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Berean Standard Bible

“Come near, O nations, to listen; pay attention, O peoples. Let the earth hear, and all that fills it, the world and all that springs from it.”

Isaiah 34:1

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Study note

Isaiah 34 is a vivid poem of judgment on the nations, with Edom as a particular example. It uses strong imagery of cosmic upheaval and is paired with chapter 35, which describes the joy of the redeemed, forming a contrast between judgment and restoration.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Come near, O nations, to listen; pay attention, O peoples. Let the earth hear, and all that fills it, the world and all that springs from it.

World English Bible (WEB)

Come near, you nations, to hear! Listen, you peoples. Let the earth and all it contains hear; the world, and everything that comes from it.

King James Version (KJV)

Come near, ye nations, to hear; and hearken, ye people: let the earth hear, and all that is therein; the world, and all things that come forth of it.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Come near, ye nations, to hear; and hearken, ye peoples: let the earth hear, and the fulness thereof; the world, and all things that come forth from it.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Come near, you nations, and give ear; take note, you peoples: let the earth and everything in it give ear; the world and all those living in it.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

GENTES, allegaos á oir; y escuchad, pueblos. Oiga la tierra y lo que la hinche, el mundo y todo lo que él produce.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Vengan a escuchar este mensaje, naciones de la tierra, oigan mis palabras el mundo y cuanto hay en él.

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