Isaiah 11:1

Translations

Modern

Then a shoot will spring up from the stump of Jesse, and a Branch from his roots will bear fruit.

Traditional

And there shall come forth a rod out of the stem of Jesse, and a Branch shall grow out of his roots:

Literal

A branch there will come forth from the stump of Jesse, and a fresh shoot from his roots will bear fruit.

Latin

Et egredietur virga de radice Jesse, et flos de radice ejus ascendet.

Original

Hebrew

English

Then a shoot will spring up from the stump of Jesse, and a Branch from his roots will bear fruit.

Notes

Isaiah 11:1

shoot … stump … Branch from his roots: This new growth represents the continuation of David's royal family line, even after it almost ended during the exile in Babylon (see also Isaiah 6:13; 39:7; Rev 22:16). This new growth from the old roots will not resemble the previous weak and unjust descendants of David (see Isaiah 4:2). Jesus, the Messiah (God's chosen one), is the final fulfillment.

Isaiah 11:1–16

The kingdom of the Messiah, first mentioned in Isaiah 9:1–7, is now explored in more detail. Isaiah questioned the Israelites about their trust in other nations when God had far better plans in mind.

Isaiah 10:5–11:16

Isaiah 9:8–10:4 shows that the Lord’s moral law is supreme. This means God’s standards of right and wrong stand above every nation and ruler. The next section explains what this truth means:

Assyria was only a tool in God’s hands. Because of this, Assyria was also responsible to God. Like every other nation, it would face judgment for its sin (Isaiah 10:5–19, 28–34).
Those among God’s people who trusted in him and obeyed his covenant would be rescued (Isaiah 10:20–27).
God would establish his kingdom on earth (Isaiah 11).

Isaiah 7:1–12:6

These prophecies occurred when Assyria rose to power. Syria and Israel formed an alliance against Judah (Isaiah 7:1–2; see 2 Kings 16:5). God used Assyria as a tool to punish Syria, Israel, and Judah (Isaiah 7–10).

Theme notes and profiles

Isaiah Fear of the Lord God’s Covenant with David God’s Judgment of His People God’s Justice God’s Love for Israel Hope Beyond Judgment Hope for the Messiah Salvation in Isaiah Solomon’s Wisdom The New Community The New Covenant The New Order The Spirit’s Presence Wisdom

Events

Prophecies of Isaiah

Related verses

Jeremiah 23:5
Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and He will reign wisely as King and will administer justice and righteousness in the land.
Revelation 22:16
“I, Jesus, have sent My angel to give you this testimony for the churches. I am the Root and the Offspring of David, the bright Morning Star.”
Zechariah 6:12
And you are to tell him that this is what the LORD of Hosts says: ‘Here is a man whose name is the Branch, and He will branch out from His place and build the temple of the LORD.
Revelation 5:5
Then one of the elders said to me, “Do not weep! Behold, the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David, has triumphed to open the scroll and its seven seals.”
Acts 13:22–23
After removing Saul, He raised up David as their king and testified about him: ‘I have found David son of Jesse a man after My own heart; he will carry out My will in its entirety.’
Jeremiah 33:15
In those days and at that time I will cause to sprout for David a righteous Branch, and He will administer justice and righteousness in the land.
Isaiah 53:2
He grew up before Him like a tender shoot, and like a root out of dry ground. He had no stately form or majesty to attract us, no beauty that we should desire Him.
Zechariah 3:8
Hear now, O high priest Joshua, you and your companions seated before you, who are indeed a sign. For behold, I am going to bring My servant, the Branch.
Romans 15:12
And once more, Isaiah says: “The Root of Jesse will appear, One who will arise to rule over the Gentiles; in Him the Gentiles will put their hope.”
Isaiah 9:7
Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from that time and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this.
Isaiah 4:2
On that day the Branch of the LORD will be beautiful and glorious, and the fruit of the land will be the pride and glory of Israel’s survivors.
Isaiah 11:10
On that day the Root of Jesse will stand as a banner for the peoples. The nations will seek Him, and His place of rest will be glorious.

People

Jesse: Father of King David

Glossary

Baptism of Jesus Bible, Quotations of the Old Testament in the New Testament Branch David David, Root of Isaiah (Person) Isaiah, Book of Jesse (Person) King Kingdom of God, Kingdom of Heaven Messiah Nazarene Peace Prophet, Prophetess Redeemer, Redemption Remnant Righteousness Root of Jesse Servant of the Lord Virgin Birth of Jesus

Topics

Branch: A Title of Christ Celebrating Christmas Christmas Trees Church: Prophecies Concerning Prosperity of Gentiles: Prophecies of the Conversion of Growing Jesus, the Christ: Incarnation of Jesus, the Christ: Prophecies Concerning the Coming of Jesus, the Christ: Prophecies Concerning Universality of the Kingdom of Jesus, the Christ: Unclassified Prophecies Concerning the Kingdom of Trees: Parts of Mentioned: The Stem or Trunk Wisdom: Spiritual, from God

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