhorreth all presumptuous and proud hearts; there may neither strength nor power escape.
Luke 5:30
And the scribes and Pharisees murmured against his disciples, saying, "Why eat ye and drink ye, with publicans and sinners?"
Luke 15:2
And the Pharisees, and scribes murmured, saying, "He received to his company sinners, and eateth with them."
Luke 15:28-30
And he was angry, and would not go in. Then came his father out, and entreated him.
Acts 22:21-22
And he said unto me, 'Depart for I will send thee afar hence unto the gentiles.'"
Romans 2:17-29
Behold, thou art called a Jew, and trustest in the law and rejoicest in God,
James 4:6
but giveth more grace?
1 Peter 5:5
Likewise, ye younger submit yourselves unto the elder. Submit yourselves every man, one to another. Knit yourselves together in lowliness of mind. For God resisteth the proud and giveth grace to the humble.
Jude 1:19
These are makers of sects, fleshly, having no spirit.