Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version You conceive chaff, you give birth to straw; your breath is a fire that consumes you. New Living Translation You Assyrians produce nothing but dry grass and stubble. Your own breath will turn to fire and consume you. English Standard Version You conceive chaff; you give birth to stubble; your breath is a fire that will consume you. Berean Standard Bible You conceive chaff; you give birth to stubble. Your breath is a fire that will consume you. Berean Literal Bible You⁺ conceive chaff, you⁺ give birth to stubble. Your⁺ breath like a fire will devour you⁺. King James Bible Ye shall conceive chaff, ye shall bring forth stubble: your breath, as fire, shall devour you. New King James Version You shall conceive chaff, You shall bring forth stubble; Your breath, as fire, shall devour you. New American Standard Bible “You have conceived chaff, you will give birth to stubble; My breath will consume you like a fire. NASB 1995 “You have conceived chaff, you will give birth to stubble; My breath will consume you like a fire. NASB 1977 “You have conceived chaff, you will give birth to stubble; My breath will consume you like a fire. Legacy Standard Bible You have conceived chaff, you will give birth to stubble; My breath will consume you like a fire. Amplified Bible “You have conceived dried grass, you will give birth to stubble; My breath is a fire that will consume you. Berean Annotated Bible You⁺ conceive chaff; you⁺ give birth to stubble. Your⁺ breath {ruachem} is a fire that will consume you⁺. Christian Standard Bible You will conceive chaff; you will give birth to stubble. Your breath is fire that will consume you. Holman Christian Standard Bible You will conceive chaff; you will give birth to stubble. Your breath is fire that will consume you. American Standard Version Ye shall conceive chaff, ye shall bring forth stubble: your breath is a fire that shall devour you. Contemporary English Version Your deeds are straw that will be set on fire by your very own breath. English Revised Version Ye shall conceive chaff, ye shall bring forth stubble: your breath is a fire that shall devour you. GOD'S WORD® Translation You will be pregnant with hay. You will give birth to straw. Your breath will be a fire which will burn you up. Good News Translation You make worthless plans and everything you do is useless. My spirit is like a fire that will destroy you. International Standard Version You conceive dried grass, you give birth to stubble; your breath is a fire that will consume you. NET Bible You conceive straw, you give birth to chaff; your breath is a fire that destroys you. New Heart English Bible You will conceive chaff. You will bring forth stubble. Your breath is a fire that will devour you. Webster's Bible Translation Ye shall conceive chaff, ye shall bring forth stubble: your breath, as fire, shall devour you. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleYou conceive chaff; you give birth to stubble. Your breath is a fire that will consume you. World English Bible You will conceive chaff. You will give birth to stubble. Your breath is a fire that will devour you. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionYou conceive chaff, you bear stubble; Your spirit—a fire [that] devours you. Berean Literal Bible You⁺ conceive chaff, you⁺ give birth to stubble. Your⁺ breath like a fire will devour you⁺. Young's Literal Translation Ye conceive chaff, ye bear stubble, Your spirit! -- fire devoureth you. Smith's Literal Translation Ye shall conceive dry grass, ye shall bring forth straw: your spirit of fire shall consume you. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleYou shall conceive heat, you shall bring forth stubble: your breath as fire shall devour you. Catholic Public Domain Version You will conceive heat. You will give birth to stubble. Your own spirit will devour you like fire. New American Bible You conceive dry grass, bring forth stubble; my spirit shall consume you like fire. New Revised Standard Version You conceive chaff, you bring forth stubble; your breath is a fire that will consume you. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleYou shall conceive thorns, you shall bring forth stubble; your breath, as fire, shall devour you. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And you shall conceive thorns and you shall bring forth stubble; by your breath fire shall consume you OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Ye conceive chaff, ye shall bring forth stubble; Your breath is a fire that shall devour you. Brenton Septuagint Translation Now shall ye see, now shall ye perceive; the strength of your breath, shall be vain; fire shall devour you. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The LORD is Exalted…10“Now I will arise,” says the LORD. “Now I will lift Myself up. Now I will be exalted. 11You conceive chaff; you give birth to stubble. Your breath is a fire that will consume you. 12The peoples will be burned to ashes, like thorns cut down and set ablaze.… Cross References You conceive chaff; Isaiah 59:4 No one calls for justice; no one pleads his case honestly. They rely on empty pleas; they tell lies; they conceive mischief and give birth to iniquity. Psalm 1:4 Not so the wicked! For they are like chaff driven off by the wind. Isaiah 26:18 We were with child; we writhed in pain; but we gave birth to wind. We have given no salvation to the earth, nor brought any life into the world. you give birth to stubble. Malachi 4:1 “For behold, the day is coming, burning like a furnace, when all the arrogant and every evildoer will be stubble; the day is coming when I will set them ablaze,” says the LORD of Hosts. “Not a root or branch will be left to them.” Isaiah 5:24 Therefore, as a tongue of fire consumes the straw, and as dry grass shrivels in the flame, so their roots will decay and their blossoms will blow away like dust; for they have rejected the instruction of the LORD of Hosts and despised the word of the Holy One of Israel. Nahum 1:10 For they will be entangled as with thorns and consumed like the drink of a drunkard—like stubble that is fully dry. Your breath is a fire that will consume you. Isaiah 30:33 For Topheth has long been prepared; it has been made ready for the king. Its funeral pyre is deep and wide, with plenty of fire and wood. The breath of the LORD, like a torrent of burning sulfur, sets it ablaze. Isaiah 11:4 but with righteousness He will judge the poor, and with equity He will decide for the lowly of the earth. He will strike the earth with the rod of His mouth and slay the wicked with the breath of His lips. 2 Thessalonians 2:8 And then the lawless one will be revealed, whom the Lord Jesus will slay with the breath of His mouth and annihilate by the majesty of His arrival. Psalm 7:14 Behold, the wicked man travails with evil; he conceives trouble and births falsehood. Job 15:35 They conceive trouble and give birth to evil; their womb is pregnant with deceit.” Hosea 8:7 For they sow the wind, and they shall reap the whirlwind. There is no standing grain; what sprouts fails to yield flour. Even if it should produce, the foreigners would swallow it up. Galatians 6:7-8 Do not be deceived: God is not to be mocked. Whatever a man sows, he will reap in return. / The one who sows to please his flesh, from the flesh will reap destruction; but the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. James 1:15 Then after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death. Proverbs 22:8 He who sows injustice will reap disaster, and the rod of his fury will be destroyed. Matthew 7:16-20 By their fruit you will recognize them. Are grapes gathered from thornbushes, or figs from thistles? / Likewise, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit. / A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, and a bad tree cannot bear good fruit. … Treasury of Scripture You shall conceive chaff, you shall bring forth stubble: your breath, as fire, shall devour you. conceive Isaiah 8:9,10 Associate yourselves, O ye people, and ye shall be broken in pieces; and give ear, all ye of far countries: gird yourselves, and ye shall be broken in pieces; gird yourselves, and ye shall be broken in pieces… Isaiah 10:7-14 Howbeit he meaneth not so, neither doth his heart think so; but it is in his heart to destroy and cut off nations not a few… Isaiah 17:13 The nations shall rush like the rushing of many waters: but God shall rebuke them, and they shall flee far off, and shall be chased as the chaff of the mountains before the wind, and like a rolling thing before the whirlwind. your Isaiah 5:24 Therefore as the fire devoureth the stubble, and the flame consumeth the chaff, so their root shall be as rottenness, and their blossom shall go up as dust: because they have cast away the law of the LORD of hosts, and despised the word of the Holy One of Israel. Isaiah 30:30-33 And the LORD shall cause his glorious voice to be heard, and shall shew the lighting down of his arm, with the indignation of his anger, and with the flame of a devouring fire, with scattering, and tempest, and hailstones… Isaiah 31:8,9 Then shall the Assyrian fall with the sword, not of a mighty man; and the sword, not of a mean man, shall devour him: but he shall flee from the sword, and his young men shall be discomfited… Jump to Previous Bear Birth Breath Burned Chaff Conceive Conceived Consume Consumes Designs Devour Devoureth Dry Effect Fire Forth Grass Profit Spirit Straw StubbleJump to Next Bear Birth Breath Burned Chaff Conceive Conceived Consume Consumes Designs Devour Devoureth Dry Effect Fire Forth Grass Profit Spirit Straw StubbleIsaiah 33 1. God's judgments against the enemies of the church13. The consternation of sinners, and privileges of the godly You conceive chaff; This phrase uses agricultural imagery to convey the futility of the people's efforts. In ancient Israel, chaff was the husk separated from the grain during threshing, considered worthless and discarded. The metaphor suggests that the plans and actions of the people are empty and without substance. This aligns with the broader biblical theme of human efforts apart from God being ultimately fruitless, as seen in Psalm 1:4, where the wicked are compared to chaff driven by the wind. you give birth to stubble. Your breath is a fire that will consume you. Persons / Places / Events 1. IsaiahA major prophet in the Old Testament, Isaiah is the author of the book. He prophesied during the reigns of several kings of Judah and is known for his messages of both judgment and hope. 2. Judah The southern kingdom of Israel, often the primary audience of Isaiah's prophecies. During Isaiah's time, Judah faced threats from surrounding nations and internal corruption. 3. Assyria A dominant empire during Isaiah's time, often seen as an instrument of God's judgment against Israel and Judah for their unfaithfulness. 4. Jerusalem The capital city of Judah, frequently mentioned in Isaiah's prophecies as both a place of impending judgment and future restoration. 5. God's Judgment A recurring theme in Isaiah, where God warns of the consequences of sin and rebellion, often using vivid imagery to convey the seriousness of His message. Teaching Points The Futility of Sinful EndeavorsJust as chaff and stubble are worthless, so are the pursuits that are not rooted in God's righteousness. Our efforts apart from God will ultimately lead to destruction. The Consequences of Rebellion The imagery of fire consuming highlights the inevitable judgment that comes from living in opposition to God's will. It serves as a warning to turn back to God. The Power of Words The "breath" that becomes a consuming fire can be seen as a metaphor for the destructive power of words and actions that are not aligned with God's truth. Call to Repentance This verse serves as a call to examine our lives and turn away from pursuits that lead to spiritual emptiness, urging us to seek God's guidance and righteousness. Hope in God's Redemption While the verse speaks of judgment, it also points to the need for redemption, which is available through faith in Christ, who offers a way out of the cycle of sin and judgment. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Isaiah 33:11?2. How does Isaiah 33:11 warn against relying on human efforts over God's power? 3. What does "chaff" and "stubble" symbolize in Isaiah 33:11 for believers today? 4. How can Isaiah 33:11 guide us in discerning false teachings? 5. Connect Isaiah 33:11 with James 4:14 on the futility of earthly pursuits. 6. How can Isaiah 33:11 encourage us to prioritize spiritual growth over worldly success? 7. What does Isaiah 33:11 reveal about the consequences of sin and rebellion against God? 8. How does Isaiah 33:11 reflect the theme of divine judgment in the Bible? 9. What historical context influenced the message of Isaiah 33:11? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Isaiah 33? 11. What does 'baptized with the Holy Spirit and fire' mean? 12. How could Moses and the elders literally 'see' God and survive (Exodus 24:9-11)? 13. Isaiah 47:14 - Where is the historical or scientific evidence of people burning up like stubble as a direct fulfillment of this prophecy? 14. Is hell eternal? (Matthew 25:46 vs. Malachi 4:1) What Does Isaiah 33:11 Mean You conceive chaff– Isaiah pictures the enemies of God plotting and planning, yet what they carry in their minds is as weightless as chaff. – Psalm 7:14 echoes this image: “Behold, the wicked man travails with evil; he conceives trouble and gives birth to falsehood,” showing that sinful schemes never produce lasting substance. – Job 15:35 adds, “They conceive trouble and give birth to evil,” reinforcing how emptiness is the inevitable outcome of wicked intent. – The lesson: when hearts are bent on rebellion, even the moment of conception—where life and purpose should begin—is already hollow. You give birth to stubble – The climax of those empty plans is not a harvest of grain but brittle stubble, good only for burning (Isaiah 5:24). – Stubble is short-lived; it snaps under the slightest pressure, illustrating the fragility of human pride set against God. – Psalm 83:13 prays that God would make His foes “like tumbleweed… like chaff before the wind,” highlighting how effortlessly He disperses them. – What looks like strength in the world’s eyes turns out to be fuel awaiting the fire of divine judgment. Your breath is a fire that will consume you – In a striking reversal, the very breath of the wicked—symbolizing their words, boasts, and threats—ignites their downfall. – Job 4:9 observes, “By the breath of God they perish,” yet Isaiah says the destroyers’ own breath burns them up; their sin is self-kindling. – James 3:6 warns, “The tongue is a fire… set on fire by hell,” reminding us that speech can unleash destruction far beyond intention. – Isaiah 10:17 foretells that “The Light of Israel will become a fire… in one day it will consume” the arrogant nation; here, however, God allows pride to turn inward and devour itself. – Whether through divine intervention or self-inflicted ruin, rebellion against the Holy One cannot stand. summary Isaiah 33:11 exposes the futility of evil: empty plans (chaff) yield worthless results (stubble), and the very words used to threaten God’s people become the spark that destroys the plotters. The verse calls every reader to recognize that life apart from the Lord produces only kindling for judgment, while humble trust in Him secures lasting substance and safety. (11) Ye shall conceive chaff . . .--Primarily the words are addressed to the Assyrian invaders, but not without a side glance at all who had been weaving their own webs of policy instead of trusting in Jehovah. Scheme and result, conception and parturition, would be alike worthless.Your breath, as fire . . .--"Breath," the hot panting of rage; this, instead of working the destruction of Judah, should prove suicidal. Verse 11. - Ye shall conceive chaff. The Assyrian plans against Jerusalem shall be mere "chaff" and "stubble." They shall come to naught. Nay, the fury of the foe against Jerusalem shall be the fire to destroy them.Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew You conceiveתַּהֲר֥וּ (ta·hă·rū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural Strong's 2029: To conceive, become pregnant chaff; חֲשַׁ֖שׁ (ḥă·šaš) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2842: Dry grass you give birth to תֵּ֣לְדוּ (tê·lə·ḏū) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - second person masculine plural Strong's 3205: To bear young, to beget, medically, to act as midwife, to show lineage stubble. קַ֑שׁ (qaš) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7179: Stubble, chaff Your breath רוּחֲכֶ֕ם (rū·ḥă·ḵem) Noun - masculine singular construct | second person masculine plural Strong's 7307: Wind, breath, exhalation, life, anger, unsubstantiality, a region of the sky, spirit is a fire אֵ֖שׁ (’êš) Noun - common singular Strong's 784: A fire that will consume you. תֹּאכַלְכֶֽם׃ (tō·ḵal·ḵem) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular | second person masculine plural Strong's 398: To eat Links Isaiah 33:11 NIVIsaiah 33:11 NLT Isaiah 33:11 ESV Isaiah 33:11 NASB Isaiah 33:11 KJV Isaiah 33:11 BibleApps.com Isaiah 33:11 Biblia Paralela Isaiah 33:11 Chinese Bible Isaiah 33:11 French Bible Isaiah 33:11 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Isaiah 33:11 You will conceive chaff (Isa Isi Is) |
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