Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version He tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart; he gently leads those that have young. New Living Translation He will feed his flock like a shepherd. He will carry the lambs in his arms, holding them close to his heart. He will gently lead the mother sheep with their young. English Standard Version He will tend his flock like a shepherd; he will gather the lambs in his arms; he will carry them in his bosom, and gently lead those that are with young. Berean Standard Bible He tends His flock like a shepherd; He gathers the lambs in His arms and carries them close to His heart. He gently leads the nursing ewes. King James Bible He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and shall gently lead those that are with young. New King James Version He will feed His flock like a shepherd; He will gather the lambs with His arm, And carry them in His bosom, And gently lead those who are with young. New American Standard Bible Like a shepherd He will tend His flock, In His arm He will gather the lambs And carry them in the fold of His robe; He will gently lead the nursing ewes. NASB 1995 Like a shepherd He will tend His flock, In His arm He will gather the lambs And carry them in His bosom; He will gently lead the nursing ewes. NASB 1977 Like a shepherd He will tend His flock, In His arm He will gather the lambs, And carry them in His bosom; He will gently lead the nursing ewes. Legacy Standard Bible Like a shepherd He will shepherd His flock; In His arm He will gather the lambs And carry them in His bosom; He will gently lead the nursing ewes. Amplified Bible He will protect His flock like a shepherd, He will gather the lambs in His arm, He will carry them in His bosom; He will gently and carefully lead those nursing their young. Christian Standard Bible He protects his flock like a shepherd; he gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them in the fold of his garment. He gently leads those that are nursing. Holman Christian Standard Bible He protects His flock like a shepherd; He gathers the lambs in His arms and carries them in the fold of His garment. He gently leads those that are nursing. American Standard Version He will feed his flock like a shepherd, he will gather the lambs in his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and will gently lead those that have their young. Contemporary English Version The LORD cares for his nation, just as shepherds care for their flocks. He carries the lambs in his arms, while gently leading the mother sheep. English Revised Version He shall feed his flock like a shepherd, he shall gather the lambs in his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and shall gently lead those that give suck. GOD'S WORD® Translation Like a shepherd he takes care of his flock. He gathers the lambs in his arms. He carries them in his arms. He gently helps the sheep and their lambs. Good News Translation He will take care of his flock like a shepherd; he will gather the lambs together and carry them in his arms; he will gently lead their mothers. International Standard Version Like a shepherd, he tends his flock. He gathers the lambs in his arms, carries them close to his heart, and gently leads the mother sheep." Majority Standard Bible He tends His flock like a shepherd; He gathers the lambs in His arms and carries them close to His heart. He gently leads the nursing ewes. NET Bible Like a shepherd he tends his flock; he gathers up the lambs with his arm; he carries them close to his heart; he leads the ewes along. New Heart English Bible He will feed his flock like a shepherd. He will gather the lambs in his arm, and carry them in his bosom. He will gently lead those who have their young. Webster's Bible Translation He will feed his flock like a shepherd: he will gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and will gently lead those that are with young. World English Bible He will feed his flock like a shepherd. He will gather the lambs in his arm, and carry them in his bosom. He will gently lead those who have their young. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionHe feeds His flock as a shepherd, "" He gathers lambs with His arm, "" And He carries [them] in His bosom: He leads suckling ones. Young's Literal Translation As a shepherd His flock He feedeth, With His arm He gathereth lambs, And in His bosom He carrieth them: Suckling ones He leadeth. Smith's Literal Translation As a shepherd he will feed his flock: with his arm he will gather the lambs, and will lift up into his bosom, he will lead those coming up. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHe shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather together the lambs with his arm, and shall take them up in his bosom, and he himself shall carry them that are with young. Catholic Public Domain Version He will pasture his flock like a shepherd. He will gather together the lambs with his arm, and he will lift them up to his bosom, and he himself will carry the very young. New American Bible Like a shepherd he feeds his flock; in his arms he gathers the lambs, Carrying them in his bosom, leading the ewes with care. New Revised Standard Version He will feed his flock like a shepherd; he will gather the lambs in his arms, and carry them in his bosom, and gently lead the mother sheep. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleHe shall feed his flock like a shepherd; he shall gather the lambs with his arm and carry them in his bosom, and shall feed again those who give suck. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Like a Shepherd who shepherds his flock, and in his arm gathers the lambs, and holds them in his lap, and he feeds those that are nursing OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Even as a shepherd that feedeth his flock, That gathereth the lambs in his arm, And carrieth them in his bosom, And gently leadeth those that give suck. Brenton Septuagint Translation He shall tend his flock as a shepherd, and he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and shall soothe them that are with young. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Here is Your God!…10Behold, the Lord GOD comes with might, and His arm establishes His rule. His reward is with Him, and His recompense accompanies Him. 11He tends His flock like a shepherd; He gathers the lambs in His arms and carries them close to His heart. He gently leads the nursing ewes. 12Who has measured the waters in the hollow of his hand, or marked off the heavens with the span of his hand? Who has held the dust of the earth in a basket, or weighed the mountains on a scale and the hills with a balance?… Cross References John 10:11 I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down His life for the sheep. Psalm 23:1-4 A Psalm of David. The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. / He makes me lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside quiet waters. / He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness for the sake of His name. ... Ezekiel 34:11-16 For this is what the Lord GOD says: ‘Behold, I Myself will search for My flock and seek them out. / As a shepherd looks for his scattered sheep when he is among the flock, so I will look for My flock. I will rescue them from all the places to which they were scattered on a day of clouds and darkness. / I will bring them out from the peoples, gather them from the countries, and bring them into their own land. I will feed them on the mountains of Israel, in the ravines, and in all the settlements of the land. ... John 10:14-15 I am the good shepherd. I know My sheep and My sheep know Me, / just as the Father knows Me and I know the Father. And I lay down My life for the sheep. Matthew 18:12-14 What do you think? If a man has a hundred sheep and one of them goes astray, will he not leave the ninety-nine on the hills and go out to search for the one that is lost? / And if he finds it, truly I tell you, he rejoices more over that one sheep than over the ninety-nine that did not go astray. / In the same way, your Father in heaven is not willing that any of these little ones should perish. Luke 15:4-7 “What man among you, if he has a hundred sheep and loses one of them, does not leave the ninety-nine in the pasture and go after the one that is lost, until he finds it? / And when he finds it, he joyfully puts it on his shoulders, / comes home, and calls together his friends and neighbors to tell them, ‘Rejoice with me, for I have found my lost sheep!’ ... Micah 5:4 He will stand and shepherd His flock in the strength of the LORD, in the majestic name of the LORD His God. And they will dwell securely, for then His greatness will extend to the ends of the earth. Jeremiah 31:10 Hear, O nations, the word of the LORD, and proclaim it in distant coastlands: “The One who scattered Israel will gather them and keep them as a shepherd keeps his flock. 1 Peter 5:4 And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away. Hebrews 13:20 Now may the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, Revelation 7:17 For the Lamb in the center of the throne will be their shepherd. ‘He will lead them to springs of living water,’ and ‘God will wipe away every tear from their eyes.’” Psalm 78:52-53 He led out His people like sheep and guided them like a flock in the wilderness. / He led them safely, so they did not fear, but the sea engulfed their enemies. Zechariah 10:2 For idols speak deceit and diviners see illusions; they tell false dreams and offer empty comfort. Therefore the people wander like sheep, oppressed for lack of a shepherd. Matthew 9:36 When He saw the crowds, He was moved with compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. John 21:15-17 When they had finished eating, Jesus asked Simon Peter, “Simon son of John, do you love Me more than these?” “Yes, Lord,” he answered, “You know I love You.” Jesus replied, “Feed My lambs.” / Jesus asked a second time, “Simon son of John, do you love Me?” “Yes, Lord,” he answered, “You know I love You.” Jesus told him, “Shepherd My sheep.” / Jesus asked a third time, “Simon son of John, do you love Me?” Peter was deeply hurt that Jesus had asked him a third time, “Do you love Me?” “Lord, You know all things,” he replied. “You know I love You.” Jesus said to him, “Feed My sheep. Treasury of Scripture He shall feed his flock like a shepherd: he shall gather the lambs with his arm, and carry them in his bosom, and shall gently lead those that are with young. feed Isaiah 49:9,10 That thou mayest say to the prisoners, Go forth; to them that are in darkness, Shew yourselves. They shall feed in the ways, and their pastures shall be in all high places… Isaiah 63:11 Then he remembered the days of old, Moses, and his people, saying, Where is he that brought them up out of the sea with the shepherd of his flock? where is he that put his holy Spirit within him? Genesis 49:24 But his bow abode in strength, and the arms of his hands were made strong by the hands of the mighty God of Jacob; (from thence is the shepherd, the stone of Israel:) he shall gather Isaiah 42:3 A bruised reed shall he not break, and the smoking flax shall he not quench: he shall bring forth judgment unto truth. Genesis 33:13 And he said unto him, My lord knoweth that the children are tender, and the flocks and herds with young are with me: and if men should overdrive them one day, all the flock will die. Ezekiel 34:16 I will seek that which was lost, and bring again that which was driven away, and will bind up that which was broken, and will strengthen that which was sick: but I will destroy the fat and the strong; I will feed them with judgment. shall gently lead. are with young. Jump to Previous Arm Arms Bosom Breast Carries Carrieth Carry Close Feed Feedeth Flock Food Gather Gathereth Gathers Gently Guiding Heart Keeper Lambs Leads Nursing Sheep Shepherd Suck Suckling Tend Tends Together YoungJump to Next Arm Arms Bosom Breast Carries Carrieth Carry Close Feed Feedeth Flock Food Gather Gathereth Gathers Gently Guiding Heart Keeper Lambs Leads Nursing Sheep Shepherd Suck Suckling Tend Tends Together YoungIsaiah 40 1. The promulgation of the Gospel3. The preaching of John Baptist foretold 9. The preaching of the apostles foretold 12. The prophet, by the omnipotence of God 18. And his incomparableness 26. Comforts the people. He tends His flock like a shepherd; This phrase draws on the imagery of God as a shepherd, a common motif in the Bible. Shepherding was a familiar occupation in ancient Israel, and the role of a shepherd was to guide, protect, and care for the sheep. This metaphor emphasizes God's care and guidance for His people. Psalm 23 is a well-known passage that also uses this imagery, portraying the Lord as a shepherd who provides and protects. In the New Testament, Jesus identifies Himself as the Good Shepherd (John 10:11), fulfilling this Old Testament imagery and highlighting His role in caring for and leading His followers. He gathers the lambs in His arms and carries them close to His heart. He gently leads the nursing ewes. Persons / Places / Events 1. The ShepherdRepresents God, who is depicted as a caring and protective shepherd over His people. 2. The Flock Symbolizes the people of God, often used to describe the Israelites and, by extension, believers in Christ. 3. The Lambs Represents the vulnerable and young members of the flock, indicating those who are weak or in need of special care. 4. The Nursing Ewes Symbolizes those who are nurturing and providing for others, possibly leaders or mature believers within the community. 5. The Heart While not a person or place, the heart signifies the deep love and compassion God has for His people. Teaching Points God's Tender CareJust as a shepherd tends to his flock, God provides for our needs with tenderness and compassion. We can trust Him to care for us in every situation. Intimacy with God Being carried "close to His heart" signifies the intimate relationship God desires with us. We are invited to draw near to Him and experience His love personally. Guidance for Leaders Those in leadership or nurturing roles are called to lead with gentleness, following the example of the Good Shepherd who leads the nursing ewes with care. Strength in Weakness The imagery of God gathering the lambs shows that our weaknesses and vulnerabilities are not a hindrance to His care. In fact, they draw us closer to His heart. Community and Care As part of God's flock, we are called to support and care for one another, reflecting the shepherd's love within our communities.(11) He shall feed his flock . . .--Psalms 23 is the great embodiment of the thought in the Old Testament, as John 10 is in the New, but the thought itself is everywhere (Psalm 77:20; Psalm 80:1; Jeremiah 13:17; Jeremiah 31:10; Jeremiah 1:19; Ezekiel 34:11-16; Matthew 9:36; Matthew 18:12; Luke 15:4, &c). The tender care of the shepherd for the ewes and lambs finds a parallel in Jacob's pleas (Genesis 33:13). . . . Verse 11. - He shall feed his flock like a shepherd. The similitude is a favourite one with the psalmists (Psalm 77:20; Psalm 78:52; Psalm 80:1), and occurs again later on in Isaiah (Isaiah 49:9, 10). Its beauty and sweetness have been widely recognized. He shall gather the lambs; collect them, i.e., when they have strayed from the flock. Shall gently lead those that are with young; rather, those that give suck (comp. Genesis 33:3, where the same word is used). Ewes that are suckling their lambs require specially tender treatment. Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew He tendsכְּרֹעֶה֙ (kə·rō·‘eh) Preposition-k | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 7462: To tend a, flock, pasture it, in, to graze, to rule, to associate with His flock עֶדְר֣וֹ (‘eḏ·rōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 5739: An arrangement, muster like a shepherd; יִרְעֶ֔ה (yir·‘eh) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7462: To tend a, flock, pasture it, in, to graze, to rule, to associate with He gathers יְקַבֵּ֣ץ (yə·qab·bêṣ) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 6908: To gather, collect the lambs טְלָאִ֔ים (ṭə·lā·’îm) Noun - masculine plural Strong's 2922: A lamb in His arms בִּזְרֹעוֹ֙ (biz·rō·‘ōw) Preposition-b | Noun - feminine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 2220: The arm, the foreleg, force and carries them יִשָּׂ֑א (yiś·śā) Verb - Qal - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5375: To lift, carry, take close to His heart. וּבְחֵיק֖וֹ (ū·ḇə·ḥê·qōw) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 2436: The bosom He gently leads יְנַהֵֽל׃ (yə·na·hêl) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 5095: To lead or guide to a watering place, bring to a place of rest, refresh the nursing [ewes]. עָל֖וֹת (‘ā·lō·wṯ) Verb - Qal - Participle - feminine plural Strong's 5763: To suckle, give milk Links Isaiah 40:11 NIVIsaiah 40:11 NLT Isaiah 40:11 ESV Isaiah 40:11 NASB Isaiah 40:11 KJV Isaiah 40:11 BibleApps.com Isaiah 40:11 Biblia Paralela Isaiah 40:11 Chinese Bible Isaiah 40:11 French Bible Isaiah 40:11 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Isaiah 40:11 He will feed his flock like (Isa Isi Is) |
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