Isaiah 41:17

Translations

Modern

The poor and needy seek water, but there is none; their tongues are parched with thirst. I, the LORD, will answer them; I, the God of Israel, will not forsake them.

Traditional

When the poor and needy seek water, and there is none, and their tongue faileth for thirst, I the Lord will hear them, I the God of Israel will not forsake them.

Literal

The poor and the needy seek water, and there is none; their tongues are dry with thirst. I, YHWH, will answer them; I, the God of Israel, will not forsake them.

Latin

Egeni et pauperes quærunt aquas, et non sunt; lingua eorum siti aruit. Ego Dominus exaudiam eos, Deus Israël, non derelinquam eos.

Original

Hebrew

English

The poor and needy seek water, but there is none; their tongues are parched with thirst. I, the LORD, will answer them; I, the God of Israel, will not forsake them.

Notes

Theme notes and profiles

Isaiah God’s Servant Salvation in Isaiah The Holy One of Israel

Events

Prophecies of Isaiahc. 759 BC

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Psalm 63:1–2
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People

Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes

Glossary

Book of Baruch Isaiah, Book of New Creation, New Creature Prophecy Ransom

Topics

Afflictions and Adversities: Consolation In Answers To Prayer: Received by Those Who are Poor and Needy Blessing: Spiritual, from God Church: Prophecies Concerning Prosperity of Poor: God's Care of Recovery The Emblems of the Holy Spirit: Water: Refreshing The Poor: God: Hears Water of the Gifts and Graces of the Holy Spirit Water: Necessary to the Comfort and Happiness of Man

Isaiah 41:17

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