Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Was it not you who dried up the sea, the waters of the great deep, who made a road in the depths of the sea so that the redeemed might cross over? New Living Translation Are you not the same today, the one who dried up the sea, making a path of escape through the depths so that your people could cross over? English Standard Version Was it not you who dried up the sea, the waters of the great deep, who made the depths of the sea a way for the redeemed to pass over? Berean Standard Bible Was it not You who dried up the sea, the waters of the great deep, who made a road in the depths of the sea for the redeemed to cross over? King James Bible Art thou not it which hath dried the sea, the waters of the great deep; that hath made the depths of the sea a way for the ransomed to pass over? New King James Version Are You not the One who dried up the sea, The waters of the great deep; That made the depths of the sea a road For the redeemed to cross over? New American Standard Bible Was it not You who dried up the sea, The waters of the great deep; Who made the depths of the sea a pathway For the redeemed to cross over? NASB 1995 Was it not You who dried up the sea, The waters of the great deep; Who made the depths of the sea a pathway For the redeemed to cross over? NASB 1977 Was it not Thou who dried up the sea, The waters of the great deep; Who made the depths of the sea a pathway For the redeemed to cross over? Legacy Standard Bible Was it not You who dried up the sea, The waters of the great deep, Who made the depths of the sea a pathway For the redeemed to cross over? Amplified Bible Was it not You who dried up the [Red] Sea, The waters of the great deep, Who made the depths of the sea a pathway For the redeemed to cross over? Christian Standard Bible Wasn’t it you who dried up the sea, the waters of the great deep, who made the sea-bed into a road for the redeemed to pass over? Holman Christian Standard Bible Wasn’t it You who dried up the sea, the waters of the great deep, who made the sea-bed into a road for the redeemed to pass over? American Standard Version Is it not thou that driedst up the sea, the waters of the great deep; that madest the depths of the sea a way for the redeemed to pass over? Contemporary English Version Didn't you dry up the deep sea and make a road for your people to follow safely across? English Revised Version Art thou not it which dried up the sea, the waters of the great deep; that made the depths of the sea a way for the redeemed to pass over? GOD'S WORD® Translation Didn't you dry up the sea, the water of the great ocean? You made a road in the depths of the sea so that the people reclaimed [by the LORD] might pass through it. Good News Translation It was you also who dried up the sea and made a path through the water, so that those you were saving could cross. International Standard Version Was it not you who dried up the sea, the waters of the great deep, who made a road in the depths of the sea so that the redeemed could cross over?" Majority Standard Bible Was it not You who dried up the sea, the waters of the great deep, who made a road in the depths of the sea for the redeemed to cross over? NET Bible Did you not dry up the sea, the waters of the great deep? Did you not make a path through the depths of the sea, so those delivered from bondage could cross over? New Heart English Bible Isn't it you who dried up the sea, the waters of the great deep; who made the depths of the sea a way for the redeemed to pass over? Webster's Bible Translation Art thou not that which hath dried the sea, the waters of the great deep; that hath made the depths of the sea a way for the ransomed to pass over? World English Bible Isn’t it you who dried up the sea, the waters of the great deep; who made the depths of the sea a way for the redeemed to pass over? Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAre You not it that is drying up a sea, "" Waters of a great deep? That has made deep places of a sea "" A way for the passing of the redeemed? Young's Literal Translation Art not Thou it that is drying up a sea, Waters of a great deep? That hath made deep places of a sea A way for the passing of the redeemed? Smith's Literal Translation Was it not with him desolating the sea, the water of the great deep? setting the depths of the sea a way for the redeemed to pass over? Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleHast not thou dried up the sea, the water of the mighty deep, who madest the depth of the sea a way, that the delivered might pass over? Catholic Public Domain Version Have not you dried up the sea, the waters of the great abyss, and turned the depths of the sea into a road, so that the delivered could cross over it? New American Bible Was it not you who dried up the sea, the waters of the great deep, You who made the depths of the sea into a way for the redeemed to pass through? New Revised Standard Version Was it not you who dried up the sea, the waters of the great deep; who made the depths of the sea a way for the redeemed to cross over? Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleIt was thou that didst dry the sea, the waters of the great deep; that didst make the depths of the sea a way for the redeemed to pass over. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated You are this one who dried up the sea and water of the great Abyss, and in the depths of waters you made a road where the redeemed will pass over, the redeemed of LORD JEHOVAH OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917Art thou not it that dried up the sea, The waters of the great deep; That made the depths of the sea a way For the redeemed to pass over? Brenton Septuagint Translation Art thou not it that dried the sea, the water, even the abundance of the deep; that made the depths of the sea a way of passage for the delivered and redeemed? Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Salvation for Zion…9Awake, awake, put on strength, O arm of the LORD. Wake up as in days past, as in generations of old. Was it not You who cut Rahab to pieces, who pierced through the dragon? 10Was it not You who dried up the sea, the waters of the great deep, who made a road in the depths of the sea for the redeemed to cross over? 11So the redeemed of the LORD will return and enter Zion with singing, crowned with everlasting joy. Gladness and joy will overtake them, and sorrow and sighing will flee.… Cross References Exodus 14:21-22 Then Moses stretched out his hand over the sea, and all that night the LORD drove back the sea with a strong east wind that turned it into dry land. So the waters were divided, / and the Israelites went through the sea on dry ground, with walls of water on their right and on their left. Psalm 106:9 He rebuked the Red Sea, and it dried up; He led them through the depths as through a desert. Psalm 77:16-19 The waters saw You, O God; the waters saw You and swirled; even the depths were shaken. / The clouds poured down water; the skies resounded with thunder; Your arrows flashed back and forth. / Your thunder resounded in the whirlwind; the lightning lit up the world; the earth trembled and quaked. ... Nehemiah 9:11 You divided the sea before them, and they crossed through it on dry ground. You hurled their pursuers into the depths like a stone into raging waters. Joshua 3:13-17 When the feet of the priests who carry the ark of the LORD—the Lord of all the earth—touch down in the waters of the Jordan, its flowing waters will be cut off and will stand up in a heap.” / So when the people broke camp to cross the Jordan, the priests carried the ark of the covenant ahead of them. / Now the Jordan overflows its banks throughout the harvest season. But as soon as the priests carrying the ark reached the Jordan and their feet touched the water’s edge, ... Isaiah 43:16-17 Thus says the LORD, who makes a way in the sea and a path through the surging waters, / who brings out the chariots and horses, the armies and warriors together, to lie down, never to rise again; to be extinguished, snuffed out like a wick: Isaiah 63:12-13 who sent His glorious arm to lead them by the right hand of Moses, who divided the waters before them to gain for Himself everlasting renown, / who led them through the depths like a horse in the wilderness, so that they did not stumble? Psalm 136:13-14 He divided the Red Sea in two His loving devotion endures forever. / and led Israel through the midst, His loving devotion endures forever. Exodus 15:8 At the blast of Your nostrils the waters piled up; like a wall the currents stood firm; the depths congealed in the heart of the sea. Job 26:12 By His power He stirred the sea; by His understanding He shattered Rahab. Habakkuk 3:15 You trampled the sea with Your horses, churning the great waters. Psalm 74:13-14 You divided the sea by Your strength; You smashed the heads of the dragons of the sea; / You crushed the heads of Leviathan; You fed him to the creatures of the desert. Revelation 15:3 and they sang the song of God’s servant Moses and of the Lamb: “Great and wonderful are Your works, O Lord God Almighty! Just and true are Your ways, O King of the nations! Hebrews 11:29 By faith the people passed through the Red Sea as on dry land; but when the Egyptians tried to follow, they were drowned. 1 Corinthians 10:1-2 I do not want you to be unaware, brothers, that our forefathers were all under the cloud, and that they all passed through the sea. / They were all baptized into Moses in the cloud and in the sea. Treasury of Scripture Are you not it which has dried the sea, the waters of the great deep; that has made the depths of the sea a way for the ransomed to pass over? dried Isaiah 42:15 I will make waste mountains and hills, and dry up all their herbs; and I will make the rivers islands, and I will dry up the pools. Isaiah 43:16 Thus saith the LORD, which maketh a way in the sea, and a path in the mighty waters; Isaiah 50:2 Wherefore, when I came, was there no man? when I called, was there none to answer? Is my hand shortened at all, that it cannot redeem? or have I no power to deliver? behold, at my rebuke I dry up the sea, I make the rivers a wilderness: their fish stinketh, because there is no water, and dieth for thirst. Jump to Previous Cross Deep Depths Dried Driedst Dry Drying Great Lord's Madest Passing Pathway Places Ransomed Redeemed Road Sea Waters WayJump to Next Cross Deep Depths Dried Driedst Dry Drying Great Lord's Madest Passing Pathway Places Ransomed Redeemed Road Sea Waters WayIsaiah 51 1. An exhortation after the pattern of Abraham, to trust in Christ3. By reason of his comfortable promises, 4. Of his righteous salvation 7. And man's mortality 9. Christ by his sanctified arm defends his from the fear of man 17. He bewails the afflictions of Jerusalem 21. And promises deliverance Was it not You who dried up the sea This phrase recalls the miraculous event of the parting of the Red Sea, a foundational moment in Israel's history (Exodus 14:21-22). It emphasizes God's power over creation and His ability to deliver His people from bondage. The drying up of the sea is a demonstration of divine intervention, showcasing God's sovereignty and faithfulness to His covenant with Israel. This act is often seen as a type of Christ's redemptive work, where He delivers believers from the bondage of sin. the waters of the great deep who made a road in the depths of the sea for the redeemed to cross over Persons / Places / Events 1. The LORD (Yahweh)The central figure in this verse, Yahweh is depicted as the powerful deliverer who performs miraculous acts for His people. 2. The Sea and the Great Deep Symbolic of chaos and danger, representing the obstacles that God overcomes for His people. 3. The Redeemed Refers to the Israelites, God's chosen people, who were delivered from slavery in Egypt and crossed the Red Sea. 4. The Exodus Event The historical event where God parted the Red Sea, allowing the Israelites to escape from Egyptian bondage. 5. The Road in the Sea A miraculous path created by God, symbolizing His provision and guidance for His people. Teaching Points God's Sovereignty Over CreationGod has ultimate control over the natural world, as demonstrated by His ability to part the sea. This reassures believers of His power over any chaos in their lives. Deliverance and Redemption Just as God redeemed Israel from Egypt, He offers spiritual redemption through Jesus Christ. Believers are encouraged to trust in God's saving power. Faith in God's Provision The Israelites' journey through the sea required faith. Similarly, believers are called to trust in God's provision and guidance through life's challenges. Remembrance of God's Past Faithfulness Reflecting on God's past acts of deliverance strengthens faith and provides hope for current and future trials. God's Pathway Through Obstacles God creates pathways through seemingly insurmountable obstacles. Believers should seek His guidance and trust in His ability to make a way.Verse 10. - Art thou not it which hath dried the sea? rather, was it not thou that didst dry up the sea? (comp. Exodus 14:21, 22). The waters of the Red Sea are called those of "the great deep," because they are a portion of the circumambient ocean, not a tideless land-locked basin, like the Mediterranean. That hath made; rather, that madest. The allusion is to the single occasion of the passage of the Red Sea by the Israelites. Ver. 11. - The redeemed of the Lord (see the comment on Isaiah 35:10. where the same passage occurs with scarcely any variation). Isaiah is not averse to repetitions (see Isaiah 5:25; Isaiah 9:12, 17, 21; Isaiah 10:4; Isaiah 11:1; Isaiah 65:25; Isaiah 48:22; 57:21, etc.). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Was it notהֲל֤וֹא (hă·lō·w) Adverb - Negative particle Strong's 3808: Not, no You אַתְּ־ (’at-) Pronoun - second person feminine singular Strong's 859: Thou and thee, ye and you who dried up הַמַּחֲרֶ֣בֶת (ham·ma·ḥă·re·ḇeṯ) Article | Verb - Hifil - Participle - feminine singular Strong's 2717: To parch, to desolate, destroy, kill the sea, יָ֔ם (yām) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3220: A sea, the Mediterranean Sea, large river, an artifical basin the waters מֵ֖י (mê) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 4325: Water, juice, urine, semen of the great רַבָּ֑ה (rab·bāh) Adjective - feminine singular Strong's 7227: Much, many, great deep, תְּה֣וֹם (tə·hō·wm) Noun - common singular Strong's 8415: An abyss, the deep who made הַשָּׂ֙מָה֙ (haś·śā·māh) Article | Verb - Qal - Perfect - third person feminine singular Strong's 7760: Put -- to put, place, set a road דֶּ֖רֶךְ (de·reḵ) Noun - common singular Strong's 1870: A road, a course of life, mode of action in the depths מַֽעֲמַקֵּי־ (ma·‘ă·maq·qê-) Noun - masculine plural construct Strong's 4615: A deep of the sea יָ֔ם (yām) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 3220: A sea, the Mediterranean Sea, large river, an artifical basin for the redeemed גְּאוּלִֽים׃ (gə·’ū·lîm) Verb - Qal - QalPassParticiple - masculine plural Strong's 1350: To redeem, act as kinsman to cross over? לַעֲבֹ֥ר (la·‘ă·ḇōr) Preposition-l | Verb - Qal - Infinitive construct Strong's 5674: To pass over, through, or by, pass on Links Isaiah 51:10 NIVIsaiah 51:10 NLT Isaiah 51:10 ESV Isaiah 51:10 NASB Isaiah 51:10 KJV Isaiah 51:10 BibleApps.com Isaiah 51:10 Biblia Paralela Isaiah 51:10 Chinese Bible Isaiah 51:10 French Bible Isaiah 51:10 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Isaiah 51:10 Isn't it you who dried up (Isa Isi Is) |
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