Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
who formed me from the womb to be His Servant,
to bring Jacob back to Him
so that Israel might be gathered to Him;
for I am honored in the sight of the Lord,
and my God is my strength—
New American Standard Bible
To bring Jacob back to Him, so that
(For I am
And My God is My
King James Version
And now, saith the LORD that formed me from the womb to be his servant, to bring Jacob again to him, Though Israel be not gathered, yet shall I be glorious in the eyes of the LORD, and my God shall be my strength.
International Standard Version
"And now, says the LORD, who formed you from the womb as his servant to bring Jacob back to him so that Israel might be gathered to him and I am honored in the LORD's sight and my God has been my help
A Conservative Version
And now says LORD who formed me from the womb to be his servant, to bring Jacob again to him, and that Israel be gathered to him (for I am honorable in the eyes of LORD, and my God has become my strength),
American Standard Version
And now saith Jehovah that formed me from the womb to be his servant, to bring Jacob again to him, and that Israel be gathered unto him (for I am honorable in the eyes of Jehovah, and my God is become my strength);
Amplified
And now says the Lord, who formed Me from the womb to be His Servant,
To bring Jacob back to Him and that Israel might be gathered to Him,
—For I am honored in the eyes of the Lord,
And My God is My strength—
Bible in Basic English
And now, says the Lord, who made me his servant when I was still in my mother's body, so that I might make Jacob come back to him, and so that Israel might come together to him: and I was honoured in the eyes of the Lord, and my God became my strength.
Darby Translation
And now, saith Jehovah, that formed me from the womb to be his servant, that I should bring Jacob again to him; (though Israel be not gathered, yet shall I be glorified in the eyes of Jehovah, and my God shall be my strength;)
Julia Smith Translation
And now, said Jehovah, forming me from the belly for servant to him to turn back Jacob to him, And Israel shall not be gathered, and I shall be honored in the eyes of Jehovah, and God was my strength.
King James 2000
And now, says the LORD that formed me from the womb to be his servant, to bring Jacob again to him, Though Israel be not gathered, yet shall I be glorious in the eyes of the LORD, and my God shall be my strength.
Lexham Expanded Bible
And now Yahweh says, who formed me from [the] womb as a servant for him, to bring Jacob back to him, and that Israel might not be gathered, for I am honored in the eyes of Yahweh, and my God has become my strength.
Modern King James verseion
And now, says Jehovah who formed Me from the womb to be His servant, to bring Jacob again to Him, Though Israel is not gathered, yet I shall be glorious in the eyes of Jehovah, and My God shall be My strength.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And now saith the LORD that formed me in the womb, to be his servant and to turn Jacob unto him,
NET Bible
So now the Lord says, the one who formed me from birth to be his servant -- he did this to restore Jacob to himself, so that Israel might be gathered to him; and I will be honored in the Lord's sight, for my God is my source of strength --
New Heart English Bible
Now says the LORD who formed me from the womb to be his servant, to bring Jacob again to him, and that Israel be gathered to him (for I am honorable in the eyes of the LORD, and my God has become my strength);
The Emphasized Bible
Now, therefore, said Yahweh - Fashioning me from birth To be Servant to him, To restore Jacob unto him, And that, Israel, unto him, might be gathered And I be honourable in the eyes of Yahweh, And, my God, be proved to have been my strength,
Webster
And now, saith the LORD that formed me from the womb to be his servant, to bring Jacob again to him, Though Israel be not gathered, yet shall I be glorious in the eyes of the LORD, and my God shall be my strength.
World English Bible
Now says Yahweh who formed me from the womb to be his servant, to bring Jacob again to him, and that Israel be gathered to him (for I am honorable in the eyes of Yahweh, and my God is become my strength);
Youngs Literal Translation
And now, said Jehovah, who is forming me from the belly for a servant to Him, To bring back Jacob unto Him, (Though Israel is not gathered, Yet I am honoured in the eyes of Jehovah, And my God hath been my strength.)
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Isaiah 49:5
Prayers for Isaiah 49:5
Verse Info
Context Readings
Yahweh's Servant Brings Salvation
4
I have spent my strength for nothing and futility;
yet my vindication is with the Lord,
and my reward is with my God.
who formed me from the womb to be His Servant,
to bring Jacob back to Him
so that Israel might be gathered to Him;
for I am honored in the sight of the Lord,
and my God is my strength—
“It is not enough for you to be My Servant
raising up the tribes of Jacob
and restoring the protected ones of Israel.
I will also make you a light for the nations,
to be My salvation to the ends of the earth.”
Phrases
Cross References
Matthew 17:5
While he was still speaking, suddenly a bright cloud covered
I take delight in Him.
Listen to Him!
Matthew 28:18
Then Jesus came near and said to them,
Psalm 110:1-3
A Davidic psalm.
to my Lord:
“Sit at My right hand
until I make Your enemies Your footstool.”
Isaiah 11:12
and gather the dispersed of Israel;
He will collect the scattered of Judah
from the four corners of the earth.
Isaiah 12:2
I will trust Him and not be afraid,
for Yah, the Lord,
is my strength and my song.
He has become my salvation.”
Isaiah 43:4
and honored, and I love you,
I will give people in exchange for you
and nations instead of your life.
Isaiah 49:1
distant peoples, pay attention.
The Lord called
He named me while I was in my mother’s womb.
Isaiah 50:4
the tongue of those who are instructed
to know how to sustain the weary with a word.
He awakens Me each morning;
He awakens My ear to listen like those being instructed.
Isaiah 52:13
He will be raised and lifted up and greatly exalted.
Isaiah 56:8
who gathers the dispersed of Israel:
“I will gather to them still others
besides those already gathered.”
Matthew 3:17
And there came a voice from heaven:
I take delight in Him!
Matthew 11:27
Matthew 15:24
He replied,
Matthew 21:37-41
Matthew 23:37
Luke 19:42
saying,
John 3:35
The Father loves the Son
John 5:20-27
Acts 10:36
He sent the message to the Israelites, proclaiming the good news of peace through Jesus Christ—He is Lord of all.
Romans 15:8
For I say that the Messiah became a servant of the circumcised
Ephesians 1:20-22
He demonstrated this power in the Messiah by raising Him from the dead and seating Him at His right hand
1 Thessalonians 2:15-16
who killed both the Lord Jesus
1 Peter 3:22
Now that He has gone into heaven,