Parallel Verses
Holman Bible
then we will know that you are gods.
Indeed, do something good or bad,
then we will be in awe
New American Standard Bible
That we may know that you are gods;
Indeed,
King James Version
Shew the things that are to come hereafter, that we may know that ye are gods: yea, do good, or do evil, that we may be dismayed, and behold it together.
International Standard Version
Tell us what the future holds, so we may know that you are gods! Yes, do something good or something bad, so we may hear and gaze at it together.'"
A Conservative Version
Declare the things that are to come hereafter, that we may know that ye are gods. Yea, do good, or do evil, that we may be dismayed, and behold it together.
American Standard Version
Declare the things that are to come hereafter, that we may know that ye are gods: yea, do good, or do evil, that we may be dismayed, and behold it together.
Amplified
Tell us the things that are to come afterward,
That we may know that you are gods;
Indeed, you should do something good or do evil,
Bible in Basic English
Give us word of what will be after this, so that we may be certain that you are gods: yes, do good or do evil, so that we may all see it and be surprised.
Darby Translation
declare the things that are to happen hereafter, that we may know that ye are gods; yea, do good, or do evil, that we may be astonished, and behold it together.
Julia Smith Translation
Announce the things coming hereafter, and we shall know that ye are God: also will ye do good or will ye do evil, and we shall look around for help and see together.
King James 2000
Show the things that are to come hereafter, that we may know that you are gods: yea, do good, or do evil, that we may be dismayed, and behold it together.
Lexham Expanded Bible
tell [us] the things coming {hereafter}, that we may know that you [are] gods. Indeed, do good or do evil, that we may be afraid and see together.
Modern King James verseion
Reveal the near things after this, so that we may know that you are gods. Yes, do good, or do evil, so that we may be amazed and see together.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Either, let them show us things for to come, and tell us what shall be done hereafter: so shall we know, that they be gods. Show something, either good or bad: so will we both knowledge the same, and tell it out.
NET Bible
Predict how future events will turn out, so we might know you are gods. Yes, do something good or bad, so we might be frightened and in awe.
New Heart English Bible
Declare the things that are to come hereafter, that we may know that you are gods. Yes, do good, or do evil, that we may be dismayed, and see it together.
The Emphasized Bible
Tell ye the events which shall be here-after, That we may perceive that gods, ye are, - Surely ye must do something - good or bad, That we may be amazed and behold it, at once.
Webster
Show the things that are to come hereafter, that we may know that ye are gods: yes, do good, or do evil, that we may be dismayed, and behold it together.
World English Bible
Declare the things that are to come hereafter, that we may know that you are gods. Yes, do good, or do evil, that we may be dismayed, and see it together.
Youngs Literal Translation
Declare the things that are coming hereafter, And we know that ye are gods, Yea, ye may do good or do evil, And we look around and see it together.
Topics
Interlinear
'achowr
Yada`
'elohiym
Yatab
Sha`ah
References
Word Count of 20 Translations in Isaiah 41:23
Verse Info
Context Readings
God Helps Israel
22
what will happen.
Tell us the past events,
so that we may reflect on them
and know the outcome,
or tell us the future.
then we will know that you are gods.
Indeed, do something good or bad,
then we will be in awe
and your work is worthless.
Anyone who chooses you is detestable.
Cross References
Isaiah 42:9
Now I declare new events;
I announce them to you before they occur.”
Isaiah 44:7-8
Let him say so and make a case before Me,
since I have established an ancient people.
Let these gods declare
and what will take place.
Jeremiah 10:5
their idols cannot speak.
They must be carried
Do not fear them for they can do no harm
and they cannot do any good.
John 13:19
Isaiah 45:3
and riches from secret places,
so that you may know that I, Yahweh,
the God of Israel call you by your name.
Isaiah 45:7-8
I make success and create disaster;
I, Yahweh, do all these things.
Isaiah 46:7
they set it in its place, and there it stands;
it does not budge from its place.
They cry out to it but it doesn’t answer;
it saves no one from his trouble.
Isaiah 46:9-10
for I am God, and there is no other;
I am God, and no one is like Me.
Acts 15:18