Parallel Verses

New American Standard Bible

Formerly I said to Zion, ‘Behold, here they are.’
And to Jerusalem, ‘I will give a messenger of good news.’

King James Version

The first shall say to Zion, Behold, behold them: and I will give to Jerusalem one that bringeth good tidings.

Holman Bible

I was the first to say to Zion:
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 [that Cyrus will be stirred up and put into action to save them].’

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,

Interlinear

English(KJV)
Strong's
Root Form
Definition
Usage
ראשׁן ראשׁון 
Ri'shown 
Usage: 182

ציּון 
Tsiyown 
Usage: 154

הנּה 
Hinneh 
Behold, see, lo, here...I, and lo
Usage: 1060

הנּה 
Hinneh 
Behold, see, lo, here...I, and lo
Usage: 1060

them and I will give
נתן 
Nathan 
Usage: 2011

ירוּשׁלים ירוּשׁלם 
Y@ruwshalaim 
Usage: 642

Context Readings

God Helps Israel

26 Who told of this from the beginning, so we could know, or beforehand, so we could say: He was right? No one told of this, no one foretold it. No one heard any words from you! 27 Formerly I said to Zion, ‘Behold, here they are.’
And to Jerusalem, ‘I will give a messenger of good news.’
28 I look but there is no one. There is no one among them to give counsel! There is no one to give answer when I ask them.

Cross References

Isaiah 40:9

You bring good news to Zion. Go up on a high mountain. You bring good news to Jerusalem. Lift up your voice with a shout! Lift it up and do not be afraid! Say to the towns of Judah: Here is your God!

Isaiah 52:7

How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace and who bring good tidings of good things! For they proclaim salvation and say to Zion: Your God reigns as king! (Hebrew: Elohiym' malak': God rules!)

Isaiah 44:28

I say of Cyrus: 'He is my shepherd and will accomplish all that I please. He will say of Jerusalem, 'Let it be rebuilt,' and of the Temple, 'Let its foundations be laid.'

Nahum 1:15

Behold, upon the mountains the feet of him who brings good tidings. Who publishes peace! Keep your feasts, O Judah and perform your vows! The wicked will no more pass through (invade) you. They will be completely destroyed.

Ezra 1:1-2

It was the first year of Cyrus, king of Persia. In order that the word of Jehovah (YHWH) given by the mouth of Jeremiah might come true, Jehovah moved the spirit of Cyrus, king of Persia. He made a public statement through all his kingdom, and put it in writing, saying:

Isaiah 41:4

Who has done this and carried it through, calling forth the generations from the beginning? I, Jehovah have done this with the first of them and with the last. I am he!

Isaiah 43:10

YOU ARE MY WITNESSES, DECLARES JEHOVAH! I have chosen you as my servant so that you can know and believe in me and understand that I am the one who did this. No god was formed before me, and there will be none after me.

Isaiah 44:6

This is what Jehovah, Israel's King and Redeemer, Jehovah of Hosts says: 'I AM THE FIRST AND I AM THE LAST-APART FROM ME THERE IS NO GOD!

Isaiah 48:3

Jehovah says to Israel: Long ago I predicted what would take place. Then suddenly I made it happen.

Isaiah 48:12

Listen to me Jacob and Israel, my loved one. I am he, I am the first and I am the last.

Luke 2:10-11

The angel spoke to them: Do not be afraid. Behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy to all the people.

Romans 10:15

How will they preach unless they have been sent? Just as it is written: How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace and who bring good tidings of good things! For they proclaim salvation and say to Zion: Your God reigns as king! (Hebrew: Elohiym' malak': God rules!) (Isaiah 52:7)

Revelation 2:8

To the angel of the congregation in Smyrna write: This is the message from the one who is the 'First and the Last', who died and came to life again.

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