Parallel Verses

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.

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.

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 has declared it from the beginning, that we may know? And before, that we may say, 'He is right?' Surely, there is no one who declares. Surely, there is no one who shows. Surely, there is no one who hears your words. 27 I am the first to say to Zion, 'Behold, look at them;' and I will give one who brings good news to Jerusalem. 28 When I look, there is no man; even among them there is no counselor who, when I ask of them, can answer a word.

Cross References

Isaiah 40:9

You who tell good news to Zion, go up on a high mountain. You who tell good news to Jerusalem, lift up your voice with strength. Lift it up. Don't be afraid. Say to the cities of Judah, "Behold, your God!"

Isaiah 52:7

How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of him who brings good news, who publishes peace, who brings good news of good, who publishes salvation, who says to Zion, "Your God reigns!"

Isaiah 44:28

Who says of Cyrus, 'He is my shepherd, and shall perform all my pleasure,' even saying of Jerusalem, 'She will be built;' and of the temple, 'Your foundation will be laid.'"

Nahum 1:15

Behold, on the mountains the feet of him who brings good news, who publishes peace! Keep your feasts, Judah! Perform your vows, for the wicked one will no more pass through you. He is utterly cut off.

Ezra 1:1-2

Now in the first year of Cyrus king of Persia, that the word of Yahweh by the mouth of Jeremiah might be accomplished, Yahweh stirred up the spirit of Cyrus king of Persia, so that he made a proclamation throughout all his kingdom, and [put it] also in writing, saying,

Isaiah 41:4

Who has worked and done it, calling the generations from the beginning? I, Yahweh, the first, and with the last, I am he."

Isaiah 43:10

"You are my witnesses," says Yahweh, "With my servant whom I have chosen; that you may know and believe me, and understand that I am he. Before me there was no God formed, neither will there be after me.

Isaiah 44:6

This is what Yahweh, the King of Israel, and his Redeemer, Yahweh of Armies, says: "I am the first, and I am the last; and besides me there is no God.

Isaiah 48:3

I have declared the former things from of old; yes, they went forth out of my mouth, and I showed them: suddenly I did them, and they happened.

Isaiah 48:12

"Listen to me, O Jacob, and Israel my called: I am he; I am the first, I also am the last.

Luke 2:10-11

The angel said to them, "Don't be afraid, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be to all the people.

Romans 10:15

And how will they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: "How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the Good News of peace, who bring glad tidings of good things!"

Revelation 2:8

"To the angel of the assembly in Smyrna write: "The first and the last, who was dead, and has come to life says these things:

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