Parallel Verses
Amplified
“I was first to say to Zion, ‘Listen carefully, here they are [the Jews who will be restored to their own land].’
And to Jerusalem, ‘I will provide a messenger (Isaiah) to bring the good news [
New American Standard Bible
And to Jerusalem, ‘I will give a
King James Version
The first shall say to Zion, Behold, behold them: and I will give to Jerusalem one that bringeth good tidings.
Holman Bible
Look! Here they are!
And I gave a herald of good news to Jerusalem.
International Standard Version
First, to Zion: "There is slumber." And to Jerusalem: "I'll send a messenger with good news."
A Conservative Version
First to Zion. Behold, behold them, and I will give to Jerusalem him who brings good news.
American Standard Version
I am the first that saith unto Zion, Behold, behold them; and I will give to Jerusalem one that bringeth good tidings.
Bible in Basic English
I was the first to give word of it to Zion, and I gave the good news to Jerusalem.
Darby Translation
The first, I said to Zion, Behold, behold them! and to Jerusalem, I will give one that bringeth glad tidings.
Julia Smith Translation
The first to Zion, Behold, behold them: and to Jerusalem I will give him announcing good news.
King James 2000
The first shall say to Zion, Behold, behold them: and I will give to Jerusalem one that brings good tidings.
Lexham Expanded Bible
First to Zion, look! Look at them! And I give a herald of good tidings to Jerusalem.
Modern King James verseion
I first shall say to Zion, Behold! Behold them! And I will give to Jerusalem one who bears good news.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
The first is he that shall say unto Zion, "Behold, behold, they are present!" And to Israel itself will I give an Evangelist.
NET Bible
I first decreed to Zion, 'Look, here's what will happen!' I sent a herald to Jerusalem.
New Heart English Bible
I am the first to say to Zion, 'Behold, look at them;' and I will give one who brings good news to Jerusalem.
The Emphasized Bible
He who is First, can say , To Zion, Lo! there they are! And to Jerusalem, A herald of good-tidings, do I give.
Webster
The first shall say to Zion, Behold, behold them: and I will give to Jerusalem one that bringeth good tidings.
World English Bible
I am the first to say to Zion, 'Behold, look at them;' and I will give one who brings good news to Jerusalem.
Youngs Literal Translation
First to Zion, Behold, behold them, And to Jerusalem one proclaiming tidings I give,
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Isaiah 41:27
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Context Readings
God Helps Israel
26
Who [among the idols] has declared this from the beginning, so that we could know?
Or from earlier times, so that we could say, “He is [unquestionably] right!”?
In fact, there was no one who declared it,
Indeed, there was no one who proclaimed it;
There was no one at all who heard you speak [for you pagan gods are speechless].
“I was first to say to Zion, ‘Listen carefully, here they are [the Jews who will be restored to their own land].’
And to Jerusalem, ‘I will provide a messenger (Isaiah) to bring the good news [
“But when I look [on the pagan prophets and priests], there is no one [who could predict these events],
And there is no counselor
Who, if I ask, can give an answer.
Cross References
Isaiah 40:9
O Zion, herald of good news,
Get up on a high mountain.
O Jerusalem, herald of good news,
Lift up your voice with strength,
Lift it up, do not fear;
Say to the cities of Judah,
“Here is your God!”
Isaiah 52:7
How beautiful and delightful on the mountains
Are the feet of him who brings good news,
Who announces peace,
Who brings good news of good [things],
Who announces salvation,
Who says to Zion, “Your God reigns!”
Isaiah 44:28
“It is I who says of Cyrus, ‘He is My shepherd (ruler),
And he will carry out all that I desire—’
Saying of Jerusalem, ‘She shall [again] be built,’
And of the temple, ‘Your foundation shall [again] be laid.’”
Nahum 1:15
Behold, on the mountains the feet of him who brings good news [telling of Assyria’s destruction],
Who announces peace and prosperity!
Celebrate your feasts, O Judah;
Perform your vows.
For the wicked one [the king of Assyria] will never again pass through you;
He is completely cut off.
Ezra 1:1-2
Now in the
Isaiah 41:4
“Who has performed and done this,
Calling forth [and guiding the destinies of] the generations [of the nations] from the beginning?
‘I, the Lord—the first, and with the last [existing before history began, the ever-present, unchanging God]—I am He.’”
Isaiah 43:10
“You are My witnesses,” declares the Lord,
“And My servant whom I have chosen,
That you may know and believe Me
And understand that I am He.
Before Me there was no God formed,
And there will be none after Me.
Isaiah 44:6
“For the Lord, the King of Israel and his Redeemer, the Lord of hosts says this,
And there is no God besides Me.
Isaiah 48:3
“I have declared the former things [which happened to Israel] in times past;
They went forth from My mouth and I proclaimed them;
Suddenly I acted, and they came to pass.
Isaiah 48:12
“Listen to Me, O Jacob, and Israel, whom I called;
I am He, I am the First, I am the Last.
Luke 2:10-11
But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be for
Romans 10:15
And how will they preach unless they are commissioned and sent [for that purpose]? Just as it is written and forever remains written, “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news of good things!”
Revelation 2:8