Translations
Modern
You will seek them but will not find them. Those who wage war against you will come to nothing.
Traditional
Thou shalt seek them, and shalt not find them, even them that contended with thee: they that war against thee shall be as nothing, and as a thing of nought.
Literal
You will seek them, and will not find them, the men of your dispute will be as nothing, the men of your warfare as nothing at all.
Latin
Quæres eos, et non invenies, viros rebelles tuos; erunt quasi non sint, et veluti consumptio homines bellantes adversum te.
Original
Hebrew
English
You will seek them but will not find them. Those who wage war against you will come to nothing.
Notes
These two prophecies about salvation for God's servant Israel (Isaiah 41:8–13, 14–16) prepare for the first of the suffering servant songs (see study note on Isaiah 42:1–4).
Theme notes and profiles
Events
- Prophecies of Isaiahc. 759 BC
Glossary
Book of Baruch Isaiah, Book of New Creation, New Creature Prophecy Ransom
Topics
Bullying Protecting Israel Strife: General Scriptures Concerning War: Encouraged In Warfare of Saints: Saints: Encouraged In