Translations
Modern
Then you will call, and the LORD will answer; you will cry out, and He will say, ‘Here I am.’ If you remove the yoke from your midst, the pointing of the finger and malicious talk,
Traditional
Then shalt thou call, and the Lord shall answer; thou shalt cry, and he shall say, Here I am. If thou take away from the midst of thee the yoke, the putting forth of the finger, and speaking vanity;
Literal
Then you will call, and YHWH will answer; you will cry out, and He will say, ‘Here I am! If you take away the yoke from your midst, the pointing of the finger and the speaking of wickedness,
Latin
Tunc invocabis, et Dominus exaudiet; clamabis, et dicet: Ecce adsum. Si abstuleris de medio tui catenam, et desieris extendere digitum et loqui quod non prodest;
Original
Hebrew
English
Then you will call, and the LORD will answer; you will cry out, and He will say, ‘Here I am.’ If you remove the yoke from your midst, the pointing of the finger and malicious talk,
Notes
the LORD will answer: Compare Isaiah 1:15; see also 19:22.
remove … the pointing of the finger and malicious talk: God asks us to stop actions and words that harm relationships (see Proverbs 6:12–14).
Theme notes and profiles
Isaiah God’s Servant Salvation in Isaiah Social Justice The Promise of a Second Exodus
Events
Glossary
Alms Day of Atonement Day of Atonement Fast, Fasting Isaiah, Book of Jubilee Year New Creation, New Creature
Topics
Answers To Prayer: Promised Fasting: Promises Connected With Keep Evil Away Neighbor: General Scriptures Concerning Philanthropy: General Scriptures Concerning Prayer: Answer To, Promise Prayer: God Answers Righteous: Promises To, Expressed or Implied Righteousness: Fruits of