Parallel Verses

New American Standard Bible

Behold, the Lord’s hand is not so short
That it cannot save;
Nor is His ear so dull
That it cannot hear.

King James Version

Behold, the LORD'S hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; neither his ear heavy, that it cannot hear:

Holman Bible

Indeed, the Lord’s hand is not too short to save,
and His ear is not too deaf to hear.

International Standard Version

"See, the LORD's hand is not too short to save, nor are his ears too dull to hear.

A Conservative Version

Behold, LORD's hand is not shortened, that it cannot save, nor his ear heavy, that it cannot hear.

American Standard Version

Behold, Jehovah's hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; neither his ear heavy, that it cannot hear:

Amplified

Behold, the Lord’s hand is not so short
That it cannot save,
Nor His ear so impaired
That it cannot hear.

Bible in Basic English

Truly, the Lord's hand has not become short, so that he is unable to give salvation; and his ear is not shut from hearing:

Darby Translation

Behold, Jehovah's hand is not shortened that it cannot save, neither his ear heavy that it cannot hear;

Julia Smith Translation

Behold, the hand of Jehovah was not shortened from saving, and his ear heavy from hearing:

King James 2000

Behold, the LORD'S hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; neither his ear dull, that it cannot hear:

Lexham Expanded Bible

Look! The hand of Yahweh is not too short {to save}, and his ear is not [too] dull {to hear}.

Modern King James verseion

Behold, Jehovah's hand is not shortened so that it cannot save, nor is His ear heavy so that it cannot hear.

Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale

Behold, the LORD's hand is not so shortened that it cannot help, neither is his ear so stopped that it may not hear.

NET Bible

Look, the Lord's hand is not too weak to deliver you; his ear is not too deaf to hear you.

New Heart English Bible

Behold, the LORD's hand is not shortened, that it can't save; neither his ear heavy, that it can't hear:

The Emphasized Bible

Lo! the hand of Yahweh is not too short to say, - Neither is his ear too heavy to hear.

Webster

Behold, the LORD'S hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; neither his ear heavy, that it cannot hear:

World English Bible

Behold, Yahweh's hand is not shortened, that it can't save; neither his ear heavy, that it can't hear:

Youngs Literal Translation

Lo, the hand of Jehovah Hath not been shortened from saving, Nor heavy his ear from hearing.

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
הן 
hen 
lo, behold, if, or if, though
Usage: 99

the Lord's

Usage: 0

יד 
Yad 
Usage: 1612

is not shortened
קצר 
Qatsar 
Usage: 49

אזן 
'ozen 
Usage: 187

כּבד כּבד 
Kabad 
Usage: 114

Context Readings

Rampant Transgression

1 Behold, the Lord’s hand is not so short
That it cannot save;
Nor is His ear so dull
That it cannot hear.
2 But your wrongs have separated you from your God. Your sins have made him hide his face so that he does not even hear you.


Cross References

Numbers 11:23

Is there a limit to my power? Jehovah answered. You will soon see whether what I have said will happen or not!

Isaiah 50:2

Why was no one here when I came? Why was no one here to answer when I called? Am I too weak to reclaim you? Do I not have the power to rescue you? I dry up the sea with my command, and I turn rivers into deserts. Their fish stink because there is no water, and people die of thirst.

Jeremiah 32:17

Ah Lord Jehovah! You have made the heavens and the earth by your great power and by your outstretched arm! Nothing is too difficult for you.

Genesis 18:14

Is anything too hard for Jehovah? At the appointed time I will return to you, according to the time of life. Sarah shall have a son!

Isaiah 6:10

This people's heart has become calloused. They hardly hear with their ears, and they have closed their eyes. Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts, and turn and be healed.(Septuagint)

Isaiah 58:9

Then you will call, and Jehovah will answer! You will cry and he will say: 'Here I am.' If you remove the yoke from your midst, the pointing of the finger and speaking wickedness,

Isaiah 63:1

Who is this coming from Bozrah in Edom with his clothes stained bright red? Who is this dressed in splendor, going forward with great strength? It is I, Jehovah! I am coming to announce my victory. I am powerful enough to save you!

Isaiah 65:24

Before they call I will answer! While they are still speaking I will hear.

Matthew 13:15

The heart of this people is callous and dull. Their ears are plugged. They cannot hear. They closed their eyes and cannot see. They cannot see nor hear nor understand with their heart. They should turn around and I would heal them.'

Hebrews 7:25

He is able to save completely those who approach God through him, because he is always alive to intercede for them.

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