King James Version:
(The Lord speaking is red text)
¶ Who hath believed our report? and to whom is the arm of the LORD revealed?
Complete Jewish Bible:
Who believes our report? To whom is the arm of ADONAI revealed?
Berean Standard Bible:
Who has believed our message? And to whom has the arm of the LORD been revealed?
American Standard Version:
Who hath believed our message? and to whom hath the arm of Jehovah been revealed?
KJV with Strong’s Numbers:
Who hath believed{H539} our report{H8052}? and to whom is the arm{H2220} of the LORD{H3068} revealed{H1540}?
Cross-References (KJV):
John 12:38
- That the saying of Esaias the prophet might be fulfilled, which he spake, Lord, who hath believed our report? and to whom hath the arm of the Lord been revealed?
Romans 10:16
- But they have not all obeyed the gospel. For Esaias saith, Lord, who hath believed our report?
Romans 10:17
- So then faith [cometh] by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
1 Corinthians 1:18
- For the preaching of the cross is to them that perish foolishness; but unto us which are saved it is the power of God.
John 1:12
- But as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, [even] to them that believe on his name:
Matthew 16:17
- And Jesus answered and said unto him, Blessed art thou, Simon Barjona: for flesh and blood hath not revealed [it] unto thee, but my Father which is in heaven.
Matthew 11:25
- ¶ At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes.
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Commentary for Isaiah 53:1
Isaiah 53:1 is part of a larger passage known as the "Suffering Servant" song in the book of Isaiah, which is found within the Old Testament of the Bible. This verse sets the stage for one of the most profound and debated chapters concerning the identity and mission of God's chosen servant. The historical context of Isaiah places it during a time of spiritual decline in the kingdoms of Judah and Israel, with the prophet Isaiah delivering messages of both judgment and hope to the people.
The themes of this verse touch on skepticism and revelation. "Who hath believed our report?" suggests that the message Isaiah is about to convey is one that many will find hard to accept or believe. This speaks to the human tendency to doubt or disregard prophetic announcements, especially those that challenge the status quo or present a message that is difficult to grasp.
"And to whom is the arm of the LORD revealed?" introduces the concept of divine revelation and intervention. The "arm of the LORD" is a metaphor for God's power and salvation. It implies that there is a select group who will recognize and understand God's work through the suffering servant described in the subsequent verses. This servant, as later passages make clear, is seen by many Christian theologians as a prophetic reference to Jesus Christ, whose suffering, death, and resurrection are viewed as the ultimate revelation of God's power and the means of salvation for humanity.
In summary, Isaiah 53:1 confronts the issue of belief and understanding in the face of God's revelation through a suffering servant. It challenges the reader to consider who will accept the prophetic message and who will witness the might and saving power of God, themes that resonate deeply within the broader context of Judeo-Christian theology.
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Strong's Numbers and Definitions:
Note: H = Hebrew (OT), G = Greek (NT)
- Strong's Number: H539
There are 176 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: אָמַן
Transliteration: ʼâman
Pronunciation: aw-man'
Description: a primitive root; (Isaiah 30:21; interchangeable with אָמַן, to go to the right hand); properly, to build up or support; to foster as a parent or nurse; figuratively to render (or be) firm or faithful, to trust or believe, to be permanent or quiet; morally to be true or certain; hence, assurance, believe, bring up, establish, [phrase] fail, be faithful (of long continuance, stedfast, sure, surely, trusty, verified), nurse, (-ing father), (put), trust, turn to the right. - Strong's Number: H8052
There are 24 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: שְׁמוּעָה
Transliteration: shᵉmûwʻâh
Pronunciation: sehm-oo-aw'
Description: feminine passive participle of שָׁמֵם; something heard, i.e. an announcement; bruit, doctrine, fame, mentioned, news, report, rumor, tidings. - Strong's Number: H2220
There are 84 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: זְרוֹעַ
Transliteration: zᵉrôwaʻ
Pronunciation: zer-o'-ah
Description: or (shortened) זְרֹעַ; and (feminine) זְרוֹעָה; or זְרֹעָה; from זָרַע; the arm (as stretched out), or (of animals) the foreleg; figuratively, force; arm, [phrase] help, mighty, power, shoulder, strength. - Strong's Number: H3068
There are 5521 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: יְהֹוָה
Transliteration: Yᵉhôvâh
Pronunciation: yeh-ho-vaw'
Description: from הָיָה; (the) self-Existent or Eternal; Jehovah, Jewish national name of God; Jehovah, the Lord. Compare יָהּ, יְהֹוִה. - Strong's Number: H1540
There are 168 instances of this translation in the Bible
Lemma: גָּלָה
Transliteration: gâlâh
Pronunciation: gaw-law'
Description: a primitive root; to denude (especially in a disgraceful sense); by implication, to exile (captives being usually stripped); figuratively, to reveal; [phrase] advertise, appear, bewray, bring, (carry, lead, go) captive (into captivity), depart, disclose, discover, exile, be gone, open, [idiom] plainly, publish, remove, reveal, [idiom] shamelessly, shew, [idiom] surely, tell, uncover.