Isaiah 55:4

Invitation to the Needy · Isaiah 55:1–13
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Translations

Modern
Behold, I have made him a witness to the nations, a leader and commander of the peoples.
Traditional
Behold, I have given him for a witness to the people, a leader and commander to the people.
Literal
Behold, as a witness to the nations I have placed him, a leader and commander of the peoples.
Latin
Ecce testem populis dedi eum, ducem ac præceptorem gentibus.

Original

Hebrew
English
Behold, I have made him a witness to the nations, a leader and commander of the peoples.

Notes

This final chapter of the prophecies of comfort (Isaiah 40–55) summarizes the section’s main themes:

  • Blessing

  • Covenant

  • Witness

  • Word

  • Nations

  • Glory

  • Forgiveness

  • Joy

This is an invitation to participate in the restoration to God’s favor made possible through the ministry of the promised servant.

Theme notes and profiles

Isaiah God’s Servant Salvation in Isaiah

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Glossary

Gospel Isaiah, Book of Messiah New Creation, New Creature

Topics

Church: Christ, Head of Church: Prophecies Concerning Prosperity of Gifts from God: Spiritual: Christ, the Saviour God: Guide Gospel: Prophecies Relating To Jesus, the Christ: Names, Appellations, and Titles of: Commander Jesus, the Christ: Names, Appellations, and Titles of: Leader Jesus, the Christ: Names, Appellations, and Titles of: Witness Jesus, the Christ: Prophecies Concerning the Coming of Jesus, the Christ: Unclassified Prophecies Concerning the Kingdom of The Gifts of God: Spiritual: Christ the Chief of Titles and Names of Christ: Commander Titles and Names of Christ: Leader Titles and Names of Christ: Witness