Isaiah
“All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the LORD hath laid on him the iniquity of us all.”
Isaiah 53:6
Isaiah 53:6 (KJV) speaks to sin, the cross, and salvation — 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
“For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit:”
1 Peter 3:18“Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed.”
1 Peter 2:24“In whom we have redemption through his blood, even the forgiveness of sins:”
Colossians 1:14“For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.”
Matthew 26:28“For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.”
Romans 6:23“For even the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.”
Mark 10:45
Common questions
What does Isaiah 53:6 mean?
In the King James Version, Isaiah 53:6 reads: "All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the LORD hath laid on him the iniquity of us all." The verse speaks to sin, the cross, and salvation. To read it well, take it in the flow of Isaiah 53 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 53:6 in the King James Version?
Yes. "All we like sheep have gone astray; we have turned every one to his own way; and the LORD hath laid on him the iniquity of us all." is Isaiah 53:6 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Isaiah chapter 53.
What are some related Bible verses to Isaiah 53:6?
Verses that sit beside Isaiah 53:6 include 1 Peter 3:18, 1 Peter 2:24, and Colossians 1:14. Reading them alongside Isaiah 53:6 deepens the theme of sin.
How can I pray with Isaiah 53:6?
Read Isaiah 53:6 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.