Isaiah 33:13
New International Version
You who are far away, hear what I have done; you who are near, acknowledge my power!

New Living Translation
Listen to what I have done, you nations far away! And you that are near, acknowledge my might!”

English Standard Version
Hear, you who are far off, what I have done; and you who are near, acknowledge my might.

Berean Standard Bible
You who are far off, hear what I have done; you who are near, acknowledge My might.”

King James Bible
Hear, ye that are far off, what I have done; and, ye that are near, acknowledge my might.

New King James Version
Hear, you who are afar off, what I have done; And you who are near, acknowledge My might.”

New American Standard Bible
“You who are far away, hear what I have done; And you who are near, acknowledge My might.”

NASB 1995
“You who are far away, hear what I have done; And you who are near, acknowledge My might.”

NASB 1977
“You who are far away, hear what I have done; And you who are near, acknowledge My might.”

Legacy Standard Bible
“You who are far away, hear what I have done; And you who are near, acknowledge My might.”

Amplified Bible
“You who are far away, hear what I have done; And you who are near, acknowledge My might.”

Christian Standard Bible
You who are far off, hear what I have done; you who are near, know my strength.”

Holman Christian Standard Bible
You who are far off, hear what I have done; you who are near, know My strength.”

American Standard Version
Hear, ye that are far off, what I have done; and, ye that are near, acknowledge my might.

Contemporary English Version
Everyone, both far and near, come look at what I have done. See my mighty power!"

English Revised Version
Hear, ye that are far off, what I have done; and, ye that are near, acknowledge my might.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Hear what I have done, you people who are far away! Acknowledge my might, you people who are near!

Good News Translation
Let everyone near and far hear what I have done and acknowledge my power."

International Standard Version
"Those who are far away have heard what I've done; and those that are near have acknowledged my power.

Majority Standard Bible
You who are far off, hear what I have done; you who are near, acknowledge My might.?

NET Bible
You who are far away, listen to what I have done! You who are close by, recognize my strength!"

New Heart English Bible
Hear, you who are far off, what I have done; and, you who are near, acknowledge my might."

Webster's Bible Translation
Ye that are far off, hear what I have done; and ye that are near, acknowledge my might.

World English Bible
Hear, you who are far off, what I have done; and, you who are near, acknowledge my might.”
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Hear, you far off, that which I have done, "" And know, you near ones, My might.

Young's Literal Translation
Hear, ye far off, that which I have done, And know, ye near ones, My might.

Smith's Literal Translation
Hear, ye afar off, what I did and know, ye drawing near, my strength.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Hear, you that are far off, what I have done, and you that are near know my strength.

Catholic Public Domain Version
“You who are far away, listen to what I have done! And you who are near, acknowledge my strength!”

New American Bible
Hear, you who are far off, what I have done; you who are near, acknowledge my might.

New Revised Standard Version
Hear, you who are far away, what I have done; and you who are near, acknowledge my might.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Hear, you who are far off, what I have done; and you who are near, acknowledge my might.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
Hear, distant ones, the thing that I have done, and know, near ones, my heroism
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
Hear, ye that are far off, what I have done; And, ye that are near, acknowledge My might.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
They that are afar off shall hear what I have done; they that draw nigh shall know my strength.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The LORD is Exalted
12The peoples will be burned to ashes, like thorns cut down and set ablaze. 13You who are far off, hear what I have done; you who are near, acknowledge My might.” 14The sinners in Zion are afraid; trembling grips the ungodly: “Who of us can dwell with a consuming fire? Who of us can dwell with everlasting flames?”…

Cross References
Isaiah 52:10
The LORD has bared His holy arm in the sight of all the nations; all the ends of the earth will see the salvation of our God.

Isaiah 45:6
so that all may know, from where the sun rises to where it sets, that there is none but Me; I am the LORD, and there is no other.

Isaiah 49:26
I will make your oppressors eat their own flesh; they will be drunk on their own blood, as with wine. Then all mankind will know that I, the LORD, am your Savior and your Redeemer, the Mighty One of Jacob.”

Isaiah 60:16
You will drink the milk of nations and nurse at the breasts of royalty; you will know that I, the LORD, am your Savior and your Redeemer, the Mighty One of Jacob.

Isaiah 66:18
“And I, knowing their deeds and thoughts, am coming to gather all nations and tongues, and they will come and see My glory.

Psalm 46:10
“Be still and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted over the earth.”

Psalm 98:2-3
The LORD has proclaimed His salvation and revealed His righteousness to the nations. / He has remembered His love and faithfulness to the house of Israel; all the ends of the earth have seen the salvation of our God.

Ezekiel 38:23
I will magnify and sanctify Myself, and I will reveal Myself in the sight of many nations. Then they will know that I am the LORD.

Ezekiel 39:7
So I will make My holy name known among My people Israel and will no longer allow it to be profaned. Then the nations will know that I am the LORD, the Holy One in Israel.

Jeremiah 16:21
“Therefore behold, I will inform them, and this time I will make them know My power and My might; then they will know that My name is the LORD.

Habakkuk 2:14
For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the LORD as the waters cover the sea.

Malachi 1:11
For My name will be great among the nations, from where the sun rises to where it sets. In every place, incense and pure offerings will be presented in My name, because My name will be great among the nations,” says the LORD of Hosts.

John 17:3
Now this is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom You have sent.

John 14:7
If you had known Me, you would know My Father as well. From now on you do know Him and have seen Him.”

John 8:32
Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”


Treasury of Scripture

Hear, you that are far off, what I have done; and, you that are near, acknowledge my might.

hear

Isaiah 18:3
All ye inhabitants of the world, and dwellers on the earth, see ye, when he lifteth up an ensign on the mountains; and when he bloweth a trumpet, hear ye.

Isaiah 37:20
Now therefore, O LORD our God, save us from his hand, that all the kingdoms of the earth may know that thou art the LORD, even thou only.

Isaiah 49:1
Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name.

ye that are near

Psalm 97:8
Zion heard, and was glad; and the daughters of Judah rejoiced because of thy judgments, O LORD.

Psalm 99:2,3
The LORD is great in Zion; and he is high above all the people…

Psalm 147:12-14
Praise the LORD, O Jerusalem; praise thy God, O Zion…

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You who are far off, hear what I have done;
This phrase calls out to those who are distant, both geographically and spiritually. In the context of Isaiah, "far off" can refer to the nations surrounding Israel, emphasizing God's sovereignty over all peoples, not just Israel. Historically, this reflects the period when the Assyrian Empire was a dominant force, and God's actions were meant to be a testimony to all nations. Biblically, this echoes the call to the Gentiles, seen in passages like Isaiah 49:6, where God’s salvation is extended to the ends of the earth. It foreshadows the New Testament mission to the Gentiles, as seen in Acts 13:47.

you who are near, acknowledge My might.”
"Near" refers to the people of Israel, who are in close covenant relationship with God. This is a call for them to recognize and affirm God's power and authority, especially in light of His deliverance and judgment. The historical context involves the immediate threat of Assyrian invasion, where God’s might was demonstrated in the miraculous deliverance of Jerusalem (Isaiah 37:36-37). Culturally, this is a reminder of the covenantal obligations of Israel to worship and trust in God alone. Theologically, it points to the need for personal acknowledgment of God's power, a theme that resonates throughout Scripture, such as in Deuteronomy 4:35. This also typifies the call to recognize Jesus Christ's authority and divinity, as seen in Philippians 2:10-11, where every knee shall bow and every tongue confess His lordship.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Isaiah
The prophet who conveyed God's messages to the people of Judah and Jerusalem. He is the author of the Book of Isaiah, which contains prophecies and teachings relevant to both his time and future events.

2. God
The central figure in this verse, calling both those "far off" and "near" to recognize His actions and power. This reflects His sovereignty and the universal scope of His message.

3. Judah and Jerusalem
The primary audience of Isaiah's prophecies, representing God's chosen people who are called to witness His might and deeds.

4. Nations far off
This refers to the Gentile nations, indicating that God's actions and power are not limited to Israel but are meant to be recognized by all peoples.

5. The Assyrian Threat
The historical context of Isaiah 33 involves the Assyrian empire, which posed a significant threat to Judah. God's deliverance from this threat is a demonstration of His might.
Teaching Points
Universal Call to Acknowledge God
God's message is for everyone, regardless of their proximity to Him. This emphasizes the inclusivity of God's call and the importance of spreading His message to all nations.

Recognition of God's Sovereignty
Acknowledge God's power and deeds in your life. Reflect on how He has worked in history and in your personal experiences.

Response to God's Actions
Whether near or far, our response to God's might should be one of reverence and worship. Consider how you can actively acknowledge His work in your daily life.

Witnessing to Others
As believers, we are called to share the knowledge of God's might with those around us, both near and far. Think about ways you can be a witness to God's power in your community.

Trust in God's Deliverance
Just as God delivered Judah from the Assyrian threat, trust in His ability to deliver you from challenges. Reflect on past deliverances as a source of faith and encouragement.(13) Hear, ye that are far off . . .--The fate of Assyria is proclaimed as a warning to other nations, and to Israel itself. For the "sinners in Zion" also there is the furnace of fire of the wrath of God. "Who," they ask, "can dwell with that consuming fire, those everlasting (?onian?) burnings," which are one aspect of the righteousness of God?

Verses 13-24. - REFLECTIONS ON ASSYRIA'S OVERTHROW VIEWED AS ACCOMPLISHED. The prophet's first thought is, how wonderfully the overthrow has manifested the might of God (ver. 13). Next, how it must thrill with fear the hearts of the wicked among his people (ver. 14). Thirdly, how the righteous are by it placed in security, and can look back with joy to their escape, and can with confidence look forward to a future of happiness and tranquil lily (vers. 15-24). Messianic ideas intermingle with these latter thoughts (vers. 17, 23), the image of a happy, tranquil Judah melting into that of Messiah's glorious kingdom. Verse 13. - Hear, ye that are far off, etc. Jehovah speaks by the mouth of his prophet, and calls on the nations of the earth, far and near, to consider and acknowledge his might, as shown in his judgment on Assyria (comp. Exodus 15:14-16).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
You who are far off,
רְחוֹקִ֖ים (rə·ḥō·w·qîm)
Adjective - masculine plural
Strong's 7350: Remote, of place, time, precious

hear
שִׁמְע֥וּ (šim·‘ū)
Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural
Strong's 8085: To hear intelligently

what
אֲשֶׁ֣ר (’ă·šer)
Pronoun - relative
Strong's 834: Who, which, what, that, when, where, how, because, in order that

I have done;
עָשִׂ֑יתִי (‘ā·śî·ṯî)
Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular
Strong's 6213: To do, make

you who are near,
קְרוֹבִ֖ים (qə·rō·w·ḇîm)
Adjective - masculine plural
Strong's 7138: Near

acknowledge
וּדְע֥וּ (ū·ḏə·‘ū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural
Strong's 3045: To know

My might.”
גְּבֻרָתִֽי׃ (gə·ḇu·rā·ṯî)
Noun - feminine singular construct | first person common singular
Strong's 1369: Force, valor, victory


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