Isaiah 59:15

Translations

Modern

Truth is missing, and whoever turns from evil becomes prey. The LORD looked and was displeased that there was no justice.

Traditional

Yea, truth faileth; and he that departeth from evil maketh himself a prey: and the Lord saw it, and it displeased him that there was no judgment.

Literal

And the truth is missing, and the one turning away from evil makes himself plunder. And YHWH saw it, and it was evil in His eyes that there was no justice.

Latin

Et facta est veritas in oblivionem, et qui recessit a malo, prædæ patuit. Et vidit Dominus, et malum apparuit in oculis ejus, quia non est judicium.

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English

Truth is missing, and whoever turns from evil becomes prey. The LORD looked and was displeased that there was no justice.

Notes

Isaiah 59:15–17

The Lord acts like a warrior, determined to win against evil (see Ephesians 6:14).

Isaiah 59:9–15

Israel had a long history of turning away from God. The people often rebelled against him.

In this passage, the prophet speaks for the nation. He admits their sins and expresses deep sorrow. He says they could not grasp the light of God’s salvation (they could not understand or receive the rescue God offered).

Isaiah 59:1–20

The Lord alone will bring salvation. Like a warrior, he will enter the world to defeat his enemies and protect his holy people.

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Isaiah God’s Servant Salvation in Isaiah True Justice

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