Isaiah 51:15
New International Version
For I am the LORD your God, who stirs up the sea so that its waves roar— the LORD Almighty is his name.

New Living Translation
For I am the LORD your God, who stirs up the sea, causing its waves to roar. My name is the LORD of Heaven’s Armies.

English Standard Version
I am the LORD your God, who stirs up the sea so that its waves roar— the LORD of hosts is his name.

Berean Standard Bible
For I am the LORD your God who stirs up the sea so that its waves roar—the LORD of Hosts is His name.

King James Bible
But I am the LORD thy God, that divided the sea, whose waves roared: The LORD of hosts is his name.

New King James Version
But I am the LORD your God, Who divided the sea whose waves roared— The LORD of hosts is His name.

New American Standard Bible
For I am the LORD your God, who stirs up the sea so that its waves roar (the LORD of armies is His name).

NASB 1995
“For I am the LORD your God, who stirs up the sea and its waves roar (the LORD of hosts is His name).

NASB 1977
“For I am the LORD your God, who stirs up the sea and its waves roar (the LORD of hosts is His name).

Legacy Standard Bible
For I am Yahweh your God, who stirs up the sea, and its waves roar—Yahweh of hosts is His name.

Amplified Bible
For I am the LORD your God, who stirs up the sea so that its waves roar—the LORD of hosts is His name.

Christian Standard Bible
For I am the LORD your God who stirs up the sea so that its waves roar — his name is the LORD of Armies.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
For I am Yahweh your God who stirs up the sea so that its waves roar— His name is Yahweh of Hosts.

American Standard Version
For I am Jehovah thy God, who stirreth up the sea, so that the waves thereof roar: Jehovah of hosts is his name.

Contemporary English Version
I will help them because I am your God, the LORD All-Powerful, who makes the ocean roar.

English Revised Version
For I am the LORD thy God, which stirreth up the sea, that the waves thereof roar: the LORD of hosts is his name.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
I am the LORD your God who stirs up the sea and makes its waves roar. My name is the LORD of Armies.

Good News Translation
"I am the LORD your God; I stir up the sea and make its waves roar. My name is the LORD Almighty!

International Standard Version
"For I am the LORD your God, who churns up the sea, so that its waves roar, 'The LORD of the Heavenly Armies is his name.'

Majority Standard Bible
For I am the LORD your God who stirs up the sea so that its waves roar?the LORD of Hosts is His name.

NET Bible
I am the LORD your God, who churns up the sea so that its waves surge. The LORD who commands armies is his name!

New Heart English Bible
For I am the LORD your God, who stirs up the sea, so that its waves roar: the LORD of hosts is his name.

Webster's Bible Translation
But I am the LORD thy God, that divided the sea, whose waves roared: The LORD of hosts is his name.

World English Bible
For I am Yahweh your God, who stirs up the sea so that its waves roar. Yahweh of Armies is his name.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And I [am] your God YHWH, "" Quieting the sea when its billows roar, "" YHWH of Hosts [is] His Name.

Young's Literal Translation
And I am Jehovah thy God, Quieting the sea, when its billows roar, Jehovah of Hosts is His name.

Smith's Literal Translation
And I am Jehovah thy God causing the sea to tremble. And its billows shall be put in motion: Jehovah of armies his name.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
But I am the Lord thy God, who trouble the sea, and the waves thereof swell: the Lord of hosts is my name.

Catholic Public Domain Version
But I am the Lord, your God, who stirs up the sea, and who makes the waves swell. The Lord of hosts is my name.

New American Bible
For I am the LORD, your God, who stirs up the sea so that its waves roar; the LORD of hosts by name.

New Revised Standard Version
For I am the LORD your God, who stirs up the sea so that its waves roar— the LORD of hosts is his name.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
For I am the LORD your God who rebukes the sea, and its waves are calm; the LORD of hosts is his name.

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
I AM LORD JEHOVAH your God who rebukes the sea and its waves are calm. LORD JEHOVAH of Hosts is his Name!
OT Translations
JPS Tanakh 1917
For I am the LORD thy God, Who stirreth up the sea, that the waves thereof roar; The LORD of hosts is His name.

Brenton Septuagint Translation
for I am thy God, that troubles the sea, and causes the waves thereof to roar: the Lord of hosts is my name.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
Salvation for Zion
14The captive will soon be freed; he will not die in the dungeon, and his bread will not be lacking. 15For I am the LORD your God who stirs up the sea so that its waves roar— the LORD of Hosts is His name. 16I have put My words in your mouth, and covered you with the shadow of My hand, to establish the heavens, to found the earth, and to say to Zion, ‘You are My people.’ ”…

Cross References
Jeremiah 31:35
Thus says the LORD, who gives the sun for light by day, who sets in order the moon and stars for light by night, who stirs up the sea so that its waves roar—the LORD of Hosts is His name:

Psalm 89:9
You rule the raging sea; when its waves mount up, You still them.

Exodus 14:21
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,

Job 26:12
By His power He stirred the sea; by His understanding He shattered Rahab.

Nahum 1:4
He rebukes the sea and dries it up; He makes all the rivers run dry. Bashan and Carmel wither, and the flower of Lebanon wilts.

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.

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
The waters saw You, O God; the waters saw You and swirled; even the depths were shaken.

Psalm 93:4
Above the roar of many waters—the mighty breakers of the sea—the LORD on high is majestic.

Jeremiah 5:22
Do you not fear Me?” declares the LORD. “Do you not tremble before Me, the One who set the sand as the boundary for the sea, an enduring barrier it cannot cross? The waves surge, but they cannot prevail. They roar but cannot cross it.

Psalm 65:7
You stilled the roaring of the seas, the pounding of their waves, and the tumult of the nations.

Matthew 8:26-27
“You of little faith,” Jesus replied, “why are you so afraid?” Then He got up and rebuked the winds and the sea, and it was perfectly calm. / The men were amazed and asked, “What kind of man is this? Even the winds and the sea obey Him!”

Mark 4:39-41
Then Jesus got up and rebuked the wind and the sea. “Silence!” He commanded. “Be still!” And the wind died down, and it was perfectly calm. / “Why are you so afraid?” He asked. “Do you still have no faith?” / Overwhelmed with fear, they asked one another, “Who is this, that even the wind and the sea obey Him?”

Luke 8:24-25
The disciples went and woke Him, saying, “Master, Master, we are perishing!” Then Jesus got up and rebuked the wind and the raging waters, and they subsided, and all was calm. / “Where is your faith?” He asked. Frightened and amazed, they asked one another, “Who is this? He commands even the winds and the water, and they obey Him!”

John 6:19-21
When they had rowed about three or four miles, they saw Jesus approaching the boat, walking on the sea—and they were terrified. / But Jesus spoke up: “It is I; do not be afraid.” / Then they were willing to take Him into the boat, and at once the boat reached the shore where they were heading.


Treasury of Scripture

But I am the LORD your God, that divided the sea, whose waves roared: The LORD of hosts is his name.

that divided

Isaiah 51:10
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?

Nehemiah 9:11
And thou didst divide the sea before them, so that they went through the midst of the sea on the dry land; and their persecutors thou threwest into the deeps, as a stone into the mighty waters.

Job 26:12
He divideth the sea with his power, and by his understanding he smiteth through the proud.

Amos 9:5,6
And the Lord GOD of hosts is he that toucheth the land, and it shall melt, and all that dwell therein shall mourn: and it shall rise up wholly like a flood; and shall be drowned, as by the flood of Egypt…

Isaiah 47:4
As for our redeemer, the LORD of hosts is his name, the Holy One of Israel.

Isaiah 48:2
For they call themselves of the holy city, and stay themselves upon the God of Israel; The LORD of hosts is his name.

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Isaiah 51
1. An exhortation after the pattern of Abraham, to trust in Christ
3. 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














For I am the LORD your God
This phrase emphasizes the covenant relationship between God and His people, Israel. It recalls the covenantal language used throughout the Old Testament, particularly in the Pentateuch, where God repeatedly identifies Himself as the God of Israel (Exodus 20:2). This declaration serves as a reminder of God's sovereignty and His personal involvement in the lives of His people. It underscores the unique relationship that Israel has with God, distinguishing Him from the false gods of surrounding nations.

who stirs up the sea so that its waves roar
This imagery of God stirring the sea is a demonstration of His power over creation. In ancient Near Eastern cultures, the sea often symbolized chaos and disorder. By asserting control over the sea, God is portrayed as the supreme authority over all chaos and natural forces. This echoes the creation narrative in Genesis, where God brings order out of chaos. It also connects to the Exodus event, where God parted the Red Sea, demonstrating His power to deliver His people (Exodus 14:21-22). The roaring waves symbolize the might and majesty of God's creation, which He commands effortlessly.

the LORD of Hosts is His name
The title "LORD of Hosts" (Yahweh Sabaoth) signifies God's supreme command over the heavenly armies and all cosmic forces. This title is used frequently in the prophetic books to emphasize God's omnipotence and His ability to execute judgment and deliverance. It reassures the faithful of God's ultimate control over all spiritual and earthly realms. This name also points to God's role as a divine warrior who fights on behalf of His people, a theme seen in passages like 1 Samuel 17:45, where David confronts Goliath in the name of the LORD of Hosts. This title reinforces the assurance of God's protection and His active involvement in the affairs of the world.

Persons / Places / Events
1. The LORD (Yahweh)
The covenant name of God, emphasizing His eternal, self-existent nature and His relationship with Israel.

2. The Sea
Often symbolic of chaos and disorder in ancient Near Eastern literature, representing the forces that God controls.

3. The Waves
A metaphor for the tumultuous and uncontrollable aspects of life that God has power over.

4. The LORD of Hosts
A title for God that emphasizes His supreme authority over the heavenly armies and all creation.

5. Israel
The primary audience of Isaiah's prophecy, representing God's chosen people who are being reassured of His power and protection.
Teaching Points
God's Sovereignty Over Chaos
Just as God stirs up the sea, He has control over the chaotic and unpredictable aspects of our lives. Trust in His sovereignty brings peace amidst turmoil.

The Assurance of God's Presence
The title "LORD of Hosts" assures us of God's powerful presence. In times of fear and uncertainty, remember that God is with us, commanding the forces of heaven.

Faith in God's Deliverance
Reflect on how God delivered Israel through the Red Sea. In our own lives, God can make a way through seemingly insurmountable challenges.

The Power of God's Word
Just as God commands the sea, His Word has power and authority. Engage with Scripture to find strength and guidance in life's storms.

Worship and Reverence
Recognize God's majesty and power in creation. Let this lead us to worship Him with awe and reverence, acknowledging His lordship over all.(15) But I am . . .--Better, Seeing that I am. The fact which follows is not contrasted with that which precedes, but given as its ground. The might of Jehovah is seen in the storm-waves of the sea. It is seen not less in the fall and rise of empires.

Verse 15. - But I am the Lord thy God, that divided the sea; rather, for I, the Lord thy God, am he that divided the sea (comp. ver. 10). The reference is once more to the great miracle wrought at the Exodus, when the Red Sea was "divided" before the host of Israelites (Exodus 14:21; comp. Psalm 74:13). Whose waves roared (see Exodus 14:27; Exodus 15:10).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Hebrew
For I
וְאָֽנֹכִי֙ (wə·’ā·nō·ḵî)
Conjunctive waw | Pronoun - first person common singular
Strong's 595: I

am the LORD
יְהוָ֣ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

your God
אֱלֹהֶ֔יךָ (’ĕ·lō·he·ḵā)
Noun - masculine plural construct | second person masculine singular
Strong's 430: gods -- the supreme God, magistrates, a superlative

who stirs up
רֹגַ֣ע (rō·ḡa‘)
Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine singular
Strong's 7280: To toss violently and suddenly, to settle, quiet, to wink

the sea
הַיָּ֔ם (hay·yām)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 3220: A sea, the Mediterranean Sea, large river, an artifical basin

so that its waves
גַּלָּ֑יו (gal·lāw)
Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 1530: Something rolled, a heap of stone, dung, a spring of water

roar—
וַיֶּהֱמ֖וּ (way·ye·hĕ·mū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine plural
Strong's 1993: To make a, loud sound, commotion, tumult, to rage, war, moan, clamor

the LORD
יְהוָ֥ה (Yah·weh)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel

of Hosts
צְבָא֖וֹת (ṣə·ḇā·’ō·wṯ)
Noun - common plural
Strong's 6635: A mass of persons, reg, organized for, war, a campaign

[is] His name.
שְׁמֽוֹ׃ (šə·mōw)
Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine singular
Strong's 8034: A name


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