Parallel Verses
King James Version
The first shall say to Zion, Behold, behold them: and I will give to Jerusalem one that bringeth good tidings.
New American Standard Bible
And to Jerusalem, ‘I will give a
Holman Bible
Look! Here they are!
And I gave a herald of good news to Jerusalem.
International Standard Version
First, to Zion: "There is slumber." And to Jerusalem: "I'll send a messenger with good news."
A Conservative Version
First to Zion. Behold, behold them, and I will give to Jerusalem him who brings good news.
American Standard Version
I am the first that saith unto Zion, Behold, behold them; and I will give to Jerusalem one that bringeth good tidings.
Amplified
“I was first to say to Zion, ‘Listen carefully, here they are [the Jews who will be restored to their own land].’
And to Jerusalem, ‘I will provide a messenger (Isaiah) to bring the good news [
Bible in Basic English
I was the first to give word of it to Zion, and I gave the good news to Jerusalem.
Darby Translation
The first, I said to Zion, Behold, behold them! and to Jerusalem, I will give one that bringeth glad tidings.
Julia Smith Translation
The first to Zion, Behold, behold them: and to Jerusalem I will give him announcing good news.
King James 2000
The first shall say to Zion, Behold, behold them: and I will give to Jerusalem one that brings good tidings.
Lexham Expanded Bible
First to Zion, look! Look at them! And I give a herald of good tidings to Jerusalem.
Modern King James verseion
I first shall say to Zion, Behold! Behold them! And I will give to Jerusalem one who bears good news.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
The first is he that shall say unto Zion, "Behold, behold, they are present!" And to Israel itself will I give an Evangelist.
NET Bible
I first decreed to Zion, 'Look, here's what will happen!' I sent a herald to Jerusalem.
New Heart English Bible
I am the first to say to Zion, 'Behold, look at them;' and I will give one who brings good news to Jerusalem.
The Emphasized Bible
He who is First, can say , To Zion, Lo! there they are! And to Jerusalem, A herald of good-tidings, do I give.
Webster
The first shall say to Zion, Behold, behold them: and I will give to Jerusalem one that bringeth good tidings.
World English Bible
I am the first to say to Zion, 'Behold, look at them;' and I will give one who brings good news to Jerusalem.
Youngs Literal Translation
First to Zion, Behold, behold them, And to Jerusalem one proclaiming tidings I give,
Themes
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Isaiah 41:27
Verse Info
Context Readings
God Helps Israel
26 Who hath declared from the beginning, that we may know? and beforetime, that we may say, He is righteous? yea, there is none that sheweth, yea, there is none that declareth, yea, there is none that heareth your words. 27 The first shall say to Zion, Behold, behold them: and I will give to Jerusalem one that bringeth good tidings. 28 For I beheld, and there was no man; even among them, and there was no counseller, that, when I asked of them, could answer a word.
Cross References
Isaiah 40:9
O Zion, that bringest good tidings, get thee up into the high mountain; O Jerusalem, that bringest good tidings, lift up thy voice with strength; lift it up, be not afraid; say unto the cities of Judah, Behold your God!
Isaiah 52:7
How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace; that bringeth good tidings of good, that publisheth salvation; that saith unto Zion, Thy God reigneth!
Isaiah 44:28
That saith of Cyrus, He is my shepherd, and shall perform all my pleasure: even saying to Jerusalem, Thou shalt be built; and to the temple, Thy foundation shall be laid.
Nahum 1:15
Behold upon the mountains the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace! O Judah, keep thy solemn feasts, perform thy vows: for the wicked shall no more pass through thee; he is utterly cut off.
Ezra 1:1-2
Now in the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, that the word of the LORD by the mouth of Jeremiah might be fulfilled, the LORD stirred up the spirit of Cyrus king of Persia, that he made a proclamation throughout all his kingdom, and put it also in writing, saying,
Isaiah 41:4
Who hath wrought and done it, calling the generations from the beginning? I the LORD, the first, and with the last; I am he.
Isaiah 43:10
Ye are my witnesses, saith the LORD, and my servant whom I have chosen: that ye may know and believe me, and understand that I am he: before me there was no God formed, neither shall there be after me.
Isaiah 44:6
Thus saith the LORD the King of Israel, and his redeemer the LORD of hosts; I am the first, and I am the last; and beside me there is no God.
Isaiah 48:3
I have declared the former things from the beginning; and they went forth out of my mouth, and I shewed them; I did them suddenly, and they came to pass.
Isaiah 48:12
Hearken unto me, O Jacob and Israel, my called; I am he; I am the first, I also am the last.
Luke 2:10-11
And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
Romans 10:15
And how shall they preach, except they be sent? as it is written, How beautiful are the feet of them that preach the gospel of peace, and bring glad tidings of good things!
Revelation 2:8
And unto the angel of the church in Smyrna write; These things saith the first and the last, which was dead, and is alive;