Isaiah
“Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool.”
Isaiah 1:18
Isaiah 1:18 (KJV) speaks to forgiveness of sin, sin, and God's mercy — words set in Isaiah, the prophet's book of judgment and deep comfort. Sit with it for a moment, and let the words do their quiet work.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“She said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said unto her, Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more.”
John 8:11“Who is a God like unto thee, that pardoneth iniquity, and passeth by the transgression of the remnant of his heritage? he retaineth not his anger for ever, because he delighteth in mercy.”
Micah 7:18“As far as the east is from the west, so far hath he removed our transgressions from us.”
Psalms 103:12“I acknowledged my sin unto thee, and mine iniquity have I not hid. I said, I will confess my transgressions unto the LORD; and thou forgavest the iniquity of my sin. Selah.”
Psalms 32:5“For I will be merciful to their unrighteousness, and their sins and their iniquities will I remember no more.”
Hebrews 8:12“Have mercy upon me, O God, according to thy lovingkindness: according unto the multitude of thy tender mercies blot out my transgressions.”
Psalms 51:1
Common questions
What does Isaiah 1:18 mean?
In the King James Version, Isaiah 1:18 reads: "Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool." The verse speaks to forgiveness of sin, sin, and God's mercy. To read it well, take it in the flow of Isaiah 1 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Isaiah 1:18 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Come now, and let us reason together, saith the LORD: though your sins be as scarlet, they shall be as white as snow; though they be red like crimson, they shall be as wool." is Isaiah 1:18 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Isaiah chapter 1.
What are some related Bible verses to Isaiah 1:18?
Verses that sit beside Isaiah 1:18 include John 8:11, Micah 7:18, and Psalms 103:12. Reading them alongside Isaiah 1:18 deepens the theme of forgiveness of sin.
How can I pray with Isaiah 1:18?
Read Isaiah 1:18 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.