Isaiah 41:3
What does Isaiah 41:3 mean?
A plain-English look at Isaiah 41:3 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Isaiah 41:3 means
The chosen one from the east is described as pursuing his enemies safely and swiftly, moving through territories untrodden by his own feet. This emphasizes the ease and secure passage granted by divine favor. The victories are not due to the conqueror's inherent strength alone, but to the Lord's empowering presence, ensuring his safe journey through perilous paths to fulfill God's decreed plan to establish justice.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000He pursueth them, and passeth on safely, even by a way that he had not gone with his feet.
KJV
King James Version · 1611He pursued them, and passed safely; even by the way that he had not gone with his feet.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901He pursueth them, and passeth on safely, even by a way that he had not gone with his feet.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949He goes after them safely, not touching the road with his feet.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862He pursueth them, he passeth over in safety A path with his feet he entereth not.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752He shall pursue them, he shall pass in peace, no path shall appear after his feet.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890He pursued them, he passed on in safety, by a way he had never come with his feet.
Context
This verse continues the description of the divinely appointed conqueror, elaborating on his successful and secure campaigns. It reinforces the idea that God is actively directing historical events through His chosen agent, providing further evidence of His sovereign power. This narrative flows directly into God's self-affirmation as the orchestrator of all generations, making clear who is truly behind these events.
v.2Who hath raised up one from the east, whom he calleth in righteousness to his foot? he giveth nations before him, and maketh him rule over kings; he giveth them as the dust to his sword, as the driven stubble to his bow.
v.3This passage
v.4Who hath wrought and done it, calling the generations from the beginning? I, Jehovah, the first, and with the last, I am he.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Job 5:24
And thou shalt know that thy tent is in peace; And thou shalt visit thy fold, and shalt miss nothing.
- Isaiah 57:2
He entereth into peace; they rest in their beds, each one that walketh in his uprightness.
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