Isaiah 51:16

Salvation for Zion · Isaiah 51:1–16
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Translations

Modern
I have put My words in your mouth, and covered you with the shadow of My hand, to establish the heavens, to found the earth, and to say to Zion, ‘You are My people.’”
Traditional
And I have put my words in thy mouth, and I have covered thee in the shadow of mine hand, that I may plant the heavens, and lay the foundations of the earth, and say unto Zion, Thou art my people.
Literal
And I have put My words in your mouth, and with the shadow of My hand I have covered you, to plant the heavens and to lay the foundations of the earth, and to say to Zion, ‘You are My people!’”
Latin
Posui verba mea in ore tuo, et in umbra manus meæ protexi te, ut plantes cælos, et fundes terram, et dicas ad Sion: Populus meus es tu.

Original

Hebrew
English
I have put My words in your mouth, and covered you with the shadow of My hand, to establish the heavens, to found the earth, and to say to Zion, ‘You are My people.’”

Notes

  • My words in your mouth: The focus shifted back to the servant.

  • You are My people: Israel was the covenant community.

Theme notes and profiles

Isaiah God’s Servant Salvation in Isaiah

Events

Places

Jerusalem: The capital of Israel, a holy city for three religions

Glossary

Church Isaiah, Book of New Creation, New Creature Righteousness

Topics

Church: Prophecies Concerning Prosperity of God: Creator God: Love of, Exemplified The Jews: The People of God Zion: Collectively, the Place, the Forms, and the Assemblies of Israelite Worship Zion: Restoration of, Promised