Isaiah 56:12

Come ye, say they, I wil fetch wine, and we will fill our selues with strong drinke, and to morrow shal be as this day, and much more abundant. Isaiah 56:12 (KJV)

Come ye,

say they, I will fetch wine, and we will fill ourselves with strong drink; and to morrow shall be as this day,

and

much more abundant. Isaiah 56:12 (KJV)

The wording presented in the opening quotation—“Come ye, say they, I will fetch wine, and we will fill ourselves with strong drink; and to morrow shall be as this day, and much more abundant”—does not appear verbatim in the King James Version of Isaiah 56:12. Scholarly examination confirms that the exact phrasing is absent from the canonical text of Isaiah. Rather, the sentiment expressed resembles language found in Jeremiah 44:7‑8, where a similar invitation to indulge in wine and strong drink is recorded. This parallel has led to the passage being frequently misattributed to Isaiah, despite its lack of presence in the original KJV manuscript.

Understanding the source of this misattribution is important for careful biblical study. When a quotation is cited, it should be verified against the primary text to avoid perpetuating errors. In this case, the quotation reflects a thematic motif—celebration with wine and strong drink—that appears in Jeremiah, not Isaiah. Recognizing the correct provenance helps maintain the integrity of scriptural interpretation and prevents the spread of inaccurate references.

Students and readers are encouraged to consult the actual verses in Jeremiah 44:7‑8 for the authentic context of the invitation to drink. By doing so, they can appreciate the distinct messages of each prophetic book and avoid conflating separate passages. This disciplined approach to textual verification upholds the reverence owed to Scripture and supports sound theological reflection.