Isaiah 49:25

The Servant and Light to the Gentiles · Isaiah 49:1–26
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Translations

Modern
Indeed, this is what the LORD says: “Even the captives of the mighty will be taken away, and the plunder of the tyrant will be retrieved; I will contend with those who contend with you, and I will save your children.
Traditional
But thus saith the Lord, Even the captives of the mighty shall be taken away, and the prey of the terrible shall be delivered: for I will contend with him that contendeth with thee, and I will save thy children.
Literal
For thus says YHWH: “Even the captives of the mighty will be taken away, and the prey of a tyrant will be given escape; and your contender I will contend with, and your sons I will save.
Latin
Quia hæc dicit Dominus: Equidem, et captivitas a forti tolletur, et quod ablatum fuerit a robusto, salvabitur. Eos vero qui judicaverunt te, ego judicabo, et filios tuos ego salvabo.

Original

Hebrew
English
Indeed, this is what the LORD says: “Even the captives of the mighty will be taken away, and the plunder of the tyrant will be retrieved; I will contend with those who contend with you, and I will save your children.

Notes

The Lord is like a warrior who fights to protect his children, as promised to Abraham (Genesis 12:3; see also Isaiah 54:15).

Theme notes and profiles

Isaiah God’s Servant Salvation in Isaiah

Events

Parallels

Acts 13:42–52

Glossary

Baptism of Jesus Church Isaiah, Book of New Creation, New Creature Salvation

Topics

Church: God Defends God: Saviour Jesus, the Christ: Prophecies Concerning the Coming of Jesus, the Christ: Prophecies Concerning Universality of the Kingdom of The Church: God Defends The Jews: Denunciations Against Those Who: Contended With