Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Come, descendants of Jacob, let us walk in the light of the LORD. New Living Translation Come, descendants of Jacob, let us walk in the light of the LORD! English Standard Version O house of Jacob, come, let us walk in the light of the LORD. Berean Standard Bible Come, O house of Jacob, let us walk in the light of the LORD. King James Bible O house of Jacob, come ye, and let us walk in the light of the LORD. New King James Version O house of Jacob, come and let us walk In the light of the LORD. New American Standard Bible Come, house of Jacob, and let’s walk in the light of the LORD. NASB 1995 Come, house of Jacob, and let us walk in the light of the LORD. NASB 1977 Come, house of Jacob, and let us walk in the light of the LORD. Legacy Standard Bible Come, house of Jacob, and let us walk in the light of Yahweh. Amplified Bible O house of Jacob, come, let us walk in the light of the LORD. Christian Standard Bible House of Jacob, come and let’s walk in the LORD’s light. Holman Christian Standard Bible House of Jacob, come and let us walk in the LORD’s light. American Standard Version O house of Jacob, come ye, and let us walk in the light of Jehovah. Contemporary English Version People of Israel, let's live by the light of the LORD. English Revised Version O house of Jacob, come ye, and let us walk in the light of the LORD. GOD'S WORD® Translation Come, descendants of Jacob, let's live in the light of the LORD. Good News Translation Now, descendants of Jacob, let us walk in the light which the LORD gives us! International Standard Version "You house of Jacob! Come! Let's live in the LORD's light. Majority Standard Bible Come, O house of Jacob, let us walk in the light of the LORD. NET Bible O descendants of Jacob, come, let us walk in the LORD's guiding light. New Heart English Bible House of Jacob, come, and let us walk in the light of the LORD. Webster's Bible Translation O house of Jacob, come ye, and let us walk in the light of the LORD. World English Bible House of Jacob, come, and let’s walk in the light of Yahweh. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionO house of Jacob, come, "" And we walk in the light of YHWH.” Young's Literal Translation O house of Jacob, come, And we walk in the light of Jehovah.' Smith's Literal Translation O house of Jacob, come ye, and we will go in the light of Jehovah. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleO house of Jacob, come ye, and let us walk in the light of the Lord. Catholic Public Domain Version O house of Jacob, let us approach and walk in the light of the Lord. New American Bible House of Jacob, come, let us walk in the light of the LORD! New Revised Standard Version O house of Jacob, come, let us walk in the light of the LORD! Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleO house of Jacob, come, and let us walk in the light of the LORD. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated House of Yaqob, come, let us go into the light of LORD JEHOVAH OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917O house of Jacob, come ye, and let us walk In the light of the LORD. Brenton Septuagint Translation And now, O house of Jacob, come, and let us walk in the light of the Lord. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Day of Reckoning5Come, O house of Jacob, let us walk in the light of the LORD. 6For You have abandoned Your people, the house of Jacob, because they are filled with influences from the east; they are soothsayers like the Philistines; they strike hands with the children of foreigners.… Cross References Matthew 5:14-16 You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. / Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a basket. Instead, they set it on a stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. / In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. Romans 13:12-14 The night is nearly over; the day has drawn near. So let us lay aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light. / Let us behave decently, as in the daytime, not in carousing and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and debauchery, not in dissension and jealousy. / Instead, clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the desires of the flesh. Ephesians 5:8-11 For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light, / for the fruit of the light consists in all goodness, righteousness, and truth. / Test and prove what pleases the Lord. ... 1 John 1:5-7 And this is the message we have heard from Him and announce to you: God is light, and in Him there is no darkness at all. / If we say we have fellowship with Him yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not practice the truth. / But if we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus His Son cleanses us from all sin. 1 Peter 2:9 But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, to proclaim the virtues of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light. John 8:12 Once again, Jesus spoke to the people and said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will never walk in the darkness, but will have the light of life.” 1 Thessalonians 5:5-8 For you are all sons of the light and sons of the day; we do not belong to the night or to the darkness. / So then, let us not sleep as the others do, but let us remain awake and sober. / For those who sleep, sleep at night, and those who get drunk, get drunk at night. ... Philippians 2:15 so that you may be blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and perverse generation, in which you shine as lights in the world 2 Corinthians 6:14 Do not be unequally yoked with unbelievers. For what partnership can righteousness have with wickedness? Or what fellowship does light have with darkness? Colossians 1:12-13 giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified you to share in the inheritance of the saints in the light. / He has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of His beloved Son, Psalm 119:105 Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. Proverbs 4:18 The path of the righteous is like the first gleam of dawn, shining brighter and brighter until midday. Micah 4:2 And many nations will come and say: “Come, let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob. He will teach us His ways, so that we may walk in His paths.” For the law will go forth from Zion and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem. Zechariah 8:21-23 and the residents of one city will go to another, saying: ‘Let us go at once to plead before the LORD and to seek the LORD of Hosts. I myself am going.’ / And many peoples and strong nations will come to seek the LORD of Hosts in Jerusalem and to plead before the LORD.” / This is what the LORD of Hosts says: “In those days ten men from the nations of every tongue will tightly grasp the robe of a Jew, saying, ‘Let us go with you, for we have heard that God is with you.’” Isaiah 60:1-3 Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you. / For behold, darkness covers the earth, and thick darkness is over the peoples; but the LORD will rise upon you, and His glory will appear over you. / Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn. Treasury of Scripture O house of Jacob, come you, and let us walk in the light of the LORD. come ye Isaiah 2:3 And many people shall go and say, Come ye, and let us go up to the mountain of the LORD, to the house of the God of Jacob; and he will teach us of his ways, and we will walk in his paths: for out of Zion shall go forth the law, and the word of the LORD from Jerusalem. Isaiah 50:10,11 Who is among you that feareth the LORD, that obeyeth the voice of his servant, that walketh in darkness, and hath no light? let him trust in the name of the LORD, and stay upon his God… Isaiah 60:1,19 Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee… Jump to Previous Family House Jacob Light WalkJump to Next Family House Jacob Light WalkIsaiah 2 1. Isaiah prophesies the coming of Christ's kingdom6. Wickedness is the cause of God's forsaking 10. He exhorts to fear, because of the powerful effects of God's majesty Come, O house of Jacob This phrase is a call to the descendants of Jacob, also known as Israel, to gather and heed the message being delivered. The "house of Jacob" refers to the collective nation of Israel, emphasizing their identity as God's chosen people. Historically, this call is significant as it addresses a nation often straying from their covenant with God. The use of "Jacob" instead of "Israel" may highlight the patriarchal roots and the covenantal promises made to Jacob, which are foundational to the nation's identity. This call to "come" is an invitation to return to faithfulness and obedience. let us walk in the light of the LORD Persons / Places / Events 1. House of JacobRefers to the descendants of Jacob, also known as Israel. This term is often used to address the nation of Israel collectively, emphasizing their covenant relationship with God. 2. Isaiah A major prophet in the Old Testament, Isaiah's ministry spanned the reigns of several kings of Judah. He is known for his prophecies concerning both judgment and redemption. 3. The LORD (Yahweh) The covenant name of God used in the Hebrew Bible, emphasizing His eternal, self-existent nature and His relationship with Israel. 4. Jerusalem The city where Isaiah prophesied, often symbolizing the spiritual center of Israel and the place where God's presence dwells. 5. Light Symbolically represents truth, righteousness, and the presence of God. Walking in the light implies living in accordance with God's will and guidance. Teaching Points Call to HolinessThe invitation to "walk in the light of the LORD" is a call to live a life set apart for God, characterized by holiness and obedience. Community of Faith The address to the "house of Jacob" highlights the communal aspect of faith. Walking in the light is not just an individual endeavor but a collective journey of God's people. Guidance and Direction God's light provides direction and clarity in a world often filled with darkness and confusion. Believers are encouraged to seek His guidance in all aspects of life. Reflecting God's Light As followers of Christ, we are called to reflect His light to the world, living as examples of His truth and love. Hope and Assurance Walking in God's light assures us of His presence and promises, providing hope and confidence in His eternal plan.(5) O house of Jacob . . .--The ideal of the future has been brought before Israel; but it is still far off, and the people must learn repentance, must themselves "walk in the light of the Lord," before they can be as light-bearers to other nations. (Comp. the lines of thought in Romans 11:11-15.)Verses 5-11. - THE CONTRAST OF THE PRESENT WITH THE FUTURE. Having shown to Israel the vision of a far-distant future, when holiness and peace would reign upon the earth, and "the mountain of the Lord's house" would draw all men into it, the prophet returns to things as they are - first exhorting Israel to "walk in the light of Jehovah' (ver. 5), and then showing how far they have withdrawn from the light; (1) by magical practices (ver. 6); (2) by commercial greed (vers. 6, 7); (3) by ostentation and luxury (ver. 7); . . . Hebrew Come,לְכ֥וּ (lə·ḵū) Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk O house בֵּ֖ית (bêṯ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1004: A house of Jacob, יַעֲקֹ֑ב (ya·‘ă·qōḇ) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3290: Jacob -- a son of Isaac, also his desc let us walk וְנֵלְכָ֖ה (wə·nê·lə·ḵāh) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Conjunctive imperfect Cohortative - first person common plural Strong's 1980: To go, come, walk in the light בְּא֥וֹר (bə·’ō·wr) Preposition-b | Noun - common singular construct Strong's 216: Illumination, luminary of the LORD. יְהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel Links Isaiah 2:5 NIVIsaiah 2:5 NLT Isaiah 2:5 ESV Isaiah 2:5 NASB Isaiah 2:5 KJV Isaiah 2:5 BibleApps.com Isaiah 2:5 Biblia Paralela Isaiah 2:5 Chinese Bible Isaiah 2:5 French Bible Isaiah 2:5 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Isaiah 2:5 House of Jacob come and let us (Isa Isi Is) |