Isaiah 41:28

Translations

Modern

When I look, there is no one; there is no counselor among them; when I ask them, they have nothing to say.

Traditional

For I beheld, and there was no man; even among them, and there was no counsellor, that, when I asked of them, could answer a word.

Literal

For I looked, and there was no man; among them, and no one was counseling, that I might ask them, and they could answer a word.

Latin

Et vidi, et non erat neque ex istis quisquam qui iniret consilium, et interrogatus responderet verbum.

Original

Hebrew

English

When I look, there is no one; there is no counselor among them; when I ask them, they have nothing to say.

Notes

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.

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Isaiah God’s Servant Salvation in Isaiah

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Isaiah 63:5
I looked, but there was no one to help; I was appalled that no one assisted. So My arm brought Me salvation, and My own wrath upheld Me.
Daniel 4:7–8
When the magicians, enchanters, astrologers, and diviners came in, I told them the dream, but they could not interpret it for me.
Daniel 5:8
So all the king’s wise men came in, but they could not read the inscription or interpret it for him.
Isaiah 40:13–14
Who has directed the Spirit of the LORD, or informed Him as His counselor?
Daniel 2:10–11
The astrologers answered the king, “No one on earth can do what the king requests! No king, however great and powerful, has ever asked anything like this of any magician, enchanter, or astrologer.
Isaiah 59:16
He saw that there was no man; He was amazed that there was no one to intercede. So His own arm brought salvation, and His own righteousness sustained Him.
Isaiah 50:2
Why was no one there when I arrived? Why did no one answer when I called? Is My hand too short to redeem you? Or do I lack the strength to deliver you? Behold, My rebuke dries up the sea; I turn the rivers into a desert; the fish rot for lack of water and die of thirst.

Glossary

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

Topics

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