Isaiah 41:27

Meaningless Idols · Isaiah 41:21–29
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Translations

Modern
I was the first to tell Zion: ‘Look, here they are!’ And I gave to Jerusalem a herald of good news.
Traditional
The first shall say to Zion, Behold, behold them: and I will give to Jerusalem one that bringeth good tidings.
Literal
First to Zion—behold, behold them!—And to Jerusalem, I will give one bringing news.
Latin
Primus ad Sion dicet: Ecce adsunt, et Jerusalem evangelistam dabo.

Original

Hebrew
English
I was the first to tell Zion: ‘Look, here they are!’ And I gave to Jerusalem a herald of good news.

Notes

The messenger with good news announced that God would come to save his people (see Isaiah 40:9).

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 Zion

Events

Places

Jerusalem: The capital of Israel, a holy city for three religions

Glossary

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

Topics

Gospel: Prophecies Relating To Idolatry: Folly of Prophecies Concerning Israel: Prophecies Concerning of Blessing and Restoration The Gospel: Foretold