Isaiah 49:5

Translations

Modern

And now says the LORD, who formed Me from the womb to be His Servant, to bring Jacob back to Him, that Israel might be gathered to Him—for I am honored in the sight of the LORD, and My God is My strength—

Traditional

And now, saith the Lord that formed me from the womb to be his servant, to bring Jacob again to him, Though Israel be not gathered, yet shall I be glorious in the eyes of the Lord, and my God shall be my strength.

Literal

And now, has said YHWH, the One forming Me from the womb to be a servant for Him, to bring back Jacob to Him, so that Israel to Him might be gathered—and I am honored in the eyes of YHWH, and My God is My strength—

Latin

Et nunc dicit Dominus, formans me ex utero servum sibi, ut reducam Jacob ad eum, et Israël non congregabitur; et glorificatus sum in oculis Domini, et Deus meus factus est fortitudo mea.

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English

And now says the LORD, who formed Me from the womb to be His Servant, to bring Jacob back to Him, that Israel might be gathered to Him—for I am honored in the sight of the LORD, and My God is My strength—

Notes

Isaiah 49:1–55:13

God planned to rescue the Israelites from exile. But an important question remained. How could sinful Israel serve the Holy One again?

God would make a way to remove Israel’s sin. He would restore their fellowship with him. This means he would bring them back into a right relationship with himself.

The way would be through the promised Servant. This Servant would come for Israel and for all nations. He was first introduced in Isaiah 42:1–9. n this passage, he becomes the main focus.

Isaiah 49:1–13

This is traditionally seen as the second of four songs about a suffering servant (see study note on Isaiah 42:1–4). The servant's role in suffering becomes clearer (see also Isaiah 50:4–9; 52:13–53:12).

Theme notes and profiles

Isaiah God’s Servant Salvation in Isaiah

Events

Prophecies of Isaiahc. 759 BC

Related verses

Matthew 17:5
While Peter was still speaking, a bright cloud enveloped them, and a voice from the cloud said, “This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased. Listen to Him!”
John 3:35
The Father loves the Son and has placed all things in His hands.
1 Peter 3:22
…who has gone into heaven and is at the right hand of God, with angels, authorities, and powers subject to Him.
Romans 15:8
For I tell you that Christ has become a servant of the circumcised on behalf of God’s truth, to confirm the promises made to the patriarchs,
Matthew 28:18
Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me.
Luke 19:42
…and said, “If only you had known on this day what would bring you peace! But now it is hidden from your eyes.
Ephesians 1:20–22
…which He exerted in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly realms,
John 5:20–27
The Father loves the Son and shows Him all He does. And to your amazement, He will show Him even greater works than these.
Isaiah 52:13
Behold, My Servant will prosper; He will be raised and lifted up and highly exalted.
Isaiah 43:4
Because you are precious and honored in My sight, and because I love you, I will give men in exchange for you and nations in place of your life.
Matthew 15:24
He answered, “I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel.”
Matthew 21:37–41
Finally, he sent his son to them. ‘They will respect my son,’ he said.

Parallels

Acts 13:42–52

People

Israel: Patriarch, son of Isaac, father of twelve tribes

Glossary

Baptism of Jesus Church Isaiah, Book of Messiah New Creation, New Creature Power Servant

Topics

Gentiles: Prophecies of the Conversion of Jesus, the Christ: Incarnation of Jesus, the Christ: Prophecies Concerning the Coming of Jesus, the Christ: Prophecies Concerning Universality of the Kingdom of Jesus, the Christ: Relation of, to the Father Jesus, the Christ: Unclassified Prophecies Concerning the Kingdom of Prophecies Concerning Israel: Prophecies Concerning of Their Rejection of the Messiah The Womb

Isaiah 49:5

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