Isaiah 44:6

The LORD Has Chosen Israel · Isaiah 44:1–20
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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

Isaiah God’s Servant Salvation in Isaiah

Events

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