Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version In that day the Branch of the LORD will be beautiful and glorious, and the fruit of the land will be the pride and glory of the survivors in Israel. New Living Translation But in that day, the branch of the LORD will be beautiful and glorious; the fruit of the land will be the pride and glory of all who survive in Israel. English Standard Version In that day the branch of the LORD shall be beautiful and glorious, and the fruit of the land shall be the pride and honor of the survivors of Israel. Berean Standard Bible On that day the Branch of the LORD will be beautiful and glorious, and the fruit of the land will be the pride and glory of Israel’s survivors. Berean Literal Bible That in the day will be the Branch of YHWH for beauty and for honor, and the fruit of the earth for pride and for glory to the escaped of Israel. King James Bible In that day shall the branch of the LORD be beautiful and glorious, and the fruit of the earth shall be excellent and comely for them that are escaped of Israel. New King James Version In that day the Branch of the LORD shall be beautiful and glorious; And the fruit of the earth shall be excellent and appealing For those of Israel who have escaped. New American Standard Bible On that day the Branch of the LORD will be beautiful and glorious, and the fruit of the earth will be the pride and the beauty of the survivors of Israel. NASB 1995 In that day the Branch of the LORD will be beautiful and glorious, and the fruit of the earth will be the pride and the adornment of the survivors of Israel. NASB 1977 In that day the Branch of the LORD will be beautiful and glorious, and the fruit of the earth will be the pride and the adornment of the survivors of Israel. Legacy Standard Bible In that day the Branch of Yahweh will be beautiful and glorious, and the fruit of the earth will be the pride and the honor of those of Israel who escape. Amplified Bible In that day the Branch of the LORD will be splendid and glorious, and the fruit of the land will be excellent and lovely to those of Israel who have survived. Berean Annotated Bible On that day the Branch of the LORD {YHWH} will be beautiful and glorious, and the fruit of the land will be the pride and glory of Israel’s (he wrestles with God) survivors. Christian Standard Bible On that day the Branch of the LORD will be beautiful and glorious, and the fruit of the land will be the pride and glory of Israel’s survivors. Holman Christian Standard Bible On that day the Branch of the LORD will be beautiful and glorious, and the fruit of the land will be the pride and glory of Israel’s survivors. American Standard Version In that day shall the branch of Jehovah be beautiful and glorious, and the fruit of the land shall be excellent and comely for them that are escaped of Israel. Contemporary English Version The time is coming when the LORD will make his land fruitful and glorious again, and the people of Israel who survive will take great pride in what the land produces. English Revised Version In that day shall the branch of the LORD be beautiful and glorious, and the fruit of the land shall be excellent and comely for them that are escaped of Israel. GOD'S WORD® Translation When that day comes, the branch of the LORD will be beautiful and wonderful. The fruit of the land will be the pride and joy of Israel's survivors. Good News Translation The time is coming when the LORD will make every plant and tree in the land grow large and beautiful. All the people of Israel who survive will take delight and pride in the crops that the land produces. International Standard Version "At that time, the LORD's branch will be beautiful and glorious, and the fruit of the land will be the pride and glory of the survivors of Israel and Judah. NET Bible At that time the crops given by the LORD will bring admiration and honor; the produce of the land will be a source of pride and delight to those who remain in Israel. New Heart English Bible In that day, the LORD's branch will be beautiful and glorious, and the fruit of the land will be the beauty and glory of the survivors of Israel. Webster's Bible Translation In that day shall the branch of the LORD be beautiful and glorious, and the fruit of the earth shall be excellent and comely for them that have escaped of Israel. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleOn that day the Branch of the LORD will be beautiful and glorious, and the fruit of the land will be the pride and glory of Israel’s survivors. World English Bible In that day, Yahweh’s branch will be beautiful and glorious, and the fruit of the land will be the beauty and glory of the survivors of Israel. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionIn that day is the Shoot of YHWH for desire and for glory, "" And the fruit of the earth "" For excellence and for beauty to the escaped of Israel. Berean Literal Bible That in the day will be the Branch of YHWH for beauty and for honor, and the fruit of the earth for pride and for glory to the escaped of Israel. Young's Literal Translation In that day is the Shoot of Jehovah for desire and for honour, And the fruit of the earth For excellence and for beauty to the escaped of Israel. Smith's Literal Translation In that day shall the springing up of Jehovah be for beauty and for glory, and the fruit of the earth for majesty and for ornament, for the escaping of Israel. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleIn that day the bud of the Lord shall be in magnificence and glory, and the fruit of the earth shall be high, and a great joy to them that shall have escaped of Israel. Catholic Public Domain Version In that day, the seedling of the Lord will have magnificence and glory, and the fruit of the earth will be greatly-esteemed and a source of joy to those who will have been saved out of Israel. New American Bible On that day, The branch of the LORD will be beauty and glory, and the fruit of the land will be honor and splendor for the survivors of Israel. New Revised Standard Version On that day the branch of the LORD shall be beautiful and glorious, and the fruit of the land shall be the pride and glory of the survivors of Israel. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleIn that day shall the glory and honor of the LORD shine forth, and the fruit of the earth shall be excellent and comely for the remnant of Israel. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated In that day shall be the dawning of LORD JEHOVAH for praise and for honor and the fruit of the Earth, for magnificence and for praise, for anything that is left of Israel OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917In that day shall the growth of the LORD be beautiful and glorious, And the fruit of the land excellent and comely For them that are escaped of Israel. Brenton Septuagint Translation And in that day God shall shine gloriously in counsel on the earth, to exalt and glorify the remnant of Israel. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context A Remnant in Zion1In that day seven women will take hold of one man and say, “We will eat our own bread and provide our own clothes. Just let us be called by your name. Take away our disgrace!” 2On that day the Branch of the LORD will be beautiful and glorious, and the fruit of the land will be the pride and glory of Israel’s survivors. 3Whoever remains in Zion and whoever is left in Jerusalem will be called holy—all in Jerusalem who are recorded among the living—… Cross References On that day Zechariah 14:9 On that day the LORD will become King over all the earth—the LORD alone, and His name alone. Joel 2:31 The sun will be turned to darkness and the moon to blood before the coming of the great and awesome Day of the LORD. Isaiah 2:11-12 The proud look of man will be humbled, and the loftiness of men brought low; the LORD alone will be exalted in that day. / For the Day of the LORD of Hosts will come against all the proud and lofty, against all that is exalted—it will be humbled— the Branch of the LORD Jeremiah 23:5-6 Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and He will reign wisely as King and will administer justice and righteousness in the land. / In His days Judah will be saved, and Israel will dwell securely. And this is His name by which He will be called: The LORD Our Righteousness. Jeremiah 33:15 In those days and at that time I will cause to sprout for David a righteous Branch, and He will administer justice and righteousness in the land. Zechariah 6:12 And you are to tell him that this is what the LORD of Hosts says: ‘Here is a man whose name is the Branch, and He will branch out from His place and build the temple of the LORD. will be beautiful and glorious, Isaiah 33:17 Your eyes will see the King in His beauty and behold a land that stretches afar. Psalm 50:2 From Zion, perfect in beauty, God shines forth. Psalm 96:6 Splendor and majesty are before Him; strength and beauty fill His sanctuary. and the fruit of the land Deuteronomy 8:7-10 For the LORD your God is bringing you into a good land, a land of brooks and fountains and springs that flow through the valleys and hills; / a land of wheat, barley, vines, fig trees, and pomegranates; a land of olive oil and honey; / a land where you will eat food without scarcity, where you will lack nothing; a land whose rocks are iron and whose hills are ready to be mined for copper. … Joel 2:22-24 Do not be afraid, O beasts of the field, for the open pastures have turned green, the trees bear their fruit, and the fig tree and vine yield their best. / Be glad, O children of Zion, and rejoice in the LORD your God, for He has given you the autumn rains for your vindication. He sends you showers, both autumn and spring rains, as before. / The threshing floors will be full of grain, and the vats will overflow with new wine and oil. Amos 9:13 “Behold, the days are coming,” declares the LORD, “when the plowman will overtake the reaper and the treader of grapes, the sower of seed. The mountains will drip with sweet wine, with which all the hills will flow. will be the pride and glory of Israel’s survivors. Isaiah 37:31-32 And the surviving remnant of the house of Judah will again take root below and bear fruit above. / For a remnant will go forth from Jerusalem, and survivors from Mount Zion. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this. Jeremiah 33:9 So this city will bring Me renown, joy, praise, and glory before all the nations of the earth, who will hear of all the good I do for it. They will tremble in awe because of all the goodness and prosperity that I will provide for it. Zephaniah 3:19-20 Behold, at that time, I will deal with all who afflict you. I will save the lame and gather the scattered; and I will appoint praise and fame for the disgraced throughout the earth. / At that time I will bring you in; yes, at that time I will gather you. For I will give you fame and praise among all the peoples of the earth when I restore your captives before your very eyes,” says the LORD. Zechariah 3:8 Hear now, O high priest Joshua, you and your companions seated before you, who are indeed a sign. For behold, I am going to bring My servant, the Branch. Treasury of Scripture In that day shall the branch of the LORD be beautiful and glorious, and the fruit of the earth shall be excellent and comely for them that are escaped of Israel. the branch Isaiah 11:1 And there shall come forth a rod out of the stem of Jesse, and a Branch shall grow out of his roots: Isaiah 60:21 Thy people also shall be all righteous: they shall inherit the land for ever, the branch of my planting, the work of my hands, that I may be glorified. Jeremiah 23:5 Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will raise unto David a righteous Branch, and a King shall reign and prosper, and shall execute judgment and justice in the earth. beautiful and glorious. Exodus 28:2 And thou shalt make holy garments for Aaron thy brother for glory and for beauty. Zechariah 9:17 For how great is his goodness, and how great is his beauty! corn shall make the young men cheerful, and new wine the maids. John 1:14 And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth. the fruit Isaiah 27:6 He shall cause them that come of Jacob to take root: Israel shall blossom and bud, and fill the face of the world with fruit. Isaiah 30:23 Then shall he give the rain of thy seed, that thou shalt sow the ground withal; and bread of the increase of the earth, and it shall be fat and plenteous: in that day shall thy cattle feed in large pastures. Isaiah 45:8 Drop down, ye heavens, from above, and let the skies pour down righteousness: let the earth open, and let them bring forth salvation, and let righteousness spring up together; I the LORD have created it. them that are escaped. Isaiah 10:20-22 And it shall come to pass in that day, that the remnant of Israel, and such as are escaped of the house of Jacob, shall no more again stay upon him that smote them; but shall stay upon the LORD, the Holy One of Israel, in truth… Isaiah 27:12,13 And it shall come to pass in that day, that the LORD shall beat off from the channel of the river unto the stream of Egypt, and ye shall be gathered one by one, O ye children of Israel… Isaiah 37:31,32 And the remnant that is escaped of the house of Judah shall again take root downward, and bear fruit upward: … Jump to Previous Adornment Beautiful Beauty Branch Desire Earth Escaped Excellence Excellency Excellent Fruit Glorious Glory Growth Honour Israel Pride Shoot Sprout Survivors YoungJump to Next Adornment Beautiful Beauty Branch Desire Earth Escaped Excellence Excellency Excellent Fruit Glorious Glory Growth Honour Israel Pride Shoot Sprout Survivors YoungIsaiah 4 1. In the extremity of evils, Christ's kingdom shall be a sanctuary.On that day This phrase refers to a future time of divine intervention and restoration. In the prophetic literature, "that day" often signifies the Day of the Lord, a time when God will act decisively in history. It is a period associated with both judgment and salvation, emphasizing the eschatological hope for Israel. the Branch of the LORD will be beautiful and glorious and the fruit of the land will be the pride and glory of Israel’s survivors Persons / Places / Events 1. The Branch of the LORDThis term is often understood as a messianic title, referring to the coming Messiah, who Christians believe is Jesus Christ. The Hebrew word for "Branch" is "tsemach," which signifies growth or a sprout, symbolizing new life and hope. 2. The LORD (Yahweh) The covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal and unchanging nature. In this context, it highlights God's role in bringing about redemption and restoration. 3. The Fruit of the Land Symbolizes the blessings and prosperity that will come with the Messiah's reign. It represents both physical and spiritual abundance. 4. The Survivors of Israel Refers to the remnant of God's people who remain faithful and are preserved through judgment. This remnant theme is prevalent throughout the prophetic books. 5. The Day This phrase often points to a future time of divine intervention, judgment, and restoration, commonly referred to as "the Day of the LORD." Teaching Points Messianic HopeIsaiah 4:2 points to the hope found in Jesus Christ, the Branch of the LORD, who brings beauty and glory through His redemptive work. Spiritual Fruitfulness Just as the fruit of the land is a sign of blessing, believers are called to bear spiritual fruit, reflecting the character and glory of Christ in their lives. Faithful Remnant God always preserves a remnant of faithful believers. We are encouraged to remain steadfast in our faith, trusting in God's promises. Divine Restoration The passage assures us of God's plan to restore and renew His creation. Believers can find comfort in knowing that God is actively working to bring about His kingdom. Living in Anticipation As we await the fulfillment of God's promises, we are called to live in anticipation, preparing our hearts and lives for His coming kingdom. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Isaiah 4:2?2. How does Isaiah 4:2 describe the "Branch of the LORD" and its significance? 3. What qualities make the "fruit of the land" in Isaiah 4:2 "beautiful"? 4. How does Isaiah 4:2 connect to the prophecy of Jesus in Jeremiah 23:5? 5. In what ways can we reflect the "glory" mentioned in Isaiah 4:2 today? 6. How can believers prepare for the fulfillment of Isaiah 4:2's prophecy? 7. What does "the Branch of the LORD" symbolize in Isaiah 4:2? 8. How does Isaiah 4:2 relate to the prophecy of the Messiah? 9. What is the significance of "the fruit of the land" in Isaiah 4:2? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Isaiah 4? 11. In Isaiah 4:2, how can a “Branch of the Lord” literally be “beautiful and glorious,” and is there any archaeological proof to support this description? 12. How do claims in Isaiah 4 regarding future restoration align or conflict with other Old Testament prophecies about judgment and destruction? 13. What is the meaning of "Branch of the Lord"? 14. Who were the Branch Davidians? What Does Isaiah 4:2 Mean On that dayIsaiah signals a specific, future moment when God steps in decisively. Earlier in the book the same phrase points to both judgment and restoration (Isaiah 2:11–12; 3:7). Here the focus tilts toward restoration: • A day following the purifying fires of chapters 2–3, when the proud are humbled and only the faithful remnant remains. • A day that parallels passages such as Joel 2:31 and Zephaniah 3:8–9, where judgment clears the ground for blessing. • A literal day anchored in history yet still future, culminating in the visible reign of the Messiah. the Branch of the LORD Isaiah unveils a title that blossoms throughout Scripture: • “Behold, the days are coming… I will raise up for David a righteous Branch” (Jeremiah 23:5). • Zechariah 6:12 identifies the Branch who “will build the temple of the LORD” and “bear royal honor.” • Isaiah 11:1 echoes with “A shoot will spring up from the stump of Jesse.” The Branch is a Person—Messiah, Jesus—sprouting from David’s lineage yet sourced in the LORD Himself. His divinity and humanity intertwine, guaranteeing the promise will not wither. will be beautiful and glorious When the Branch appears, His splendor eclipses every earthly glory: • Peter saw a glimpse on the mount of transfiguration (Matthew 17:2). • John encountered the risen Christ “dressed in a robe… His face was like the sun” (Revelation 1:13–16). • Psalm 45:2 anticipates, “You are the most handsome of men.” This beauty is moral and visible—holiness displayed in majesty. The world that once “saw no beauty in Him” (Isaiah 53:2) will finally honor Him. and the fruit of the land Restoration is not only spiritual; creation itself shares the renewal: • “The desert and the parched land will be glad; the wilderness will rejoice and blossom like the crocus” (Isaiah 35:1–2). • Amos 9:13–15 pictures vineyards dripping with sweet wine and hills flowing with abundance. • Ezekiel 36:34–36 promises the ruined land will be “like the garden of Eden.” The earth, cursed since Genesis 3, is liberated when the King returns (Romans 8:19–21). will be the pride and glory What once brought shame to Israel becomes her honor: • “I will give you everlasting pride, a joy from age to age” (Isaiah 60:15). • Jeremiah 33:9 foresees Jerusalem becoming “a name of joy, praise, and glory before all the nations.” • Zephaniah 3:19–20 describes a people once scattered now renowned and praised. Israel’s boast is no longer military might or economic clout; it is the Lord’s own provision and presence. of Israel’s survivors Not all who bear the name Israel experience these blessings—only the remnant refined by judgment: • Isaiah 10:20–22 speaks of “the remnant of Israel” returning to the Mighty God. • Zechariah 13:8–9 narrows the nation to a third who call on the Lord’s name. • Romans 11:26 ties this remnant to the final salvation of “all Israel.” These survivors stand as trophies of grace, living proof that “the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable” (Romans 11:29). summary Isaiah 4:2 promises a glorious future when the Messiah, the Branch of the LORD, appears in splendor. On that day He beautifies Himself, His people, and even the soil under their feet. Judgment paves the way, leaving a purified remnant whose pride and glory rest entirely in the Lord and in the abundance He provides. The verse anchors hope in a literal, coming reign of Christ that rejuvenates both hearts and the earth, vindicating God’s faithfulness to Israel and inviting every believer to look forward with confident expectation. (2) In that day . . .--The dark picture of punishment is relieved by a vision of Messianic glory, like that of Isaiah 2:1-4. The "day" is, as in Isaiah 3:18, the time of Jehovah's judgments.The branch of the Lord . . .--The thought of the "branch," though not the Hebrew word, is the same as in Isaiah 11:1. The word itself is found in the Messianic prophecies of Jeremiah 23:5-6; Jeremiah 33:15; Zechariah 3:8; Zechariah 6:12. The two latter probably inherited both the thought and the word from this passage. Here, then, if we thus interpret the words, we have the first distinct prophecy in Isaiah of a personal Messiah. He is the "Branch of Jehovah," raised up by Him, accepted by Him. And the appearance of that Branch has as its accompaniment (the poetic parallelism here being that at once of a resemblance and of contrast) the restoration of outward fertility. That thought Isaiah had inherited from Psalm 72:16; Hosea 2:21-22; Joel 3:18; Amos 9:13. He transmitted it to Ezekiel 34:27; Zechariah 9:16-17. The interpretation which takes "the branch [or growth] of the Lord" in its lower sense, as used collectively for "vegetation," and, therefore, parallel and all but synonymous with the "fruits of the earth," seems to miss the true meaning. Rabbinic exegesis may be of little weight, but the acceptance of the term as Messianic by Jeremiah and Zechariah is surely conclusive. It will be noted that the prophecy of the Branch (tsemach) here comes after a picture of desolation, just as that of the Branch (netzer) does in Isaiah 11:1. The thought seems applied by our Lord to Himself in John 12:24. . . . Verses 2-6. - As the present prophecy (Isaiah 2-4.), though in the main one of threatening and denunciation, opened with a picture that was encouraging and comforting (Isaiah 2:2-4), so new it terminates with a similar picture. The evangelical prophet, like the great apostle of the Gentiles, is unwilling that any one should be "swallowed up with overmuch sorrow." He will not separate the mercies of God from his judgments. Verse 2. - In that day shall the branch of the Lord, etc. Some see in this passage merely a promise that in the Messianic times the produce of the soil would become more abundant than ever before, its harvests richer, and its fruitage more luxuriant. But in the light of later prophecy it is scarcely possible to shut up the meaning within such narrow limits. The "Branch" of Isaiah can hardly be isolated altogether in a sound exegesis from the "Branch" of Jeremiah (Jeremiah 23:5; Jeremiah 33:15) and of Zechariah (Zechariah 3:8; Zechariah 6:12). Now, the "Branch" of Zechariah is stated to be "a man" (Zechariah 6:12: note that the word used for "Branch" is the same as Isaiah's, viz. tsemakh), and the "Branch "of Jeremiah is a King (Jeremiah 33:15). Moreover, Isaiah uses a nearly equivalent term (netser) in an admittedly Messianic sense. Although, therefore, there is some obscurity in the phrase, "Branch of Jehovah," it would seem to be best to understand Isaiah as here intimating, what he elsewhere openly declares (Isaiah 11:1-5) - viz. the coming of the Messiah in the latter days as the ornament and glory of his people. Be beautiful and glorious; rather, for beauty and glory; or, for ornament and glory; i.e. for the ornament and glorification of Israel. And the fruit of the earth. It is argued with reason that the two clauses of this verse are parallel, not antithetical, and that as we understand the one, so must we understand the other. If, then, the "Branch" is the Messiah, so is "the fruit of the earth"-which may well be, since he was "the grain of wheat" which "fell into the ground and, lied, and so brought forth much fruit" (John 12:24). Excellent and comely; rather, for majesty and beauty (comp. Exodus 28:2, 40). Unto the escaped of Israel; i.e. "to those who shall have our-rived the great calamity, and become citizens of the restored Jerusalem." Dr. Kay well remarks that "the prophecy was adequately fulfilled only in those who 'saved themselves' from the generation which rejected Christ. That remnant was the germ of the Catholic Church, made such by being incorporated into the true Vine" ('Speaker's Commentary,' note at loc.).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew On thatהַה֗וּא (ha·hū) Article | Pronoun - third person masculine singular Strong's 1931: He, self, the same, this, that, as, are day בַּיּ֣וֹם (bay·yō·wm) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3117: A day the Branch צֶ֣מַח (ṣe·maḥ) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 6780: A sprout, growth of the LORD יְהוָ֔ה (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel will be יִֽהְיֶה֙ (yih·yeh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1961: To fall out, come to pass, become, be beautiful לִצְבִ֖י (liṣ·ḇî) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 6643: Splendor, a gazelle and glorious, וּלְכָב֑וֹד (ū·lə·ḵā·ḇō·wḏ) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3519: Weight, splendor, copiousness and the fruit וּפְרִ֤י (ū·p̄ə·rî) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 6529: Fruit of the land הָאָ֙רֶץ֙ (hā·’ā·reṣ) Article | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 776: Earth, land will be the pride לְגָא֣וֹן (lə·ḡā·’ō·wn) Preposition-l | Noun - masculine singular Strong's 1347: Arrogance, majesty, ornament and glory וּלְתִפְאֶ֔רֶת (ū·lə·ṯip̄·’e·reṯ) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular Strong's 8597: Beauty, glory of Israel’s יִשְׂרָאֵֽל׃ (yiś·rā·’êl) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc survivors. לִפְלֵיטַ֖ת (lip̄·lê·ṭaṯ) Preposition-l | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 6413: Deliverance, an escaped portion Links Isaiah 4:2 NIVIsaiah 4:2 NLT Isaiah 4:2 ESV Isaiah 4:2 NASB Isaiah 4:2 KJV Isaiah 4:2 BibleApps.com Isaiah 4:2 Biblia Paralela Isaiah 4:2 Chinese Bible Isaiah 4:2 French Bible Isaiah 4:2 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Isaiah 4:2 In that day Yahweh's branch will be (Isa Isi Is) |
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