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Isaiah 41:9

What does Isaiah 41:9 mean?

A plain-English look at Isaiah 41:9 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Isaiah 41:9 means

God reiterates that He personally took hold of Israel from the farthest regions of the earth and called them from its distant corners. He emphasizes His active choice, declaring, "Thou art my servant, I have chosen thee and not cast thee away." This passage underscores the divine initiative in Israel's selection, highlighting His unwavering commitment and unchanging purpose for His people, ensuring them that despite their circumstances, they remain His treasured possession, never to be forsaken.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

thou whom I have taken hold of from the ends of the earth, and called from the corners thereof, and said unto thee, Thou art my servant, I have chosen thee and not cast thee away;

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Thou whom I have taken from the ends of the earth, and called thee from the chief men thereof, and said unto thee, Thou art my servant; I have chosen thee, and not cast thee away.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

thou whom I have taken hold of from the ends of the earth, and called from the corners thereof, and said unto thee, Thou art my servant, I have chosen thee and not cast thee away;

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

You whom I have taken from the ends of the earth, and sent for from its farthest parts, saying to you, You are my servant, whom I have taken for myself, and whom I have not given up:

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

Whom I have taken hold of, from the ends of the earth, And from its near places I have called thee, And I say to thee, My servant Thou <FI>art<Fi> , I have chosen thee, and not rejected thee.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

In whom I have taken thee from the ends of the earth, and from the remote parts thereof have called thee, and said to thee: Thou art my servant, I have chosen thee, and have not cast thee away.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

— thou whom I have taken from the ends of the earth, and called from the extremities thereof, and to whom I said, Thou art my servant, I have chosen thee and not rejected thee,

Context

This verse reinforces God's personal selection and unwavering commitment to Israel, echoing the themes of choice and covenant from the previous verse. It provides a historical grounding for God's relationship with them, reminding them of how He brought them forth. This reaffirmation of their chosen status directly precedes and lays the foundation for the profound promises of divine presence and help that follow.

v.8But thou, Israel, my servant, Jacob whom I have chosen, the seed of Abraham my friend,

v.9This passage

v.10fear thou not, for I am with thee; be not dismayed, for I am thy God; I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Revelation 5:9

    And they sing a new song, saying, Worthy art thou to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and didst purchase unto God with thy blood men of every tribe, and tongue, and people, and nation,

  • Isaiah 43:5

    Fear not; for I am with thee: I will bring thy seed from the east, and gather thee from the west;

  • Psalms 107:2

    Let the redeemed of Jehovah sayso, Whom he hath redeemed from the hand of the adversary,

  • 1 Samuel 12:22

    For Jehovah will not forsake his people for his great name’s sake, because it hath pleased Jehovah to make you a people unto himself.

  • Romans 11:1

    I say then, Did God cast off his people? God forbid. For I also am an Israelite, of the seed of Abraham, of the tribe of Benjamin.

  • Nehemiah 9:7

    Thou art Jehovah the God, who didst choose Abram, and broughtest him forth out of Ur of the Chaldees, and gavest him the name of Abraham,

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