Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version who carries out the words of his servants and fulfills the predictions of his messengers, who says of Jerusalem, ‘It shall be inhabited,’ of the towns of Judah, ‘They shall be rebuilt,’ and of their ruins, ‘I will restore them,’ New Living Translation But I carry out the predictions of my prophets! By them I say to Jerusalem, ‘People will live here again,’ and to the towns of Judah, ‘You will be rebuilt; I will restore all your ruins!’ English Standard Version who confirms the word of his servant and fulfills the counsel of his messengers, who says of Jerusalem, ‘She shall be inhabited,’ and of the cities of Judah, ‘They shall be built, and I will raise up their ruins’; Berean Standard Bible who confirms the message of His servant and fulfills the counsel of His messengers, who says of Jerusalem, ‘She will be inhabited,’ and of the cities of Judah, ‘They will be rebuilt, and I will restore their ruins,’ King James Bible That confirmeth the word of his servant, and performeth the counsel of his messengers; that saith to Jerusalem, Thou shalt be inhabited; and to the cities of Judah, Ye shall be built, and I will raise up the decayed places thereof: New King James Version Who confirms the word of His servant, And performs the counsel of His messengers; Who says to Jerusalem, ‘You shall be inhabited,’ To the cities of Judah, ‘You shall be built,’ And I will raise up her waste places; New American Standard Bible Confirming the word of His servant And carrying out the purpose of His messengers. It is I who says of Jerusalem, ‘She shall be inhabited!’ And of the cities of Judah, ‘They shall be built.’ And I will raise her ruins again. NASB 1995 Confirming the word of His servant And performing the purpose of His messengers. It is I who says of Jerusalem, ‘She shall be inhabited!’ And of the cities of Judah, ‘They shall be built.’ And I will raise up her ruins again. NASB 1977 Confirming the word of His servant, And performing the purpose of His messengers. It is I who says of Jerusalem, ‘She shall be inhabited!’ And of the cities of Judah, ‘They shall be built.’ And I will raise up her ruins again. Legacy Standard Bible Confirming the word of His servant— And the counsel of His messengers He will complete— And being the One who says of Jerusalem, ‘She shall be inhabited!’ And of the cities of Judah, ‘They shall be built.’ And I will raise up her waste places again. Amplified Bible Confirming the word of His servant And carrying out the plan of His messengers. It is I who says of Jerusalem, ‘She shall [again] be inhabited!’ And of the cities of Judah, ‘They shall [again] be built.’ And I will raise up and restore her ruins. Christian Standard Bible who confirms the message of his servant and fulfills the counsel of his messengers; who says to Jerusalem, “She will be inhabited,” and to the cities of Judah, “They will be rebuilt,” and I will restore her ruins; Holman Christian Standard Bible who confirms the message of His servant and fulfills the counsel of His messengers; who says to Jerusalem, “She will be inhabited,” and to the cities of Judah, “They will be rebuilt,” and I will restore her ruins; American Standard Version that confirmeth the word of his servant, and performeth the counsel of his messengers; that saith of Jerusalem, She shall be inhabited; and of the cities of Judah, They shall be built, and I will raise up the waste places thereof; Contemporary English Version I will make the message of my prophets come true. They are saying, "Jerusalem will be filled with people, and the LORD will rebuild the towns of Judah." English Revised Version that confirmeth the word of his servant, and performeth the counsel of his messengers; that saith of Jerusalem, She shall be inhabited; and of the cities of Judah, They shall be built, and I will raise up the waste places thereof: GOD'S WORD® Translation He confirms the word of his servant and fulfills the plan of his messengers. He says about Jerusalem, "It will be inhabited." He says about the cities of Judah, "They will be rebuilt." He says about their ruins, "I will restore them." Good News Translation But when my servant makes a prediction, when I send a messenger to reveal my plans, I make those plans and predictions come true. I tell Jerusalem that people will live there again, and the cities of Judah that they will be rebuilt. Those cities will rise from the ruins. International Standard Version who carries out the words of his servants, and fulfills the predictions of his messengers, who says of Jerusalem, "It will be inhabited," and of Judah's cities, "They will be rebuilt," and of her ruins, "I'll raise them up"; NET Bible who fulfills the oracles of his prophetic servants and brings to pass the announcements of his messengers, who says about Jerusalem, 'She will be inhabited,' and about the towns of Judah, 'They will be rebuilt, her ruins I will raise up,' New Heart English Bible who confirms the word of his servant, and performs the counsel of his messengers; who says of Jerusalem, 'She will be inhabited;' and of the cities of Judah, 'They will be built,' and 'I will raise up its waste places;' Webster's Bible Translation That confirmeth the word of his servant, and performeth the counsel of his messengers; that saith to Jerusalem, Thou shalt be inhabited; and to the cities of Judah, Ye shall be built, and I will raise up her decayed places: Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Biblewho confirms the message of His servant and fulfills the counsel of His messengers, who says of Jerusalem, ‘She will be inhabited,’ and of the cities of Judah, ‘They will be rebuilt, and I will restore their ruins,’ World English Bible who confirms the word of his servant, and performs the counsel of his messengers; who says of Jerusalem, ‘She will be inhabited;’ and of the cities of Judah, ‘They will be built,’ and ‘I will raise up its waste places;’ Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionConfirming the word of His servant, "" He perfects the counsel of His messengers, "" Who is saying of Jerusalem, "" She is inhabited, "" And of cities of Judah, "" They will be built, and her ruins I raise up, Young's Literal Translation Confirming the word of His servant, The counsel of His messengers it perfecteth, Who is saying of Jerusalem, She is inhabited, And of cities of Judah, They shall be built, and her wastes I raise up, Smith's Literal Translation Setting up the word of his servant, and he will complete the counsel of his messengers; saying to Jerusalem, Thou shalt be dwelt in; and to the cities of Judah, Ye shall be built, and will raise up her wastes: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleThat raise up the word of my servant and perform the counsel of my messengers, who say to Jerusalem: Thou shalt be inhabited: and to the cities of Juda: You shall be built, and I will raise up the wastes thereof. Catholic Public Domain Version I lift up the word of my servant, and I fulfill the counsel of my messengers. I say to Jerusalem, “You shall be inhabited,” and to the cities of Judah, “You shall be rebuilt,” and I will lift up its deserts. New American Bible I confirm the words of my servant, carry out the plan my messengers announce. I say to Jerusalem, Be inhabited! To the cities of Judah, Be rebuilt! I will raise up their ruins. New Revised Standard Version who confirms the word of his servant, and fulfills the prediction of his messengers; who says of Jerusalem, “It shall be inhabited,” and of the cities of Judah, “They shall be rebuilt, and I will raise up their ruins”; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleWho confirms the word of his servant and performs the counsel of his messengers: who said to Jerusalem, You shall be inhabited, and to the cities of Judah, You shall be built and I will raise up the ruins thereof; Peshitta Holy Bible Translated Establishing the word of his Servant, and bringing to perfection the mind of his Messengers; who said to Jerusalem: "You shall be inhabited”, also to the villages of Judea, that they shall be built, and I shall raise up its neighbors OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917That confirmeth the word of His servant, And performeth the counsel of His messengers; That saith of Jerusalem: 'She shall be inhabited'; And of the cities of Judah: 'They shall be built, And I will raise up the waste places thereof'; Brenton Septuagint Translation and confirming the word of his servant, and verifying the counsel of his messengers: who says to Jerusalem, Thou shalt be inhabited; and to the cities of Idumea, Ye shall be built, and her desert places shall spring forth. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Jerusalem to Be Restored…25who foils the signs of false prophets and makes fools of diviners, who confounds the wise and turns their knowledge into nonsense, 26who confirms the message of His servant and fulfills the counsel of His messengers, who says of Jerusalem, ‘She will be inhabited,’ and of the cities of Judah, ‘They will be rebuilt, and I will restore their ruins,’ 27who says to the depths of the sea, ‘Be dry, and I will dry up your currents,’… Cross References Jeremiah 1:12 “You have observed correctly,” said the LORD, “for I am watching over My word to accomplish it.” Numbers 23:19 God is not a man, that He should lie, or a son of man, that He should change His mind. Does He speak and not act? Does He promise and not fulfill? Ezekiel 12:25 because I, the LORD, will speak whatever word I speak, and it will be fulfilled without delay. For in your days, O rebellious house, I will speak a message and bring it to pass, declares the Lord GOD.’” 2 Chronicles 36:22-23 In the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, to fulfill the word of the LORD spoken through Jeremiah, the LORD stirred the spirit of Cyrus king of Persia to send a proclamation throughout his kingdom and to put it in writing as follows: / “This is what Cyrus king of Persia says: ‘The LORD, the God of heaven, who has given me all the kingdoms of the earth, has appointed me to build a house for Him at Jerusalem in Judah. Whoever among you belongs to His people, may the LORD his God be with him, and may he go up.’” Ezra 1:1-2 In the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, to fulfill the word of the LORD spoken through Jeremiah, the LORD stirred the spirit of Cyrus king of Persia to send a proclamation throughout his kingdom and to put it in writing as follows: / “This is what Cyrus king of Persia says: ‘The LORD, the God of heaven, who has given me all the kingdoms of the earth, has appointed me to build a house for Him at Jerusalem in Judah. Daniel 9:2 in the first year of his reign, I, Daniel, understood from the sacred books, according to the word of the LORD to Jeremiah the prophet, that the desolation of Jerusalem would last seventy years. Jeremiah 29:10 For this is what the LORD says: “When Babylon’s seventy years are complete, I will attend to you and confirm My promise to restore you to this place. Zechariah 1:6 But did not My words and My statutes, which I commanded My servants the prophets, overtake your fathers? They repented and said, ‘Just as the LORD of Hosts purposed to do to us according to our ways and deeds, so He has done to us.’” Matthew 5:18 For I tell you truly, until heaven and earth pass away, not a single jot, not a stroke of a pen, will disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished. Luke 1:20 And now you will be silent and unable to speak until the day this comes to pass, because you did not believe my words, which will be fulfilled at their proper time.” Luke 21:33 Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away. John 10:35 If he called them gods to whom the word of God came—and the Scripture cannot be broken— Romans 4:21 being fully persuaded that God was able to do what He had promised. 2 Corinthians 1:20 For all the promises of God are “Yes” in Christ. And so through Him, our “Amen” is spoken to the glory of God. Hebrews 6:18 Thus by two unchangeable things in which it is impossible for God to lie, we who have fled to take hold of the hope set before us may be strongly encouraged. Treasury of Scripture That confirms the word of his servant, and performes the counsel of his messengers; that said to Jerusalem, You shall be inhabited; and to the cities of Judah, You shall be built, and I will raise up the decayed places thereof: confirmeth Isaiah 42:9 Behold, the former things are come to pass, and new things do I declare: before they spring forth I tell you of them. Exodus 11:4-6 And Moses said, Thus saith the LORD, About midnight will I go out into the midst of Egypt: … Exodus 12:29,30 And it came to pass, that at midnight the LORD smote all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, from the firstborn of Pharaoh that sat on his throne unto the firstborn of the captive that was in the dungeon; and all the firstborn of cattle… that saith Isaiah 54:3,11,12 For thou shalt break forth on the right hand and on the left; and thy seed shall inherit the Gentiles, and make the desolate cities to be inhabited… Isaiah 60:10 And the sons of strangers shall build up thy walls, and their kings shall minister unto thee: for in my wrath I smote thee, but in my favour have I had mercy on thee. Ezra 2:70 So the priests, and the Levites, and some of the people, and the singers, and the porters, and the Nethinims, dwelt in their cities, and all Israel in their cities. and I will Isaiah 58:12 And they that shall be of thee shall build the old waste places: thou shalt raise up the foundations of many generations; and thou shalt be called, The repairer of the breach, The restorer of paths to dwell in. Nehemiah 1:3 And they said unto me, The remnant that are left of the captivity there in the province are in great affliction and reproach: the wall of Jerusalem also is broken down, and the gates thereof are burned with fire. Nehemiah 2:3 And said unto the king, Let the king live for ever: why should not my countenance be sad, when the city, the place of my fathers' sepulchres, lieth waste, and the gates thereof are consumed with fire? decayed places. Isaiah 61:4 And they shall build the old wastes, they shall raise up the former desolations, and they shall repair the waste cities, the desolations of many generations. Ezekiel 36:10 And I will multiply men upon you, all the house of Israel, even all of it: and the cities shall be inhabited, and the wastes shall be builded: Jump to Previous Building Built Carries Cities Confirmeth Confirming Confirms Counsel Decayed Effect Fertile Fulfills Gives Inhabited Jerusalem Judah Makes Messengers Orders Performeth Performing Performs Places Predictions Purpose Purposes Raise Representatives Restore Ruins Servant Servants Thereof They Towns Waste Word WordsJump to Next Building Built Carries Cities Confirmeth Confirming Confirms Counsel Decayed Effect Fertile Fulfills Gives Inhabited Jerusalem Judah Makes Messengers Orders Performeth Performing Performs Places Predictions Purpose Purposes Raise Representatives Restore Ruins Servant Servants Thereof They Towns Waste Word WordsIsaiah 44 1. God comforts the church with his promises7. The vanity of idols 9. And folly of idol makers 21. He exhorts to praise God for his redemption and omnipotence who confirms the message of His servant This phrase highlights God's faithfulness in validating the words of His prophets. In the context of Isaiah, the "servant" often refers to the prophets, including Isaiah himself, who conveyed God's messages to the people. This assurance of confirmation is seen throughout the Old Testament, where God consistently fulfills the prophecies given through His chosen messengers. The role of the servant can also be seen as a type of Christ, who is the ultimate Servant of the Lord, fulfilling God's redemptive plan. and fulfills the counsel of His messengers who says of Jerusalem, ‘She will be inhabited,’ and of the cities of Judah, ‘They will be rebuilt, and I will restore their ruins,’ Persons / Places / Events 1. IsaiahA major prophet in the Old Testament, Isaiah is the author of the book bearing his name. He prophesied during the reigns of several kings of Judah and is known for his messages of both judgment and hope. 2. Jerusalem The central city of Judah, significant in biblical history as the site of the Temple and the spiritual heart of Israel. In this context, it represents the people of God and their restoration. 3. Judah The southern kingdom of Israel, which included Jerusalem. It faced destruction and exile but was promised restoration by God. 4. God's Servant In this context, it refers to the prophets, including Isaiah, who delivered God's messages to His people. 5. Messengers These are the prophets and leaders who convey God's plans and purposes to His people. Teaching Points God's Faithfulness to His PromisesGod confirms and fulfills His word through His servants, demonstrating His unwavering faithfulness. The Power of Prophetic Words Prophecies are not just predictions but declarations of God's sovereign plans, which He brings to pass in His timing. Restoration and Hope Even in times of desolation, God promises restoration, offering hope to His people. The Role of God's Servants God uses His servants to communicate His will, and their messages are backed by His authority and power. Trust in God's Sovereignty Believers can trust that God is in control and will fulfill His purposes, even when circumstances seem bleak. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Isaiah 44:26?2. How does Isaiah 44:26 affirm God's faithfulness to His promises today? 3. What role do prophets play in fulfilling God's word in Isaiah 44:26? 4. How can we trust God's plans for our lives, as seen in Isaiah 44:26? 5. How does Isaiah 44:26 connect with God's promises in other Scriptures? 6. How can we apply the assurance of God's word in Isaiah 44:26 daily? 7. How does Isaiah 44:26 affirm the reliability of biblical prophecy? 8. What historical events fulfill the prophecy in Isaiah 44:26? 9. How does Isaiah 44:26 demonstrate God's sovereignty over human plans? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Isaiah 44? 11. Isaiah 3:25-26: How do the predicted devastations align (or conflict) with known historical or archaeological data on warfare and destruction in ancient Judah? 12. Why does Jeremiah in 44:2-6 attribute Jerusalem's fall solely to idol worship, while other passages cite Babylon's unstoppable conquest? 13. How do statements like 'I am He; I am the first, I am also the last' (Isaiah 48:12) reconcile with later New Testament claims that Jesus is Alpha and Omega? 14. How does Isaiah 52:2's command to rise from captivity align with known historical timelines and evidence of Israel's exiles? What Does Isaiah 44:26 Mean Who confirms the message of His servantGod personally validates every prophetic word He inspires. Isaiah, called “My servant” earlier (Isaiah 20:3), stood before Judah proclaiming both judgment and hope. Here the LORD promises to “confirm” (establish, make firm) Isaiah’s announcements. The pattern is consistent throughout Scripture: • “Not one word has failed of all His good promises” (1 Kings 8:56). • “So is My word that goes out from My mouth: it will not return to Me empty” (Isaiah 55:11). • In Christ, “every one of God’s promises is ‘Yes’” (2 Corinthians 1:20). When God backs His servant, the hearer can anchor faith to the certainty of divine accomplishment. And fulfills the counsel of His messengers The plural “messengers” widens the circle to the prophets who echoed Isaiah’s theme: Jeremiah foretold seventy years of exile and a return (Jeremiah 25:11-12; 29:10), while Daniel later “understood by the books” that God would do exactly that (Daniel 9:2). The LORD “fulfills” their counsel, demonstrating that prophetic agreement is no coincidence but the product of one Author. Hebrews 6:18 calls this combination of promise and oath “two unchangeable things,” guaranteeing that hope in His word is never misplaced. Who says of Jerusalem, ‘She will be inhabited’ When Isaiah wrote, Jerusalem still bustled with life; yet within a century Babylon would reduce it to ashes (2 Kings 25:9). God speaks beyond the impending catastrophe to a future restoration: • “Break forth together into joyful singing, O ruins of Jerusalem, for the LORD has comforted His people” (Isaiah 52:9). • “Thus says the LORD: ‘I will return to Zion and dwell in Jerusalem’” (Zechariah 8:3). History records the fulfillment: Cyrus issued a decree in 538 BC releasing the Jews (2 Chronicles 36:22-23; Ezra 1:1-4), and returning exiles once again “settled in their towns” (Ezra 2:70). God’s foreknowledge is not guesswork; it is sovereign certainty. And of the cities of Judah, ‘They will be rebuilt’ The promise extends beyond the capital to every devastated village: Lachish, Hebron, Beth-shemesh, and more. The breadth underscores God’s comprehensive care. Isaiah later announces, “They will rebuild the ancient ruins; they will restore the places long devastated” (Isaiah 61:4). Amos echoes, “I will restore the fortunes of My people Israel, and they will rebuild and occupy ruined cities” (Amos 9:14). Under Zerubbabel, Ezra, and Nehemiah, this pledge became visible reality as walls rose and homes re-emerged (Nehemiah 7:4; 12:27). And I will restore their ruins The LORD Himself takes ownership: “I will restore.” What sin and invasion wreck, divine mercy renews. Joel heard the same heartbeat: “I will restore to you the years the locusts have eaten” (Joel 2:25). Peter applies the principle to every believer who suffers: “After you have suffered a little while… the God of all grace… will Himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you” (1 Peter 5:10). The physical rebuilding of Judah previews the ultimate renewal in Christ, culminating in the New Jerusalem where “He who sits on the throne says, ‘Behold, I make all things new’” (Revelation 21:5). summary Isaiah 44:26 showcases God’s unfailing commitment to His word. He validates His servant, brings to pass the united counsel of His prophets, and speaks life over what looks hopeless. Jerusalem’s rubble became a thriving city again because the LORD decreed it. That same faithfulness assures us today: every promise He has spoken—whether about forgiveness, future glory, or daily provision—stands as solid as the rebuilt walls of Zion. (26) That confirmeth the word of his servant.--The parallelism of "servant" in the singular with "messengers" in the plural suggests the thought that the prophet is not speaking of himself, but of Israel, as the ideal "servant of the Lord," the prophetic nation represented by the individual "messengers" or prophets. Comp. as to the word Isaiah 42:19; Malachi 3:1, and that prophet's own name ("my messenger").Verse 26. - That confirmeth the word of his servant; that is, of Isaiah himself, whom God calls "my Servant" in Isaiah 20:3. The "messengers" are the prophets generally. Before the return from the Captivity took place, it had been prophesied, not only by Isaiah, but by Jeremiah (Jeremiah 29:10-14), by Ezekiel (Ezekiel 39:25-28), by Joel 3:1), by Amos (Amos 9:11-15), by Obadiah (Obadiah:20), by Micah (Micah 4:10), and by Zephaniah (Zephaniah 3:14-20).Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew who confirmsמֵקִים֙ (mê·qîm) Verb - Hifil - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 6965: To arise, stand up, stand the message דְּבַ֣ר (də·ḇar) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 1697: A word, a matter, thing, a cause of His servant עַבְדּ֔וֹ (‘aḇ·dōw) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 5650: Slave, servant and fulfills יַשְׁלִ֑ים (yaš·lîm) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 7999: To be safe, to be, completed, to be friendly, to reciprocate the counsel וַעֲצַ֥ת (wa·‘ă·ṣaṯ) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine singular construct Strong's 6098: Advice, plan, prudence of His messengers, מַלְאָכָ֖יו (mal·’ā·ḵāw) Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular Strong's 4397: A messenger, of God, an angel who says הָאֹמֵ֨ר (hā·’ō·mêr) Article | Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular Strong's 559: To utter, say of Jerusalem, לִירוּשָׁלִַ֜ם (lî·rū·šā·lim) Preposition-l | Noun - proper - feminine singular Strong's 3389: Jerusalem -- probably 'foundation of peace', capital city of all Israel ‘She will be inhabited,’ תּוּשָׁ֗ב (tū·šāḇ) Verb - Hofal - Imperfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 3427: To sit down, to dwell, to remain, to settle, to marry and of the cities וּלְעָרֵ֤י (ū·lə·‘ā·rê) Conjunctive waw, Preposition-l | Noun - feminine plural construct Strong's 5892: Excitement of Judah, יְהוּדָה֙ (yə·hū·ḏāh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3063: Judah -- 'praised', a son of Jacob, also the southern kingdom, also four Israelites ‘They will be rebuilt, תִּבָּנֶ֔ינָה (tib·bā·ne·nāh) Verb - Nifal - Imperfect - third person feminine plural Strong's 1129: To build and I will restore אֲקוֹמֵֽם׃ (’ă·qō·w·mêm) Verb - Piel - Imperfect - first person common singular Strong's 6965: To arise, stand up, stand their ruins,’ וְחָרְבוֹתֶ֖יהָ (wə·ḥā·rə·ḇō·w·ṯe·hā) Conjunctive waw | Noun - feminine plural construct | third person feminine singular Strong's 2723: Waste, desolation, ruin Links Isaiah 44:26 NIVIsaiah 44:26 NLT Isaiah 44:26 ESV Isaiah 44:26 NASB Isaiah 44:26 KJV Isaiah 44:26 BibleApps.com Isaiah 44:26 Biblia Paralela Isaiah 44:26 Chinese Bible Isaiah 44:26 French Bible Isaiah 44:26 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Isaiah 44:26 Who confirms the word of his servant (Isa Isi Is) |
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