Isaiah 27:8

Isaiah 27:8 in 6 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

8By warfare27:8 See Septuagint; the meaning of the Hebrew for this word is uncertain. and exile you contend with her—

with his fierce blast he drives her out,

as on a day the east wind blows.

8You contended with them 27:8 Some ancient versions by exact measureby banishing them, by driving them away.

With His fierce wind He has expelled them on the day of the east wind.

8You contended with them by banishing them, by driving them away.

With His fierce wind He has expelled them on the day of the east wind.

8You contended with them by exile, by driving them away [from Canaan];

He has expelled them with His fierce wind on the day of the east wind.

8By warfare and exile27:8 Or By driving her away into exile or Measure by measure, by exile You contended with her

and removed her with a fierce wind,

as on the day the east wind blows.

8The Lord will use war to punish Israel.

He will make them leave their land.

With a strong blast of his anger he will drive them out.

It will be as if the east wind were blowing.