Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Or else let them come to me for refuge; let them make peace with me, yes, let them make peace with me.” New Living Translation unless they turn to me for help. Let them make peace with me; yes, let them make peace with me.” English Standard Version Or let them lay hold of my protection, let them make peace with me, let them make peace with me.” Berean Standard Bible Or let them lay claim to My protection; let them make peace with Me—yes, let them make peace with Me.” King James Bible Or let him take hold of my strength, that he may make peace with me; and he shall make peace with me. New King James Version Or let him take hold of My strength, That he may make peace with Me; And he shall make peace with Me.” New American Standard Bible “Or let him rely on My protection, Let him make peace with Me, Let him make peace with Me.” NASB 1995 “Or let him rely on My protection, Let him make peace with Me, Let him make peace with Me.” NASB 1977 “Or let him rely on My protection, Let him make peace with Me, Let him make peace with Me.” Legacy Standard Bible Or let him rely on My strong defense, Let him make peace with Me, Let him make peace with Me.” Amplified Bible “Or let him (Israel) cling to My strength and rely on My protection [My stronghold], Let him make peace with Me, Let him make peace with Me.” Christian Standard Bible Or let it take hold of my strength; let it make peace with me — make peace with me. Holman Christian Standard Bible Or let it take hold of My strength; let it make peace with Me— make peace with Me. American Standard Version Or else let him take hold of my strength, that he may make peace with me; yea, let him make peace with me. Contemporary English Version Yet if the vineyard depends on me for protection, it will become my friend and be at peace with me. English Revised Version Or else let him take hold of my strength, that he may make peace with me; yea, let him make peace with me. GOD'S WORD® Translation Or else let them come to me for protection. Let them make peace with me. Yes, let them make peace with me. Good News Translation But if the enemies of my people want my protection, let them make peace with me. Yes, let them make peace with me." International Standard Version Or else let it lay claim to my protection; let it make peace with me, yes, let it make peace with me." Majority Standard Bible Or let them lay claim to My protection; let them make peace with Me?yes, let them make peace with Me.? NET Bible unless they became my subjects and made peace with me; let them make peace with me. New Heart English Bible Or else let him take hold of my strength, that he may make peace with me. Let him make peace with me." Webster's Bible Translation Or let him take hold of my strength, that he may make peace with me, and he shall make peace with me. World English Bible Or else let him take hold of my strength, that he may make peace with me. Let him make peace with me.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionOr—he takes hold on My strength, "" [That] he makes peace with Me, "" [And] he makes peace with Me.” Young's Literal Translation Or -- he doth take hold on My strength, He doth make peace with Me, Peace he doth make with Me. Smith's Literal Translation Or he shall lay hold upon my strength, he shall make peace to me, he shall make peace to me. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleOr rather shall it take hold of my strength, shall it make peace with me, shall it make peace with me? Catholic Public Domain Version Or will he, instead, take hold of my strength? Will he make peace with me? Will she make peace with me? New American Bible But if it holds fast to my refuge, it shall have peace with me; it shall have peace with me. New Revised Standard Version Or else let it cling to me for protection, let it make peace with me, let it make peace with me. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleOr let Israel take hold of my strength, and I will make peace for him, peace will I give him. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Or let him seize on my strength and I shall make peace with him. I shall make peace with him OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Or else let him take hold of My strength, That he may make peace with Me; yea, let him make peace with Me. Brenton Septuagint Translation I am burnt up; they that dwell in her shall cry, Let us make peace with him, let us make peace, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The LORD's Vineyard…4I am not angry. If only thorns and briers confronted Me, I would march and trample them, I would burn them to the ground. 5Or let them lay claim to My protection; let them make peace with Me— yes, let them make peace with Me.” 6In the days to come, Jacob will take root. Israel will bud and blossom and fill the whole world with fruit.… Cross References Romans 5:1 Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, Ephesians 2:14-16 For He Himself is our peace, who has made the two one and has torn down the dividing wall of hostility / by abolishing in His flesh the law of commandments and decrees. He did this to create in Himself one new man out of the two, thus making peace / and reconciling both of them to God in one body through the cross, by which He put to death their hostility. Colossians 1:20-22 and through Him to reconcile to Himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through the blood of His cross. / Once you were alienated from God and were hostile in your minds, engaging in evil deeds. / But now He has reconciled you by Christ’s physical body through death to present you holy, unblemished, and blameless in His presence— 2 Corinthians 5:18-19 All this is from God, who reconciled us to Himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation: / that God was reconciling the world to Himself in Christ, not counting men’s trespasses against them. And He has committed to us the message of reconciliation. John 14:27 Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid. Philippians 4:7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Hebrews 12:14 Pursue peace with everyone, as well as holiness, without which no one will see the Lord. Matthew 11:28-30 Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. / Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. / For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.” Romans 8:6 The mind of the flesh is death, but the mind of the Spirit is life and peace, James 3:17-18 But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere. / Peacemakers who sow in peace reap the fruit of righteousness. Psalm 2:12 Kiss the Son, lest He be angry and you perish in your rebellion, when His wrath ignites in an instant. Blessed are all who take refuge in Him. Psalm 46:1 For the choirmaster. Of the sons of Korah. According to Alamoth. A song. God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble. Psalm 91:1-2 He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty. / I will say to the LORD, “You are my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust.” Psalm 119:114 You are my hiding place and my shield; I put my hope in Your word. Proverbs 18:10 The name of the LORD is a strong tower; the righteous run to it and are safe. Treasury of Scripture Or let him take hold of my strength, that he may make peace with me; and he shall make peace with me. let him Isaiah 25:4 For thou hast been a strength to the poor, a strength to the needy in his distress, a refuge from the storm, a shadow from the heat, when the blast of the terrible ones is as a storm against the wall. Isaiah 26:3,4 Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee… Isaiah 45:24 Surely, shall one say, in the LORD have I righteousness and strength: even to him shall men come; and all that are incensed against him shall be ashamed. and he Isaiah 57:19 I create the fruit of the lips; Peace, peace to him that is far off, and to him that is near, saith the LORD; and I will heal him. Ezekiel 34:25,26 And I will make with them a covenant of peace, and will cause the evil beasts to cease out of the land: and they shall dwell safely in the wilderness, and sleep in the woods… Hosea 2:18-20 And in that day will I make a covenant for them with the beasts of the field, and with the fowls of heaven, and with the creeping things of the ground: and I will break the bow and the sword and the battle out of the earth, and will make them to lie down safely… Jump to Previous Hold Lay Peace Power Protection Refuge Rely StrengthJump to Next Hold Lay Peace Power Protection Refuge Rely StrengthIsaiah 27 1. The Deliverance of IsraelOr let them lay claim to My protection; This phrase suggests an invitation from God to seek His protection. In the context of Isaiah, this is a call to the people of Israel to turn back to God amidst their trials and tribulations. Historically, Israel often found itself surrounded by hostile nations, and God's protection was a recurring theme in their survival. This invitation echoes the covenant relationship God established with Israel, where He promised to be their protector if they remained faithful (Exodus 19:5-6). Theologically, this can be seen as a foreshadowing of the ultimate protection offered through Jesus Christ, who provides spiritual protection and salvation to believers (John 10:28-29). let them make peace with Me— yes, let them make peace with Me.” Persons / Places / Events 1. God (Yahweh)The speaker in this verse, offering protection and peace to those who seek Him. 2. Israel The primary audience of Isaiah's prophecy, often depicted as a vineyard in this chapter. 3. Enemies of Israel Implicit in the context, those who oppose God's people and need to seek peace with Him. 4. Isaiah The prophet delivering God's message, calling for reconciliation and peace. 5. The Vineyard Symbolic of Israel, representing God's people and His care for them. Teaching Points Invitation to ReconciliationGod extends an invitation to all to seek His protection and make peace with Him. This is a call to repentance and faith. The Necessity of Peace with God True peace is found only in a right relationship with God. This peace is not merely the absence of conflict but a deep, abiding harmony with the Creator. God's Protection Laying claim to God's protection involves trust and reliance on His power and promises. It is a call to live under His sovereign care. The Role of Repentance Making peace with God requires a turning away from sin and a turning towards Him, acknowledging His lordship and grace. The Assurance of God's Offer The repetition of "let them make peace with Me" emphasizes God's earnest desire for reconciliation and the certainty of His promise.(5) Or let him take hold of my strength.--Or, Let him lay hold on my fortress: let him make peace with Me. The thought implied is that even the enemies of Jehovah, if repentant, may find in Him "their castle and deliverer." To them, too, there is the gracious invitation to make peace.Verse 5. - Or let him take hold of my strength. There is another alternative. If the "thorns and the briars" are not prepared to contend in battle against God, let them adopt a different course. Let them "lay hold of God's strength," place themselves under his protection, and make their appeal to him, and see if they cannot "make their peace with him." A truly evangelical invitation! The enemies of God are entreated to cease from striving against him, and are taught that the door of repentance is still open to them. God is willing to be reconciled even to his enemies. Let them make peace with him, make peace with him. The reiteration constitutes an appeal of extreme earnestness and tenderness, which none could reject but the utterly impenitent. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Orא֚וֹ (’ōw) Conjunction Strong's 176: Desire, if let them lay claim יַחֲזֵ֣ק (ya·ḥă·zêq) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect Jussive - third person masculine singular Strong's 2388: To fasten upon, to seize, be strong, obstinate, to bind, restrain, conquer to My protection; בְּמָעוּזִּ֔י (bə·mā·‘ūz·zî) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | first person common singular Strong's 4581: A place or means of safety, protection let them make יַעֲשֶׂ֥ה (ya·‘ă·śeh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6213: To do, make peace with Me— שָׁל֖וֹם (šā·lō·wm) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7965: Safe, well, happy, friendly, welfare, health, prosperity, peace [yes,] let them make יַֽעֲשֶׂה־ (ya·‘ă·śeh-) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6213: To do, make peace with Me.” שָׁל֖וֹם (šā·lō·wm) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 7965: Safe, well, happy, friendly, welfare, health, prosperity, peace Links Isaiah 27:5 NIVIsaiah 27:5 NLT Isaiah 27:5 ESV Isaiah 27:5 NASB Isaiah 27:5 KJV Isaiah 27:5 BibleApps.com Isaiah 27:5 Biblia Paralela Isaiah 27:5 Chinese Bible Isaiah 27:5 French Bible Isaiah 27:5 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Isaiah 27:5 Or else let him take hold (Isa Isi Is) |
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