Translations
Modern
Thus says the LORD, the King and Redeemer of Israel, the LORD of Hosts: “I am the first and I am the last, and there is no God but Me.
Traditional
Thus saith the Lord the King of Israel, and his redeemer the Lord of hosts; I am the first, and I am the last; and beside me there is no God.
Literal
Thus says YHWH, the King of Israel and his Redeemer—YHWH of Hosts: “I am the First, and I am the Last, and besides Me there are no gods.
Latin
Hæc dicit Dominus, rex Israël, et redemptor ejus, Dominus exercituum: Ego primus, et ego novissimus, et absque me non est deus.
Original
Hebrew
English
Thus says the LORD, the King and Redeemer of Israel, the LORD of Hosts: “I am the first and I am the last, and there is no God but Me.
Notes
This passage uses the form of a trial speech to press God’s argument that disgrace comes to all who trust in idols and false gods.
Theme notes and profiles
Events
- Prophecies of Isaiahc. 759 BC
People
Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes LORD: Names or title used to refer to God
Glossary
Alpha and Omega Book of Baruch Church Foreknowledge Isaiah, Book of New Creation, New Creature Ransom
Topics
Alpha: Compare Christ is God: As Jehovah, the First and the Last God: Eternity of God: None Beside Him God: Personality of God: Saviour God: Sovereign Jesus, the Christ: Divinity of Jehovah the First and the Last Jesus, the Christ: Names, Appellations, and Titles of: Lord of Hosts (Armies) Monotheism One God Other Gods Privileges of Saints: Having God for Their: King Unity of God: Asserted by God Himself