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Isaiah 41

Isaiah 41:21

Meaningless Idols · Isaiah 41:21–29
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Translations

Modern
“Present your case,” says the LORD. “Submit your arguments,” says the King of Jacob.
Traditional
Produce your cause, saith the Lord; bring forth your strong reasons, saith the King of Jacob.
Literal
“Bring near your case,” says YHWH; “Put forth your arguments,” says the King of Jacob.
Latin
Prope facite judicium vestrum, dicit Dominus; Afferte, si quid forte habetis, dicit rex Jacob.

Original

Hebrew
English
“Present your case,” says the LORD. “Submit your arguments,” says the King of Jacob.

Notes

Isaiah 41:21

the King of Jacob: See Isaiah 6:5; 43:15; 44:6.

Isaiah 41:21–29

This trial scene develops the Lord’s case against idolatry. Idols are nothing but a human creation, whereas God is the Creator of all things. Idols cannot speak, act, accomplish anything, or save their worshipers.

Theme notes and profiles

Isaiah God’s Servant Salvation in Isaiah

Events

People

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

Glossary

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

Topics

Condescension of God: Expostulates with Backsliding Israel