Translations
Modern
It is I who made the earth and created man upon it. It was My hands that stretched out the heavens, and I ordained all their host.
Traditional
I have made the earth, and created man upon it: I, even my hands, have stretched out the heavens, and all their host have I commanded.
Literal
I have made the earth, and I have created man on it; My hands have stretched out the heavens, and all their host I have commanded!
Latin
Ego feci terram, et hominem super eam creavi ego: manus meæ tetenderunt cælos, et omni militiæ eorum mandavi.
Original
Hebrew
English
It is I who made the earth and created man upon it. It was My hands that stretched out the heavens, and I ordained all their host.
Notes
The Lord addresses those who doubt his decision to use a non-believing king for his plans. As the Creator, he is free and has complete authority. He promised to return his people to their land and would use anyone he chooses to fulfill that promise.
Theme notes and profiles
Cyrus II Isaiah The Medes and Persians God’s Servant Salvation in Isaiah The Creation
Events
Parallels
Glossary
Book of Baruch Church Host, Host of Heaven Isaiah, Book of New Creation, New Creature Ransom Righteousness
Topics
God: Creator God: Creator of Man Heaven: Physical Heavens, Creation of Man: Created Man: Created by God