Translations
Modern
I will say to the north, ‘Give them up!’ and to the south, ‘Do not hold them back!’ Bring My sons from afar, and My daughters from the ends of the earth—
Traditional
I will say to the north, Give up; and to the south, Keep not back: bring my sons from far, and my daughters from the ends of the earth;
Literal
I will say to the north, ‘Give! And to the south, ‘Restrain!’ Do not bring My sons from afar, and My daughters from the ends of the earth—
Latin
Dicam aquiloni: Da; et austro: Noli prohibere: affer filios meos de longinquo, et filias meas ab extremis terræ.
Original
Hebrew
English
I will say to the north, ‘Give them up!’ and to the south, ‘Do not hold them back!’ Bring My sons from afar, and My daughters from the ends of the earth—
Notes
In this promise of salvation, the Lord spoke directly to his people.
Theme notes and profiles
Events
- Prophecies of Isaiahc. 759 BC
Glossary
Adoption Book of Baruch Church Courts and Trials Isaiah, Book of New Creation, New Creature Ransom
Topics
Adoption: Spiritual Church: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Condescension of God: Expostulates with Backsliding Israel Isaiah: Prophecies, Reproofs, and Exhortations of Promises Ultimate Restoration of the Jews Missions: General Scriptures Concerning The New Birth: Connected with Adoption