Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Their descendants will be known among the nations and their offspring among the peoples. All who see them will acknowledge that they are a people the LORD has blessed.” New Living Translation Their descendants will be recognized and honored among the nations. Everyone will realize that they are a people the LORD has blessed.” English Standard Version Their offspring shall be known among the nations, and their descendants in the midst of the peoples; all who see them shall acknowledge them, that they are an offspring the LORD has blessed. Berean Standard Bible Their descendants will be known among the nations, and their offspring among the peoples. All who see them will acknowledge that they are a people the LORD has blessed. King James Bible And their seed shall be known among the Gentiles, and their offspring among the people: all that see them shall acknowledge them, that they are the seed which the LORD hath blessed. New King James Version Their descendants shall be known among the Gentiles, And their offspring among the people. All who see them shall acknowledge them, That they are the posterity whom the LORD has blessed.” New American Standard Bible Then their offspring will be known among the nations, And their descendants in the midst of the peoples. All who see them will recognize them Because they are the offspring whom the LORD has blessed. NASB 1995 Then their offspring will be known among the nations, And their descendants in the midst of the peoples. All who see them will recognize them Because they are the offspring whom the LORD has blessed. NASB 1977 Then their offspring will be known among the nations, And their descendants in the midst of the peoples. All who see them will recognize them Because they are the offspring whom the LORD has blessed. Legacy Standard Bible Then their seed will be known among the nations, And their offspring in the midst of the peoples. All who see them will recognize them Because they are the seed whom Yahweh has blessed. Amplified Bible Then their offspring will be known among the nations, And their descendants among the peoples. All who see them [in their prosperity] will recognize and acknowledge them That they are the people whom the LORD has blessed. Christian Standard Bible Their descendants will be known among the nations, and their posterity among the peoples. All who see them will recognize that they are a people the LORD has blessed. Holman Christian Standard Bible Their descendants will be known among the nations, and their posterity among the peoples. All who see them will recognize that they are a people the LORD has blessed. American Standard Version And their seed shall be known among the nations, and their offspring among the peoples; all that see them shall acknowledge them, that they are the seed which Jehovah hath blessed. Contemporary English Version Your descendants will be known in every nation. All who see them will realize that they have been blessed, by me, the LORD. English Revised Version And their seed shall be known among the nations, and their offspring among the peoples: all that see them shall acknowledge them, that they are the seed which the LORD hath blessed. GOD'S WORD® Translation Then their offspring will be known among the nations and their descendants among the people. Everyone who sees them will recognize that they are the descendants whom the LORD has blessed. Good News Translation They will be famous among the nations; Everyone who sees them will know That they are a people whom I have blessed." International Standard Version Your offspring will be known among the nations, and your descendants among the people. All who see them will acknowledge them, that they are an offspring the LORD has blessed." Majority Standard Bible Their descendants will be known among the nations, and their offspring among the peoples. All who see them will acknowledge that they are a people the LORD has blessed. NET Bible Their descendants will be known among the nations, their offspring among the peoples. All who see them will recognize that the LORD has blessed them." New Heart English Bible Their offspring shall be known among the nations, and their descendants among the peoples; all who see them shall acknowledge them, that they are the offspring which the LORD has blessed." Webster's Bible Translation And their seed shall be known among the Gentiles, and their offspring among the people: all that see them shall acknowledge them, that they are the seed which the LORD hath blessed. World English Bible Their offspring will be known among the nations, and their offspring among the peoples. All who see them will acknowledge them, that they are the offspring which Yahweh has blessed.” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd their seed has been known among the nations, "" And their offspring in the midst of the peoples, "" All their beholders acknowledge them, "" For they [are] a seed YHWH has blessed.” Young's Literal Translation And known among nations hath been their seed, And their offspring in the midst of the peoples, All their beholders acknowledge them, For they are a seed Jehovah hath blessed. Smith's Literal Translation And their seed was known among the nations, and their offspring in the midst of the peoples: all seeing them shall recognise them, for they the seed Jehovah blessed. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd they shall know their seed among the Gentiles, and their offspring in the midst of peoples: all that shall see them, shall know them, that these are the seed which the Lord hath blessed. Catholic Public Domain Version And they will know their offspring among the nations, and their progeny in the midst of the peoples. All who see them will recognize them: that these are the offspring whom the Lord has blessed. New American Bible Their offspring shall be renowned among the nations, and their descendants in the midst of the peoples; All who see them shall acknowledge them: “They are offspring the LORD has blessed.” New Revised Standard Version Their descendants shall be known among the nations, and their offspring among the peoples; all who see them shall acknowledge that they are a people whom the LORD has blessed. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleYour offspring shall be known among the Gentiles, and your descendants among the nations; all who see you shall recognize you, that you are the offspring that the LORD has blessed. Peshitta Holy Bible Translated And your seed will be made known among the Gentiles, and the seed of your seed among the peoples. All seeing you shall recognize you, that you are the seed whom LORD JEHOVAH has blessed OT Translations JPS Tanakh 1917And their seed shall be known among the nations, And their offspring among the peoples; All that see them shall acknowledge them, That they are the seed which the LORD hath blessed. Brenton Septuagint Translation And their seed shall be known among the Gentiles, and their offspring in the midst of peoples: every one that sees them shall take notice of them, that they are a seed blessed of God; Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Year of the LORD's Favor…8For I, the LORD, love justice; I hate robbery and iniquity; in My faithfulness I will give them their recompense and make an everlasting covenant with them. 9Their descendants will be known among the nations, and their offspring among the peoples. All who see them will acknowledge that they are a people the LORD has blessed. 10I will rejoice greatly in the LORD, my soul will exult in my God; for He has clothed me with garments of salvation and wrapped me in a robe of righteousness, as a bridegroom wears a priestly headdress, as a bride adorns herself with her jewels.… Cross References Genesis 12:2-3 I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, so that you will be a blessing. / I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you; and all the families of the earth will be blessed through you.” Deuteronomy 28:10 Then all the peoples of the earth will see that you are called by the name of the LORD, and they will stand in awe of you. Psalm 112:2 His descendants will be mighty in the land; the generation of the upright will be blessed. Isaiah 44:3-5 For I will pour water on the thirsty land, and currents on the dry ground. I will pour out My Spirit on your descendants, and My blessing on your offspring. / They will sprout among the grass like willows by flowing streams. / One will say, ‘I belong to the LORD,’ another will call himself by the name of Jacob, and still another will write on his hand, ‘The LORD’s,’ and will take the name of Israel.” Isaiah 60:21 Then all your people will be righteous; they will possess the land forever; they are the branch of My planting, the work of My hands, so that I may be glorified. Isaiah 62:12 And they will be called the Holy People, the Redeemed of The LORD; and you will be called Sought Out, A City Not Forsaken. Jeremiah 32:39-41 I will give them one heart and one way, so that they will always fear Me for their own good and for the good of their children after them. / I will make an everlasting covenant with them: I will never turn away from doing good to them, and I will put My fear in their hearts, so that they will never turn away from Me. / Yes, I will rejoice in doing them good, and I will faithfully plant them in this land with all My heart and with all My soul. Ezekiel 37:25-28 They will live in the land that I gave to My servant Jacob, where your fathers lived. They will live there forever with their children and grandchildren, and My servant David will be their prince forever. / And I will make a covenant of peace with them; it will be an everlasting covenant. I will establish them and multiply them, and I will set My sanctuary among them forever. / My dwelling place will be with them; I will be their God, and they will be My people. ... Zechariah 8:13 As you have been a curse among the nations, O house of Judah and house of Israel, so I will save you, and you will be a blessing. Do not be afraid; let your hands be strong.” Malachi 3:12 “Then all the nations will call you blessed, for you will be a land of delight,” says the LORD of Hosts. Matthew 5:14-16 You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. / Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a basket. Instead, they set it on a stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. / In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and glorify your Father in heaven. Matthew 25:34 Then the King will say to those on His right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. Luke 1:48 For He has looked with favor on the humble state of His servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed. John 17:23 I in them and You in Me—that they may be perfectly united, so that the world may know that You sent Me and have loved them just as You have loved Me. Acts 2:39 This promise belongs to you and your children and to all who are far off—to all whom the Lord our God will call to Himself.” Treasury of Scripture And their seed shall be known among the Gentiles, and their offspring among the people: all that see them shall acknowledge them, that they are the seed which the LORD has blessed. their seed Isaiah 44:3 For I will pour water upon him that is thirsty, and floods upon the dry ground: I will pour my spirit upon thy seed, and my blessing upon thine offspring: Genesis 22:18 And in thy seed shall all the nations of the earth be blessed; because thou hast obeyed my voice. Zechariah 8:13 And it shall come to pass, that as ye were a curse among the heathen, O house of Judah, and house of Israel; so will I save you, and ye shall be a blessing: fear not, but let your hands be strong. they are Isaiah 65:23 They shall not labour in vain, nor bring forth for trouble; for they are the seed of the blessed of the LORD, and their offspring with them. Psalm 115:14 The LORD shall increase you more and more, you and your children. Acts 3:26 Unto you first God, having raised up his Son Jesus, sent him to bless you, in turning away every one of you from his iniquities. Jump to Previous Acknowledge Beholders Blessed Blessing Clear Descendants Gentiles Midst Nations Noted Offspring Peoples Recognize SeedJump to Next Acknowledge Beholders Blessed Blessing Clear Descendants Gentiles Midst Nations Noted Offspring Peoples Recognize SeedIsaiah 61 1. The office of Christ4. The forwardness 7. And blessing of the faithful Their descendants will be known among the nations This phrase highlights the future recognition and prominence of the descendants of God's people. In the context of Isaiah, this prophecy speaks to the restoration and exaltation of Israel after periods of exile and suffering. Historically, Israel was often a small nation surrounded by powerful empires, yet this promise indicates a reversal where their influence and reputation will extend globally. This can be seen as a fulfillment of God's covenant with Abraham in Genesis 12:2-3, where God promises to make Abraham's descendants a great nation and a blessing to all peoples. Theologically, this points to the ultimate fulfillment in the spread of the Gospel, where spiritual descendants of Abraham, through faith in Christ, are recognized worldwide. and their offspring among the peoples. All who see them will acknowledge that they are a people the LORD has blessed. Persons / Places / Events 1. IsaiahA major prophet in the Old Testament, Isaiah is traditionally credited with writing the Book of Isaiah. His prophecies often focus on the coming of the Messiah and the restoration of Israel. 2. The Nations Refers to the Gentile nations surrounding Israel. In this context, it signifies the global recognition of God's blessing upon His people. 3. The Offspring Represents the descendants of God's people, Israel. This can also be seen as a prophetic reference to the spiritual descendants of Abraham, including believers in Christ. 4. The LORD The covenant name of God, Yahweh, emphasizing His eternal and unchanging nature and His relationship with His people. 5. The People the LORD has Blessed This phrase highlights the special status of God's people, marked by divine favor and blessing. Teaching Points Identity in ChristAs believers, our identity is rooted in being part of God's blessed people. This identity should shape how we live and interact with the world. Witness to the Nations Our lives should reflect God's blessing in such a way that others recognize His work in us, serving as a testimony to His grace and power. Generational Blessing The promise of blessing extends to future generations. We are called to live in a way that passes on faith and blessing to our descendants. God's Faithfulness The acknowledgment of God's blessing by the nations underscores His faithfulness to His promises. We can trust in His continued faithfulness in our lives. Living as Blessed People Understanding that we are blessed by God should lead us to live with gratitude, generosity, and a desire to bless others.(9) Their seed shall be known--i.e., as in Proverbs 31:23, shall be "renowned," or "honourably recognised," even by the heathen, as the people whom Jehovah hath blessed. (Comp. Isaiah 65:23.)Verse 9. - Their seed shall be known; or, shall be illustrious (Lowth), renowned (Cheyne). A halo of renown still, in the eyes of many, attaches to Jewish descent. Among the people; rather, among the peoples. The seed which the Lord hath blessed; rather, a seed. The blessing has passed in the main to "the Israel of God" (Galatians 6:16). Parallel Commentaries ... Hebrew Their descendantsזַרְעָ֔ם (zar·‘ām) Noun - masculine singular construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 2233: Seed, fruit, plant, sowing-time, posterity will be known וְנוֹדַ֤ע (wə·nō·w·ḏa‘) Conjunctive waw | Verb - Nifal - Conjunctive perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 3045: To know among the nations, בַּגּוֹיִם֙ (bag·gō·w·yim) Preposition-b, Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 1471: A foreign nation, a Gentile, a troop of animals, a flight of locusts and their offspring וְצֶאֱצָאֵיהֶ֖ם (wə·ṣe·’ĕ·ṣā·’ê·hem) Conjunctive waw | Noun - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 6631: Issue, offspring, produce among בְּת֣וֹךְ (bə·ṯō·wḵ) Preposition-b | Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 8432: A bisection, the centre the peoples. הָעַמִּ֑ים (hā·‘am·mîm) Article | Noun - masculine plural Strong's 5971: A people, a tribe, troops, attendants, a flock All כָּל־ (kāl-) Noun - masculine singular construct Strong's 3605: The whole, all, any, every who see them רֹֽאֵיהֶם֙ (rō·’ê·hem) Verb - Qal - Participle - masculine plural construct | third person masculine plural Strong's 7200: To see will acknowledge יַכִּיר֔וּם (yak·kî·rūm) Verb - Hifil - Imperfect - third person masculine plural | third person masculine plural Strong's 5234: To regard, recognize that כִּ֛י (kî) Conjunction Strong's 3588: A relative conjunction they הֵ֥ם (hêm) Pronoun - third person masculine plural Strong's 1992: They are a people זֶ֖רַע (ze·ra‘) Noun - masculine singular Strong's 2233: Seed, fruit, plant, sowing-time, posterity the LORD יְהוָֽה׃ (Yah·weh) Noun - proper - masculine singular Strong's 3068: LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel has blessed. בֵּרַ֥ךְ (bê·raḵ) Verb - Piel - Perfect - third person masculine singular Strong's 1288: To kneel, to bless God, man, to curse Links Isaiah 61:9 NIVIsaiah 61:9 NLT Isaiah 61:9 ESV Isaiah 61:9 NASB Isaiah 61:9 KJV Isaiah 61:9 BibleApps.com Isaiah 61:9 Biblia Paralela Isaiah 61:9 Chinese Bible Isaiah 61:9 French Bible Isaiah 61:9 Catholic Bible OT Prophets: Isaiah 61:9 Their seed shall be known among (Isa Isi Is) |
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