Translations
Modern
He pursues them, going on safely, hardly touching the path with his feet.
Traditional
He pursued them, and passed safely; even by the way that he had not gone with his feet.
Literal
He pursues them, passing over in peace, a path he does not enter with his feet.
Latin
Persequetur eos, transibit in pace: semita in pedibus ejus non apparebit.
Original
Hebrew
English
He pursues them, going on safely, hardly touching the path with his feet.
Notes
The Lord invited the nations to a trial to show that he alone is God. They could not defend themselves as he announced that a king from the east (Isaiah 41:2) would defeat Babylon, allowing Israel to return.
Theme notes and profiles
Events
- Prophecies of Isaiahc. 759 BC
Glossary
Book of Baruch Isaiah, Book of New Creation, New Creature Ransom